The Kwikot 16L Fan Forced LPG Gas Geyser heats water instantly as it flows, delivering up to 16 litres of hot water per minute. Because it is fan forced, it can be installed indoors or outdoors, and the flue kit comes in the box. It suits homes that want hot water on demand without heating and storing a tank of water all day.

Why buy this product?

• Up to 16 litres of hot water per minute (at a 25°C temperature rise).
• Install it indoors or outdoors. The fan forced design vents exhaust gases outside through a flue.
• Flue kit included in the box.
• Runs on LPG with a 28 kW heat output.
• No pilot light. Direct ignition lights the burner only when you open a hot tap, so no gas burns while it waits.
• Starts at a low water flow of 2.3 litres per minute.
• 2-year Kwikot warranty on the heat exchanger and all other components (conditions apply).
• Compact, wall-mounted unit from Kwikot’s Canopus Series.

Full product description

Hot water on demand

The Kwikot 16L Fan Forced LPG Gas Geyser (FGI-HFI16-LPG) is an instantaneous gas water heater. Instead of keeping a tank of water hot all day, it heats water only while a hot tap or shower is open. It delivers up to 16 litres of hot water per minute.

How it works

When you open a hot tap, water flows through the geyser. Once the flow reaches 2.3 litres per minute, the burner lights automatically and heats the water as it passes through. When you close the tap, the burner switches off. A built-in fan pushes the exhaust gases out through a flue pipe, which is why this model can be installed indoors.

Who it suits

This geyser suits households that want an alternative to an electric storage geyser, people building or renovating, and homeowners replacing an existing gas geyser. The right size depends on how many hot taps and showers you use at the same time.

Main features

• 16 L/min hot water at a 25°C temperature rise.
• 28 kW heat output on LPG.
• Fan forced exhaust with flue kit included.
• Direct ignition without a pilot light.
• Works with water pressure from 150 kPa to 1,000 kPa.
• Anti-freeze heating function (56 W).

Where it can be used

It can be installed indoors, with the flue pipe venting outside, or outdoors. Outdoor installations need a gas geyser weather cover, which Kwikot requires for the warranty to stay valid.

Important things to know

• It needs electricity. The geyser requires a 230 V power supply (55 W) for its fan and ignition, so a plug point is needed near the unit.
• Load-shedding: it runs on LPG, but without electricity its fan and ignition cannot work, so it will not heat water during a power outage unless it has a backup power supply.
• It must be installed by a registered gas installer who issues a Certificate of Compliance (COC). Kwikot needs the COC for any warranty claim.
• Installation is not included in the price. You can request a quotation from the Stargas Installations team.

Technical specifications

What’s included

• 1 × Kwikot 16L Fan Forced LPG Gas Geyser (FGI-HFI16-LPG)
• 1 × Exhaust (flue) pipe
• 1 × Operation and installation manual
• 3 × Tapping screws
• 3 × Expansion dowels

. What’s not included

• Installation and the gas Certificate of Compliance (COC).
• LPG gas cylinder(s) and gas.
• Gas regulator, gas piping and gas fittings.
• Stop valves and water plumbing fittings.
• Electrical plug point near the geyser.
• Gas geyser weather cover (required for outdoor installations).
• Extra flue pipe or bends if the supplied flue is not long enough.
• Gas cylinder cage.

Installation

Installation is not included in the product price.

You can buy this geyser online now. If you would like a quotation for installation, select:

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After your purchase, the Stargas Installations team will contact you to discuss your requirements and provide a quotation.

Installation requirements

• Registered gas installer and COC: by law, a gas appliance must be installed by a qualified installer who can issue a Certificate of Compliance. Kwikot requires the COC for warranty claims.
• Power: a 230 V plug point is needed near the geyser.
• Stop valves: a stop valve must be fitted near the geyser to shut off the gas and water supply for maintenance.
• Indoor installation: exhaust gases must be vented outside through the flue. The flue may be up to 5 m long with a maximum of 3 bends (each bend counts as 2 m of straight pipe). It must slope 3° to 5° downwards towards the outside, and must be insulated (more than 20 mm thick) where it passes through a combustible wall.
• Flue extensions: use Kwikot after-sales parts or 0.3 mm SUS304 stainless steel pipe or better. Do not connect to plastic flues or ducts with internal plastic coatings.
• Outdoor installation: a gas geyser weather cover must be fitted over the unit, or the warranty is void.
• Water quality: the water supply must meet SANS 241 for the warranty to apply.

Warranty

2-year Kwikot manufacturer warranty

Who provides it: Kwikot (Haier) SA (Pty) Ltd. Kwikot will repair the faulty part or, at its discretion, replace it with a new or re-manufactured part.

When it starts: from the date of installation, if proof of the installation date is provided. Without proof, the warranty runs from the date of manufacture on the serial plate. Repairs or replacements do not restart or extend the warranty period.

The warranty is only honoured if:

• the warranty period is still in force;
• the geyser was installed, used and maintained according to Kwikot’s specifications and instructions;
• all products in the installation comply with SANS approvals;
• the water supply meets SANS 241;
• a valid gas Certificate of Compliance (COC) is available;
• a weather cover is fitted if the geyser is installed outdoors.

Not covered:

• damage to the heat exchanger from freezing when there is no electrical supply;
• burnouts caused by loose connections;
• fair wear and tear;
• misuse, abuse or negligent use;
• self-repair, tampering, or defacing the serial plate;
• faults where non-genuine Kwikot spare parts were used.

Installation faults are the responsibility of the installer, not Kwikot.

Access: the geyser must be accessible for service. If it is in an inaccessible space, a call-out fee may be charged and the warranty call must be resubmitted once the geyser is accessible.

Where it applies: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini and Lesotho.

How to claim: Contact the Stargas ecommerce team to log a warranty claim. Have your proof of purchase, proof of installation date and COC ready.
Contcat us on 063 644 0190 or email eshop@stargas.co.za for warranty enquiries.