door frame, when installed, must not overlap onto screw or other fastener head.
If due to the wall thickness, it is not possible to secure the water heater without
covering the fastener head with the door frame, it is important to not over tighten
the fastener and distort the control housing. Over tightening of the fastener may
cause water heater leaks between the control housing and the door frame.
NOTE: Caulk around screw or fastener heads to assure water tight seal.
C. Install chocks, one on each side of water heater, as illustrated in Figure 1B.
D. On mesa or yoder type sidewalls, atten the wall area around the opening.
E. Caulk around framed opening (trailer skin) as illustrated.
F. Caulk around door frame using 2 beads of silicone caulking (or suitable
caulking) - one on ange to seal to control housing and one around back side of
frame to seal to coach skin. (See detail A in illustration.)
G. Insert door frame into control housing and secure with three (3) No. 8-15 x
3 1/2” screws provided.
H. To install door, place the two holes in the bottom of the door over the door
pins on the frame. Close the door so that the latch protrudes through the slot in
the door. Turn latch 90 degrees to fasten door.
I. The module board on models SW6DEL, SW10DEL, SW12DEL, SW16DEL
is not secured to the water heater. It is to be permanently mounted by the
installer.
The module board must be mounted to where it is accessible for service yet out
of way of children. It should be located in a place where it cannot be subjected to
moisture, cleaning chemicals, ammable vapors and liquids, etc.
The board and all wiring to the board must be protected in order to prevent
damages and accidental contact with these parts. The module board may be
mounted with two (2) No. 6 x 5/8 screws or other suitable hardware.
INSTALLATION USING HINGED DOOR
(See Figure 3 SW6DEL)
A. Position heater into framed opening as illustrated.
B. On mesa or yoder type sidewalls, atten the wall area around the opening.
C. Caulk around framed opening (trailer skin) as illustrated.
D. 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 illustration. This
will seal frame to control housing.
E. Apply a bead of silicone caulking (or suitable caulking) around back side of
door frame. See detail “A” in illustration. This will seal frame to coach skin.
F. Fit the door frame into control housing (over the caulking already applied) and
pull frame tight to control housing using the three (3) No. 8-15 x 3 1/2” screws
provided.
G. Push water heater into framed opening until back side of door frame (now
attached to control housing) is against the side of the coach and rmly attach
with screws around the perimeter of the frame. NOTE: The two (2) holes in
bottom of frame identied as “A” in Figure 3 are also used to mount door hinge
to the frame.
H. Install chocks, one on each side of water heater, as illustrated in Figure 1A.
I. Attach door to frame as illustrated.
J. Close the door so that the door latch protrudes through the slot in the door.
Turn latch 90 degrees to fasten door.
K. The module board on models SW6DEL, is not secured to the water heater.
It is to be permanently mounted by the installer.
The module board must be mounted to where it is accessible for service yet out
of way of children. It should be located in a place where it cannot be subjected
to moisture, cleaning chemicals, ammable vapors and liquids, etc.
The board and all wiring to the board must be protected in order to prevent
damages and accidental contact with these parts. The module board may be
mounted with two (2) No. 6 x 5/8 screws or other suitable hardware.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
WARNING! Installation of this appliance must be made in accordance
with the written instructions provided in this manual. No agent,
representative or employee of Suburban or other person has the
authority to change, modify or waive any provision of the instructions
contained in this manual.
CAUTION: If possible, do not install the water heater to where the vent can
be covered or obstructed when any door on the trailer is opened. If this
is not possible, then the travel of the door must be restricted in order to
provide a 6” minimum clearance between the water heater vent and any
door whenever the door is opened.
CAUTION: Due to the differences in vinyl siding, this appliance should not
be installed on vinyl siding without rst consulting with the manufacturer
of the siding or cutting the siding away from the area around the appliance
vent.
CAUTION: In any installation in which the vent of this appliance can be
covered due to the construction of the RV or some special feature of the
RV such as slide out, pop-up etc., always insure that the appliance cannot
be operated by setting the thermostat to the positive “OFF” position and
shutting off all electrical and gas supply to the appliance.
CAUTION: Do not install this appliance to where the vent terminates below
a slide-out. This appliance is not to be installed under any overhang. It
must be free and clear of any type overhang.
This installation must conform with the requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction or in the absence of such requirements with the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54; and the latest edition of the
American National Standard for Recreational Vehicles-NFPA 1192. In Canada
the installation should conform with the following standards.
A. For installation in Recreational Vehicle
1. Gas - CSA standard CAN/CSA Z240.4.2-08 Installation Requirements for
Propane Appliances and Equipment in Recreations Vehicles.
2. Electrical - CSA standard CAN/CSA 240.6.2/C22.2 No. 148-08 Electrical
Requirements for Recreational Vehicles.
3. Plumbing - CSA standard CSA Z240.3.2 Plumbing Requirements for
Recreational Vehicles.
B. For installation in Mobile Housing
1. Gas - CSA standard CSA Z240.4.1 Installation Requirements for Gas
Burning Appliances and Equipment in Mobile Homes.
2. Electrical - CSA standard CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
3. Plumbing - CSA standard CSA Z240.3.1 Plumbing Requirements for Mobile
Homes.
The appliance shall be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of the system.
The appliance and its gas connections shall be leak tested before placing the
appliance in operation.
All air for combustion must be supplied from outside the structure. Air for
combustion must not be supplied from occupied spaces.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Minimum clearance from combustible construction on sides, top, oor and rear =
0 inches. Provide room for access to rear of heater for servicing.
Provide an opening ush with oor in outer wall of coach as shown. Wall of
coach should be framed as shown in Figure 1 SW6DEL; Figure1A SW10DEL/
SW12DEL/SW16DEL. Maintain inside dimensions listed below. Do not install on
carpet unless the carpet is covered by a metal or wood shield covering the entire
area underneath the water heater. If you prefer, you may cut away the carpet
from this area.
INSTALLATION USING FLUSH MOUNT FRAME &
DOOR
(See Figure 2 SW6DEL; Figure 2A SW10DEL, SW12DEL, SW16DEL)
A. Position heater into framed opening as illustrated. Slide unit into opening until
the front of the control housing is ush with the exterior coach skin.
B. Secure the control housing to the coach wall (framed opening) at the top and
sides of control housing compartment using screws or other suitable fasteners.
Recess the screws or fasteners back far enough from the front edge of control
housing (approximately 1 1/2”) in order to clear the ange on door frame. The
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