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A.POWER SUPPLY
TURN OFF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL
POWER AT THE BRANCH CIRCUIT
DISCONNECT CLOSEST TO THE UNIT
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY WIRING.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
1. All wiring should be made in
accordance with the National
Electrical Code. Consult the local
power company to determine the
availability of sufficient power to
operate the unit. Check the voltage
at power supply to make sure it
corresponds to the unit’s RATED
VOLTAGE REQUIREMENT. Install a
branch circuit disconnect near the
rooftop, in accordance with the
N.E.C., C.E.C. or local codes.
2. It is important that proper electrical
power is available at the unit.
Voltage should not vary more than
10% from that stamped on the unit
nameplate. On three phase units,
phases must be balanced within 3%.
3. For branch circuit wiring (main power
supply to unit disconnect), the
minimum wire size for the length of
run can be determined from Table 6
using the circuit ampacity found on the
unit rating plate. Use the smallest wire
size allowable from the unit
disconnect to unit.
IV. WIRING
!WARNING
4. For through the base wiring entry
reference Figure 21. All fittings and
conduit are field supplied for this
application. Reference the chart with
Figure 21 for proper hole and conduit
size.
NOTES:
1. For branch circuit wiring (main power
supply to unit disconnect), the
minimum wire size for the length of
run can be determined from this
table using the circuit ampacity
found on the unit rating plate. From
the unit disconnect to unit, the
smallest wire size allowable in Table
1 may be used, as the disconnect
must be in sight of the unit.
2. Wire size based on 75°C rated wire
insulation for 1% voltage drop.
3. For more than 3 conductors in a
raceway or cable, see the N.E.C.
(C.E.C. in Canada) for derating the
ampacity of each conductor.
IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS AP-
PROVED FOR USE WITH COPPER
CONDUCTORS ONLY CONNECTED
TO UNIT CONTACTOR.
WARRANTY MAY BE JEOPARDIZED
IF ALUMINUM WIRE IS CONNECTED
TO UNIT CONTACTOR.
Special instructions apply for power
wiring with aluminum conductors:
Warranty is void if connections are not
made per instructions.
Attach a length (6” or more) of
recommended size copper wire to the unit
contactor terminals L1, L2 and L3 for three
phase.
Select the equivalent aluminum wire size
from the tabulation below:
Splice copper wire pigtails to aluminum
wire with U.L. recognized connectors for
copper-aluminum splices. Please exercise
the following instructions very carefully to
obtain a positive and lasting connection:
1. Strip insulation from aluminum
conductor.
2. Coat the stripped end of the aluminum
wire with the recommended inhibitor,
and wire brush the aluminum surface
through inhibitor. INHIBITORS:
Brundy-Pentex “A”; Alcoa-No. 2EJC; T
& B-KPOR Shield.
3. Clean and recoat aluminum conductor
with inhibitor.
4. Make the splice using the above listed
wire nuts or split bolt connectors.
5. Coat the entire connection with
inhibitor and wrap with electrical
insulating tape.
AWG Copper AWGAluminum Connector Type and Size
Wire Size Wire Size (or equivalent)
#12 #10 T & B Wire Nut PT2
#10 # 8 T & B Wire Nut PT3
# 8 # 6 Sherman Split Bolt TSP6
# 6 # 4 Sherman Split Bolt TSP4
# 4 # 2 Sherman Split Bolt TSP2
TABLE 6
FIGURE 20.
TABLE 7
Recommended Branch Circuit
Disconnect Location
ST-A0886-11
COPPER
WIRE SIZE—AWG
SUPPLY WIRE LENGTH—FEET
50 100 150 200 250 300
20 10 8 6 4 4 4
25 10 8 6 4 4 3
30864432
35864321
40864321
45843211/0
50643211/0
60 6 4 2 1 1/0 2/0
70 4 3 2 1/0 2/0 3/0
80 4 3 1 1/0 2/0 3/0
90 3 2 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
100 3 2 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
110 2 1 2/0 3/0 4/0 250
125 1 1 2/0 3/0 4/0 25
UNIT
MCA