INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL DIRECT VENT …

1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL . DIRECT VENT. GAS WATER HEATER. DIRECT SPARK IGNITION (DSI). MODELS. SW10D ! SW10DM ! SW10DE ! SW10 DEM. FOR INSTALLATION IN RECREATIONAL. VEHICLES AND MOBILE HOUSING. 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.

2 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. Fax: 423-775-7015. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS B . Secure the control housing to the coach w all (fram ed opening) at the top and s id e s o f control housing com partm ent using screw s or other suitable fasteners.

3 W A R N IN G ! INSTALLATION of this appliance m ust be m ade in accordance w ith R ecess the screw s or fasten ers b ack far enough from the front edge of control the w ritten instructions provided in this m anual. N o agent, representative housing (approxim ately 1 1/2") in order to clear the flange on door fram e. The door or em ploye e of Suburban or other person has the authority to change, fram e, w hen installed, m ust not overlap onto screw or other fastener head. If due m odify or w aive any provision of the instructions contained in this to the w all thickness, it is not possible to secure the w ater heater w ithout covering m anual. th e fastener head w ith the door fram e, it is im portant to not over tighte n th e fastener and distort the control housing. O ver tightening of the fastener m ay cause C A U TIO N : If possible, do not install the w ater heater to w here the vent can w ater heater leaks betw een the control housing and the door fram e.

4 Be covered or obstructed w hen any door on the trailer is opened. If this is N O TE : C aulk around screw or fastener heads to assure w ater tight seal. not possible, then the travel of the door m us t b e r e s tricted in order to provide a 6" m inim um clearance betw een the w ater heater vent and any door C . Install chocks, one on each side of w ater heater, as illustrated in Figure 1A . w henever the door is opened. D . On m esa or yoder type sidewalls, flatten the w all area around the opening. C A U TIO N : D ue to the differences in vinyl siding, this appliance should not E . Caulk around fram ed opening (trailer skin) as illustrated. be installed on vinyl siding w ithout first consulting w ith the m anufacturer of F . C a u lk around door fram e using 2 beads of silicone caulking (or suitable the siding or cutting the s id ing away from the area around the appliance caulking) - one on flange to seal to control housing and one around back side of vent.

5 Fram e to seal to coach skin. (S ee detail A in illustration.). C A U TIO N : In any INSTALLATION in w h ich the vent of this applianc e c a n b e G . Insert door fram e into control housing and secure with four (4) N o. 8-15 x covered due to the construction o f the R V o r som e special feature of the R V 3 1/2" screw s provided. such as slide out, pop-up etc., alw ay s insure that the appliance cannot be operated by setting the th erm o stat to the positive O FF position and H . To install door, place the tw o holes in the bottom of the door over the door pins shutting off all electrical and gas supply to the appliance. o n th e fram e. C lose the door so that the latch protrudes through the slot in th e door. Turn latch 90 degrees to fasten door. C A U TIO N : D o not install this appliance to w here the vent term inates below a slide-out.

6 This appliance is not to be installed under any overhang. It m ust I. The m odule board on m odels S W 10D and S W 10DE is not secured to the w ater be free and clear of any type overhang. heater. It is to be perm anently m ounted by the installer. This INSTALLATION m ust conform w ith the requirem ents of the authority having The m odule board m ust be m ounted to where it is accessible for service yet out jurisdiction or in the absence of such requirem ents w ith the latest ed ition of the of w ay of children. It should be located in a place w here it cannot be subjected to N a tio nal Fuel G as C ode A N S I ; and the latest edition of the A m e rica n m oisture, cleaning chem icals, flam m able vapors and liquids, etc. N ational Standard for R ecreational Vehicles-501C . In Canada the INSTALLATION The board and all w iring to the board m ust be protected in order to prevent should conform w ith the follow ing standards.

7 Da m ag es and accidental contact w ith these parts. The m odule board m ay be A . For INSTALLATION in R ecreational V ehicle m ounted w ith tw o (2) N o. 6 x 5/8 screw s or other suitable hardw are. 1. G as - C S A standard CS A INSTALLATION R equirem ents for Propane MAKING WATER CONNECTIONS. A ppliances and E quipm ent in R ecreations V ehicles. A . W ater connections are m ade at the rear of the w ater heater. R efer to Figure 2. E lectrical - C S A standard C N o. 148 E lectrical R equirem ents 3 for all m odels except S W 10D M and S W 10D E M . For S W 10D M and S W 10D E M , for R ecreational V ehicles. refer to Figure 4 or 5. C onnect the hot and cold w ater lines to the 1/2" fem ale pipe fitting provided on rear of tank. T h e s e fittings are m arked H O T and C O LD . 3. P lum bing - C S A standard CS A Plum bing R equirem ents for N O TE : Inside each fitting is a plastic fill tube.

8 Its pu rpo se is to enhance w ater R ecreational V ehicles. circulation. D O N O T R E M O V E P LA S TIC FILL TU B E . B . For INSTALLATION in M obile Housing IM P O R T A N T: U se a pipe thread com pound suitable for potable water or pipe 1. G as - C S A standard CS A INSTALLATION R equirem ents for G as thread tape on all connections to assure they w ill not leak. B urning A ppliances and E quipm ent in M obile H om es. B . For ease of rem oval, it is suggested that a pipe union be installed in each w ater 2. E lectrical - C S A standard CS A C Canadian E lectrical C ode Part 1. line. C . Fill tank w ith water. O pen both hot and cold water faucets to expel air from 3. P lum bing - C S A standard C S A Z P lum bing R equirem ents for M obile tank. W hen tank is filled and w ater flow s from faucets, close both faucets and H om es.

9 Check all connections for leaks. The appliance shall be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any C A U TIO N : If you use air pressure to check for leaks, the pressure m ust not pressure testing of the system . exceed 30 P S I (in accordance w ith of A N S I A ). The appliance and its gas connections shall be leak tested before placing the N O TE : A fter leak testing, drain w ater from tank. appliance in OPERATION . A ll air for com bustion m ust be s up plied from outside the structure. Air for MAKING GAS CONNECTIONS. com bustion m ust not be supplied from occupied spaces. A . C onnect a 3/8" gas supply line to the 3/8 flare fitting at gas valve located in the control housing. W hen m aking the gas connection, hold the gas fitting on the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS valve w ith a w rench w hen tightening the flare nut.

10 Failure to hold fitting secure M inim um clearance from com bustible construction on sides, top, floor and could result in a gas leak due to fitting being dam aged. N O TE : It w ill be necessary rear = 0 inches. Provide room for access to rear of heater for servicing. to rem ove the grom m et from the control housing, m ake the gas connection at the valve, then reinstall grom m et. P rovide an opening flush w ith floor in outer w all of coach as show n. W all of coach should be fram ed as show n in Figure 1. M aintain inside dim ensions listed below . W A R N IN G ! It is im perative that grom m et and gas line through grom m et be D o not install on carpet unless the carpet is covered by a m etal or w ood shield caulked air tight. If not tightly sealed, m oisture and potential harm ful flue covering the entire area underneath the w ater heater.