An air conditioning disconnect acd provides an installer or repair personnel with a visible disconnecting means while performing maintenance on an air conditioning unit.
Air conditioner disconnect installation.
Step 2 prepare to wire the disconnect switch.
Install the wires to the condensing unit.
Devices are available in fused non fused molded case switch or three phase designs and in metal or plastic enclosures for all application.
Cut enough conduit to reach from the disconnect box to the wiring panel on the air conditioning condensing unit.
With the breaker turned off the wires can be disconnected and the cable removed from the e lectrical compartment of the ac unit.
Strip about 1 2 inch of insulation from the ends of the wires inside the disconnect box.
For a new ac installation a cable must be installed from the disconnect to reach up to the main electric panel.
Pull the wire through the conduit while leaving enough on each end to make the connections.