Wagner WG840463 115V Direct Drive Furnace Blower Motor, PSC Multi-HP HVAC Replacement Motor

Condition: New in retail box; box shows shelf wear, tape, scuffs, edge wear, and handling marks.

The Wagner / DiversiTech WG840463 Direct Drive Furnace Blower Motor is a universal-style replacement motor designed for residential and light commercial HVAC furnace blower applications. This motor is intended for direct-drive blower assemblies where the motor shaft connects directly to the blower wheel without a belt. It is a single-phase permanent split capacitor motor rated for 115 VAC, 60 Hz operation and supports multiple horsepower applications including 1/2 HP, 1/3 HP, 1/4 HP, 1/5 HP, and 1/6 HP, making it useful for replacing several common furnace and air handler blower motor models.

Features

• Model: WG840463
• Type: Direct Drive Furnace Blower Motor
• Brand line shown on packaging: Wagner Motors, a division of DiversiTech
• Motor design: Permanent Split Capacitor, PSC
• Voltage: 115 VAC
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Phase: Single phase
• Horsepower range: 1/2 HP, 1/3 HP, 1/4 HP, 1/5 HP, 1/6 HP
• Application: Direct drive furnace blower motor
• Thermal protection: Automatic thermal protection device
• Mounting: Extra-long mounting bolts for easier installation
• Wiring: Extra-long supply wires
• Wiring diagram: Large printed wiring diagram on packaging
• Suitable for use in locations with airborne lint or fiber
• UL recognized according to packaging
• Store indoors; keep dry
• Designed for HVAC replacement and service work

Motor Characteristics

• Horsepower: Multi-HP: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6 HP
• Voltage: 115 VAC
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Phase: Single-phase
• Motor type: PSC / permanent split capacitor
• Drive type: Direct drive
• Speed: Not clearly visible on supplied packaging; commonly used direct-drive furnace blower replacements are often multi-speed, but exact RPM should be verified from the motor nameplate before installation
• Number of speeds: Packaging wiring diagram indicates multiple speed leads: High, Medium-High, Medium-Low, Low
• Rotation: Packaging wiring diagram indicates reversible rotation using orange/purple and yellow/brown lead combinations
• Motor Shaft Rotation: Reversible — CWSE/CCWLE or CCWSE/CWLE depending on wiring configuration
• Enclosure: Open air-over style for furnace blower compartments
• Capacitor: Required for PSC operation; exact capacitor rating should be verified from the motor label or installation sheet

Wiring Notes

The wiring diagram shown on the box identifies typical speed and capacitor leads:

• White: Line / common
• Black: High speed
• Blue: Medium-high speed
• Yellow: Medium-low speed
• Red: Low speed
• Brown and Brown/White: Capacitor leads
• Yellow/Green: Ground

Rotation appears to be changed by pairing color-coded direction leads according to the diagram. Installation should be performed by a qualified HVAC technician, and the wiring should be verified against the actual motor nameplate before energizing the system.

Applications

• Gas furnace blower assemblies
• Electric furnace blower compartments
• Residential HVAC air handlers
• Direct-drive squirrel cage blower assemblies
• Forced-air heating systems
• Replacement service stock for HVAC contractors
• Light commercial heating and ventilation equipment
• Repair of older furnace blower systems using 115V PSC motors

Cross-Referenced Models

Packaging cross-reference guide lists the following compatible or comparable models:

• GE 3463
• Smart Electric SE3463
• A.O. Smith FDL6001
• Fasco D2835
• Emerson 5460

Additional model family references from the packaging:

• Wagner WG840463
• DiversiTech WG840463

Comparable Products

Comparable universal direct-drive blower motors may include:

• Genteq / GE 3463 direct drive furnace blower motor
• Century / A.O. Smith FDL6001 PSC blower motor
• Fasco D2835 direct drive blower motor
• Emerson 5460 furnace blower motor
• Smart Electric SE3463 replacement blower motor
• Other 115V multi-horsepower PSC direct-drive furnace blower motors with matching frame, shaft, rotation, speed, capacitor rating, and mounting pattern

Assembly and System Use

The WG840463 is intended to be installed as part of a furnace blower assembly, usually consisting of:

• Furnace or air handler cabinet
• Blower housing / scroll assembly
• Squirrel cage blower wheel
• Motor mounting bracket or belly band
• PSC run capacitor
• Control board or fan relay
• Speed tap wiring harness
• Grounding connection

This motor can serve as a replacement in HVAC equipment where the original motor specifications match the required voltage, horsepower, speed, frame, shaft diameter, shaft length, capacitor rating, rotation, and mounting style. It should not be selected by horsepower alone.

Installation Considerations

• Confirm shaft diameter and length before installation.
• Match the capacitor rating required by the motor.
• Verify selected speed tap against furnace airflow requirements.
• Confirm rotation before reinstalling the blower assembly.
• Inspect blower wheel for dirt, imbalance, cracks, or loose hub set screws.
• Replace weak or swollen capacitors during motor replacement.
• Make sure the motor is properly grounded.
• Do not operate the motor outside a proper blower housing unless permitted by the manufacturer’s instructions.

Common Requests:

1. Replacement motor for Wagner WG840463 direct drive furnace blower
2. 115 volt multi horsepower PSC furnace blower motor replacement
3. Cross reference for GE 3463 blower motor
4. Furnace blower motor replacement for Fasco D2835
5. Universal 1/2 HP to 1/6 HP direct drive HVAC blower motor

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