Fireye MicroM Flame Safeguard (MC-5000)
Fireye MicroM Flame Safeguard (MC-5000) code 16: Lockout Amplifier High Count Fail
The amplifier signal level is abnormally high, forcing the burner control into a lockout state.
Safety first. This code involves a burner or safety lockout. Do not keep resetting it. Leave burner, gas train and high voltage work to a qualified technician. WERCS answers 24/7 at (877) 489-3727.
- Code
- 16
- Name
- Lockout Amplifier High Count Fail
- Controller
- Fireye MicroM Flame Safeguard (MC-5000)
- Type
- Sensor fault
- What it does
- Lockout: the control shuts down and stays off until it is reset
- Risk
- RED Specialist territory
- Reset
- Needs a manual reset
- Source
- The manufacturer's manual (subscribers see which manual and page)
Updated November 4, 2026
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Questions about this code
What does Fireye MicroM Flame Safeguard (MC-5000) code 16 mean?
The amplifier signal level is abnormally high, forcing the burner control into a lockout state.
Is Fireye MicroM Flame Safeguard (MC-5000) code 16 dangerous?
It is graded red, specialist territory: it involves a burner, gas, flame or safety lockout, so leave the repair to a qualified technician.
How do I fix Fireye MicroM Flame Safeguard (MC-5000) code 16?
The manual's fix and the step by step check for this code are in WERCS Diagnose, plans from $49 a month. For help right now, WERCS answers 24/7 at (877) 489-3727.
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