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V1-T6-2 Volume 1—Residential and Light Commercial CA08100002E—January 2015 www.eaton.com
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6.1
Air Conditioning Disconnects
Fused, Unfused and Molded Case Switch
Complete Line of Fused, Unfused and Molded
Case Switch Type Air Conditioning Disconnects
Air Conditioning Disconnects
Contents
Description Page
Features, Benefits and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . V1-T6-3
Standards and Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V1-T6-3
Product Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V1-T6-4
Cross-Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V1-T6-6
Technical Data and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . V1-T6-7
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V1-T6-7
Product Description
An air conditioning
disconnect (ACD) is a
disconnect located between
a loadcenter (distribution
panel) and air conditioner.
Eaton’s ACD product line
provides an installer or repair
personnel with a visible
disconnecting means when
performing maintenance.
ACDs are also known as
disconnects, pullouts or air
conditioning switches.
Non-fused pullout and
molded case switch devices
provide personnel with a
visible ON-OFF disconnecting
means. While fused pullout
units also perform this
function, they also provide an
additional level of protection
for the air conditioner.
Fused and non-fused devices
are of a pullout design, where
the user physically removes
or “pulls out” a tab to break
the electrical connection.
A molded case switch is
similar to a light switch where
the user “switches” the
unit to the indicated
ON-OFF position.
Fused and Non-Fused
Pullouts
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ON/OFF control provided
by a pullout handle
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Pullout handle can be
conveniently stored in the
compartment in the OFF
position, helping to prevent
the handle from being
misplaced
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Protective shield cannot be
removed until the pullout
handle is removed,
disconnecting the power
Molded Case Switch
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Rugged molded case
construction in a
disconnect switch that
looks like a circuit breaker
but operates like an
ordinary household
light switch
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Plug-in molded case switch
(included) eliminates the
need for pullout handles
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No need for replacement
pullout handles due to loss
or theft
Application Description
The most widely used
application for ACDs is for
residential and light
commercial air conditioning
units. An ACD is installed
outdoors, in visible proximity
to the air conditioner
condensing unit. ACDs are
also found in use with heat
pumps, swimming pools,
spas, whirlpools and pump
houses, and meet 2008
NEC
Article 422.31 (B)
requirements for servicing
electric water heaters.
Metallic enclosures are
galvanized steel and are
installed in various locations.
Non-metallic enclosures are a
plastic (polycarbonate)
enclosure commonly used in
coastal or salt-water areas.