Suburban Sw Series SW12DEM Parts Diagram · Replacement Water Heater

Water Heater · 3 assemblies · 3 diagram sheets · 83 parts · by Andrew Strick, mobile RV technician

OEM exploded parts diagrams for the Suburban Sw Series SW12DEM RV water heater: 3 assemblies (Replacement Water Heater, Front View, Rear View) and 83 manufacturer part numbers. 21 parts are marked as superseded — the description gives the replacement number to order instead.

The rating plate is inside the exterior access door, usually on the left of the burner area. Suburban model numbers encode capacity and ignition (e.g. SW6DE = 6 gal, DSI, electric); the serial number dates the board and thermostat generation.

Replacement Water Heater

Components

10 items

1. #Water Heater; Gas-Electric; Model Number SW12DEM; 12 Gallon Tank; Motor Aided Spark Ignition; 1400 Watts; 12000 BTU; 16-7/32 Inch Width x 16-7/32 Inch Height x 22-1/2 Inch Depth; Without Access Door; Non Portable MFR # 5100A
2. #Water Heater; Electric; Model Number SW12DEM; 12 Gallon; Direct Spark Ignition; Non Portable MFR # 5149A
3. #Water Heater; Gas-Electric; 12 Gallon Tank; Motor Aided Spark Ignition; 1400 Watts; 12000 BTU; 16-7/32 Inch Width x 16-7/32 Inch Height x 22-1/2 Inch Depth; Without Access Door; Non Portable MFR # 5066A
4. #Water Heater Access Door; For Suburban 10/ 12/ 16 Gallon Water Heater; Flush Mount; Black; Steel; With Frame And Screen MFR # 6259AEB
5. #Water Heater Power Switch; For Suburban Nautilus Series Water Heaters; Cream MFR # 234795
6. #Water Heater Access Door; For Suburban 10/ 12/ 16 Gallon Water Heater; Flush Mount; Polar White; Galvanized Steel; With Frame And Screen MFR # 6259APW
7. #Water Heater Access Door; For Suburban 10/ 12/ 16 Gallon Water Heater; Flush Mount; Colonial White; Galvanized Steel; With Frame And Screen MFR # 6259ACW
8. #Water Heater Power Switch; For Suburban Nautilus Series Water Heaters; White MFR # 234589
9. #Water Heater; Tank Style; 16 Gallon; Gas; DSI; Without Access Door; MFR # 5072A
10. #Water Heater Power Switch; For Suburban Nautilus Series Water Heaters; Black MFR # 234229

Front View

Components

59 items

1. #Screw; For Suburban Furnace NT-Series; Fits Suburban Furnace Combustion Chamber; #10 x 3/8 Inch MFR # 121252
2. #Water Heater Flue Box; Replacement For Suburban Water Heater SW-10DEL/ SW-12D/ SW-12DE/ SW-12DEL/ SW-16D/SW-16DE/SW-16DEL/SW-16DEM/ SW-16V/ SW-16VE/ VEDSI-10/ VEDSI-10M MFR # 101777
3. #Screw; Furnace Blower Screw; #10 x 1/4 Inch; Single MFR # 121577
4. #CAMCO T & P VALVE 3/4IN W/ 4IN PROBE COATED, 150PSI, BULK MFR # 10471
5. #NO GENERIC NAME;;Valve Relief 3/4" *N* MFR # MC7152
6. #Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve; For Suburban All SW And V Series; 3/4 Inch Male NPT MFR # 525045
7. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; T&P Valve MFR # 161157
8. #Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve; For Suburban All SW And V Series; 3/4 Inch Male NPT; Also Use New Number 525045 MFR # 161230 Superseded: see description
9. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Suburban Nut MFR # 121669
10. #Water Heater Thermostat Cover Gasket; For Suburban SW Series Water Heater MFR # 70987
11. #Water Heater Thermostat Cover; Replacement For Suburban Water Heater Thermostat/ Limit Switch; Also Use New Number 525022 MFR # 90562 Superseded: see description
12. #COV TSTAT USE 80-8464 MFR # 90467 Superseded: see description
13. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Screw 8-32 X 3/8 Hex Hd MFR # 121407
14. #Furnace Ignition Electrode Bracket; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heater MFR # 63187
15. #Water Heater Thermostat Access Plug; For Suburban Water Heater Thermostat; Black; Single; Also Use New Number 525027 MFR # 70874 Superseded: see description
16. #Water Heater Electrode; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heater; 2-Prong; Also Use New Number 525005 MFR # 232258 Superseded: see description
17. #Water Heater Electrode; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heater; 2-Prong MFR # 232258MC
18. #Water Heater Burner; For Suburban 6 Gallon Water Heater SW-Series (After Serial Number 953401118All)/ 10 Gallon SW-Series (After Serial Number 953601021); With Orifice; Also Use New Number 525023 MFR # 10843 Superseded: see description
19. #Water Heater Burner; For Use With Suburban Direct Spark Ignition Water Heater MFR # 011030 Superseded: see description
20. #Water Heater Burner Mounting Bracket; Replacement For Suburban Water Heaters MFR # 063827
21. #Water Heater Burner Orifice; For Use With Suburban Direct Spark Ignition Water Heater Gas Valve Part Number 161255; Number 61 MFR # 180323 Superseded: see description
22. #NUT,LOXIT 1/4" USE 171463 MFR # 171475 Superseded: see description
23. #Water Heater Element Cover; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heaters; With Gasket MFR # 090681
24. #Water Heater Element Cover; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heaters; Also Use New Number 090681 MFR # 70988 Superseded: see description
25. #Water Heater Element Switch; For Suburban Water Heater SW10PE/ SW10PER MFR # 232362
26. #ANODE ROD MAGNESIUM USE 232767 MFR # 231624 Superseded: see description
27. #ROD,ANODE USE 231624 MFR # 232419 Superseded: see description
28. #Water Heater Anode Rod; For Suburban Aluminum Water Heaters; 9 Inch Length x 3/4 Inch Pipe Thread; Magnesium MFR # 233514
29. #Water Heater Anode Rod; For Suburban Aluminum Water Heaters; 9 Inch Length x 3/4 Inch Pipe Thread; Magnesium; Also Use New Number 233514 MFR # 232767 Superseded: see description
30. #ANODE 9.5'X.75' MPT BULK LDFRE MFR # 69717
31. #Water Heater Anode Rod; For Suburban Aluminum Water Heaters; 9 Inch Length x 3/4 Inch Pipe Thread; Aluminum MFR # 232768
32. #Water Heater Gas Line Grommet; For Suburban Water Heater SW4D/ SW6D/ SW6DE MFR # 70989
33. #Water Heater Thermostat Switch; For Suburban Water Heater (After Serial Number 940900091); Limit; 120 Volt; Without Reset Switch; 130 Degree MFR # 232306
34. #Water Heater Thermostat Switch - Fits Suburban Water Heaters MFR # 232306MC
35. #Water Heater Thermostat Switch; For SW Series Suburban Water Heater; Hi-Limit; 12 Volt; With Reset Switch; 130 Degree MFR # 232282
36. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Bushing Snap 3/8" MFR # 70483
37. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Bushing Snap 1/2" MFR # 70270
38. #Water Heater Gas Inlet Elbow; For Suburban Water Heater SW4-D; 90 Degree; Also Use New Number 525025 MFR # 170374 Superseded: see description
39. #Water Heater Gas Inlet Elbow; For Suburban Water Heater SW4-D; 90 Degree; 3/8 Inch; Single MFR # 525025
40. #Water Heater Element; For Use WIth Suburban SW Series Water Heaters; Screw-In; 1440 Watt; 120 Volt; With Gasket MFR # 520900 Superseded: see description
41. #Water Heater Gas Valve; For Use With Suburban Direct Spark Ignition Water Heater; -3/8 Inch NPT Inlet; 1/8 Inch 27 NPT Outlet; 12 Volt DC MFR # 161306 Superseded: see description
42. #Gas Valve Solenoid; Seven Universe; Fits To Suburban Water Heater Gas Valve 161109; 0.48 Amp/ 12 Volt DC; Maximum 1/2 PSI; With 2 Solenoids/ 2 Wire Ties/ Instructions MFR # 521073
43. #Gas Valve Solenoid; White Rodgers; Fits To Suburban Water Heater Gas Valve 161109; 0.48 Amp/ 12 Volt DC; Maximum 1/2 PSI; With 2 Solenoids/ 2 Wire Ties/ Instructions MFR # 521072
44. #Water Heater Gas Valve; For Suburban 6 Gallon SW-Series Water Heater; 3/8 Inch NPT Inlet x 1/4 Inch Loxit Outlet; Also Use New Number 525042 MFR # 161109 Superseded: see description
45. #Water Heater Gas Valve Mounting Bracket; For Use With Suburban Gas Valve Part Number 161255 MFR # 063779 Superseded: see description
46. #Water Heater Gas Valve; For Use With Suburban Direct Spark Ignition Water Heater; -3/8 Inch NPT Inlet; 1/8 Inch 27 NPT Outlet; 12 Volt DC; Also Use New Number 161306 MFR # 161255 Superseded: see description
47. #Water Heater Manifold Outlet; For Suburban Water Heater DSI Models SW6D/ SW10D (After Serial Number 953401118); Fits Unit With A Pilot MFR # 171420
48. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Brkt Valve MFR # 63245
49. #SCREW 8-32X3/8 HEX THDCUT MFR # 121855
50. #Screw; For Suburban Cooktop SCNA3; M8-32 x 3/8 Inch MFR # 121934
51. #Nut; Water Heater Burner Mounting Bracket Nut; 1/4 Inch -20 Thread Size MFR # 121474
52. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Brkt Burner MFR # 63444
53. #Screw; For Suburban Water Heater SW4D/ SW6D/ SW6DE; 8 Milimeter-4 x 1/2 Hex; Hex Head MFR # 121943
54. #Water Heater Manifold Outlet Connector; For Suburban Water Heater SW-Series; 1/4 Inch NPT; Brass; Single; Also Use New Number 525030 MFR # 171463 Superseded: see description
55. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Clip Latch MFR # 62920
56. #Water Heater Access Door; For Suburban 10/ 12/ 16 Gallon Water Heater; Flush Mount; Colonial White; Galvanized Steel; With Frame And Screen MFR # 6259ACW
57. #Water Heater Access Door; For Suburban 10/ 12/ 16 Gallon Water Heater; Flush Mount; Black; Steel; With Frame And Screen MFR # 6259AEB
58. #Water Heater Access Door; For Suburban 10/ 12/ 16 Gallon Water Heater; Flush Mount; Polar White; Galvanized Steel; With Frame And Screen MFR # 6259APW
59. #Access Door Latch; V-Series; Water Heater Door; Spring Loaded Thumb Screw; Also Use New Number 525008 MFR # 150079 Superseded: see description

Rear View

Components

20 items

1. #RECEIVER STAND W/HEADER MFR # 90340
2. #Screw; For Suburban Furnace NT-Series; Fits Suburban Furnace Combustion Chamber; #10 x 3/8 Inch MFR # 121252
3. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Suburban Nut MFR # 121669
4. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Cov Jct Box MFR # 90344
5. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; SCREW 10-32X3/8 GRE MFR # 121702
6. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Screw 6 X 5/8 Ph Ph MFR # 121357
7. #Water Heater Power Switch; For Suburban Water Heater; 2-1/4 Inch Width x 2-3/4 Inch Height x 1 Inch Depth; Wall Mount; White; With Switch Plate/ Light Assembly/ Installation Hardware/ Installation Instruction MFR # 232795
8. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Plate Switch/Lamp ***Us MFR # 232625
9. #Water Heater Power Switch; For Suburban Nautilus Series Water Heaters; Cream MFR # 234795
10. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; BUSHING SNAP MFR # 231827
11. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Bushing Snap 7/8" MFR # 230218
12. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Insul Mod Board MFR # 70807
13. #Ignition Control Circuit Board Wiring Harness; For Suburban SW10D/ SW10DE/ SW10DEM/ SW10DM/ SW12D/ SW12DEM/ SW4D/ SW6D MFR # 232673
14. #UNIVERSAL IGN BRD SMALL MFR # UIBS
15. #Ignition Control Circuit Board - Quiet Start - Fits Suburban Water Heaters MFR # 520814MC
16. #Ignition Control Circuit Board; For Suburban Water Heater SW4D/ SW6D/ SW6DE/ SW6DEL/ SW6DEM/ SW6DM/ SW10D/ SW10DE/ SW10DEL/ SW10DEM/ SW10DM/ SW12D/ SW12DE/ SW12DEL/ SW12DEM/ SW16D/ SW16DE/ SW16DEL/ SW16DEM; With Module Board Cover And Foam Tape MFR # 520814
17. #Water Heater Junction Box Cover; For Suburban Water Heater SW12DEM/ SW6DEM/ SW16DEM MFR # 90464
18. #Nut; Replacement For Suburban SW4D Model Water Heaters; Keps; 6 Point; #10 - 24; Green MFR # 121576
19. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; BUSHING UNIV MFR # 70486
20. #NOT AVAILABLE MUST REPLACE WATER HEATER MFR # INNERTANK