Black Box On Back Of Atwood Water Heater Getting Too Hot

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What is the black box on the back of my Atwood GCH6A-10E S? And why would whatever is inside be burning a hole in the black plastic box? Seems to only be happening when Im using electric to heat the water. no issues using propane. Thanks!

asked by: Michelle O

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The black box on the back of the Atwood Water Heater GCH6A-10E is the control panel and it sounds like the circuit board is bad. You can replace the control panel with part # AT91367 and wiring harness part # AT93312. I would not continue to use it on electric if it is burning a hole through the plastic because it sounds like it is short circuiting and could be a fire hazard.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

Your Fogatti RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 41,800 Btu - White #LSB64FR could not be reaching temperatures above 84 degrees for a few different reasons. The first thing to check is the water pressure and gas pressure as too low…

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Answer 2

I suggest you first take some measurements to verify fitment. However, specs available to me show dimensions of, 16" W x 12-1/2" H x 18"D. For the Fogatti RV Water Heater #LSB64FR, overall dimensions are 14-3/8L x 15W x…

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Answer 3

I spoke with a Dometic representative and they do have pin adapters for this specific situation. When Atwood switched to a 10 pin circuit board from 4 pin, they started carrying pin adapters for that specific purpose. The part you need is the…

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Answer 4

The Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater part #FR93FR is the correct tankless replacement for your old Atwood unit and you will need to use the Access Door for Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - 18" x 16" part #FR63FR to cover your old opening.…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

I attached a diagram that shows how the Atwood switch part #AT91959 wires up. There are three sets of wiring diagrams that you will need to compare to the water heater you have now to determine which is correct.

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Answer 7

The Dometic RV Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 12 Volt - 8,800 Btu - 6 Gal Tank Item AT96121 is the direct replacement for the GC6AA-10E. Unfortunately it is out of stock with no expected restock date. Instead I recommend the Furrion RV…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

A pressure relief valve is necessary for the Fogatti RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 41,800 Btu - Black, part #LSB44FR, per the instructions and in accordance with ANSI standards. It appears this tankless water heater only comes…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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