
Navien NPE-180A Condensing Tankless Gas Water Heater
NPE-180A
- ½” gas pipe capable up to 24’
- Field convertible gas system
- Ultra condensing efficiency
- Dual stainless steel heat exchangers
- Low NOx emissions (≤ 20ppm)
- SCH 40, 2” venting up to 60’
- Cascading capable
Navien NPE-180A Premium Condensing Tankless Gas Water Heater Features
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Ultra Condensing Efficiency
- Navien’s Condensing Technology offers the high efficiency.
- Money and energy savings over tank type water heaters and traditional water heaters.
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Two Stainless Steel Heat Exchangers
- Provides longer life expectancy as they are highly resistant to corrosion and erosion compared to copper heat exchangers.
- Reduces minerals deposits.
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Low NOx Emissions (≤ 20ppm)
- New metal fiber burner is designed to deliver a consistent air/gas mixture improving combustion efficiency.
- Result in less acid rain and less green house effect.
- Comply with SCAQMD 1146.2 strict NOx emissions standard.
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2” PVC, CPVC, Polyprophylene Venting Up To 60’
- 2” venting option allows for a flue to be pulled through the existing vent.
- 3” vents can be used up to 150’ with standard 2” x 3” adapters.
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Utilizes Existing 1/2″ Gas Line
- The negative pressure gas valve and fan with dual venturi operation allows for better adaptability to low gas pressure applications.
- Makes it possible for the NPE to be installed ½” gas lines up to 24’.
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Field Convertible
- NPE models allow for easy convertibility from NG to LP.
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Less Water Pressure Drop
- Simple modular for water path minimizes water pressure drop.
- Modular design for water path make maintenance easier and service can be performed easily in the field.
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Intelligent Preheating Technology
- Recognizes hot water usage patterns to intelligently provide hot water when needed.
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- Eliminates cold water sandwich.
- Saves water with the reduced time to get hot water.
- Saves money with built-in recirculation system.
- Intelligent pre-heating function.
Offers the ultimate hot water experience
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CASCADE SYSTEM
Multiple units can be connected
in parallel for larger applications.

- Navien’s units have built in controls for multi-unit system allowing easy setting.
- No extra control boards are required, reducing installation costs.
- Easy wiring between units and easy setting of the parent and child for multi-unit system.
- 16 units can be linked as one group and cascade as many groups as you need.
- Cascading allows for added redundancy insuring on-demand hot water in all situations.
- Small and compact wall-hung design allows multi-unit system even in a confined area.
- Used for hotels, schools, hospitals, beauty shops, restaurants, health centers, and more.
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Front Panel Command Center
- Self-diagnostics
- Displays temperature and water flow rate
- Displays status of cascade operation
- Convertible display from °F to °C
- User Friendly Interface
- Easy setup
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Remote Control (Optional)
- Hot water temperature control
- Recirculation timer setting
- Function to set the number of initial activating water heaters for cascade system
- Temperature set-up for cascade system with external tanks.
Data Field NPE-180A Heat Capacity (Input) Natural Gas 15,000-150,000 BTU/h Propane Gas 15,000-150,000 BTU/h Energy Factor NG / LPG (DOE) 0.97/0.97 Flow Rate (DHW) 35⁰F(19⁰C) Temp Rise 8.4 GPM (32 L/m) 45⁰F(25⁰C) Temp Rise 6.5 GPM (25 L/m) 77⁰F(43⁰C) Temp Rise 3.8 GPM (14 L/m) Dimensions 17.3″(W) x 27.4″(H) x 11.4″(D) Weight 75 lbs (34kg) Installation Type Indoor or Outdoor Wall-Hung Venting Type Forced draft direct vent Ignition Electronic Ignition Water Pressure 15-150 PSI Natural Gas Supply Pressure (from source) 3.5″-10.5″ WC Propane Gas Supply Pressure (from source) 8″-13″ WC Natural Gas Manifold Pressure (min to max) -0.04″ WC to -0.84″ WC Propane Gas Manifold Pressure(min to max) -0.03″ WC to -0.50″ WC Minimum Flow Rate 0 GPM (0 L/m) Connection Sizes Cold Water Inlet 3/4″ NPT Hot Water Outlet 3/4″ NPT Recirculation Inlet 3/4″ NPT Gas Inlet 3/4″ NPT (Suitable for use with 1/2″ rigid gas pipe; refer to installation manual for sizing criteria) Power Supply Main Supply 120 V AC, 60Hz Maximum Power Consumption 200W (max 2A), 350W (max 4A) with external pump connected Materials Casing Cold rolled carbon steel Heat Exchangers Primary Heat Exchanger: Stainless Steel Secondary Heat Exchanger: Stainless Steel Venting Exhaust 2″ or 3″ PVC, CPVC, Polypropylene 2″ or 3″ Special Gas Vent Type BH (Class II, A/B/C) Intake 2″ or 3″ PVC, CPVC, Polypropylene 2″ or 3″ Special Gas Vent Type BH (Class II, A/B/C) Vent Clearances 0″ to Combustibles Safety Devices APS, Ignition Operation Detector, Water Temperature High Limit Switch, Exhaust Temperature High Limit Sensor, Power Surge Fuse