38AXQ Guide Specifications, 6 to 20 Nominal Tons
Gemini® 38AXQ Split-System Heat Pump
Technical Specifications
At a glance
Compressor Type
ScrollRefrigerant
R-454BType
Heat PumpMatched Air Handler(s)
40RLS/Q/ACapacity
6 - 20 TonsFeatures
Performance Features
38AXQ offers up to three cooling stages with IEERs up to 15.3 and COP up to 3.5
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 or UL Canada registered
Installation Features
Shipped with Puron Advance (R-454B) 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
Works with 40RLQ A2L onboard dissipation system to maintain occupant safety
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 or un-powered)
Low ambient temperature control
Field-Installed Accessories
Low ambient temperature control
Louvered hail guard
Programmable thermostats
Physical Data
38AXQ/40RLQ AHRI Cooling Ratings
| Unit | Cooling Stages | Nominal Capacity (Tons) | Net Cooling Capacity (MBH) | Total Power (kW) | EER | IEER |
| 38AXQ07 / 40RLQ07 | 2 | 6 | 70.0 | 6.0 | 11.7 | 15.3 |
| 38AXQ08 / 40RLQ08 | 2 | 7.5 | 92.0 | 8.2 | 11.2 | 15.3 |
| 38AXQ12 / 40RLQ12 | 2 | 10 | 112.0 | 10.2 | 11.0 | 15.3 |
| 38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16 | 3 | 15 | 178.0 | 16.8 | 10.6 | 13.5 |
| 38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25 | 3 | 20 | 240.0 | 23.8 | 10.1 | 13.4 |
38AXQ/40RLQ AHRI High Heat Ratings at 47°F (8°C)
| Unit | Heating Stages | Nominal Capacity (Tons) | Net Cooling Capacity (MBH) | Total Power (kW) | COP |
| 38AXQ07 / 40RLQ07 | 1 | 6 | 66.0 | 5.7 | 3.40 |
| 38AXQ08 / 40RLQ08 | 1 | 7.5 | 88.0 | 7.4 | 3.50 |
| 38AXQ12 / 40RLQ12 | 1 | 10 | 112.0 | 9.7 | 3.40 |
| 38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16 | 1 | 15 | 178.0 | 14.9 | 3.50 |
| 38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25 | 1 | 20 | 214.0 | 18.4 | 3.40 |
38AXQ/40RLQ AHRI Low Heat Ratings at 17°F (-8°C)
| Unit | Heating Stages | Nominal Capacity (Tons) | Net Cooling Capacity (MBH) | Total Power (kW) | COP |
| 38AXQ07 / 40RLQ07 | 1 | 6 | 39.0 | 4.8 | 2.40 |
| 38AXQ08 / 40RLQ08 | 1 | 7.5 | 54.0 | 6.6 | 2.40 |
| 38AXQ12 / 40RLQ12 | 1 | 10 | 69.0 | 8.4 | 2.40 |
| 38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16 | 1 | 15 | 108.0 | 13.2 | 2.40 |
| 38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25 | 1 | 20 | 130.0 | 16.6 | 2.30 |
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
- Rated in accordance with ARI Standard 340/360.
- 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.
- All units comply with ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for minimum EER and IEER requirements.
Documents
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