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Product Description
The Panasonic CU-5Z36BBUC is a multi-zone outdoor condenser designed to provide heating and cooling for 2 to 5 indoor units. It supports compatible Panasonic indoor wall units from 5,000 to 24,000 BTU and provides flexible zoned comfort for multiple rooms. The system delivers 36,000 BTU/h rated cooling and heating capacity, with cold-climate heating operation down to -15°F (-26°C).
Key Features
- 2-5 Zone Multi-Split System: Designed to connect with 2 to 5 compatible Panasonic indoor units for independently controlled comfort across multiple rooms.
- 36,000 BTU Cooling Capacity: Provides rated cooling capacity of 36,000 BTU/h with an operating range of 9,900 to 39,000 BTU/h.
- 36,000 BTU Heating Capacity: Provides rated heating capacity of 36,000 BTU/h with an operating range of 8,500 to 49,500 BTU/h.
- Cold Climate Heating: Designed for heating operation down to -15°F (-26°C).
- High Energy Efficiency: Provides a SEER2 rating of 22.00 and HSPF2 ratings of 10.3 in Region IV and 7.5 in Region V.
- R32 Refrigerant: Uses R32 refrigerant for efficient ductless heat pump operation.
- Blue Fin Condenser: Anti-corrosion coating helps protect the outdoor coil from environmental exposure.
- Base Pan Heater Included: Helps support reliable outdoor operation in cold weather.
- ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Certified: Certified for cold-climate heating performance.
- Inverter-Driven Compressor: Uses a DC brushless rotary inverter-driven compressor for variable-capacity operation.
Specifications
- Model: CU-5Z36BBUC
- Product Type: Multi-Zone Outdoor Condenser
- Zone Configuration: 2-5 Zone
- Cooling Capacity: 36,000 BTU/h / 10.56 kW
- Cooling Capacity Range: 9,900-39,000 BTU/h
- Heating Capacity: 36,000 BTU/h / 10.56 kW
- Heating Capacity Range: 8,500-49,500 BTU/h
- Outdoor Airflow - Cooling: 2,697 CFM
- Outdoor Airflow - Heating: 2,475 CFM
- SEER2: 22.00
- HSPF2 Region IV: 10.3
- HSPF2 Region V: 7.5
- Power Supply: 208-230V, Single Phase, 60Hz
- Cooling Input Power: 3.05 kW rated
- Heating Input Power: 2.73 kW rated
- Cooling Current: 14.0 A
- Heating Current: 12.20 A
- Cooling EER2: 11.80 BTU/Wh
- Heating COP2: 3.85 W/W
- COP at 5°F: 2.08
- Refrigerant: R32
- Refrigerant Control: Electronic Expansion Valve
- Refrigerant Tubing Connection: Flare
- Liquid Pipe Diameter: 1/4 in
- Gas Pipe Diameter: 3/8 in
Piping Specifications
- Pipe Length per Zone: 9.8-82.0 ft
- Maximum Total Pipe Length: 262.4 ft
- Maximum Indoor/Outdoor Height Difference: 49.2 ft
- Pipe Connection Type: Flare
- Refrigerant Control: Electronic Expansion Valve
Compressor & Fan
- Compressor Type: DC Brushless Rotary, Inverter Driven
- Number of Compressors: 1
- Compressor Output: 1,700 W
- Fan Type: Propeller
- Fan Motor: DC Motor, 8 Poles
- Fan Motor Output: 90 W
- Fan Airflow - Cooling: 2,697 CFM
- Fan Airflow - Heating: 2,475 CFM
- Coil Type: Aluminum with Blue Coating
- Fin Type: Corrugated Fin
- Coil Tube Size: 3/8 in
Noise & Operating Conditions
- Outdoor Noise - Cooling: 55 dB-A at High
- Outdoor Noise - Heating: 55 dB-A at High
- Cooling Outdoor Operating Range: 14°F to 115°F (-10°C to 46°C)
- Heating Outdoor Operating Range: -15°F to 75°F (-26°C to 24°C)
- Cold Climate Heating: Down to -15°F (-26°C)
Dimensions & Weight
- Outdoor Dimensions: 39-11/32 x 37-1/32 x 13-13/32 in (H x W x D)
- Outdoor Dimensions: 999 x 940 x 340 mm (H x W x D)
- Outdoor Unit Weight: 179 lb (81 kg)
Compatible Indoor Units
- CS-MXZ5AKUAW
- CS-MXZ7AKUAW
- CS-XZ Series
- CS-Z Series
Standard Indoor Unit Combination
- CS-XZ9AKUAW x1
- CS-MXZ7AKUA x4
Additional Features
- Blue Fin Condenser: Anti-corrosion coating for enhanced outdoor coil protection.
- Base Pan Heater: Included for cold-weather operation.
- Cold Climate Heating: Operation down to -15°F (-26°C).
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Certified.
- Refrigerant: R32.
- Multi-Zone Capacity: Supports up to five compatible indoor units.
Note: Panasonic's published performance specifications are based on the specified indoor-unit combination. Verify the selected indoor units, piping configuration, electrical requirements, and installation conditions before installation.
