38VMR072-336

Outdoor Unit for

Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat Recovery System

Engineering Manual

Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.
Catalog No. 17-38VMR001-03 Printed in U.S.A. Form 38VMR-1ED Pg 1 08-17 Replaces: NEW
 I. Heat Recovery Basic Information

1. Specifications

a. 38VMA***RDS(L)5-1

Table 1 - Table Data

Model Name 38VMA072RDS5-1 38VMA096RDS5-1
Power Source V-Ph-Hz 208/230-3-60
Capacity Cooling*1 Btu/h 72,000 96,000
Capacity Heating*1 Btu/h 80,000 108,000

Operating Range Indoor WB°F 59~75

Cooling Outdoor DB°F 5~125

Operating Range Indoor DB°F 54~86

Heating Outdoor WB°F -13~64
MCA A 43 45
Electrical Supply
Recommended fuse Size A 50
Type x Quantity INVERTER-driven Scroll Hermetic x 1
Compressor
Crankcase W 30 x 2
Type x Quantity Propeller Fan x 2
Fan Air flow rate CFM 6,900 7,600
Max. External static pressure *2 0.24 in. WG
Type Brushless DC MOTOR
Fan Motor
Output W 180+180 210+210
Heat Exchanger Inner Groove Copper Tube and Hydrophilic Aluminum fin
Type R410A
Refrigerant
Factory charge lbs. 26.5
H (in) 64-3/8
Dimensions W (in) 52-3/4
D (in) 31-1/8
Net Weight lbs 672
Sound pressure level *3 dBA 58.4 61.7
High Pressure Protection High pressure switch at 4.0MPa
Protective devices
Inverter circuit (Comp. / Fan) Overheat and Overcurrent Protection
Low Pressure in. 3/4 7/8
Piping Connections
High Pressure in. 5/8 3/4
Total capacity *4 50%-150%
Indoor unit
Quantity (MAX) 15 20

*1 Rated per AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute) 1230 Standard.
Cooling: Indoor 80°F db/67°F wb; Outdoor 95°F db
Heating: Indoor 70°F db; Outdoor 47°F db/43°F wb
Details on foundation work, duct work, insulation work, electrical wiring, power source switch, and other items shall be
Remark
referred to the Installation Manual.
*2 ESP can vary by menu settings from 0in.WG (Default), 0.08 in. WG, 0.16 in. WG to 0.24 in. WG
*3 These values, measured in anechoic chamber, are normally somewhat higher as a result of actual ambient conditions.
*4 Refer to section I.3, Combination Ratio Restrictions.

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Table 2 - Table Data
Model Name 38VMA120RDS5-1 38VMA144RDL5-1
Power Source V-Ph-Hz 208/230-3-60
Capacity Cooling*1 Btu/h 120,000 144,000
Capacity Heating*1 Btu/h 126,000 160,000

Operating Range Indoor WB°F 59~75

Cooling Outdoor DB°F 5~125

Operating Range Indoor DB°F 54~86

Heating Outdoor WB°F -13~64
MCA A 46 70
Electrical Supply
Recommended fuse Size A 50 80
Type x Quantity INVERTER-driven Scroll Hermetic x 1 INVERTER-driven Scroll Hermetic x 2
Compressor
Crankcase W 30 x 2 30 x 4
Type x Quantity Propeller Fan x 2
Fan Air flow rate CFM 8,100 10,100
Max. External static pressure *2 0.24 in. WG
Type Brushless DC MOTOR
Fan Motor
Output W 250 + 250 260 + 260
Heat Exchanger Inner Groove Copper Tube and Hydrophilic Aluminum fin
Type R410A
Refrigerant
Factory charge lbs. 26.5 44.2
H (in.) 64-3/8 64-3/8
Dimensions W (in.) 52-3/4 78-3/8
D (in.) 31-1/8 31-1/8
Net Weight lbs 672 1137
Sound pressure level *3 dBA 62.7 63.3
High Pressure Protection High pressure switch at 4.0MPa
Protective devices
Inverter circuit (Comp. / Fan) Overheat and Overcurrent protection
Low Pressure in. 1-1/8
Piping Connections
High Pressure in. 3/4 7/8
Total capacity *4 50%-150%
Indoor unit
Quantity (MAX) 24 29

*1 Rated per AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute) 1230 Standard.
Cooling: Indoor 80°F db/67°F wb; Outdoor 95°F db
Heating: Indoor 70°F db; Outdoor 47°F db/43°F wb
Details on foundation work, duct work, insulation work, electrical wiring, power source switch, and other items shall be
Remark
referred to the Installation Manual.
*2 ESP can vary by menu settings from 0in.WG (Default), 0.08 in. WG, 0.16 in. WG to 0.24 in. WG
*3 These values, measured in anechoic chamber, are normally somewhat higher as a result of actual ambient conditions.
*4 Refer to section I.3, Combination Ratio Restrictions.