Airxcel SDS2A User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DROP-IN COOKTOP MODELS
SDS2A • SDS3A
MANUFACTURED BY AIRXCEL, INC. - SUBURBAN DIVISION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING! If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a re or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• DO NOT PLACE ARTICLES ON OR AGAINST THIS APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN
OPERATION.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE
• THIS APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE USED AS A SPACE HEATER.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance. Extinguish any open ame including cigarettes.
• Evacuate all persons from the vehicle.
• Do not start the vehicle’s engine or electric generator.
• Do not touch any electrical switch (including lights) or use any phone or radio in the vehicle.
• Shut o󰀨 the gas supply at the gas container (bottle) or source.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
• Do not turn on the gas supply until the gas leak(s) have been repaired.
WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Refer to the installation instructions and/or
owners manual provided with this appliance. Installation and service must be performed by a
qualied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT TO BE INSTALLED WITH A VENTILATION SYSTEM THAT BLOWS
AIR DOWNWARD TOWARDS THE COOKTOP. THIS TYPE OF VENTILATION SYSTEM MAY
CAUSE IGNITION AND COMBUSTION PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS COOKING APPLIANCE,
RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR UNINTENDED OPERATION.
IMPORTANT:
INSTALLER: PROVIDE THIS MANUAL TO THE OWNER/USER OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
OWNER: RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY NOTICES AND WARNINGS.
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE COMPANY
LISTED ON THE WARRANTY, OR RATING PLATE LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE MAIN TOP.
Suburban Division
Part Number: 205237
05-18-2018

INTRODUCTION
1. Your Drop-in Cook top has been certied by AGA with Universal LP gas only.
2. Your cook top is one of the following models: SDS2A or SDS3A.
3. Model number letter designation:
S - Suburban
D - Drop-in
S - Sealed Burners
# - Number of burners
4. The complete model, serial number and stock number are located on the data
label located under the top. This information will be needed when servicing
appliance or ordering parts. Record the information below and retain for future
reference. Replacement parts can be ordered through your local dealer or
Coast to Coast RV Service Center. To obtain information on locating a local
service agency, call Coast to Coast RV Services, [phone].
Model No. _____________________________________________________
Stock No. _____________________________________________________
Serial No.______________________________________________________
Date of Purchase________________________________________________
5. A duplicate Data Label is supplied to adhere in an accessible area next to the
appliance.
6. The cook top is designed certied for use with Universal LP gas only. Do not
attempt to convert to natural gas.
7. A suitable pressure regulator must be tted between the gas cylinder and the
cooktop. The pressure must be 2.75 kPa.
INSTALLATION
WARNING! This appliance shall be installed only by authorised persons and be
in full compliance with the Gas Installations Standard AS/NZS 5601, Parts 1 & 2,
these instructions and any local Authority requirement. No agent, representative
or employee of AIRXCEL, INC. - SUBURBAN DIVISION, or other person has the
authority to change, modify or waive any provision of the instructions contained
in this manual.
Not suitable for use with a hose assembly.
Not for installation or operation with aftermarket lids or covers.
1. Minimum clearances from combustible walls above and below counter:
MODELS Below Counter Bottom
(From Gas Connection)
Center of Burner Head(s) to adjacent
vertical combustible material above the
cooking surface burners.
SDS2A 0 mm 224 mm
SDS3A 0 mm 224 mm
2. Cut-out dimensions illustrated in Figure 2 are as follows:
MODEL
DIMENSIONS
A B C* D*
SDS2A 466 mm 358 mm 101 mm 7 mm
SDS3A 546 mm 428 mm 101 mm 7 mm
*Minimum acceptable spacing between adjacent models is 76 mm.
WARNING! Installation of cooktop cannot be such that the user is required to
reach over any of the burners to reach the knobs.
3. Prepare the countertop cutout per the dimensions above and in Figures 1 and 2.
4. Access to install the gas line will be dependent upon type of enclosure and
clearances. For low clearance bottom installations, it may be necessary to drill a
hole in the bottom to route the gas line. See gures 1B and 1C for gas connection
location.
5. Secure the cooktop to the countertop by tightening clamp screws located
under rubber bumpers. See Figure 3.
6. Route gas line and connect the 1/4" BSPT (female) tting.
NOTE: Be sure to hold the tting at the end of the manifold with a wrench
when tightening the gas connection. Failure to hold tting secure could
result in a gas leak due to tting being damaged.
CAUTION: It is imperative that the cabinet in which the cook top is placed be
separated from other appliances so that the combustion air supply to the top
burners can not be a󰀨ected in any way by any forced-air heating appliance or
its return air system or by any other source of positive or negative air pressure.
A negative air pressure created by another forced air appliance may draw the
ame down around the top burners and into the cook top resulting in damage
to the burners and cook top, as well as possible personal injury and/or damage
to vehicle. A positive draft could cause the burner ame to lift-o󰀨 the burner and
go out resulting in an uncontrolled escape of gas. Whenever the gas fumes
reach an open ame or another ignition source, an explosion and/or re will
occur resulting in property damage, personal injury and/or loss of life.
7. Be sure all openings in the cabinets around the gas line are sealed at time of
installation.
8. Be sure burner knobs are in “OFF” position. Turn on gas supply. Check all
connections for leaks. Ensure that the gas connection point is accessible with
the appliance installed.
WARNING! Never check for leaks with an open ame. Apply a soap and
water solution to all joints to see if bubbles are formed.
NOTE: The appliance must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressure in
excess of 3.5 kPa.
8. Remove grates from their packing - Install the grates on the top.
9. If installation of this product is in a portable counter top, the following additional
guidelines must be followed:
a. Portable counter top is provided by installer and must be able to support a
minimum weight of 9 kg.
b. OEM must provide a label placed on the counter top that clearly states the
maximum weight that can be added to the portable counter top after installation.
(This should take into account the weight of the cooking unit - 9.1 kg).
FOR EXAMPLE: Mounting bracket used is rated for 45 kg. OEM should
weigh fabricated counter top. Subtract weight of counter top (i.e. 9 kg) and
weight of cooking unit (9 kg) from 45 kg. The weight label should say no
more than 27 kg can be put on the counter top.
c. The surface material for the counter top must be rated for a minimum of
93°C continuous operation temperature with the maximum weight applied.
d. Minimum clearances from combustible walls above and below the counter
top must be adhered to during operation.
e. The OEM must provide a warning label placed on the counter top that requires
the unit to be cooled a minimum of 30 minutes after use before storing.
f. During storage, a clearance of 25 mm must be maintained from the top
surface of the unit.
g. NOTE: The gas must be turned "OFF" and disconnected when stored.
10. Appliance commissioning - installer to check for correct burner test point
pressure with at least 50% of cooktop burners operating, and any other
appliance in operation. Verify proper ignition of all burners.
11. Before Leaving - Check all connections for gas leaks with soap and water.
DO NOT use a naked ame for detecting leaks. Ignite all burners both
individually and concurrently to ensure correct operation of gas valves,
burners and ignition. Turn gas taps to low ame position and observe stability
of the ame for each burner individually and concurrently. When satised with
the appliance, please instruct the user on the correct method of operation. In
case the appliance fails to operate correctly after all checks have been carried
out, refer to the authorised service provider in your area.
12. Your Suburban Drop-in Cook top is now ready for operation. Before
operating, read the safety information and operating instructions contained in
this manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Listed below are some very important facts that you should follow. They
are listed for your protection and safety.
1. Have your dealer show you where the main gas shut-o󰀨 valve is located and
how to shut it o󰀨 in an emergency.
2. Use your cook top only for its intended use.
WARNING! NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the
room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of
the appliance.
3. If the cook top is near a window, proper precautions should be taken to
prevent curtains from blowing over burners creating a re hazard.
4. Keep the area around the cook top clean and clear of any combustible
materials, gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids.
5. Do not leave children alone or unsupervised in area where cook top is being
used. The top burners, burner grates and other areas near the burners
become hot enough to cause severe burns.
6. The coooking surface surrounding the appliance and the portion of appliance
under the countertop will become hot during operation.
7. Do not touch the cooking surface or the portion of the appliance under the
countertop or allow any items wich may be damaged by heat to contact the
appliance during operation or before appliance has cooled after use.
8. Children should be taught that the cook top is not a toy. They should not be
allowed to play with the controls or any other parts of the appliance.
9. Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above or near the cook
top. Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously
injured.
10. Do not wear loose tting clothing or long-hanging sleeved clothing while using
the appliance. If they contact the open ame of the burner, they could ignite
and cause severe burns.
11. Use only dry pot holders to remove hot utensils. Using damp pot holders on
hot surfaces could result in burns to hands. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth
for a pot holder. The cloth could contact open ame and catch re.
12. Never heat an unopened container. Pressure build-up within the container
can cause it to explode.
13. Keep cook top clean. The build-up of grease and food boil-over and/or
spillage can create a re hazard.
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14. Avoid using your cook top or any other appliance if you smell gas. Do not
assume that the smell of gas in your RV is normal. Any time you detect the
odor of gas, it is to be considered life threatening and corrected immediately.
Extinguish any open ames including cigarettes and evacuate all persons
from the vehicle. Shut o󰀨 gas supply at LP gas bottle. (See safety notice on
front cover of this manual.)
15. Turn pan handles inward or toward back of cook top and out of the way of
people walking past cook top and/or out of the reach of children. Do not turn
handles to where they are over the burners.
16. Do not use water on grease res. Never pick up a aming pan. Smother
a aming pan with a lid or at pan. Flaming grease outside the pan can
be extinguished with baking soda or a multipurpose dry chemical re
extinguisher.
17. Never leave top burner(s) unattended.
a. For such reasons as down drafts that could be created by opening and
closing of cabinet doors or doors within the RV or by positive or negative air
pressures a󰀨ecting burners due to improper installation, (see paragraph
6 under Installation) the burner could extinguish resulting in gas escaping
into the RV. Remember, gas to burners is controlled manually, you must
turn gas “ON and “”OFF”.
b. A boil over could occur and the spill could ignite.
18. Flame size
a. Never extend the ame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher
ame simply wastes heat and energy. See Figure 4.
b. Correct ame size is determined by utensil size and material, what you are
cooking and whether or not you are cooking with liquid.
19. To prevent damage to the cook top, top burners, or top grate, never operate a
top burner without a pan in place. The top burners should not be operated on
high for an extended period of time.
Use the high ame setting to begin, then reduce the ame to a lower setting to
continue cooking. Never use cookware which extends beyond one inch of the
grate, or rests over two operating top burners. This will cause excessive heat
build-up which results in damage to the grate, top burner, and cook top.
TECHNICAL DATA
GAS TYPE Universal LPG
(2.75kPa)
Injector Size 0.74mm
Nominal Gas Consumption per burner 7.50 MJ/h
Total Gas Consumption SDS2A 15.0 MJ/h
Total Gas Consumption SDS3A 22.50 MJ/h
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Know which knob controls which burner. Always be sure the correct burner is turned on.
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
LITE / HIGH FLAME
LOW FLAME
IGNITION SWITCH
2. Depress knob and turn fully counter-clockwise to “Lite” position. Keep
knob depressed.
a. Verify su󰀩cient gas supply before attempting to light the burner. Air in
the gas line will signicantly delay burner ignition. The burner may light
unexpectedly as the air in the line clears and is replaced by LP gas. This
unexpected ignition could burn you. Air in the gas lines may occur after the
vehicle gas bottle and/or tank is relled, during and after servicing other
appliances on same gas line, etc.
b. Do not attempt to light more than one burner at a time.
c. Immediately light burner by depressing spark igniter switch.
d. Once the burner is lit, keep the knob depressed momentarily to ensure
burner stays on.
CAUTION: Hand held ignitors may be used but be sure they are the type
designed for lighting open ame burners.
3. If any burner should extinguish after initial lighting or due to accidental blow-
out, turn gas o󰀨 by turning control knob clockwise to “OFF”, wait ve
(5) minutes before attempting to relight the burner. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in a re or explosion. If the burner should go out
while cooking, or if there is an odor of gas, turn control knob(s) clockwise
to “OFF”. Wait ve (5) minutes for gas odor to disappear. If gas odor is still
present - Do not relight burners. See “What To Do If You Smell Gas” on the
front cover of this manual. 3
4. To turn burner(s) “OFF”, turn the appropriate control knob clockwise to
“OFF”.
WARNING! Be sure all control knobs are turned “OFF” when you are not
cooking. Someone could be burned or a re could start if a burner is accidently
left on or unattended even if only momentarily.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING! If the user of this appliance fails to maintain it in the condition
in which it was shipped from the factory or if the appliance is not used solely
for its intended purpose or if appliance is not maintained in accordance with
the instructions in this manual, then the risk of a re and/or the production of
carbon monoxide exists which can cause personal injury, property damage or
loss of life.
1. No regular maintenance is required except cleaning.
2. Make sure all controls are “OFF” and the drop-in cook top is cool before
cleaning.
3. Make sure that all cook top surfaces, burner grates and burners are cool
before cleaning or disassembling cook top.
4. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers on the cook top or burner
grates.
5. Do not obstruct the ow of combustion and ventilation air.
6. Clean all surfaces as soon as possible after boil overs or spill overs.
7. Use warm soapy water only to clean the burner grates, cook tops, painted
surfaces, porcelain surfaces, stainless steel surfaces and plastic items on
your drop-in cook top. Do not use grit or acid-type cleaners.
8. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They will damage your drop-in
cook top. Use only non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pads.
9. Do not allow foods containing acids (such as lemon or tomato juice, or
vinegar) to remain on porcelain or painted surfaces. Acids may remove the
glossy nish.
10. Do not wash warm porcelain surfaces. Allow these areas to cool before
cleaning. You could burn yourself or the porcelain could crack.
11. Pitting and discoloration will result if spills are allowed to remain for any length
of time on stainless steel.
12. Do not allow spill overs to remain on the burner caps. The caps could be
permanently stained if spill overs are not cleaned up promptly.
13. If any of the burner ports or the orice are clogged, carefully clean with a
small wire or needle. Be sure not to enlarge ports. Never use a wire brush
for cleaning burner ports or orice. Never use any brush which may “shed”
bristles, which may become lodged in the orice or burner ports and cause a
re or explosion.
14. Replace ingition battery as needed. Requires one (1) double "A" battery.
Located under rear of cooktop.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
Any of the following are considered to be abnormal operation and may require
servicing:
1. Yellow tipping of the cooktop burner ame.
2. Sooting up of cooking utensils.
3. Burners not igniting properly.
4. Burners failing to remain alight.
5. Burners extinguished by cupboard doors.
6. Gas valves, which are di󰀩cult to turn.
In case the appliance fails to operate correctly, contact the authorised service
provider in your area.
RECOMMENDED POT SIZES
MINIMUM 16 cm
MAXIMUM 22 cm
TO REMOVE GRATE(S)
1. Squeeze opposite sides of the grate together and lift free of the drop-in top.
2. To reinstall grate(s) reverse the procedure.
PARTS AND SERVICE
To order parts or obtain service, contact:
Coast to Coast RV Services
PO Box 6287
Silverwater NSW 1811 Australia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SDS2A SDS3A
248
248
233 233
179179
R30
R30
R30
R30
R70 466 R70
358
135° 135°
273 273
214214
301
301
546
428
135°
135°
R70
R70
R30
R30 R30
R30
Figure 1A
GAS CONNECTION
109.3
4.303
82.4
3.244
369.1
14.531
477.8
18.813
GAS CONNECTION
COUNTER TOP SURFACE
82.7
3.257
75.8
2.984
SIDE VIEW
OVERHEAD VIEW
Figure 1B
SDS2A

109.3
4.303
120.1
4.730
438.2
17.250
557.2
21.938
GAS CONNECTION
GAS CONNECTION
COUNTER TOP SURFACE
75.4
[2.967]
82.7
[3.257]
SIDE VIEW
OVERHEAD VIEW
Figure 1C
SDS3A

A
SDS2A-57mm 86mm
C
MINIMUM DISTANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES
DIRECTLY ABOVE COOK-TOP 613mm FROM TOP OF BURNER
D
WALL
B
REAR
FRONT
SDS3A-75mm
Figure 2

Figure 4
INCORRECTCORRECT
X≥ 21mm
≤ 25mm
Y≥ 16mm
≤ 21mm X
Figure 3

RECREATION VEHICLE COOKING APPLIANCE
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS IS A LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ONLY!!
This cooking appliance is warranted by Coast To Coast RV Services to the original purchaser to be free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and maintenance for a period of one year from the date of purchase,
regardless of the commencement date of use. It is the responsibility of the consumer/owner to establish the warranty
period. Coast to Coast RV Services does not use warranty registration cards for its standard warranty. You are
required to furnish proof of purchase date through a bill of sale or other payment record.
Coast to Coast RV Services will replace any parts that are found to be defective within the rst year and will pay a
warranty service allowance directly to the authorized Coast to Coast RV Services approved Agent at rates mutually
agreed upon between Coast to Coast RV Services and its authorized service center or agent. Cooking Appliance
must be returned to a Coast to Coast RV Services authorized service center. Coast to Coast RV Services will not bear
costs involving traveling time from their service agents.
Service agents can perform warranty repairs on site but all traveling time will be paid by owner of Vehicle or Caravan.
COAST TO COAST RV SERVICES WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• Normal maintenance as outlined in the installation and operation instructions and owner’s manual including
cleaning of the component parts and cleaning or replacement of the burner orice.
• Initial check outs and subsequent check outs which indicate the cooking appliance is operating properly or
diagnosis without repair.
• Damage or repairs required as a consequence of faulty or incorrect installation or application not in conformance
with cooking appliance installation instructions.
• Failure to start or operate due to loose or disconnected wire, water or dirt in controls, fuel lines and gas tanks,
improper gas pressure or low voltage.
• Cleaning or adjustment of components, electrode, or burner.
• Costs incurred in gaining access to the cooking appliance.
• Parts or accessories not supplied by Coast to Coast RV Services.
• Freight charges incurred from parts replacement.
• Damage or repairs as a consequence of any misapplication, abuse, unreasonable use, unauthorized alteration,
improper service, improper operation or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.
• Any products whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.
• Damage as a result of oods, winds, lightning, accidents, corrosive atmosphere or other conditions beyond the
control of Coast to Coast RV Services.
• Any special indirect or consequential property, economic or commercial damage of any nature whatsoever. Some
states do not allow the exclusion of accidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply
to you.
NO REPRESENTATIVE, DEALER OR OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR COAST TO COAST
RV SERVICES ANY ADDITIONAL, DIFFERENT OR OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF
THIS PRODUCT.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also have additional rights which vary from state to state.
IF YOU HAVE A PRODUCT PROBLEM
FIRST: If your RV has its original cooking appliance and is still under the RV manufacturer’s warranty, follow the
steps described in the RV owner’s manual.
SECOND: Contact:
Coast to Coast RV Services
PO Box 6287
Silverwater NSW 1811 Australia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]