There are 3 standard designs non fused fused and a molded case switch.
Roof ac disconnect.
Devices are available in fused non fused molded case switch or three phase designs and in metal or plastic enclosures for all application.
The disconnecting means shall be permitted to be installed on or within the air conditioning or refrigerating equipment.
An air conditioning disconnect acd provides an installer or repair personnel with a visible disconnecting means while performing maintenance on an air conditioning unit.
The hight of the disconnection switch is no higher than the a c unit typically 36 inch up from roof line.
Nec 440 13 disconnect for room air conditioners or heat pumps paraphrasing.
Each place is slighty diffrent so it will varies a bit but really most common is 36 hight and useally from 12 to 18 inch away from the unit unless have multi units then i group the disconnect switch if in line of sight other wise spec ed.
Acds provide a visible disconnecting means when performing maintenance and are commonly referred to as disconnects pullouts or air conditioning switches.
The air conditioner or heat pump unit disconnect must be within sight from and readily accessible from the unit.
Ac disconnects act as safety switches that disconnect the load from the power sources.
Eaton offers the industry s most complete line of acds.
An ac disconnect also known as a fuse box or switch box is for controlling the breakers and fuses that lead to your air conditioner.