Carrier 3-Phase Heat Pump

38VMH

The Carrier 38VMH VRF heat pump system is a combination of an outdoor unit with multiple style indoor units connected by refrigerant piping and wiring.  Heat pump capacity ranges from 6 tons up to 36 tons in a modular design, available as single, double or triple module.

Versatile modular design
High Performance

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Overview

The Carrier® 38VMH VRF heat pump outdoor unit is a modular, high‑performance solution designed for commercial buildings requiring scalable and efficient heating and cooling. Available in single, dual, or triple module configurations, the system delivers capacities from 6 to 36 tons and supports connection of up to 64 indoor units using a 2‑pipe heat pump design. Inverter‑driven scroll compressors and DC inverter fan motors provide efficient operation across a wide ambient range, while compliance with NEC, ETL, and AHRI 1230 standards makes the 38VMH a reliable choice for multi‑zone commercial HVAC applications.

Features

The 38VMH VRF heat pump outdoor unit is available in 6, 8, 10, and 12‑ton single modules that can be combined up to 36 tons, supporting up to 64 indoor units with triple‑module configurations. Extended piping flexibility up to 3,280 feet allows the system to adapt to complex building layouts.

Inverter‑driven scroll compressors and DC inverter condenser fan motors deliver efficient, reliable performance with connected capacity up to 135%. The system operates across a wide ambient range, supporting cooling from 14°F to 122°F and heating from ‑4°F to 60°F.

Built to meet NEC, ETL, and AHRI 1230 standards, the 38VMH uses inverter‑driven components, a finned tube heat exchanger, and R‑410A refrigerant for dependable operation. A 2‑pipe system, integrated controls, auto‑addressing, and quick‑connect control architecture help simplify installation and system commissioning.

At a glance

Type

3-phase heat pump

Capacity Range

6.0 - 36.0 Tons

Carrier® 38VMH VRF heat pump outdoor unit delivers 6–36 tons of modular performance, connecting up to 64 indoor units with inverter‑driven efficiency.

Documents

Brochure

Carrier VRF Product Catalog

Published 8/14/2024

17 MB

Installation

38VM VRF Outdoor Unit Snow Guard Installation Manual & Drawing

Published 6/8/2020

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38VMH VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit Installation Manual

Published 6/15/2021

4 MB

Product Data

38VMH VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit Engineering Databook

Published 4/28/2022

9 MB

REVIT and 3D DRW Files

38VMH VRF 6-12 Ton Heat Pump Outdoor Unit Revit Family

Published 2/24/2020

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38VMH VRF 6-12 Ton Heat Pump Outdoor Unit CAD Drawings

Published 2/24/2020

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Service

38VMH VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit Service Manual

Published 7/1/2021

17 MB

Submittal

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 6 Ton, 208-230/6/60

Published 1/12/2017

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 6 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 1/12/2017

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 8 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 1/12/2017

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 8 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 1/12/2017

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 10 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 10 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 12 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 12 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 14 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

537 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 14 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 16 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 16 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 18 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

536 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 18 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

536 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 20 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 20 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Bryant VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 18 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 22 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 22 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 24 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

537 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 24 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

537 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 26 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 26 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 6/12/2019

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 28 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

672 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 28 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

672 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 30 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

670 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 30 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

670 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 32 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

667 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 32 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 34 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

672 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 34 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

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Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 36 Ton, 208-230/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

671 KB

Carrier VRF Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, 36 Ton, 460/3/60

Published 9/20/2018

671 KB

Warranty Card

Limited Warranty for Variable Refrigerant Flow Units

Published 11/24/2025

131 KB

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Carrier 3-Phase Heat Pump

Overview

Features

Scalable Performance & System Reach

Efficient Operation Across Wide Conditions

Reliable Design with Advanced Controls

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