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Gemini® Split-System Heat Pump
38AXQ

Air-Cooled Heat Pump Units with Puron Advance™ Refrigerant

6 to 20 Nominal Tons

The Gemini® 38AXQ series heat pump units with matched 40RLQ series indoor air handlers offer a wide variety of options for your HVAC application needs. This series is designed for long dependable operation whether it's an on-roof or on-the-ground installation. All Gemini 38AX Condensing Units and 40RL Fan Coils use Puron Advance™ refrigerant. Together, they create a reliable split system that provides easy solutions to a wide range of commercial HVAC needs.


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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

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

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 7.5 92.0 8.2 11.2
38AXQ12 / 40RLQ12 10 112.0 10.2 11.0
38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16 3 15 178.0 16.8 10.6 13.5
38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25 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 7.5 88.0 7.4 3.50
38AXQ12 / 40RLQ12 10 112.0 9.7 3.40
38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16 15 178.0 14.9 3.50
38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25 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 7.5 54.0 6.6
38AXQ12 / 40RLQ12 10 69.0 8.4
38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16 15 108.0 13.2
38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25 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
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.

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

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

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 7.5 92.0 8.2 11.2
38AXQ12 / 40RLQ12 10 112.0 10.2 11.0
38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16 3 15 178.0 16.8 10.6 13.5
38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25 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 7.5 88.0 7.4 3.50
38AXQ12 / 40RLQ12 10 112.0 9.7 3.40
38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16 15 178.0 14.9 3.50
38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25 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 7.5 54.0 6.6
38AXQ12 / 40RLQ12 10 69.0 8.4
38AXQ16 / 40RLQ16 15 108.0 13.2
38AXQ25 / 40RLQ25 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
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.