5.3003.20 Electrical Service—Low Rise

Topic: 
Forced Air
Subtopic: 
System Assessment and Maintenance
Desired Outcome: 
Electrical components properly tested
For supporting material, see Referenced Standards.
TitleSpecification(s)Objective(s)
5.3003.20a
Polarity

Polarity of the equipment will be correct

Ensure equipment operates as designed

Ensure equipment operates safely

5.3003.20b
Voltage: incoming power

Voltage will be in accordance with manufacturer specifications

Ensure equipment operates as designed

5.3003.20c
Wire size

Wire size should be appropriate for the equipment installed

Ensure equipment operates as designed

Ensure equipment operates safely

5.3003.20d
Service disconnect

The proper service disconnect will be installed, and if fused, the correct fuses will be installed

Ensure equipment operates safely

5.3003.20e
Voltage: contactor

Voltage drop will be within acceptable range in accordance with manufacturer specifications

Ensure contactor does not overheat

Ensure equipment operates as designed

5.3003.20f
Grounding

Adequate grounding will be present

Ensure equipment operates as designed

Ensure equipment operates safely

5.3003.20g
Blower amperage

Amperage will be within original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and/or code requirements

Ensure equipment operates as designed

Ensure equipment operates efficiently

Ensure equipment operates safely

5.3003.20h
Compressor amperage

Amperage will be within OEM specifications and/or code requirements

Ensure equipment operates as designed

Ensure equipment operates efficiently

Ensure equipment operates safely

5.3003.20i
Door switch operation

Blower compartment safety switch operation will be verified

Ensure blower does not operate during service

5.3003.20j
Heat pump: emergency heat

Emergency heat circuit functions will be verified

Amperage will be within OEM specifications and/or code requirements

Ensure system delivers heat in case of a compressor failure