Suburban SW6DEL User Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
! DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE.
! DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRIC SWITCH: DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR
VEHICLE.
! 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.
FREEZE WARNING
DRAIN HEATER IF SUBJECT TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE
OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO
THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONSULT A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS OR
LIQUIDS NEAR OR ADJACENT TO THIS HEATER OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THIS
APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN ANY LOCATION WHERE FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS OR VAPORS ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT.
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.
INSTALLER: AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT TO WATER HEATER.
OWNER: RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE COMPANY
LISTED ON THE WARRANTY, OR RATING PLATE WHICH CAME WITH YOUR WATER HEATER.
SUBURBAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY
676 Broadway Street
Dayton, Tennessee 37321
423-775-2131
www.rvcomfort.com
Part Number 204539
3-24-09
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MANUAL
DIRECT VENT
GAS WATER HEATER
MODELS
SW6DEL • SW10DEL • SW12DEL • SW16DEL
FOR INSTALLATION IN RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES AND MOBILE HOUSING

Suburban SW6DEL Specifications

General

Capacity	6 Gallons
Ignition Type	Direct Spark Ignition
Water Connections	1/2" NPT
Vent Size	3"
Type	Direct Spark Ignition
BTU Input	12, 000 BTU
Recovery Rate	6 gallons per hour
Fuel Type	LP Gas

Summary

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

INSTALLATION USING FLUSH MOUNT FRAME & DOOR

Steps for installing the heater using a flush mount frame and door.

INSTALLATION USING HINGED DOOR

Steps for installing the heater using a hinged door.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

MAKING WATER CONNECTIONS

Procedure for connecting water lines to the heater.

MAKING GAS CONNECTIONS

Procedure for connecting the gas supply line.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

12 VOLTS D.C. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Wiring instructions for 12V DC power supply.

120 VOLTS A.C. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Wiring instructions for 120V AC power supply.

MAINTENANCE

Guidance on routine checks and upkeep for the water heater.

SAFETY AND OPERATING GUIDELINES

SAFETY WARNINGS

Critical safety precautions for operating the water heater.

THERMOSTAT AND MANUAL RESET

Explanation of the thermostat and manual reset functions.

ANODE PROTECTION

Information on the anode rod and its role in tank protection.

STORAGE, WINTERIZING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING

DRAINING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Steps for draining the heater for storage or winter.

WINTERIZING

Procedures for preparing the heater for cold weather.

ODOR FROM HOT WATER SYSTEM

Troubleshooting guide for odors in the hot water system.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - GAS

Step-by-step guide for operating the gas function.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - ELECTRIC

Step-by-step guide for operating the electric function.

PARTS LIST

PARTS LIST FOR MODELS

List of replacement parts with corresponding numbers.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Details of the two-year limited warranty for the water heater.

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON TANK

Details of the three-year limited warranty specifically for the tank.