Gemini® 40RLQ Packaged Air-Handling Unit

Technical Specifications

At a glance

Refrigerant

R-454B

Type

Packaged Air Handling Unit

Matched Condensing Unit(s)

38AXD/Z

Capacity

6 - 20 Tons

Features

Performance Features
 

Uses field-supplied Puron Advance® (R-454B) refrigerant 

Direct Drive EcoBlue™ Vane Axial fan design on 6-10 ton units 

Powerful belt-driven forward curved centrifugal fans with VFD speed control on 15-20 ton units 

Non-corroding drain pans 

Fan motor options allowing more complex new or replacement air distribution systems 

Durable die-formed galvanized steel casings 

40RLQ heat pump coils are rated in accordance with ARI standard 340/360 when paired with Carrier 38AXQ heat pump only condensing units

 

Reliability Features
 

New – UL 60335-2-40 Certified A2L leak detection and dissipation system factory installed standard 

Precision thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) with removable power element on each circuit 

Motor overload protection of internal automatic reset thermal overload protection 

Listed with UL and UL Canada

 

Installation Features
 

Vertical or horizontal installation without modification 

Front or bottom return air intake • Two sloped condensate pans for horizontal or vertical applications 

Simple condensate drain pan adjustment for right-hand or left-hand operation 

Easy-access 24-volt control terminal block for easy thermostat wiring 

Single point electrical power connection for fan motor and accessory electrical heaters

 

Maintenance Features
 

Removable side panel allows access to virtually all components 

Permanently lubricated, sealed motor bearings 

Easy filter replacement with slide-out retainer

 

Standard Limited Warranty
 

One year parts only

Options

Factory-Installed Options
 

Unit voltage options:  208/230-3-60, 460-3-60,  575-3-60 

Staged Air Volume (SAV) Indoor Fan Speed System 

Alternate fan motors 

Medium and high-static drives 

Pre-painted units

 

Field-Installed Accessories
 

Outside air economizer 

Electric heater 

Hot water heating coils 

Steam heating coil 

Programmable thermostats 

CO2 sensors 

Airflow sensor switch 

Painted and non-painted options:  Discharge plenum, Return air grille , Floor mount subbase

Condensate overflow switch assembly 

Overhead suspension package

Physical Data

38AXQ/40RLQ AHRI Cooling Ratings
 
UnitCooling StagesNominal Capacity
(Tons)
Net Cooling Capacity
(MBH)
Total Power
(kW)
EERIEER
38AXQ07 / 40RLQ072670.06.011.715.3
38AXQ08 / 40RLQ0827.592.08.211.215.3
38AXQ12 / 40RLQ12210112.010.211.015.3
38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16315178.016.810.613.5
38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25320240.023.810.113.4

 

38AXQ/40RLQ AHRI High Heat Ratings at 47°F (8°C)
 
UnitHeating StagesNominal Capacity
(Tons)
Net Cooling Capacity
(MBH)
Total Power 
(kW)
COP
38AXQ07 / 40RLQ071666.05.73.40
38AXQ08 / 40RLQ0817.588.07.43.50
38AXQ12 / 40RLQ12110112.09.73.40
38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16115178.014.93.50
38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25120214.018.43.40
 
38AXQ/40RLQ AHRI Low Heat Ratings at 17°F (-8°C)
 
UnitHeating StagesNominal Capacity
(Tons)
Net Cooling Capacity
(MBH)
Total Power
(kW)
COP
38AXQ07 / 40RLQ071639.04.82.40
38AXQ08 / 40RLQ0817.554.06.62.40
38AXQ12 / 40RLQ1211069.08.42.40
38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16115108.013.22.40
38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25120130.016.62.30

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

  1. Rated in accordance with ARI Standard 340/360.
  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.
  3. All units comply with ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for minimum EER and IEER requirements.

Documents

Accessory and Kit Data

CAELHEAT001B00 - CAELHEAT039B00 Electric Heat Accessory for Packaged Air-Handling Units 6 to 30 Tons (21 to 105 kW), 50/60 Hz

CAELHEAT050A00 - CAELHEAT064A00 Electric Heat Accessory for Split Systems Packaged Air-Handling Units 6 to 10 Tons (21 to 35 kW), 50/60 Hz

Guide Specifications

40RLQ Guide Specifications, 6 to 10 Nominal Tons

40RLQ Guide Specifications, 15 to 20 Nominal Tons

Installation

40RLA/S/Q 07-12 Packaged Air-Handling Units with Puron Advance™ (R-454B) Refrigerant

40RLA/Q/S*14-30 Packaged Air-Handling Units with Puron Advance™ (R-454B) Refrigerant

Product Data

40RLQ 07-25 Packaged Heat Pump Air-Handling Units with Puron Advance™ (R-454B) Refrigerant, 6 to 20 Nominal Tons