38MBRC Outdoor Heat Pump Unit
Owner’s Manual
OUTDOOR FEATURES
- Variable speed compressor
- High efficiency ECM fan motor
- Factory installed base pan heater
- Factory installed crankcase heater
- Low voltage controls
- Auto-restart function
- Condenser high temp protection
- Quiet operation
- Anti-corrosive fin coating
COMPATIBLE WITH
- 40MBAB Air Handler
- 40MBCAQ Cassette
- 40MBFQ Floor Console
- 40MBDQ Ducted
Outdoor Heat Pump Unit
Inverter Compressor
Sizes: 36 / 48 / 58
KEY FEATURES
Premium Efficiency
Enjoy increased energy savings with a unit equipped with inverter technology that delivers first-rate comfort and efficiency.
Simple Maintenance
With convenient access to the control compartment through both top and side panels, this outdoor unit makes servicing and maintenance a breeze.

SPECIFICATIONS
| 38MBRC Outdoor Unit | ||||
| Heat Pump | ||||
| System | ||||
| Size | 36K | 48K | 58K | |
| Outdoor Model | 38MBRCO36AA3 | 38MBRC048AA3 | 38MBRCO58AA3 | |
| Electrical | ||||
| Voltage-Phase-Cycle | V-Ph-Hz | 208/230-1-60 | 208/230-1-60 | 208/230-1-60 |
| MCA | A. | 30 | 35 | 35 |
| MOCP – Fuse Rating | A. | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Operating Range | ||||
| Cooling Outdoor DB Min – Max | ° F (° C) | -22-130 (-30-55) | -22-130 (-30-55) | -22-130 (-30-55) |
| Heating Outdoor DB Min – Max | ° F (° C) | -22-86 (-30-30) | -22-86 (-30-30) | -22-86 (-30-30) |
| Piping | ||||
| Total Piping Length | ft (m) | 213 (65) | 213 (65) | 213 (65) |
| Piping Lift* | ft (m) | 98 (30) | 98 (30) | 98 (30) |
| Pipe Connection Size – Liquid | in (mm) | 3/8 (9.52) | 3/8 (9.52) | 3/8 (9.52) |
| Pipe Connection Size – Suction | in (mm) | 5/8 (16) | 5/8 (16) | 7/8 (22) |
| Refrigerant | ||||
| Charge | lbs (kg) | 6.72 (3.05) | 9.26 (4.2) | 10.58 (4.8) |
| Compressor | ||||
| Type | Rotary Inverter | Rotary Inverter | Rotary Inverter | |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Unit Width | in (mm) | 37.24 (946) | 37.48 (952) | 37.48 (952) |
| Unit Height | in (mm) | 31.89 (810) | 52.48 (1333) | 52.48 (1333) |
| Unit Depth | in (mm) | 16.14 (410) | 16.34 (415) | 16.34 (415) |
| Net Weight | lbs (kg) | 148.59 (67.4) | 219.14 (99.4) | 217.15 (98.5) |
| Airflow | CFM | 2,130 | 4,500 | 4,500 |
| Sound Pressure | dB(A) | 63 | 63. | 61. |
*Condensing unit above or below indoor unit.
COMPATIBILITY
| Indoor Unit | Outdoor Unit | |||
| 38MBRCQ36AA3 | 38MBRCQ48AA3 | 38MBRCQ58AA3 | ||
| Air Handler | 40MBABQ36XA3 | • | ||
| 40MBABQ48XA3 | • | |||
| 40MBABQ6OXA3 | • | |||
| Cassette | 40MBCAQ36XA3 | • | PERFORMANCE | |
| 40MBCAQ48XA3 | • | |||
| Floor Console | 40MBFQ36—3 | • | ||
| 40MBFQ413—3 | • | |||
| 40MBFQ58—3 | • | |||
| Ducted | 40MBDQ36—3 | • | ||
| 40MBDQ48—3 | • | |||
| 40MBDQ58—3 | • | |||
PERFORMANCE
| 40MBAB Air Handler | ||||
| Size | 36K | 48K | 60K | |
| Indoor Model | 40MBABO36XA3 | 40MBABO48XA3 | 40MBABO6OXA3 | |
| Cooling System Tons | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5. | |
| Cooling Rated Capacity | Btu/h | 36,000 | 48,000 | 57,000 |
| Cooling Cap. Range Min – Max | Btu/h | 11,600-41,000 | 11,800-51,900 | 11,000-60,000 |
| SEER | 17.0 | 16. | 17.0 | |
| EER | 9. | 9. | 10.0 | |
| Heating Rated Capacity (47° F) | Btu/h | 38,000 | 55,000 | 60,000 |
| Heating Rated Capacity (17° F) | Btu/h | 25,600 | 37,500 | 34,000 |
| Heating Maximum Capacity (17° F) | Btu/h | 27,000 | 37,500 | 34,600 |
| Heating Maximum Capacity (5° F) | Btu/h | 22,000 | 31,000 | 33,000 |
| Heating Cap. Range Min – Max | Btu/h | 9,200-43,000 | 11,900-58,000 | 12,000-60,400 |
| HSPF | 11. | 11. | 10. | |
| COP (47° F) | W/W | 3. | 3. | 3. |
| COP (17° F) | W/W | 3. | 2. | 3. |
| COP (5° F) | W/W | 2. | 2. | 2. |
| 40MBD Ducted | |||
| Size | 36K | 48K | |
| Indoor Model | 40MBDQ36—3 | 40MBDQ48—3 | |
| Cooling System Tons | 3.0 | 4.0 | |
| Cooling Rated Capacity | Btu/h | 36,000 | 48,000 |
| Cooling Cap. Range Min – Max | Btu/h | 5,900-36,000 | 12,000-48,000 |
| SEER | 17. | 17. | |
| EER | 9.0 | 9. | |
| Heating Rated Capacity (47° F) | Btu/h | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| Heating Rated Capacity (17° F) | Btu/h | 27,000 | 29,000 |
| Heating Maximum Capacity (17° F) | Btu/h | 25,000 | 29,000 |
| Heating Maximum Capacity (5° F) | Btu/h | 22,000 | 32,000 |
| Heating Cap. Range Min – Max | Btu/h | 12,700-40,000 | 11,600-50,000 |
| HSPF | 12. | 10. | |
| COP (47° F) | W/W | 3. | 3 |
| COP (17° F) | W/W | 3. | 3. |
| COP (5° F) | W/W | 2. | 2. |
Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specification or designs without notice or incurring obligations.
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