Panasonic CU-HM30BAHU INTERIOS 2.5 Ton Cold Climate Outdoor Heat Pump

Product Description

The Panasonic CU-HM30BAHU is a 2.5-ton cold-climate outdoor heat pump condenser designed for the INTERIOS hybrid heating and cooling system. It pairs with compatible CS-HM36BAAU1, CS-HM36BAAU2, or CS-HM36BAAU3 A-coils and can integrate with a new or existing furnace to provide whole-home heating and cooling. The system uses R454B refrigerant, inverter-driven heat pump technology, and is designed for cold-climate operation down to -20°F (-30°C).

Key Features

• 2.5 Ton Capacity: Provides 30,000 BTU/h rated cooling capacity and 30,000 BTU/h rated heating capacity.
• Cold Climate Heating: Designed for continuous heating operation down to -20°F (-30°C).
• 30,400 BTU/h at 5°F: Delivers 30,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.8.
• R454B Refrigerant: Uses R454B refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential.
• Inverter Heat Pump Condenser: Variable-capacity operation provides efficient heating and cooling performance.
• Hybrid Heating Compatible: Designed to integrate with a new or existing furnace through a compatible A-coil.
• ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Certified: The compatible INTERIOS hybrid system is ENERGY STAR certified for cold-climate applications.
• Multi-Position A-Coil Compatibility: Compatible with Panasonic CS-HM36BAAU1, CS-HM36BAAU2, and CS-HM36BAAU3 A-coils.
• A2L Refrigerant System: Includes compatibility with Panasonic's R454B refrigerant safety system and A2L sensor-equipped indoor units.
• Built-In Base Pan: Designed to support reliable operation in extreme cold conditions.
• Quiet Operation: Outdoor sound level is rated at approximately 64 dBA in the hybrid A-coil system documentation.

Specifications

• Model: CU-HM30BAHU
• Product Type: Outdoor Heat Pump Condenser
• Series: Panasonic INTERIOS Extreme Heat Series
• Capacity Class: 2.5 Ton
• Rated Cooling Capacity: 30,000 BTU/h
• Cooling Capacity Range: 12,600-34,800 BTU/h
• Rated Heating Capacity at 47°F: 30,000 BTU/h
• Heating Capacity Range at 47°F: 9,800-35,900 BTU/h
• Heating Capacity at 17°F: 30,400 BTU/h
• Heating Capacity at 5°F: 30,400 BTU/h
• COP at 5°F: 1.8
• SEER2: 15.3
• EER2: 10.0
• HSPF2 Region IV: 9.3
• HSPF2 Region V: 7.7
• COP: 3.0
• Refrigerant: R454B
• Factory Refrigerant Charge: 105.82 oz (3.0 kg)

Performance & Power Input

• Cooling Capacity - Minimum: 12,600 BTU/h
• Cooling Capacity - Rated: 30,000 BTU/h
• Cooling Capacity - Maximum: 34,800 BTU/h
• Cooling Power Input - Minimum: 1,160 W
• Cooling Power Input - Rated: 3,000 W
• Cooling Power Input - Maximum: 3,680 W
• Heating Capacity - Minimum: 9,800 BTU/h
• Heating Capacity - Rated: 30,000 BTU/h
• Heating Capacity - Maximum: 35,900 BTU/h
• Heating Power Input - Minimum: 710 W
• Heating Power Input - Rated: 2,931 W
• Heating Power Input - Maximum: 3,590 W

Electrical Specifications

• Outdoor Power Supply: 208/230V, Single Phase, 60Hz
• Minimum Circuit Ampacity: 29.5 A
• Maximum Overcurrent Protection: 30 A
• Compressor Rated Load Amps: 22.4 A
• Outdoor Fan Motor Rated Load Amps: 1.5 A
• Indoor Power Supply: 24V, Single Phase, 60Hz
• Communication Wiring: AWG 20-2

Compressor & Outdoor Unit

• Compressor Type: Rotary
• Compressor Model: MTH356UKRC8FQL
• Outdoor Airflow: 3,002 CFM maximum
• Outdoor Noise Level: 64 dBA
• Outdoor Fan Motor: DC motor
• Refrigerant Control: Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV)
• Refrigerant: R454B

Operating Conditions

• Cooling Outdoor Operating Range: -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C)
• Heating Outdoor Operating Range: -22°F to 75°F (-30°C to 24°C)
• Cold Climate Heating: Down to -20°F (-30°C)
• Heating at 17°F: 30,400 BTU/h
• Heating at 5°F: 30,400 BTU/h
• COP at 5°F: 1.8

Piping Specifications

• Connection Method: Flared
• Refrigerant Control: Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV)
• Liquid Pipe Size: 3/8 in
• Gas Pipe Size: 3/4 in
• Maximum Piping Length: 164 ft (50 m)
• Maximum Indoor/Outdoor Height Difference: 82 ft (25 m)
• Maximum Pre-Charged Piping Length: 24.6 ft (7.5 m)
• Additional Refrigerant Charge: 0.7 oz/ft (65 g/m)

Dimensions & Weight

• Outdoor Unit Dimensions: 31-7/8 x 37-1/4 x 16-1/8 in (H x W x D)
• Outdoor Unit Dimensions: 810 x 946 x 410 mm (H x W x D)
• Outdoor Unit Net Weight: 164.02 lb (74.4 kg)
• Outdoor Unit Gross Weight: 174.6 lb (79.2 kg)
• Outdoor Package Dimensions: 42.91 x 19.69 x 34.84 in (W x D x H)
• Outdoor Package Dimensions: 1090 x 500 x 885 mm (W x D x H)

Compatible Indoor A-Coils

• CS-HM36BAAU1
• CS-HM36BAAU2
• CS-HM36BAAU3

System Applications

• System Type: Central ducted heat pump
• Application: Hybrid heating and cooling / dual-fuel system
• Indoor Configuration: A-coil integrated with a new or existing furnace
• System Capacity: 2.5 Ton
• Refrigerant: R454B
• Certification: ENERGY STAR Cold Climate
• Heating Operation: Down to -20°F (-30°C)

Note: CU-HM30BAHU is an outdoor condenser and must be paired with a compatible Panasonic INTERIOS A-coil. Panasonic lists CS-HM36BAAU1, CS-HM36BAAU2, and CS-HM36BAAU3 as compatible A-coils for the 30K configuration. Verify the complete system combination, piping requirements, electrical requirements, and installation conditions before installation.