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Kromschroder BCU 46x / 480 Burner Control Unit

Kromschroder BCU 46x / 480 Burner Control Unit code E 41: Blinking E 41

The burner locks out because the tightness test detected a leak in a downstream gas solenoid valve.

Safety first. This code involves a gas, flame or electrical hazard. 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
E 41
Name
Blinking E 41
Controller
Kromschroder BCU 46x / 480 Burner Control Unit
Type
Gas valve proving
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 July 23, 2026

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Questions about this code

What does Kromschroder BCU 46x / 480 Burner Control Unit code E 41 mean?

The burner locks out because the tightness test detected a leak in a downstream gas solenoid valve.

Is Kromschroder BCU 46x / 480 Burner Control Unit code E 41 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 Kromschroder BCU 46x / 480 Burner Control Unit code E 41?

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