Set Appliance State:

CH Demand
Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
Remove the live, neutral and earth wires from the incoming side of the boiler terminal strip and make safe
WARNING! - Mains voltage is expected during test follow
TOPs P4 live testing procedure
Mains Power On

Observation:

With the wiring to the appliance isolated does the fuse still blow / RCD still trip?