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OPERATING, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL

FOR INSTALLATION IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND MOBILE HOUSING

GAS HOT WATER STORAGE HEATER MODELS

SW4DRA • SW6DRA • SW4DERA • SW6DERA

SW4DFA • SW6DFA • SW4DEFA • SW6DEFA

MANUFACTURED BY AIRXCEL, INC. - SUBURBAN DIVISION

Suburban Division

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental 

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning 

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

- 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.

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 & FOL-

LOW 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 MANU-

AL FOR ASSISTANCE OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT AN AUTHORISED 

INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR GAS SUPPLIER.

The installation shall conform to the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA)

WARNING:

 THIS APPLIANCE MAY DELIVER WATER AT HIGH TEMPERATURE. 

REFER TO THE PLUMBING CODE OF AUSTRALIA (PCA), LOCAL REQUIREMENTS 

AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL DELIVERY 

TEMPERATURE CONTROL IS REQUIRED.

 

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 UNSUIT-

ABLE FOR USE AS A POOL HEATER.

CAUTION:

  In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, 

this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or 

connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

Summary of Contents for SW4DEFA

Page 1: ...H ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING OR RV IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBORS PHONE FOL LOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS FREEZE WARNING DRAIN HEATER IF SUBJECTED TO FRE...

Page 2: ...ion heater into framed opening as illustrated D On mesa or yoder type sidewalls flatten the wall area around the opening E Caulk around framed opening trailer skin as illustrated F Apply a bead of sil...

Page 3: ...connections are tight and in compliance with codes See Making Electrical Connections D The following is information regarding Hot Water Services and corrosion of the tank in Australia The single bigg...

Page 4: ...om the valve until it stops 5 Release handle on P T Valve it should snap closed 6 Close tap and turn on cold water supply as the tank fills the air pocket will develop Repeat this procedure as often a...

Page 5: ...provided 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 3 Turn OFF gas supply 4 Wait five minutes for gas to clear the area If you smell gas then STOP Follow instruc tions in item B of the safety info...

Page 6: ...EAL DOOR FRAME TO SKIN WATER TIGHT SEE DETAIL A Figure 2B Models SW4DRA and SW6DRA Figure 2A Models SW4DERA and SW6DERA A FRAMED OPENING DETAIL A SPECIAL SCREW CONTROL HOUSING GASKET DOOR LATCH RADIUS...

Page 7: ...S FRAME TO COACH WALL FLUSH MOUNT DOOR FRAME A INTERMEDIATE FRAME WITH GASKET FRAMED OPENING DETAIL A SPECIAL SCREW CONTROL HOUSING GASKET CONTROL HOUSING GASKET OR CAULK AROUND OPENING TO SEAL CONTRO...

Page 8: ...CTORY WIRING FIELD WIRING DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING THERMOSTAT AND HI LIMIT UNDER ACCESS COVER 1 3 4 6 CAUTION DO NOT HI POT DIELECTIC HIGH VOLTAGE TEST THIS UNIT AFTER INSTALLATION TO...

Page 9: ...ILL NOT COME ON NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER WATER TOO HOT POSSIBLE CAUSE XXXXX Possible malfunction of the bottled gas regulator XXXXX Main burner orifice too small or clogged XXXXX Check thermostat position...

Page 10: ...7 6 27 42 28 59 6 63 47 38 10 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 66 66 66 Figure 12 SW4DERA AND SW6DERA SW4DEFA AND SW6DEFA MODEL SERIAL NO PLATE 12 20 21 53 26 39 35 38 34 37 55 56 36 45 41 29 50 51 1 3 52 15 8 4...

Page 11: ...ment with Gasket 520831 29 Anode 233514 31 Connector Electric Gas valve wire 521264 34 Gas Fitting 170374 35 Bracket Valve Mounting 063243 36 Valve Gas LP 161164 37 Manifold Outlet 171420 38 Screw 8 x...

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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