Premises power source accessory panel for an outdoor unit and method of adapting an outdoor unit with the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9178337
APP PUB NO 20140104760A1
SERIAL NO

14108971

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An outdoor unit of an HVAC system comprises a frame, at least one refrigerant coil mounted to the frame, a fan motor, a compressor, a controller, and a premises power source accessory panel. The fan motor is coupled to a fan which drives air through the refrigerant coil. The compressor is coupled to the refrigerant coil to drive refrigerant therethrough. The controller is coupled to the fan motor and compressor. The premises power source accessory panel is removably coupled to the frame and includes a bracket and circuit protection element. The bracket has at least one electrical conduit aperture. The circuit protection element is mounted to the bracket and coupleable to a premises power source. The premises power source is a renewable-energy power source located on a premises of the HVAC system. The bracket is removably coupleable to the outdoor unit in lieu of a conventional electrical conduit panel.

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LENNOX INDUSTRIES INC2100 LAKE PARK BLVD RICHARDSON TX 75080

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brizendine, Timothy J Caddo Mills, US 3 15
Uselton, Robert B Plano, US 49 555

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