Description
The US Motors 5542ET is a Rescue Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) variable-speed blower motor engineered for reliable HVAC replacement performance across a wide range of residential and light commercial air handler and furnace applications. Designed as a universal retrofit solution, this motor simplifies replacements by accommodating multiple voltage configurations and offering reversible rotation — reducing the need for multiple SKUs on the service van.
Motor Specifications
- Horsepower: 3/4–1/3 HP (variable speed)
- Voltage: 115/208–230 VAC
- Phase: Single Phase
- Speed: 1075 RPM
- Amperage: 8.1 / 6.1–5.2 Amps
- NEMA Frame Size: 48Y
- Motor Type: Rescue Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC)
Construction & Mounting
- Enclosure: Open Air Over (OAO)
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing — for long service life and reduced friction
- Mount Style: Belly Band Mount
- Shaft Diameter: 1/2″
- Rotation: Reversible — field-selectable for flexible installation
Key Benefits
- Universal Rescue design replaces a wide range of OEM blower motors
- Variable speed operation allows HP and amperage adjustment to match system requirements
- Dual voltage (115/208–230V) eliminates the need for multiple motor SKUs
- Reversible rotation provides installation flexibility for various air handler configurations
- Ball bearing construction delivers extended motor life and quieter operation
- Belly band mount compatible with standard residential and commercial blower housings
- 48Y NEMA frame ensures broad cross-reference compatibility
Applications
- Residential and light commercial furnace blower replacement
- Air handler and fan coil unit blower motor service
- Multi-speed blower motor retrofit and upgrade
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