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Gemini® Split-System Heat Pump
38AUQ

with Puron® Refrigerant

6 to 20 Nominal Tons

The Gemini® 38AU series outdoor units and matched with the 40RU series indoor air handlers offer a wide variety of options for your HVAC application needs. This series is designed for long dependable operation whether it's a rooftop or on-the-ground installation. All GEMINI 38AU Condensing Units and 40RU Fan Coils use environmentally sound Puron® refrigerant. Together, they create a reliable split system that provides easy solutions to a wide range of commercial HVAC needs.


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Performance Features

  • 38AUQ Heat Pump EERs up to 11.0 and 3.5 COP
  • ASHRAE 90.1 Efficiency Compliant
  • Standard crankcase heater
  • Compressor vibration isolation
  • Low ambient temperature control
  • Unit performance certified in accordance with ARI standard 340/360

Reliability Features

  • High and low-pressure switches
  • Anti-short cycling protection
  • Prepainted, galvanized steel cabinets that passes 500-hour salt-spray test
  • Compressor overload protection
  • Scroll compressor
  • E-Coat coil protection
  • UL, UL, Canada or ETL approved

Installation Features

  • Shipped with Puron (R-410A) refrigerant partial charge
  • Single-piece design
  • Perimeter base rail with forklift slots and lifting holes facilitates rigging
  • Suitable for mounting on the ground or the rooftop
  • 24V control circuit transformer permits quick, easy wiring of thermostats

Maintenance Features

  • Comfort Alert™ diagnostic board
  • Powered and non-powered 115-v convenience outlet
  • Compressor access panel with easy grip handle
  • Easy starting, no-strip screw feature
  • Non-fused disconnect switch

Standard Limited Warranty

  • 5 years parts only on compressor
  • One year parts only on all other parts

Factory-Installed Options

  • Non-fused Disconnect
  • Premium, E-coated condenser coil
  • Convenience outlet (powered)
  • Low ambient temperature Motormaster® control
  • Louvered hail guards

Field-Installed Accessories

  • Low ambient temperature Motormaster® control
  • Louvered hail guard
  • Programmable thermostats

38AUQ/40RUQ AHRI Cooling Ratings

Unit Cooling Stages Nominal Capacity (Tons) Net Cooling Capacity (MBH) Total Power (kW) EER IEER
38AUQ07 / 40RUQ07 1 6 70.0 6.4 11.0 12.6
38AUQ08 / 40RUQ08 1 7.5 89.0 8.1 11.0 12.0
38AUQ12 / 40RUQ12 1 10 112.0 10.2 11.0 12.0
38AUQ16 / 40RUQ16 2 15 178.0 16.8 10.6 11.0
38AUQ25 / 40RUQ25 2 20 220.0 20.8 10.7 11.0

38AUQ/40RUQ AHRI High Heat Ratings at 47°F (8°C)

Unit Heating Stages Nominal Capacity (Tons) Net Cooling Capacity (MBH) Total Power (kW) COP
38AUQ07 / 40RUQ07 1 6 66.0 5.9 3.30
38AUQ08 / 40RUQ08 1 7.5 87.0 7.7 3.30
38AUQ12 / 40RUQ12 1 10 106.0 9.4 3.30
38AUQ16 / 40RUQ16 2 15 178.0 15.3 3.40
38AUQ25 / 40RUQ25 2 20 214.0 17.9 3.50

38AUQ/40RUQ AHRI Low Heat Ratings at 17°F (-8°C)

Unit Heating Stages Nominal Capacity (Tons) Net Cooling Capacity (MBH) Total Power (kW) COP
38AUQ07 / 40RUQ07 1 6 39.0 5.2 2.20
38AUQ08 / 40RUQ08 1 7.5 52.0 6.9 2.20
38AUQ12 / 40RUQ12 1 10 70.0 9.3 2.20
38AUQ16 / 40RUQ16 2 15 108.0 13.2 2.40
38AUQ25 / 40RUQ25 2 20 130.0 15.9 2.40

AHRI = Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
ASHRAE = American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
EER = Energy Efficiency Ratio
IEER = Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio
COP = Coefficient of Performance

NOTES
1. Rated in accordance with ARI Standard 340/360---07, as appropriate.
2. Ratings are based on:
- Cooling Standard: 27°C (80°F) db, 19°C (67°F) wb indoor air temp and 35°C (95°F) db outdoor air temp.
- IEER Standard: 27°C (80°F) db, 19°C (67°F) wb indoor air temp and 4 various outdoor temperatures.
3. All units comply with ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for minimum EER and IEER requirements.

Performance Features

  • 38AUQ Heat Pump EERs up to 11.0 and 3.5 COP
  • ASHRAE 90.1 Efficiency Compliant
  • Standard crankcase heater
  • Compressor vibration isolation
  • Low ambient temperature control
  • Unit performance certified in accordance with ARI standard 340/360

Reliability Features

  • High and low-pressure switches
  • Anti-short cycling protection
  • Prepainted, galvanized steel cabinets that passes 500-hour salt-spray test
  • Compressor overload protection
  • Scroll compressor
  • E-Coat coil protection
  • UL, UL, Canada or ETL approved

Installation Features

  • Shipped with Puron (R-410A) refrigerant partial charge
  • Single-piece design
  • Perimeter base rail with forklift slots and lifting holes facilitates rigging
  • Suitable for mounting on the ground or the rooftop
  • 24V control circuit transformer permits quick, easy wiring of thermostats

Maintenance Features

  • Comfort Alert™ diagnostic board
  • Powered and non-powered 115-v convenience outlet
  • Compressor access panel with easy grip handle
  • Easy starting, no-strip screw feature
  • Non-fused disconnect switch

Standard Limited Warranty

  • 5 years parts only on compressor
  • One year parts only on all other parts

Factory-Installed Options

  • Non-fused Disconnect
  • Premium, E-coated condenser coil
  • Convenience outlet (powered)
  • Low ambient temperature Motormaster® control
  • Louvered hail guards

Field-Installed Accessories

  • Low ambient temperature Motormaster® control
  • Louvered hail guard
  • Programmable thermostats

38AUQ/40RUQ AHRI Cooling Ratings

Unit Cooling Stages Nominal Capacity (Tons) Net Cooling Capacity (MBH) Total Power (kW) EER IEER
38AUQ07 / 40RUQ07 1 6 70.0 6.4 11.0 12.6
38AUQ08 / 40RUQ08 1 7.5 89.0 8.1 11.0 12.0
38AUQ12 / 40RUQ12 1 10 112.0 10.2 11.0 12.0
38AUQ16 / 40RUQ16 2 15 178.0 16.8 10.6 11.0
38AUQ25 / 40RUQ25 2 20 220.0 20.8 10.7 11.0

38AUQ/40RUQ AHRI High Heat Ratings at 47°F (8°C)

Unit Heating Stages Nominal Capacity (Tons) Net Cooling Capacity (MBH) Total Power (kW) COP
38AUQ07 / 40RUQ07 1 6 66.0 5.9 3.30
38AUQ08 / 40RUQ08 1 7.5 87.0 7.7 3.30
38AUQ12 / 40RUQ12 1 10 106.0 9.4 3.30
38AUQ16 / 40RUQ16 2 15 178.0 15.3 3.40
38AUQ25 / 40RUQ25 2 20 214.0 17.9 3.50

38AUQ/40RUQ AHRI Low Heat Ratings at 17°F (-8°C)

Unit Heating Stages Nominal Capacity (Tons) Net Cooling Capacity (MBH) Total Power (kW) COP
38AUQ07 / 40RUQ07 1 6 39.0 5.2 2.20
38AUQ08 / 40RUQ08 1 7.5 52.0 6.9 2.20
38AUQ12 / 40RUQ12 1 10 70.0 9.3 2.20
38AUQ16 / 40RUQ16 2 15 108.0 13.2 2.40
38AUQ25 / 40RUQ25 2 20 130.0 15.9 2.40

AHRI = Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
ASHRAE = American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
EER = Energy Efficiency Ratio
IEER = Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio
COP = Coefficient of Performance

NOTES
1. Rated in accordance with ARI Standard 340/360---07, as appropriate.
2. Ratings are based on:
- Cooling Standard: 27°C (80°F) db, 19°C (67°F) wb indoor air temp and 35°C (95°F) db outdoor air temp.
- IEER Standard: 27°C (80°F) db, 19°C (67°F) wb indoor air temp and 4 various outdoor temperatures.
3. All units comply with ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for minimum EER and IEER requirements.