Oxbox 5JAYHTR1A05BKA 5kW Electric Heater Kit with Built-In Circuit Breaker (R-454B Compatible)

Product Description

The Oxbox 5JAYHTR1A05BKA is a 5kW electric heat kit designed to provide supplemental or emergency backup heating for residential air handlers and packaged units. Specifically engineered for compatibility with the latest generation of R-454B HVAC equipment, this heater kit ensures consistent indoor comfort when outdoor temperatures drop below the efficient operating range of a heat pump. With its compact, slide-in design, this unit integrates seamlessly into the blower compartment of J5AH4 air handlers and J5PH4 packaged units, offering a reliable secondary heat source for smaller homes or specific zones.

• 5kW heating capacity providing approximately 17,060 BTU/h of supplemental heat
• Integrated 30-amp circuit breaker for enhanced safety and simplified electrical installation
• Optimized for use with R-454B compliant J5 series air handlers and packaged units
• Quick-connect wiring harness for fast, "plug-and-play" field installation

Product Highlights

Safety is a primary focus of the 5JAYHTR1A05BKA, which features high-grade nickel-chromium heating elements and automatic-reset thermal limit switches to protect against overheating. The built-in circuit breaker serves as a local disconnect, often satisfying local building codes and simplifying the wiring process. Constructed with corrosion-resistant galvanized steel, this heater kit is built to withstand the high-airflow environment of your HVAC system, providing maintenance-free operation and reliable backup warmth for years to come.

Product Information

Standard Information

• Brand: Oxbox (A Trane Brand)
• MPN: 5JAYHTR1A05BKA
• Series: 5JAYHTR Electric Heat

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Electric Heater Kit
• Heating Capacity (kW): 5.0 kW
• Heating Capacity (BTU/h): 17,060 @ 240V / 12,795 @ 208V
• Voltage: 208/240V
• Phase: 1
• Hertz: 60
• Circuit Breaker: Included (30 Amp)
• Minimum Airflow Required: ~600 CFM (Refer to unit manual)
• Refrigerant Compatibility: R-454B / R-410A Systems
• Material: Galvanized Steel / Nickel-Chromium Elements
• Net Weight: 8.5 lbs
• Dimensions: 15.0" L x 8.5" W x 5.75" H