Gemini® Split-System Heat Pump 38AUQ

Gemini® Split-System Heat Pump

Technical Specifications

At a glance

Compressor Type

3-Phase Heat Pump

Refrigerant

R-410A

Type

Condensing Unit

Capacity

6 - 20 Tons

Matched Air Handler(s)

40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS

Features

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

    Options

    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

      Physical Data

      38AUQ/40RUQ AHRI Cooling Ratings
       
      UnitCooling StagesNominal Capacity
      (tons)
      Net Cooling Capacity
      (MBH)
      Total Power
      (kW)
      EERIEER
      38AUQ07 / 40RUQ071670.06.411.012.6
      38AUQ08 / 40RUQ0817.589.08.111.012.0
      38AUQ12 / 40RUQ12110112.010.211.012.0
      38AUQ16 / 40RUQ16215178.016.810.611.0
      38AUQ25 / 40RUQ25220220.020.810.711.0

       

      38AUQ/40RUQ AHRI High Heat Ratings at 47°F (8°C)
       
      UnitHeating StagesNominal Capacity
      (tons)
      Net Cooling Capacity
      (MBH)
      Total Power
      (kW)
      COP
      38AUQ07 / 40RUQ071666.05.93.30
      38AUQ08 / 40RUQ0817.587.07.73.30
      38AUQ12 / 40RUQ12110106.09.43.30
      38AUQ16 / 40RUQ16215178.015.33.40
      38AUQ25 / 40RUQ25220214.017.93.50
       
      38AUQ/40RUQ AHRI Low Heat Ratings at 17°F (-8°C)
       
      UnitHeating StagesNominal Capacity
      (tons)
      Net Cooling Capacity
      (MBH)
      Total Power
      (kW)
      COP
      38AUQ07 / 40RUQ071639.05.22.20
      38AUQ08 / 40RUQ0817.552.06.92.20
      38AUQ12 / 40RUQ1211070.09.32.20
      38AUQ16 / 40RUQ16215108.013.22.40
      38AUQ25 / 40RUQ25220130.015.92.40

       

       

       

      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.

      Documents

      Accessory and Kit Data

      Split Systems Heat Pump and Condensing Units Accessory Hail Guard 15 and 20 Ton Cooling Unit 15 and 20 Ton Heat Pump CALVHLGD007A00, 008A00, 009A00

      Split Systems Heat Pump and Condensing Units Accessory Outdoor Coil Grille 6 to 12.5 Ton Cooling Unit 6 to 10 Ton Heat Pump

      CALOWAMB018A00 - CALOWAMB029A00, CALOWAMB037A00 - CALOWAMB042A00 Motormaster® I Head Pressure Controller Accessory for Split System Condensing Units 15 and 20 Tons

      Hail Guard Accessory for Split Systems Heat Pump and Condensing Units 15 and 20 Tons CALVHLGD008A00, CALVHLGD009A00

      CALOWAMB004A00-CALOWAMB006A00, CALOWAMB009A00, CALOWAMB030A00-CALOWAMB036A00 Split Systems Accessory Motormaster I Head Pressure Controller 6 to 12.5 Tons

      33WIFISTAT43 Wi-Fi Thermostat

      Hail Guard Accessory for Split Systems Heat Pump and Air Conditioning Condensing Units (6-12.5 Ton Cooling, 6-10 Ton Heat Pump)

      Brochure

      Gemini™ 38AU / 40RU Split System Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Brochure

      A World of Comfort 2025 - Brochure

      Understanding the AIM Act

      Staged Air Volume (SAV) System for Carrier’s Small and Medium Packaged Rooftop Units and Light Commercial Splits Systems

      A World of Comfort 2025 - Brochure (Printer Version)

      Configuration

      33CSPREMLK PremierLink™ Retrofit Rooftop Controller Version 3.x

      Guide Specifications

      38AUQ Guide Specifications, 6 to 20 Nominal Tons Cooling, 66,000 to 218,000 Btuh Heating

      Installation

      Installation Summary Chart for 6 to 12.5 Ton Condensing Units, 6, 7.5 and 10 Ton Heat Pump Units

      38AUZ/AUQ12 Air Cooled Condensing Units and Heat Pump Condensing Units with Puron (R-410A) Refrigerant, Size 12, Electrical Data Supplement

      38AUQD/E 08 Heat Pump Condensing Units, 60 Hz Single Circuit, 2-Stage with Digital Scroll Compressor and Puron (R-410A) Refrigerant

      38AUQ 07-12 Heat Pump Condensing Units with Puron (R-410A) Refrigerant

      38AUQ 16-25 Heat Pump Condensing Units with Puron (R-410A) Refrigerant

      Product Data

      38AUQ07-25 Heat Pump Outdoor Unit Split System with Puron Refrigerant, 6 to 20 Nominal Tons

      REVIT and 3D DRW Files

      38AUQ07-12 Packaged Heat Pump Condenser Units, Single Circuit, Family REVIT Files

      38AUQ16-25 Packaged Heat Pump Condenser Units, Dual Circuit, Family REVIT Files

      Submittal

      38AUQ 07 - 25, Air-Cooled Heat Pump Split System Units with Puron (R-410A) Refrigerant

      Warranty Card

      Warranty - Standard Product Warranty for Commercial Equipment

      Limited Warranty for Light Commercial Equipment

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