Siemens LME7 Series Burner Control
Siemens LME7 Series Burner Control Loc 14: POC error
The Siemens flame safeguard locks out the burner due to a proof of closure error.
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
- Loc 14
- Name
- POC error
- Controller
- Siemens LME7 Series Burner Control
- Type
- Gas valve
- 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 22, 2026
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Questions about this code
What does Siemens LME7 Series Burner Control Loc 14 mean?
The Siemens flame safeguard locks out the burner due to a proof of closure error.
Is Siemens LME7 Series Burner Control Loc 14 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 Siemens LME7 Series Burner Control Loc 14?
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Other Siemens LME7 Series Burner Control codes
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