condensing unit, elecric panel, electrical service enterance, grounding rod
It is usually expressed the other way around. The electrical disconnect has to be within 20 feet and line of sight of the equipment you are working on.
Removal and Installation Remove the trim panel. Release the clip. Release the locating tabs. Remove the trim panel. Disconnect the exterior mirror control switch electrical connector. Disconnect the exterior mirror electrical connector. Release the clip. Release the electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the exterior mirror. Remove the bolt. If equipped, remove the screw. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Some form of disconnect is wise and safe to have for performing service work either a buss main or external and should be within 5 feet in sight of the panel.
The definative answer to this question should be located in the NEC, but I would say within sight and reach of the condensing unit.
D, In California an unfused disconnect switch shall be installed within sight of any grounding rod as per NEC code for the following reasons: A) To definatively locate the grounding rod, B) To allow for service including troubleshooting, removal for cleaning and/or replacement of a defective grounding rod during periods of unstable atmospheric activity.
If it is a swamp cooler no if it is a condensing unit then yes. In sight is described as being within 50 feet with clear visibility
5 feet
Exterior electrical service wires be at least 3 feet away from the sides, bottom, top, and front of all openable windows.
It is a small metal box close to an outside air or heat conditioning system that supplies the supply voltage to that unit. Inside that box is a pullout removable contact to remove the connections for servicing or other problems.
Windows that can be opened.
Disconnect positive battery cable, remove all the bolts and screws from the door panel, disconnect the electrical plugs and carefully remove the panel. Remove the two nuts that hold the handle on, remove the linkage and reverse procedure to install.
It sounds like one leg of your service distribution is open.