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Outdoor Tankless Water Heater
WARNING
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a licensed professional.
Installation and Operation Manual
CSA/ANSI Z21.10.3:19·CSA4.3:19
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
300517
MODEL:
FDG-PM180S
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- Page 1 MODEL: FDG-PM180S Outdoor Tankless Water Heater Installation and Operation Manual 300517 CSA/ANSI Z21.10.3:19·CSA4.3:19 If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or WARNING explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- Page 3 This product manual, including the instructions, guidelines, warnings, and related documentation, may be subject to changes and updates. For up-to-date product information, please visit www.tecasakitchen.com/fogatti.
- Page 4 Contents CONTENTS 1 Safety Information 1.1 Safety Definitions 1.2 Safety Warnings and Operation Safety Guidelines 2 Performance Feature 3 General Information 3.1 Function Introduction and Explanation 3.2 Dimensions and Connection Points 3.3 Model and Specification 3.4 Component Diagram 4 Installation 4.1 Safety Guidelines 4.2 General Guidelines 4.3 water heater installation check List...
- Page 5 Nominal 158 °F (70 °C) maximum outlet water temperature to comply. 1.2 Safety Warnings and Operation The FDG-PM180S model needs to be equipped with Safety Guidelines hot and cold water mixing valve. Please follow all the instructions in the Installation...
- Page 6 Safety Information CONTROLLER 1 CONTROLLER 2 CONTROLLER 3 (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) ENSUITE LAUNDRY BATHROOM KITCHEN WATER OUTLET COLD INLET WATER INLET MIN.2 METRES (FROM HOT OUTLET TO NEAREST HOT WATER TAP/OUTLET)
- Page 7 Performance Feature 2 Performance Feature WARNING The water heater has an automatic drainage function. When the water inlet pressure of This product is a forced type gas water heater. Ÿ the water heater exceeds 1.0 Mpa ~ 1.2 MPa, When power on the gas water heater, the waste the water heater will automatically drain.
- Page 8 General Information 3 General Information 1 Heat exchanger 2 Over temperature protection thermostat 3.1 Function Introduction and 3 Heating device Explanation 4 Fan 5 Gas proportion valve This manual provides information necessary for the Ÿ installation, operation, and maintenance of the 6 Water temperature probe water heater.
- Page 9 General Information 3.2 Dimensions and Connection Points 16.34"(415mm) 15.87" (403mm) 7.09" (180mm) 17.13"(435mm) Hot water outlet Controller interface Water inlet filter Drain screw Gas inlet Cold water inlet...
- Page 10 General Information 3.3 Model and Specification Model FDG-PM180S Part No. FDG-PM180SAW-NG FDG-PM180SAW-LP Gas category NATURAL GAS PROPANE Nominal Gas Consumption (Btu/hr) 180,000 Nominal minimum gas consumption (Btu/hr) 17,000 Nominal Test Point Pressure 7" W.C. (1.74 kPa) 11" W.C. (2.74 kPa) Nominal Manifold Pressure 3.41"...
- Page 11 General Information 3.4 Component Diagram 9 10 Front panel Back panel Inner panel Controller module Anti-freezing Thermostat Water outlet connector Manifold Water outlet temperature sensor Heat exchanger Pressure relief valve(for Canada) Chimney Water proportional valve Over temperature protection thermostat Water inlet connector Burner Proportional valve Ignition pin assembly...
- Page 12 Installation 4 Installation do not install it or consult your supplier. If you have any questions, please close the gasoline Ÿ 4.1 Safety Guidelines valve and all hot water valves and call the professional. The water heater requires careful and correct WARNING installation to ensure safety and efficient operation.
- Page 13 Installation 4.3 water heater installation check Confirm the power supply is 120 V/60 Hz, and properly grounded. List Confirm the thermostat works normally. Unbox and check whether the water heater, Connect a gas manometer to the pressure port installation manual and owner's guide, parts to verify the system is working normally.
- Page 14 Installation 4.4 Prepare for installation Parts included Tankless User Manual Assembly Kit Wired Controller Water Heater Tools and Materials needed (Not included) Screw Driver Pipe Wrench Wrench Gloves Safety Glasses Levelling Hammer Drill Soapy Water Gas Leak Detector Ruler instrument with Concrete Bits Teflon Tape Approved Venting...
- Page 15 Installation 4.5 Confirm the Appliance Suitability fireproof back plate if installed on a timber wall. Check the gas type label and the name plate for Special conditions which shall be avoid, Ÿ the correct gas type, gas pressure, water pressure e.g.
- Page 16 Installation This water heater is strictly forbidden to be Ÿ The water heater must be installed Ÿ installed indoors and in the bathroom. outdoors only. Do not install the water heater indoors. Not to be used as a swimming pool Ÿ...
- Page 17 Installation Installation of outdoor water heaters should Exhaust vent Ÿ avoid the impact of other people's lives due to exhaust and noise. ＞47.25''(1200) ＞47.25''(1200) ＞47.25''(1200) Active Active door door or vent or vent ＞35.83''(910) Exhaust vent The water heater must be installed in a well Ÿ...
- Page 18 Installation 4.8 Gas Connection water heater and the gas supply line. The regulator is preset at the factory. It is computer Ÿ controlled and is not to be adjusted by any person other than a licensed professional. When the gas connections are completed, perform Ÿ...
- Page 19 Installation 4.9 Water Connections prevents breakage of pipes and other components, so the relief valve pressure setting is generally selected to be slightly less than the maximum pressure (Pmax) that the entire system can withstand. In addition, the pressure can not be the same as Ÿ...
- Page 20 Turn on the water inlet switch to create pressure in the water system. FDG-PM180S 150psi / 210 °F (99 °C) Then gently open relief valve handle until there is water out and then gently close, if there is no...
- Page 21 Installation 4.11 Electrical Connection Wired controller installation requirements The wired controllers are splash resistant, however Ÿ The water heater must be electrically grounded. Ÿ should not be positioned where it can be splashed Do not attach the ground wire to either the gas or directly &...
- Page 22 Installation WARNING DO NOT locate the remote controls where Machine connection Ÿ they may come into contact with water. DO NOT position the remote controls in the Ÿ vicinity of chemicals. DO NOT position the remote controls over Ÿ a heat generating appliance (i.e. cooker, toaster).
- Page 23 Operation 5 Operation 5.1 Safe Operation FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.
- Page 24 Operation 5.2 Initial Operation 3. Open a hot water tap to 4. Fully open the manual verify that water is gas control valve WARNING flowing to that tap. installed. Before operating, smell all around the Ÿ appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
- Page 25 Operation WARNING 122 °F (50 °C) it takes five minutes. Test the temperature of the water with Ÿ your elbow before placing your child in the bath, also carefully feel water before bathing or showering yourself. Supervise children whenever they are in Ÿ...
- Page 26 Operation WARNING There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is set too high. Should overheating occur or the gas supply fails to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance. CAUTION While any hot water is being provided, Ÿ...
- Page 27 Maintenance drain all the water out of the unit. 6 Maintenance Wait a few minutes to ensure all water has Ÿ completely drained from unit. The water heater should be checked at least once a year or as necessary by a licensed technician. If Clean the filter: repairs are needed, any repairs should be done by Check the water filter located within the cold inlet.
- Page 28 Maintenance 6.3 Clean Burners 6.5 Visual Inspection of Flame It is imperative that control compartments, burners, Verify proper operation after servicing. and circulating air passageways of the appliance The burner must flame evenly over the entire be kept clean. surface when operating correctly. The flame must Clean as follows: burn with a clear, blue, stable flame.
- Page 29 Maintenance 6.6 Freeze Prevention 2. Power off the water heater and unplug the power supply to the machine. WARNING 3. Turn off the water supply shut-off valve. If freezing conditions are expected, turn off 4. Turn on hot water taps in the house, to release water and gas and drain all water from the the water and pressure in the pipes.
- Page 30 Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 General Troubleshooting Temperature and Amount of Hot Water Problem Possible solutions 1. Check cross plumbing between cold water lines and hot water lines. 2. Is the gas supply valve fully open? ( 4.8 Gas Connection The water is not hot enough. 3.
- Page 31 Troubleshooting 7.2 PCB Error Codes Troubleshooting : When the water heater fails, the display will display the fault code, while the buzzer will issue continuously "Beep" alarm sound, please follow the table to deal with accordingly. Error code Fault description and handling method Water temperature probe fault Flame fault, Please check whether the gas supply is normal or not, confirm the gas is correctly connect and then use...
- Page 32 Troubleshooting 7.3 The following conditions are not a fault Phenomenon Reason and handling method Outdoor temperature is too low, the exhausted smoke encountered in Exhaust white smoke the cold air and then condensing into a white mist. Flow rate of generated hot water is Hot water is too small to ignite the water heater, the water heater will too small to achieve expected water turn off in the situation, then water will become cold.
- Page 33 Wiring Diagram 8 Wiring Diagram CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
- Page 34 Packing List 9 Packing List Description Quantity Order Gas water heater 1 piece Installation and Operation Manual (including warranty card) 1 piece Wired controller 1 piece Expansion screw 2 pieces Expansion rubber plug 4 pieces Installing screws 2 pieces Wooden screws 2 pieces Warranty 1 piece...
- Page 36 Learn more about Fogatti high-performance Tankless Water Heaters, Outdoor Tankless Water Heater, Electric Mini-Tank Water Heater at: www.tecasakitchen.com/fogatti E-mail: us.waterheater@fogatti.com Tel: 877-216-1818 @2023 Fogatti Holdings Limited. Fogatti Holdings Limited continually updates materials, and as such, content is subject to change without notice.
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