Goodman Mfg RHA**B*D installation instructions Electrical Connections, Wiring

							Electrical Connections
			MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WIRE LENGTH IN FEET TO LIMIT VOLTAGE DROP TO 2%
							MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY OF OUTDOOR UNIT (MCA)
WIRE SIZE
	10	12.5		15		17.5		20		22.5	25		27.5			30	32.5		35		37.5	40
(AWG)
14	75	60		50		43		37		N/R		N/R	N/R			N/R		N/R	N/R		N/R	N/R
12	118	95		79		68		59		53	47		N/R			N/R		N/R	N/R		N/R	N/R
10	188	150		125		107		95		83	75		68			63	58		54		N/R	N/R
8	301	241		201		172		150		134	120		109			100	93		86		80	75
6	471	376		314		269		235		209	188		171			157	145		134		125	118
N/R = NOT RECOMMENDED
Wire ampacity and voltage drop calculation based on copper conductors with 75 degree C insulation per
1996 National Electrical Code (NEC)			Conductors in			86 degree F ambient.
See NEC for ampacity derating for higher ambients.									Table 1
NOTE: This table is provided as a guide only. Wire														WARNING
												Undersized wires can cause poor
sizing may be regulated by local codes. Local inspection
is the final authority on wire sizing.												equipment				performance,				equipment
	WARNING											damage, or fire. Consult the NEC, CEC or
To avoid personal injury, shock, or death,												a qualified electrician for proper wire size.
open the electrical disconnect switch
															WARNING
before electrically connecting the unit.
												To avoid personal injury, shock, or death,
Wiring must conform with National
Electrical Code (NEC) or Canadian												be sure wiring to the unit is properly
Electrical Code (CEC) and all local codes.												grounded.
											WIRING
The wiring diagram for this unit can be found on the control
box cover. Refer to Figure 3 for field wiring connections.											Wire size is important to ensure proper unit operation. The
START CAP											size must be sufficient to carry the minimum circuit ampacity
								DEFROST			listed on the unit serial data plate. Amana recommends
(if present)
					CC			BOARD			sizing the wires to limit the voltage drop to a maximum of
					PS1

RV

2% from the main breaker or fuse panel to the outdoor unit.

DFS

START RELAY (if present)

F H C

RUN CAP

Consult the NEC, CEC, and all local codes to determine the correct wire gauge and necessary length of run for proper wiring.

1.To connect unit to power supply, route the power supply and ground wires through the high voltage entrance in the unit.

T2 T1

L2 L1

W

O

Y

R

C

GROUND LUG

FIELD WIRING	FIELD WIRING
LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTION	HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTION

2.Connect the ground wire to the ground lug and power supply wires to the contactor.

3.Route the low voltage wiring through the low voltage entrance in the unit.

4.Connect the low voltage wires to the terminal strip (if present) or to the wire leads. Route the low voltage wire through the wire tie provided in the unit for restraint.

Figure 3

WARNING

To avoid the risk of fire or equipment damage, use only copper conductors.

5.Connect thermostat to unit. If an Amana approved room thermostat is not already present, install one at a suitable indoor location.

Consult the instructions packaged with the thermostat for mounting and location instructions. For field-sup- plied low voltage wiring and connections, see the last section of this manual.

6.Check all factory wiring connections to ensure none were loosened during shipping and handling.

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