Suburban Sw Series SW5EA Parts Diagram · Replacement Water Heater

Water Heater · 2 assemblies · 2 diagram sheets · 21 parts · by Andrew Strick, mobile RV technician

OEM exploded parts diagrams for the Suburban Sw Series SW5EA RV water heater: 2 assemblies (Replacement Water Heater, Exploded View) and 21 manufacturer part numbers. 5 parts are marked as superseded — the description gives the replacement number to order instead.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

2 items

1. #Water Heater; 240 Volt DC Electric Only; Model Number SW5EA; 17.7 Liter/ 4.68 Gallon Tank; Direct Spark Ignition; 1440 Watt; 12.6 Inch Height x 12.6 Width x 17.7 Inch Depth; 32 Pounds; Non Portable MFR # 5180A
2. #Water Heater; 240 Volt DC Electric Only; Model Number SW5EA For Installations In Austrailia; 17.7 Liter/ 4.68 Gallon Tank; Direct Spark Ignition; 1440 Watt; 12.6 Inch Height x 12.6 Width x 17.7 Inch Depth; 32 Pounds; Non Portable MFR # 5188A

Exploded View

Components

19 items

1. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; DOOR WTR HTR 5/7 1 PK MFR # 6268APW
2. #Water Heater Thermostat Cover; Replacement For Suburban Water Heater Thermostat/ Limit Switch; Also Use New Number 525022 MFR # 090562 Superseded: see description
3. #Water Heater Thermostat Cover Gasket; For Suburban SW Series Water Heater MFR # 070987
4. #Water Heater Thermostat Access Plug; For Suburban Water Heater Thermostat; Black; Single; Also Use New Number 525027 MFR # 070874 Superseded: see description
5. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Element Kit MFR # 520831
6. #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Aluminum Water Heaters; 9 Inch Length x 3/4 Inch Pipe Thread; Magnesium; Also Use New Number 233514 MFR # 232767 Superseded: see description
7. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Bushing Snap 1/2" MFR # 070270
8. #Water Heater Element Switch; For Suburban Water Heater SW4DEA/ SW6DEA; With Safety Lock Pin MFR # 232668
9. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Gskt Sw MFR # 071016
10. #Water Heater Thermostat Switch; For Suburban Water Heater; Limit; 120 Volt; Without Reset Switch; 140 Degree MFR # 232317
11. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; COV JCT BOX MFR # 090576
12. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Bushing Snap 7/8" MFR # 230218
13. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; JCT BOX AC MFR # 090575
14. #Nut; Replacement For Suburban SW4D Model Water Heaters; Keps; 6 Point; #10 - 24; Green MFR # 121576
15. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; Kit Jacket MFR # 520867
16. #Water Heater Element Cover; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heaters; Also Use New Number 090681 MFR # 070988 Superseded: see description
17. #Water Heater Element Cover; For Suburban SW-Series Water Heaters; Also Use New Number 090681 MFR # 090445 Superseded: see description
18. #TERMINAL BLOCK (ONLY FOR SW4DEA, SW6DEA) MFR # 232669
19. #APPLIANCE COMPONENTS RV; PLUG BREAK THROUGH MFR # 233309