{"product_id":"suburban-180260-water-heater-burner-orifice-high-altitude-sw-series","title":"Suburban 180260 Water Heater Burner Orifice | High Altitude | SW Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your RV water heater firing cleanly at elevation with the \u003cstrong\u003eSuburban High-Altitude Burner Orifice (Part 180260)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a \u003cstrong\u003eprecision-machined brass orifice designed specifically for Suburban SW series water heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e operating in thinner air. Available at The RV Surplus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Why High-Altitude RVers Need This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard sea-level burner orifices deliver too much gas for the oxygen available at elevation. The result:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow or sooty flame\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of a clean blue burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncomplete combustion\u003c\/strong\u003e — carbon buildup inside the burner tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor water heating performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — slow recovery, lukewarm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNuisance lockouts\u003c\/strong\u003e on DSI units from poor flame sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-altitude orifice has a smaller gas flow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e matched to the lower oxygen density at elevation, restoring a clean blue flame and proper water-heater performance where thin air had been causing trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ When to Switch to the High-Altitude Orifice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuburban generally recommends swapping to a high-altitude orifice when you'll be \u003cstrong\u003ecamping consistently at higher elevations\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your trips cross back and forth from sea level to altitude, consider keeping both the standard and high-altitude orifice on hand and swapping as needed — it's a quick service job, not a permanent conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits all \u003cstrong\u003eSuburban SW Series\u003c\/strong\u003e RV water heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExamples: SW6D, SW6DE, SW6DEM, SW6DEC, SW10D, SW10DE, SW10DEM and other SW-platform heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSHUT OFF the LP gas supply\u003c\/strong\u003e at the tank before disconnecting any gas fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurn off the water heater and let it cool completely\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccess the burner tube and remove the existing orifice fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the high-altitude orifice, torqued to Suburban's spec — do NOT over-tighten brass fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeak-test the connection with soapy water\u003c\/strong\u003e after restoring gas before firing the heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFire the heater and verify a clean blue flame with no yellow tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're not comfortable working on LP gas appliances, have a qualified RV technician perform the swap.\u003c\/strong\u003e A leaking gas fitting is a serious safety issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Return to Standard Orifice When You Descend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning the high-altitude orifice back at sea level will give you a \u003cstrong\u003eweak, undersized flame\u003c\/strong\u003e with poor water-heater performance. Swap back to the standard orifice when you return to lower elevations for proper operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Suburban high-altitude burner orifice, brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by Suburban Manufacturing's standard parts warranty. Check documentation for full terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: Suburban Manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart Number: 180260\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUPC: 765053817066\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart Type: Burner orifice (high altitude)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, precision machined\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplication: High-altitude operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits: Suburban SW Series water heaters (SW6D, SW6DE, SW6DEM, SW6DEC, SW10D, SW10DE, SW10DEM, and others on the SW platform)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFuel: LP gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suburban","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58624242745647,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7663\/0063\/files\/Screen_Shot_2019-07-02_at_1.33.06_PM__93987.webp?v=1791569887","url":"https:\/\/thervsurplus.com\/products\/suburban-180260-water-heater-burner-orifice-high-altitude-sw-series","provider":"The RV Surplus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}