Panasonic CS-Z9AKUAW EXTERIOS Z Series 9,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Indoor Unit

Product Description

The Panasonic EXTERIOS Z Series CS-Z9AKUAW is a wall-mounted indoor unit designed for ductless heating and cooling applications. It is part of the Z9AKUA single-split system and pairs with the CU-XZ9AKUAC outdoor unit. The system provides 8,700 BTU/h of rated cooling capacity and 10,900 BTU/h of rated heating capacity.

Designed for efficient year-round comfort, the CS-Z9AKUAW features AI ECO intelligent energy-saving control, a wireless remote control, fireplace function, and compatibility with cold-climate heating operation down to -15°F (-26°C). The system uses R32 refrigerant and is ENERGY STAR® Cold Climate Certified.

Key Features

• 8,700 BTU Cooling Capacity: Provides rated cooling capacity of 8,700 BTU/h with an operating range of 2,900–12,600 BTU/h.
• 10,900 BTU Heating Capacity: Provides rated heating capacity of 10,900 BTU/h with an operating range of 3,200–19,900 BTU/h.
• AI ECO: Intelligent control technology designed to balance energy savings and indoor comfort.
• Cold Climate Heating: Supports heating operation down to -15°F (-26°C).
• Wireless Remote Control: Includes a modern wireless remote control for convenient operation.
• Fireplace Function: Helps circulate warm air throughout the room during heating operation.
• Base Pan Heater: Included as part of the cold-climate system configuration.
• R32 Refrigerant: Uses R32 refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential.
• ENERGY STAR® Cold Climate Certified: Designed for high-efficiency cold-climate operation.
• Multi-Zone Compatible Indoor Unit: Panasonic specifies that the CS-Z9AKUAW can also be used for multi-zone installations.

Specifications

• Model: CS-Z9AKUAW
• Series: EXTERIOS Z Series
• System SKU: Z9AKUA
• Compatible Outdoor Unit: CU-XZ9AKUAC
• Application: Ductless Heating and Air Conditioning
• Cooling Capacity: 8,700 BTU/h / 2.55 kW
• Cooling Capacity Range: 2,900–12,600 BTU/h
• Heating Capacity: 10,900 BTU/h / 3.21 kW
• Heating Capacity Range: 3,200–19,900 BTU/h
• Moisture Removal: 1.3 pints/hour
• Indoor Airflow – Cooling: 410 CFM
• Indoor Airflow – Heating: 435 CFM
• SEER2: 27.5
• EER2: 16.4
• HSPF2 Region 4: 12.00
• HSPF2 Region 5: 9.20
• Power Supply: 208–230V, Single Phase, 60Hz
• Cooling Power Input: 530 W
• Heating Power Input: 670 W
• Refrigerant: R32

Indoor Unit Dimensions & Weight

• Height: 11-5/8 in (295 mm)
• Width: 34-9/32 in (870 mm)
• Depth: 9-1/32 in (229 mm)
• Weight: 24 lb (11 kg)

Indoor Unit Performance

• Cooling Indoor Noise – High / Low / Quiet-Low: 42 / 25 / 19 dB-A
• Heating Indoor Noise – High / Low / Quiet-Low: 42 / 29 / 19 dB-A
• Indoor Sound Power Level: 58 dB
• Indoor Heat Exchanger Fin Material: Aluminum, Pre-Coat
• Indoor Heat Exchanger Fin Type: Silt Fin
• Heat Exchanger Rows × Stages × FPI: 2 × 17 × 21

Indoor Operating Range

• Cooling Minimum Dry Bulb: 60.8°F (16°C)
• Cooling Maximum Dry Bulb: 89.6°F (32°C)
• Cooling Minimum Wet Bulb: 51.8°F (11°C)
• Cooling Maximum Wet Bulb: 73.4°F (23°C)
• Heating Minimum Dry Bulb: 60.8°F (16°C)
• Heating Maximum Dry Bulb: 86°F (30°C)

Piping Specifications

• Liquid Pipe Diameter: 1/4 in
• Gas Pipe Diameter: 3/8 in
• Standard Piping Length: 25 ft
• Piping Length Range: 10–66 ft
• Maximum Indoor-to-Outdoor Height Difference: 49.2 ft
• Additional Refrigerant: 0.1 oz/ft after the standard 25 ft length
• Drain Hose Inner Diameter: 0.66 in
• Drain Hose Length: 25.6 in

System Compatibility

• Indoor Unit: CS-Z9AKUAW
• Outdoor Unit: CU-XZ9AKUAC
• Complete System: Z9AKUA
• System Type: EXTERIOS Z Series Single Split
• Multi-Zone Use: Indoor unit can also be used for compatible multi-zone installations

Additional Features

• AI ECO intelligent energy-saving control
• Wireless remote control
• Fireplace function
• Base pan heater
• Cold-climate heating operation down to -15°F (-26°C)
• ENERGY STAR® Cold Climate Certified system