Packaged Air-Handling Units Subbase Accessory, 6 to 30 tons
Gemini® 40RUQ Packaged Heat Pump Air-Handling Unit
Technical Specifications
At a glance
Refrigerant
R-410AType
Packaged Air Handling UnitCapacity
6 - 30 TonsMatched Condensers
38AUQ/D/ZFeatures
Performance Features
Uses field-supplied Puron® (R-410A) refrigerant and chilled water
Non-corroding drain pans
Cleanable insulation treated with an anti-microbial agent
Fan motor options allowing more complex new or replacement air distribution systems
Powerful belt-driven forward curved centrifugal fans
Durable die-formed galvanized steel casings
40RUQ direct expansion cooling coils are rated in accordance with ARI standard 340/360 when paired with Carrier 38A cooling only condensing units
Reliability Features
Precision thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) with removable power element on each circuit
Motor overload protection of internal automatic reset thermal overload protection
Designed and constructed in accordance with UL 1995 standard
Listed with ETL and ETL, Canada
Installation Features
Vertical or horizontal installation without modification
Simple voltage conversion on tri-voltage 208/230/460-3-60 motors
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
Staged Air Volume (SAV) Indoor Fan Speed System (sizes 12-25).
Unit voltage capabilities for added flexibility (e.g., 208/230-3-60, 460-3-60, 575-3-60).
Alternate fan motors
Medium & high-static drives
Field-Installed Accessories
Outside air enthalpy controlled 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
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 | 6.4 | 11 | 12.6 |
| 38AUQ08/40RUQ08 | 1 | 7.5 | 89 | 8.1 | 11 | 12 |
| 38AUQ12/40RUQ12 | 1 | 10 | 112 | 10.2 | 11 | 12 |
| 38AUQ16/40RUQ16 | 2 | 15 | 178 | 16.8 | 10.6 | 11 |
| 38AUQ25/40RUQ25 | 2 | 20 | 222 | 20.8 | 10.7 | 11 |
38AUQ/40RUQ AHRI High Heat Ratings at 47°F (8°C)
| Unit | Heating Stages | Nominal Capacity (Tons) | Net Heating Capacity (MBH) | Total Power (kW) | COP |
| 38AUQ07/40RUQ07 | 1 | 6 | 66 | 5.9 | 3.3 |
| 38AUQ08/40RUQ08 | 1 | 7.5 | 87 | 7.7 | 3.3 |
| 38AUQ12/40RUQ12 | 1 | 10 | 106 | 9.4 | 3.3 |
| 38AUQ16/40RUQ16 | 2 | 15 | 178 | 15.3 | 3.4 |
| 38AUQ25/40RUQ25 | 2 | 20 | 214 | 17.9 | 3.5 |
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 | 5.2 | 2.2 |
| 38AUQ08/40RUQ08 | 1 | 7.5 | 52 | 6.9 | 2.2 |
| 38AUQ12/40RUQ12 | 1 | 10 | 70 | 9.3 | 2.2 |
| 38AUQ16/40RUQ16 | 2 | 15 | 108 | 13.2 | 4.4 |
| 38AUQ25/40RUQ25 | 2 | 20 | 130 | 15.9 | 2.4 |
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---07, as appropriate.
- 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.
- All units comply with ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for minimum EER and IEER requirements.
Documents
Accessory and Kit Data
Overhead Suspension Accessory for Packaged Air-Handling Units, 6 to 30 tons
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
Packaged Air Handling Units Electric Heat Accessory 6 to 30 Tons (21 to 105 kW) 50/60 Hz CAELHEAT001A00-CAELHEAT039A00, AAHC05AHAA-AAHC70ESAA
Split Systems Heat Pump and Condensing Units Accessory Outdoor Coil Grille 6 to 12.5 Ton Cooling Unit 6 to 10 Ton Heat Pump
Plenum and Return-Air Grille Accessories for Packaged Air-Handling Units, 6 to 30 tons
Packaged Air-Handling Units 6 to 30 tons Condensate Drain Trap Accessory 50/60 Hz
Hot Water and Steam Coil Accessories for Packaged Air-Handling Units, 6 to 30 Tons
Ultra Low Leak EconoMi$er® X Accessory for Packaged Air-Handling Units, 6 to 30 Tons, 50/60 Hz, CAECOMZR008A01, CAECOMZR010A01,CAECOMZR012A01
Economizer Accessory for Packaged Air-Handling Units, 6 to 30 tons, 50/60 Hz
33WIFISTAT43 Wi-Fi Thermostat
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Remote Keypad Kit CRDISKIT001A00 and CRDISKIT003A00
Brochure
New Carrier® Staged Air Volume SAV™ System 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)
Guide Specifications
40RUQ07-25 Guide Specifications, 6,000 to 8,000 Nominal Cfm, 15 to 20 Nominal Tons Cooling
Installation
Indoor Fan Rated Airflow (cfm) Data Supplement 38AU/38AUQ/40RU/40RUQ Split Systems 6 to 20 Nominal Tons
40RU 14-16 Packaged Air-Handling Units with Puron (R-410A) Refrigerant, 50 Hz
40RU 25-30 Packaged Air-Handling Units, with Puron (R-410A) Refrigerant, 50 Hz
40RU 25-30 Packaged Air-Handling Units, 60 Hz, with Puron (R-410A) Refrigerant
40RU 14-16 Packaged Air-Handling Units with Puron (R-410A) Refrigerant, 60 Hz
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Factory-Installed Option, 2-Speed Motor Control for 2-Stage Cooling Rooftop Units
Product Data
40RFQ07-12, 40RUQ16-25 Split System Heat Pump Indoor Unit (Air-Handling Unit) with Puron Refrigerant 6 to 20 Nominal Tons
REVIT and 3D DRW Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 6-30 Ton Packaged Air Handling Horizontal Units with Hot Water Heat Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 6-30 Ton Packaged Air Handling Vertical Units with Hot Water Heat Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 6-30 Ton Packaged Air Handling Units with Plenum Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 6-30 Ton Packaged Air Handling Horizontal Units with Steam Heat Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 6-30 Ton Packaged Air Handling Vertical Units with Steam Heat Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 6-10 Ton Packaged Air Handling Horizontal Units with Electric Heat Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 12-30 Ton Packaged Air Handling Horizontal Units with Electric Heat Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 6-10 Ton Packaged Air Handling Vertical Units with Electric Heat Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 12-30 Ton Packaged Air Handling Vertical Units with Electric Heat Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 6-10 Ton Packaged Air Handling Vertical Units with No Heat Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 6-10 Ton Packaged Air Handling Horizontal Units with No Heat Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 12-30 Ton Packaged Air Handling Vertical Units with No Heat Family REVIT Files
40RUA, 40RUQ, 40RUS 12-30 Ton Packaged Air Handling Horizontal Units with No Heat Family REVIT Files
Warranty Card
Warranty - Standard Product Warranty for Commercial Equipment
Limited Warranty for Light Commercial Equipment