SECTION 8
APPLIANCES & INTERIOR FEATURES
8-8
GAS/ELECTRIC
WATER HEATER
The 10 gallon water heater has a dual power
feature. It can operate from LP gas or 110-volt
house current; or it can use both at the same time
for quicker recovery at times when you are using
a lot of hot water.
Read the Suburban Direct Vent Gas Water
Heater Installation and Operation Manual for
complete Safety Warnings, Operating Instruc-
tions and Maintenance Information before oper-
ating the water heater.
Be sure the water heater is filled with
water before starting either electric or LP
operation. To fill the water heater, turn the
Water Pump switch on and open a hot water fau-
cet anywhere in the coach. When water begins to
flow steadily from the faucet, the water heater is
full.
For Electric Operation: Turn on the Water
Heater electric element switch, which is located
on the wall near the monitor panel. The shoreline
must be connected for electric operation.
For LP Gas Operation: Press the Water
Heater switch on the Monitor Panel. The “Pilot
Out” light will glow for about 10-15 seconds,
then it will go out. If the “Pilot Out” light comes
on during LP operation, it means that the burner
has gone into “lockout” mode and must be
restarted. If this happens, turn the Water Heater
switch off for about 5 minutes, then turn it back
on. See the Suburban user’s guide in your
Owner’s InfoCase for further information.
For Quick Recovery Operation (Dual):
Turn On both Water Heater switches; the gas one
on the monitor panel and the electric one on the
wall beside it. This will help reheat the water
heater tank more quickly than a single source
would alone. Use this mode when you are using
a larger than normal volume of hot water, for
example, when someone is taking a shower and
the dishwasher or clothes washer is also being
used. Be sure to turn Off either the gas switch or
electric switch (your choice) when quick recov-
ery demand has passed to avoid unwanted use of
LP or electricity.
Gas Safety Information
A. This appliance does not have a pilot light. It
is equipped with an ignition device that auto-
matically lights the burner. Do Not try to
light the burner by hand.
B. Before lighting, smell around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell near floor
because LP gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Get out of the coach immediately and turn
off the LP gas tank at the main tank valve.
(See photo on page 5-2.)
• Use a neighbor’s phone to call your Win-
nebago Industries dealer or a local gas sup-
plier for instructions. Do not use a phone in
your coach. Follow the dealer’s or gas sup-
plier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach a Winnebago Industries
dealer or a local gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Water Heater Capacity: 10 gal.
Water Supply
Faucets
Washer/
Dryer
