What a pull-out disconnect does
An AC disconnect is the local switch that isolates an outdoor air conditioning unit from the power supply. With this ARANI pull-out disconnect, you open the cover and pull the handle out to open the circuit, giving the technician a quick and safe cutoff before working on the unit. Because it is non-fusible, it carries no fuses of its own: the circuit is protected by the breaker in the electrical panel, and the disconnect's role is to isolate the equipment. A disconnect near the equipment is standard practice, and often a code requirement, for outdoor cooling units.
Built for outdoor duty
The enclosure is galvanized steel in a Type 3R design for wet locations, and the unit carries cULus certification, the listing mark for Canada and the United States. Rated at 60 A, it features connectors compatible with copper and aluminum conductors, which gives the installer flexibility with the supply wiring. Its 6 knockouts, sized 1/2 in, 3/4 in or 1 in, give you options to bring in the supply and the line to the unit. Surface mounting keeps installation simple on siding, brick or a mounting post, and at 975 g the disconnect is light to handle. A 1-year warranty is included.
Installation and sizing tips
Mount the disconnect near the outdoor unit, within sight of the technician working on it, on a solid surface and at a height that stays accessible in winter. Before ordering, compare the equipment's nameplate data with the 60 A rating, and let your electrician determine the conductor size and the breaker in the panel. Use fittings suited to wet locations for every knockout you open, connect the supply on the line side and the equipment on the load side, then confirm that pulling the handle cuts power before the first service call. All wiring should be done by a licensed electrician in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code.
Where it is used
In homes, it is the classic air conditioner disconnect beside a central air condenser or the outdoor unit of a heat pump, a system found in more and more Canadian houses. In commercial settings, it serves rooftop and ground-mounted cooling units on small offices, restaurants and retail buildings. Renovating an older installation or replacing a worn disconnect? This model makes a clean upgrade. Full details are in the ARANI spec sheet, available in the Documentation tab.
Technical specifications
Brand: ARANI
SKU: DP-ACD160NFPO-V1
Amperage: 60 A
Enclosure: galvanized steel, Type 3R, surface mount
Connectors: copper and aluminum
Knockouts: 6 (1/2 in, 3/4 in or 1 in)
Weight: 975 g
Certifications: cULus, Type 3R
Warranty: 1 year
