Set Appliance State:

Gas Off
Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
CH Demand
Attach U gauge to inlet pressure test point
On/Off switch ON
Gas On
WARNING! - Mains voltage is expected during test follow
TOPs P4 live testing procedure
Mains Power On

Observation:

Allow the fan to run and the ignition sequence to commence.
During the sparking stage of the ignition cycle is a drop in the inlet pressure observed indicating the gas valve has opened?
Note:

1. When "U" gauge is removed the pressure test point should be tightened and checked for gas tightness.
2. Some boilers may be fitted with a different gas valve, the test should still be carried out on the inlet test point and the same results are expected.