Disconnect Home Ac Unit

Step 2 prepare to wire the disconnect switch.

Disconnect home ac unit. If the disconnect is added to an existing ac unit it should be within reach of the already existing cable so only a short cable is needed to bridge the switch to the ac unit. The best ac disconnects are outdoor rated provide easy access to the interior and are built to last. Square d by schneider electric qo200trcp qo 60 amp not fusible ac disconnect switch does not provide overcurrent protection 4 7 out of 5 stars 81 13 45 13. Ac disconnects act as safety switches that disconnect the load from the power sources.

The disconnect allows the homeowner or an air conditioning repair technician to easily disconnect the air conditioner to perform routine maintenance or repairs. The disconnect is a non fuse puller type and is ul listed with an enclosed pull out switch. You may be able to move the condenser without disconnecting the lines but if you re unsure it s probably not best to try. The 60 amp 240 volt non fuse metallic ac disconnect is designed to stop the power going to an air conditioning unit to allow for safe working conditions.

I was in a similar situation where i needed to replace the siding on that wall of the house but the ac condenser was only about 6 inches away from the wall. Greg img jpg 800 600 90 8 kb. For a room air conditioner such as a window unit an electrical cord plug that can be simply un plugged from the electrical receptacle counts as an acceptable disconnect provided the cord is shorter than 6 ft. Features a metallic enclosure for outdoor use.

With the breaker turned off the wires can be disconnected and the cable removed from the e lectrical compartment of the ac unit. The air conditioner disconnect box is near the outdoor climate control unit. 45 0 17 oz 15 44 15 44. 1985 townhome today photo below i guess wilt chamberlain installed this box anyone know the maximum height for a disconnect for an ac unit 6 6.

Air conditioning disconnects are an electrical component box located near the compressor usually outside the home separate from your household electrical box. For a 120vac unit. On a 220vac unit or less than 10 ft. The disconnect is a non fuse puller type and is ul listed with an enclosed pull out switch.