Congratulations 50kw, on the '06 #8351. We are proud owners of the '05 model.
The switch IS for electric element in the hot water heater. Too bad the factory STILL hasn't chosen to identify this very important switch.
If turned on, nothing necessarily happens. You must go to the circuit breaker located behind the external removable hot water heater panel (drain, gas equipment) next to your entry door. Remove the small metallic clip in the breaker to prevent unintentional operation. WHY??? Because if you turn on the power to the element without water in the tank, they tell me the life of the element is maybe 5 seconds at the outside. Remember, during winterizing the tank is drained & bypassed to keep RV antifreeze out. Save the clip & replace it at the end of your season.
We used the electric portion to heat water last season & it works great. Just remember to NEVER allow the element to be energized without water in the tank.
Our walkaround avoided the subject as well. I asked about the switch but the service tech had no idea what it was for. WOW!
Happy camping!
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