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OPERATING, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL

FOR INSTALLATION IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND MOBILE HOUSING

GAS HOT WATER STORAGE HEATER MODELS

SW4DA • SW6DA • SW4DEA • SW6DEA

MANUFACTURED BY AIRXCEL, INC. - SUBURBAN DIVISION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

 

WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU SMELL GAS?

•  DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE.

•  DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH.

•  DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING OR RV.

•  IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBORS’ PHONE & 

FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS.

FREEZE WARNING

 

DRAIN HEATER IF SUBJECTED TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES

WARNING:

 IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR 

MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS 

MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT AN 

AUTHORISED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR GAS SUPPLIER.

 

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE PETROL, OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS OR 

LIQUIDS NEAR OR ADJACENT TO THIS HEATER OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. 

THIS APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN ANY OTHER LOCATION WHERE 

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VAPORS ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT.  WARNING! THIS 

APPLIANCE IS UNSUITABLE FOR USE AS A POOL HEATER.

THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY YOUNG CHILDREN OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT 

SUPERVISION.  YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH 

THE APPLIANCE.

INSTALLER

:  AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT TO THE 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 HOT WATER HEATER.

Gas appliance repair is not a do it yourself type of repair.

All repairs should be performed by a qualified service agency.

Suburban Division

Summary of Contents for SW4DEA

Page 1: ...OR GAS SUPPLIER ADDITIONAL SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE PETROL OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS OR LIQUIDS NEAR OR ADJACENT TO THIS HEATER OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THIS APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN...

Page 2: ...ning D Caulk around framed opening trailer skin as illustrated E Lay a bead of silicone caulking or suitable caulking around the inner edge of the control housing top bottom and sides See detail A in...

Page 3: ...nty Please see Anode Protection Section 7 Your water system should be operated periodically even though the van is not being used at least twice per week 8 Anodes must be checked every 6 six months Pl...

Page 4: ...Sulphur water can be caused by a chemical action or by bacteria The solution to eliminate is chlorination of the water system Add about 17 75 cL of chlorinated common household liquid bleach to each 3...

Page 5: ...sing The water temperature will be regulated by the thermostat This procedure is necessary so as to prevent 240 V element and gas heating from operating simultaneously TO TURN OFF WATER HEATER 1 Turn...

Page 6: ...BL R R Y BK 1 2 3 4 IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THE WATER HEATER MUST BE REPLACED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH 18 GA 105 C WIRE OR IT S EQUIVALENT SWITCH HI LIMIT T STAT MODULE BD SPARK C...

Page 7: ...ld have with the heater IF AFTER CHECKING THE CHART AND THE UNIT WILL STILL NOT PERFORM TURN THE APPLIANCE OFF AND CONTACT THE AUTHORISED SERVICE PROVIDER SOOTING WILL NOT COME ON NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER...

Page 8: ...36 31 45 41 29 50 51 1 3 52 15 8 48 7 6 27 42 58 28 59 33 32 47 44 49 48 46 33A 62 13 10 63 Figure 9 SW4DEA AND SW6DEA MODEL SERIAL NO PLATE 12 16 18 20 21 53 26 39 35 38 34 37 55 56 36 45 41 29 50 5...

Page 9: ...Electric Element Only for SW4DEA SW6DEA 233110 33A Gasket Switch Only for SW4DEA SW6DEA 071016 34 Gas Fitting 170374 35 Bracket Valve Mounting 063243 36 Valve Gas LP 161164 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION PART N...

Page 10: ...CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 10...

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Page 12: ...y or diagnosis without repair 3 Damage or repairs required as a consequence of faulty or incorrect installation or application not in conformance with installation instructions 4 Failure to start or o...

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