Set Appliance State:

Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
CH Demand
Disconnect external control wiring and make safe
Insert a wire link to bypass the external controls
WARNING! - Mains voltage is expected during test follow
TOPs P4 live testing procedure
Mains Power On

Observation:

Does the boiler now respond to a CH demand?
i.e. Does the fan now run?