This discussion is proudly sponsored by: |
| Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2 |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
 08-18-2020, 10:58 PM | #1 |
hdoug Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: OR Posts: 5 | Suburban Water Heater Wiring Questions Hello, I am currently in the process of completely renovating my 1983 Toyota Sunrader 21'. I removed the original Suburban water heater that was a manual light propane unit and had zero wires ran to it. I just picked up a SW6DEL from a RV liquidation store. It is a 2018 model that was only installed in a floor model travel trailer. I have some questions in regards to the wiring for the switch/ignition/relay etc. At this time, I am not going to be running it on 120v but I would like to wire it in while I'm in there. I purchased the Suburban water heater wall panel switch assembly and a relay I read I needed online. Since I bought this unit second hand, it did not come with any instructions and I'm a little worried I might be missing a few parts? What exactly does this pigtail plug in to that I have attached a picture of (2nd pic). It is completely separate of the 4 wires that had been used in the past. Anyone have any insight on the best way to wire this unit in? I see the diagram on the side of the water heater but it does not show a relay and is calling for a junction box? Is the relay considered a junction box? There is also a thicker gauge orange wire that is completely separate that I am lost on as well. Thank you in advance! |
 |
 | Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free! iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE! You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more! Join iRV2.com For Free - Click Here |
| 08-20-2020, 08:38 AM | #2 |
Jyrocharlie Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 836 | the wiring diagram is under your hand in the second picture. did you get the ckt board that connector plugs onto? __________________ |
|
| 08-20-2020, 09:29 AM | #3 |
Ljwt330 Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Capistrano Beach, California Posts: 4,465 | The harness plugs into the module board, which is mounted on the rear of the heater where the water outlet pipes are. The wiring diagram is below your hand, as mentioned. Here is a link to a manual. https://www.manualslib.com/products/...e-3095979.html __________________ |
|
| 08-20-2020, 06:24 PM | #4 |
hdoug Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: OR Posts: 5 | Thank you all. Yes it wasn't exactly the whole wiring diagram I was concerned about, I was just lost as to what the harness plugged into. You both were correct, I was missing the control board. I went back to the place I purchased it from today and they apologized and handed it to me. Now it's time to wire this thing in! |
|
| 08-20-2020, 06:48 PM | #5 |
Old-Biscuit Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 26,810 | DEL Models use 12VDC to operate controls for gas AND electric ***similar to Atwood Model except Suburban only uses the DC as control circuit. AC and Gas still have separate sets of t-stats etc 12VDC from a FUSED source goes to BOTH on/off switches 120VAC comes from 15A Circuit Breaker to AC side of DC Relay ---Black Wire which then goes to OEM 120VAC Switch in outside compartment AC Junction Box on right side of WH Tank looking from rear...DC Relay should be inside junction box Circuit board can be mounted on top towards back of tank insulation or on a nearby cabinet wall SW6DEL wiring for 12VDC and 120VAC
__________________ |
|
| Tags |
| heat, heater, suburban, water, water heater, wiring |
You may also like:
Affordable RV Campgrounds Near Top National Parks
Great Smoky Mountains RVing: Honeysuckle Meadows R...
Best Campsite Gear For Spring
Family RVing in Missouri: Great Escapes RV Resorts...
Destination Central Florida: Southern Oaks RV Reso...
What RVers Should Expect During the 2024 Solar Ecl...
Oroville, Washington: The Gold at the End of the R...
Embracing the Full RV Experience: Find Joy in Ever...
«Roof A/C draws 58 Amps on start and trips load management|Dinosaur boards: All that or not?»
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
| Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| New Suburban Furnace Issue Problem also with Suburban | Cliffy | RV Systems & Appliances | 1 | 10-23-2018 02:09 PM |
| Jelly water in Suburban water heater | LarrytheBear | RV Systems & Appliances | 7 | 12-01-2016 09:47 PM |
| Suburban Water Heater Questions | Happy Prospector | RV Systems & Appliances | 1 | 05-25-2015 09:55 PM |
| Suburban Water Heater Burned up wiring and melted door paint | roadstar99 | Class A Motorhome Discussions | 6 | 05-17-2015 07:15 AM |
| Suburban Water Heater Question | Rnicfingrp | Newmar Owner's Forum | 14 | 01-13-2009 11:41 AM |
