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• Circuit breakers installed in this unit provide short-
circuit protection of the internal wiring and serve as
a disconnect. The circuit breakers DO NOT provide
over-current protection of the supply wiring and may
be sized larger than the branch circuit protection.
Overcurrent protection of the supply wiring is
provided by the breaker in the distribution panel
and must be sized as shown in
.
It is recommended that the line voltage (240 VAC) to
the furnace be supplied from a dedicated branch circuit
containing the correct fuse or circuit breaker for the furnace.
For minimum circuit ampacity and maximum over-current
protection, see
. See unit wiring diagrams (
,
Electrical components are shown in
Supply circuit requirements are listed below:
• -010 model is factory-wired for single-branch supply
circuit only.
• -012 models are factory-wired for single-branch supply
circuit (single-circuit kit factory installed). Dual-branch
circuit can be used by removing factory-installed
single-circuit kit. See
.
• -015, -017, -020 and -023 models are factory-wired for
dual-branch supply circuit. Single-branch circuit can
be used by installing optional single-circuit kit.
Connecting Supply Service Wires
Power entrance for all models may be through the right
side or through the bottom of the unit.
1. Remove right-hand control panel (when viewing in
downflow position).
2. Locate power supply knockouts in side of unit and in
bottom of unit. Remove appropriate plug(s) or knockout
opening applicable to selected wire size(s).
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
make certain that the motor leads cannot
come into contact with non-insulated metal
components of the unit.
3. Install listed cable connector(s) in opening(s). If metal-
sheathed conduit is used for incoming power line(s),
provide an approved metal clamp on conduit and secure
it in entrance knockout.
4. Insert supply service wire(s) through cable connector(s)
and connect wires to circuit breakers (
).
NOTE: To install single-circuit kit, perform step 5.
If single-circuit kit installation is not needed, go to step
6.
5. To install optional single-circuit kit:
a. Loosen lugs at supply side of circuit breakers.
b. Remove cover from single-circuit kit (if supplied).
c. Insert metal buss bars of kit into lugs of circuit
breaker.
d. Tighten lugs securely (45 in.-lbs. recommended).
6. Connect service ground wire(s) to grounding lug(s)
provided. One ground is required for each supply circuit
used. See
Grounding
WARNING:
To minimize personal injury, the furnace cabinet
must have an uninterrupted or unbroken electrical
ground. The controls used in this furnace require
an earth ground to operate properly. Acceptable
methods include electrical wire or conduit
approved for ground service. Do not use gas
piping as an electrical ground!
Thermostat / Low Voltage Connections
• The furnace is designed to be controlled by a 24 VAC
thermostat. The thermostat’s wiring must comply with
the current provisions of the NEC (ANSI/NFPA 70)
and with applicable local codes having jurisdiction.
• The thermostat should be mounted about 5 feet
above the floor on an inside wall. DO NOT install the
thermostat on an outside wall or any other location
where its operation may be adversely affected by
radiant heat from fireplaces, sunlight, or lighting
fixtures, and convective heat from warm air registers
or electrical appliances. Refer to the thermostat
manufacturer’s instruction sheet for detailed mounting
information. See
for typical
thermostat connections.
• For proper indoor blower operation and temperature
rise, the RE9X electric furnace requires that the system
thermostat be configured NOT to call for the indoor
blower to operate in the heating mode. Refer to your
specific thermostat installation instructions for details
on the heating mode indoor blower configuration.
• The RE9X series electric furnaces incorporate
an integrated control. The thermostat’s 1st stage
compressor signal,
Y, must be connected to the
YELLOW control wire at the furnace to enable the
indoor blower off-delay in the cooling mode.
OPTIONAL
SINGLE CIRCUIT
ADAPTOR KIT
CIRCUIT BREAKER
BRACKET
60A
60A
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
CIRCUIT BREAKER
WIRE ASSEMBLIES
(FACTORY INSTALLED)
SUPPLY SERVICE WIRE
CONNECTION WITH SINGLE
CIRCUIT ADAPTOR KIT
Figure 17. Optional Single Circuit Adaptor Kit
Figure 18. Installation of Supply Service Wires
60A
60A
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
CIRCUIT BREAKER
WIRE ASSEMBLIES
(FACTORY INSTALLED)
CIRCUIT BREAKER
BRACKET
SUPPLY SERVICE WIRE
CONNECTION WITHOUT SINGLE
CIRCUIT ADAPTOR KIT