Description
Product Summary
The Daikin HKTSD15XB is a 14.4 kW electric heater kit from the HKTS family, designed for field installation in Daikin and Goodman AMST multi-position air handlers. It includes a service disconnect (circuit breaker) for single-point or dual-circuit wiring.
Per the Daikin AMST specification sheet, the kit is approved for AMST24BU, AMST30BU, AMST36BU, AMST36CU, AMST42CU, AMST48CU, AMST48DU, AMST60DU air handlers and is wired for 240V 1-Phase power. Actual output at 208V is about 75% of the 240V rating.
Heat kits like this provide auxiliary and emergency heat for heat pump systems or primary electric heat for cooling-only systems.
Key Features
- Field-installed: slides into the AMST air handler heater compartment
- Rated capacity: 14.4 kW at 240V
- Disconnect: built-in circuit breaker service disconnect
- Approved fit: listed for AMST24BU, AMST30BU, AMST36BU, AMST36CU, AMST42CU, AMST48CU, AMST48DU, AMST60DU
- Auxiliary heat: supplements heat pump output in cold weather and serves as emergency heat
- Brand match: shared Daikin and Goodman HKTS heater kit platform
Specifications
| Model Number | HKTSD15XB |
|---|---|
| Kit Family | HKTS electric heater kit for air handlers |
| Heating Capacity (240V) | 14.4 kW |
| Service Disconnect | Yes (circuit breaker) |
| Cabinet Size Code | X (all cabinets) |
| Electrical | 240V 1-Phase |
| MCA With AMST Air Handler (208V/240V) | 70.6/80.6 A to 73.6/83.6 A (single point) |
| Approved Air Handlers | AMST24BU, AMST30BU, AMST36BU, AMST36CU, AMST42CU, AMST48CU, AMST48DU, AMST60DU |
| kW Correction (208V) | 0.75 x rated kW at 208V |
Ideal Applications
- Heat pump systems needing auxiliary or emergency heat
- Cooling-only split systems that need electric heat
- Replacement heater kits for AMST air handlers
- Homes, condos and light commercial spaces with AMST air handlers
Frequently Asked Questions
Which air handlers accept the HKTSD15XB?
Daikin lists it for AMST24BU, AMST30BU, AMST36BU, AMST36CU, AMST42CU, AMST48CU, AMST48DU, AMST60DU air handlers. Always confirm the air handler model and cabinet size before ordering.
Does the HKTSD15XB have a circuit breaker?
Yes. The D in the model means it includes a service disconnect (circuit breaker).
How many kW does the HKTSD15XB produce at 208V?
It is rated 14.4 kW at 240V. Daikin lists a 0.75 correction factor at 208V, so output is about 10.8 kW at 208V.
What circuit size do I need?
Minimum circuit ampacity depends on the air handler. Use the MCA and MOP values on the air handler rating plate or the AMST spec sheet; Daikin lists 70.6/80.6 A to 73.6/83.6 A (single point).
Why Buy From HVAC365
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