Faber SOTTILE SLIM Series, FWH SOTTILE 306, FWH SOTTILE 307, FWH SOTTILE 308AC, FWH SOTTILE 309DC User Manual

INSTANT WATER HEATER

USER MANUAL

MODEL: SOTTILE SLIM SERIES

FWH SOTTILE 306
FWH SOTTILE 307
FWH SOTTILE 308AC
FWH SOTTILE 309DC

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Thank you for purchasing FABER Instant Water Heater.

Please read this manual thoroughly and understands the content before use.

1. The appliance is not be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

2. Children being supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

3. Do not install reverse INLET & OUTLET of heater.

4. Do not install the heater where there is consistent spray directly over the unit.

5. Do not connect the OUTLET to any tap or fitting that is not recommended by the
manufacturer.

6. Do not block the heater OUTLET in any way.

7. Do not attempt to repair the heater without qualified technician.

8. Do not leave children. elderly or disable person alone in shower.

9. Engage qualified electrician for installation.

10. Test water temperature with hand before using the shower.

11. Check the ELCB once a month (please refer to the RUN of Heater) and consult
professional for repair if there is any malfunction.

12. Metallic / chrome flexible hose and conductive control value shall not be used.

13. Do not leave the hand shower idle in the pail.

14. Use only new hoses to connect the appliance to the water supply. The old hose-sets
should not be reused.

15. This appliance is not to be used for portable water supply.

EXTERNAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Heater LED

Temperature
Control Knob

INTERNAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Terminal Block

Cable Entry

Booster Pump

Booster Pump Control Knob

Test & Reset

PCB

Power LED

ABS Front Cover

N

L

ABS Heater Base

ELCB Control Board

Thermal Cut Out

LED Display Board

Heater Tank

Triac

Heater Control Unit

Water INLET

Connection

Water OUTLET

Connection

SHOWER SET ACCESSORIES IDENTIFICATION

1. CHROME/ WHITE ACCESSORIES

Wall Bracket

Hand Shower

Shower Holder

Slider Railbar

Wall Bracket

150mm Flexible Hose

G1/2

SHOWER SET ACCESSORIES IDENTIFICATION

2. RAIN SHOWER SET

Water Saver

Chip

Water Saver

Chip

5 mm

0 mm

3

5

6

6

2

1

Slide down
and hook
the
assembled
diverter to
the
mounted
square
bracket

Tighten the

bottom screws

STEP 1

There is two Water Saver Chips located
under the hand shower and on top of the
rain shower head.

Water Saver Chip

A chip that helps you save water up to 50%!

ALERT

You may remove the two water saver chips if
prefer stronger water pressure. Please be
reminded that this is up to personal
preference.

Rain Shower Head

Wall Bracket

Hand Shower

Shower Holder

Silding Rail

Soap Dish

Diverter

STEP 2

Do marking for the location of the lower square and upper
round bracket. Install the bracket holders on the wall.

Assemble the upper tube with rain shower and lower tube
with divider.

Slide down and hook the assembled diverter to the
mounted square bracket.

Tighten the screws and make sure all joints are completely
connected to avoid leakage.

360 Degrees 3-in-1 Rotation Diverter

360˚

180˚

5

90˚270˚

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

1. All the plumbing work should be completed before proceeding to electrical wiring connection.
(Table 1)

2. Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician with close reference to the operation
manual and in compliance with the local regulations.

3. The unit works at minimum water flow rate of 2 litre/min, which then would trigger the bulit-in
pump (only for pump model), boostering a stronger shower spray.

4. The bulit-in electronic Earth Leakage Circuit Break (ELCB) would cut-off the power supply to
the heater in the event of current leakage of as low as 15mA.

5. The Thermal Cut-Off would automatically shut off the power supply shall there be any abnormal
rise of showering temperature.

6. The unit only operates when there is sufficient water flow to trigger the flow switch.

7. Electrical loading Table 1:

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8. Instantaneous water heater’s shall be equipped with a 2 pole control switch and is own residual
current device.

9. Water heaters exceeding 3kW shall be permanently connected to a 20A/30A rated circuit breaker
/ fuse with an isolator switch and residual current device.

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3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

1. All the plumbing works should be completed
before proceeding to electrical wiring connection.

2. INLET and OUTLET connection of the heater unit
should not be reversed, with stop valve installed on
INLET. (Diagram 1)

3. It is recommended that the unit should be mounted
above 1.5m or 5-feet above the floor to bottom of
the heater. (Diagram 1)

4. Mark mounting position (Diagram 2)

• Remove screw at the bottom of the heater

• Lift the plastic cover upward

• Mark mounting position on the wall

• Drill the holes with 5.0mm diameter drill bit

• Install the unit to the wall with plug

5. Heater INLET and OUTLET Connection (Diagram 3)

a) Connect the stop valve to INLET, and be sure to
put a gasket to prevent water leakage.

b) Connect the piping from the stop valve to incoming water supply. If necessary,
make use of sealing tape for the connection to prevent water leakage.

c) Connect flexible hose to heater OUTLET. Turn on the water mains to drain out all
the plumbing dirt and fill up the heater tank. Then, connect the flexible hole to the
hand shower.
(Note: This step will prevent damage to the heating element).

stopvalve

incoming

water

INLET

OUTLET

SAFETY PRECAUTION

Do not install reverse INLET and OUTLET of heater

Stop Valve

correct installation inlet - outlet reverse

Inlet

Outlet

(wrong installation)

Inlet

stop
valve

Outlet

Diagram 3

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stop
valve

Outlet

Inlet

stop valve reverse

(wrong installation)

6. Electrical Connection

a) Insert electrical cable through the rubber
grommet as shown.

b) Connect the cable to the terminal block
and fully tighten them as the following:-

• Red or Brown........................................ Live (L)

• Black or Blue.......................................... Neutral (N)

• Green or Green/ Yellow....................... Earth

c) Restore the cover and secure screw at the bottom. (Diagram 4)

d) Align the knob, from ‘OFF’ position in clockwise direction
to ‘MAX’ and return to ‘OFF’ mark as shown (Diagram 5)

Restore cover

STEP 1

STEP 2

Diagram 5

Test Run Of Heater:

a) Turn on the stop valve and water should spray out from shower head.

b) Switch on the main power supply (“POWER” LED would light up).

c) Turn on the Temperature Control Knob and ‘HEATER’ LED would light up.

The water should be warmed in a few seconds.

d) Turn on the Pump Control Knob to accelerate water flow.

(For Pump model only)

e) Test the ELCB by pressing ’TEST’ button. The unit should be tripped.
‘POWER’ and ‘HEATER’ LEDs would light off.

f) Press ‘RESET’ button, The unit should resume to normal condition.

g) The heater is now ready for use.

Diagram 4

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4. OPERATION PROCEDURE

1. Switch on the main power supply, the ‘POWER’ LED would light up.

2. Turn on the water supply at the stop valve.

3. Turn on the Temperature Control Knob. The ‘HEATER’ LED would light up and the
water temperature will be increased accordingly as the knob being turned
clockwise from ‘ON’ to ‘MAX’.

4. For normal cold shower, just turn the Temperature Control Knob to ‘OFF’ position.

5. Switch off the power supply when not in use.

5. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

DO NOT USE THINNER, ALCOHOL OR PETROL

You may clean the heater with a damp cloth and mild detergent but do not use thinner,
alcohol, petrol or any other organic solution.

CLEAN FILTER REGULARLY (Diagram 6)

a) Remove the filter mesh at the stop valve (for filter type only) by turning the knob filter
counter clockwise direction and pull out the knob (Diagram 6). Flush it with water to
remove any trapped sediments. Install the knob filter back to its original position.

stop valve

CLEAN

REGULARLY

Diagram 6

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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

3.6kW 240V 50/60Hz

Please refer Electrical loading Table 1

6 bar ( 0.6MPa / 87psi )

440(H) x 230(W) x 80(D)

Non Pump 1.4kg
Inverter Silent Pump1.9kg
AC Pump 2.2kg

Notes: The specification, actual product’s design and accessories parts shown are correct at the time
of printing and subject to change without prior notices.

7. SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM

INVERTER SILENT PUMP (FWH SOTTILE 309DC)

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AC PUMP (FWH SOTTILE 308AC)

NON -PUMP (FWH SOTTILE 306/307)

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