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Siemens LMG Gas Burner Control (Bentone STG)

Siemens LMG Gas Burner Control (Bentone STG) 18 blinks: Red LED: 18 blinks

The air pressure monitor opened during prepurging or operation, which locks out the burner.

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
18 blinks
Name
Red LED: 18 blinks
Controller
Siemens LMG Gas Burner Control (Bentone STG)
Type
Air pressure
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 Siemens LMG Gas Burner Control (Bentone STG) 18 blinks mean?

The air pressure monitor opened during prepurging or operation, which locks out the burner.

Is Siemens LMG Gas Burner Control (Bentone STG) 18 blinks 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 LMG Gas Burner Control (Bentone STG) 18 blinks?

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