A big mistake is the disconnect is mounted to the unit on a panel that needs to be removed for unit servicing.

Part of 440.14
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The disconnecting means shall not be located on panels that are designed to allow access to the air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment.

Sometimes it is almost imposable to find a mounting place on the unit that is not a removable panel, a condenser coil, a vent for air flow and still provides the 110.26 workspace that some inspectors require and some do not.

Creative use of uni-strut will get you around these issues.


Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts