Suburban SW6P Service Manual

IV. Gas and Electric Units
A. Gas Control System
1. pilot Adjustment
a) Pilot will not come on:
1) Possible malfunction of the bottle gas regulator. Gas pressure should be 11" WC. Test and
adjust at regulator.
2) Clogged pilot orifice - clean or replace.
3) Gas control defective; no gas flow - remove and replace.
b) Pilot will not stav on:
1) Improper pilot flame; should be a blue or orange-blue flame.
2) Obstructed pilot orifice - clean or replace.
3) Loose or weak thermocouple. Thermocouple can be checked with voltmeter, checking
millivolts when flame is present. If loose, tighten; if defective, replace.
4) A defective E.C.O. switch or magnet in gas control - disconnect thermocouple from gas
control. Check for continuity between control housing and center of thermocouple fitting (do
not touch the threaded portion with probe). If no continuity, replace the gas control.

Suburban SW6P Specifications

General

Brand	Suburban
Model	SW6P
Category	Water Heater
Language	English