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.


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.