AC heat strip usage

[DaveT]

I have the Airxcel/Coleman Mach roof AC. The documentation says "48000 SERIES" so I assume it's the 13.5K BTU one. Mine is operated by a thermostat on the wall.

According to the Airxcel site and documentation, I'm supposed to have a heat strip capability in my unit. However, via the thermostat, "heat" always means the furnace turns on. Is there a way to use only the heat strip in the ceiling unit instead?

Thanks

DT

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by DaveT

I have the Airxcel/Coleman Mach roof AC. The documentation says "48000 SERIES" so I assume it's the 13.5K BTU one. Mine is operated by a thermostat on the wall.

According to the Airxcel site and documentation, I'm supposed to have a heat strip capability in my unit. However, via the thermostat, "heat" always means the furnace turns on. Is there a way to use only the heat strip in the ceiling unit instead?

Thanks

DT

It will require a new internal control box, the heat strip and a new dual heat thermostat. You may also have to run another wire from the thermostat to the a/c depending on what pair wire JAYCO used.

[DaveT]

Ah. So I gather it's an option I don't have then. OK thanks.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by DaveT

Ah. So I gather it's an option I don't have then. OK thanks.

Yep, it always depends on which "package" is used for a/c.

The Mach 8 heat pump that JAYCO uses supports the heat strip too, but JAYCO doesn't include it for reasons unknown.

[DaveT]

And the heat strip only runs when on shore power or genny right? I'd be better just getting a little ceramic heater at Wal mart for $30.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by DaveT

And the heat strip only runs when on shore power or genny right? I'd be better just getting a little ceramic heater at Wal mart for $30.

Yep and if you're handy with elec you can add an outlet that uses the a/c breaker to help spread out the electric load.