Suburban Sw Series SW16DEM Parts Diagram · Replacement Water Heater

Water Heater · 3 assemblies · 3 diagram sheets · 80 parts · by Andrew Strick, mobile RV technician

OEM exploded parts diagrams for the Suburban Sw Series SW16DEM RV water heater: 3 assemblies (Replacement Water Heater, Rear View, Front View) and 80 manufacturer part numbers. 22 parts are marked as superseded — the description gives the replacement number to order instead.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

12 items

1. #Water Heater Power Switch; For Suburban Nautilus Series Water Heaters; Cream MFR # 234795
2. #SW16DELC RV WTR HTR 1 PPK MFR # 5233A
3. #Water Heater; Gas-Electric; Model Number SW16DEM; 16 Gallon Tank; Electronic Ignition (Direct Spark Ignition); 1400 Watts; 12000 BTU; 16-7/32 Inch Width x 16-7/32 Inch Height x 27 Inch Depth; Without Access Door; Non Portable MFR # 5103A
4. #Water Heater Power Switch; For Suburban Nautilus Series Water Heaters; Black MFR # 234229
5. #WATER HEATER,16 GAL,DSI/ELEC W/MOTOR AID ***USE 5153A*** MFR # SW16DEM Superseded: see description
6. #Water Heater; Gas-Electric; 16 Gallon Tank; Motor Aided Spark Ignition; 1400 Watts; 12000 BTU; 16-7/32 Inch Width x 16-7/32 Inch Height x 27 Inch Depth; Without Access Door; Non Portable MFR # 5074A
7. #WATER HEATER; GAS/ELECTRIC/12V LAMP/CORDED ***USE 5233A*** MFR # SW16DELC Superseded: see description
8. #Water Heater Access Door; For Suburban 10/ 12/ 16 Gallon Water Heater; Flush Mount; Colonial White; Galvanized Steel; With Frame And Screen MFR # 6259ACW
9. #Water Heater Access Door; For Suburban 10/ 12/ 16 Gallon Water Heater; Flush Mount; Black; Steel; With Frame And Screen MFR # 6259AEB
10. #Water Heater; Electric; Model Number SW16DEM; 16 Gallon; Direct Spark Ignition; Non Portable MFR # 5153A
11. #Water Heater Access Door; For Suburban 10/ 12/ 16 Gallon Water Heater; Flush Mount; Polar White; Galvanized Steel; With Frame And Screen MFR # 6259APW
12. #Water Heater Power Switch; For Suburban Nautilus Series Water Heaters; White MFR # 234589

Rear View

Components

14 items

1. #RECEIVER STAND W/HEADER MFR # 90340
2. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Cov Jct Box MFR # 90344
3. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; SCREW 10-32X3/8 GRE MFR # 121702
4. #Water Heater Power Switch; For Suburban Nautilus Series Water Heaters; White MFR # 234589
5. #Water Heater Power Switch; For Suburban Water Heater SW6D; With Switch Plate And Light Assembly MFR # 232589
6. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Bushing Snap 7/8" MFR # 230218
7. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; BUSHING SNAP MFR # 231827
8. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Insul Mod Board MFR # 70807
9. #Ignition Control Circuit Board - Quiet Start - Fits Suburban Water Heaters MFR # 520814MC
10. #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
11. #UNIVERSAL IGN BRD SMALL MFR # UIBS
12. #Water Heater Junction Box Cover; For Suburban Water Heater SW12DEM/ SW6DEM/ SW16DEM MFR # 90464
13. #Nut; Replacement For Suburban SW4D Model Water Heaters; Keps; 6 Point; #10 - 24; Green MFR # 121576
14. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; BUSHING UNIV MFR # 70486

Front View

Components

55 items

1. #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
2. #Screw; Furnace Blower Screw; #10 x 1/4 Inch; Single MFR # 121577
3. #Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve; For Suburban All SW And V Series; 3/4 Inch Male NPT MFR # 525045
4. #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
5. #CAMCO T & P VALVE 3/4IN W/ 4IN PROBE COATED, 150PSI, BULK MFR # 10471
6. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; T&P Valve MFR # 161157
7. #NO GENERIC NAME;;Valve Relief 3/4" *N* MFR # MC7152
8. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Suburban Nut MFR # 121669
9. #Water Heater Thermostat Cover Gasket; For Suburban SW Series Water Heater MFR # 70987
10. #Water Heater Thermostat Cover; Replacement For Suburban Water Heater Thermostat/ Limit Switch; Also Use New Number 525022 MFR # 90562 Superseded: see description
11. #COV TSTAT USE 80-8464 MFR # 90467 Superseded: see description
12. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Screw 8-32 X 3/8 Hex Hd MFR # 121407
13. #Furnace Ignition Electrode Bracket; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heater MFR # 63187
14. #Water Heater Thermostat Access Plug; For Suburban Water Heater Thermostat; Black; Single; Also Use New Number 525027 MFR # 70874 Superseded: see description
15. #Water Heater Electrode; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heater; 2-Prong; Also Use New Number 525005 MFR # 232258 Superseded: see description
16. #Water Heater Electrode; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heater; 2-Prong MFR # 232258MC
17. #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
18. #Water Heater Burner; For Use With Suburban Direct Spark Ignition Water Heater MFR # 011030 Superseded: see description
19. #Water Heater Burner Mounting Bracket; Replacement For Suburban Water Heaters MFR # 063827
20. #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
21. #NUT,LOXIT 1/4" USE 171463 MFR # 171475 Superseded: see description
22. #Water Heater Element Cover; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heaters; With Gasket MFR # 090681
23. #Water Heater Element Cover; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heaters; Also Use New Number 090681 MFR # 70988 Superseded: see description
24. #Water Heater Element Switch; For Suburban Water Heater SW10PE/ SW10PER MFR # 232362
25. #ROD,ANODE USE 231624 MFR # 232419 Superseded: see description
26. #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
27. #ANODE 9.5'X.75' MPT BULK LDFRE MFR # 69717
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; Aluminum MFR # 232768
30. #ANODE ROD MAGNESIUM USE 232767 MFR # 231624 Superseded: see description
31. #Water Heater Gas Line Grommet; For Suburban Water Heater SW4D/ SW6D/ SW6DE MFR # 70989
32. #Water Heater Thermostat Switch - Fits Suburban Water Heaters MFR # 232306MC
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; For SW Series Suburban Water Heater; Hi-Limit; 12 Volt; With Reset Switch; 130 Degree MFR # 232282
35. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Bushing Snap 3/8" MFR # 70483
36. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Bushing Snap 1/2" MFR # 70270
37. #Screw; For Suburban Furnace NT-Series; Fits Suburban Furnace Combustion Chamber; #10 x 3/8 Inch MFR # 121252
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 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
42. #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
43. #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
44. #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
45. #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
46. #Water Heater Gas Valve Mounting Bracket; For Use With Suburban Gas Valve Part Number 161255 MFR # 063779 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. #Water Heater Electrode Wire; For Suburban V-Series Water Heater; 24 Inch length MFR # 232791