Panasonic CU-M60BAHU INTERIOS 5 Ton Central Heat Pump

Product Description

The Panasonic INTERIOS CU-M60BAHU is a 5-ton outdoor inverter heat pump condenser designed for whole-home central heating and cooling. It pairs with the CS-HM60BAHU multi-position air handler to provide a complete ducted HVAC system using R454B refrigerant.

The system provides 54,000 BTU/h rated cooling and heating capacity, with cold-climate heating operation down to -13°F (-25°C). At 5°F, the system delivers 38,000 BTU/h of heating capacity with a COP of 1.8. Auxiliary electric heat kits are available for additional low-temperature heating support.

Key Features

• 5-ton central inverter heat pump system
• 54,000 BTU/h rated cooling capacity
• 54,000 BTU/h rated heating capacity
• 38,000 BTU/h heating capacity at 5°F
• COP of 1.8 at 5°F
• Cold-climate heating operation down to -13°F (-25°C)
• R454B refrigerant
• Inverter heat pump condenser
• Multi-position air handler compatibility
• ENERGY STAR certified system
• Wired and wireless remote control options
• Optional auxiliary electric heat kits available
• Chassis heater and crankcase heater included as standard
• Electronic expansion valve refrigerant control
• Designed for whole-home ducted heating and cooling

Performance Specifications

• Outdoor Unit: CU-M60BAHU
• Indoor Unit: CS-HM60BAHU
• System Type: Central Inverter Heat Pump
• Nominal Capacity: 5 Ton
• Rated Cooling Capacity: 54,000 BTU/h
• Cooling Capacity Range: 21,000–55,000 BTU/h
• Rated Heating Capacity at 47°F: 54,000 BTU/h
• Heating Capacity Range at 47°F: 26,000–55,000 BTU/h
• Heating Capacity at 5°F: 38,000 BTU/h
• Maximum Heating Capacity at 5°F: 38,000 BTU/h
• Moisture Removal: 5.82 L/h
• SEER2: 15.2
• EER2: 8.6
• HSPF2 Region IV: 8.4
• HSPF2 Region V: 6.8
• COP: 3.37
• COP at 5°F: 1.8

Electrical Specifications

• Outdoor Power Supply: 208/230V, 1 Phase, 60Hz
• Indoor Power Supply: 115/208/230V, 1 Phase, 60Hz
• System Power Input – Cooling: 6,200 W rated
• Cooling Input Range: 1,800–6,410 W
• System Power Input – Heating: 4,650 W rated
• Heating Input Range: 975–4,810 W
• Outdoor Minimum Circuit Ampacity: 39 A
• Outdoor Maximum Overcurrent Protection: 40 A
• Indoor MCA at 115V: 14.5 A
• Indoor MCA at 208/230V: 11.0 A
• Indoor Maximum Overcurrent Protection: 15 A
• Compressor RLA: 30 A
• Outdoor Fan Motor RLA: 1.2 A
• Outdoor Fan Motor: 250 W
• Indoor Fan Motor RLA: 8.3 A
• Indoor Fan Motor: 750 W
• Communication Wiring: AWG 20-2

Compressor & Refrigeration

• Compressor Type: Rotary
• Compressor Model: MTH550UKPC8FU
• Refrigerant: R454B
• Refrigerant Oil: HAF68D1C
• Refrigerant Oil Charge: 1,800 mL
• Expansion Device: Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV)

Piping Specifications

• Connection Method: Flared
• Liquid Pipe Size: 3/8 in
• Gas Pipe Size: 3/4 in
• Maximum Piping Length: 246 ft / 75 m
• Maximum Height Difference: 98.4 ft / 30 m
• Maximum Pre-Charged Piping Length: 24.6 ft / 7.5 m
• Additional Refrigerant: 0.7 oz/ft / 65 g/m

Operating Conditions

• Cooling Operating Range: -13°F to 122°F (-25°C to 50°C)
• Heating Operating Range: -13°F to 75°F (-25°C to 24°C)
• Cold Climate Heating: Down to -13°F (-25°C)

Outdoor Unit Specifications

• Model: CU-M60BAHU
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 38-13/32 × 38-19/32 × 16-11/32 in
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 975 × 980 × 415 mm
• Net Weight: 192.9 lb / 87.5 kg
• Gross Weight: 224.21 lb / 101.7 kg
• Outdoor Airflow: 3,037.1 CFM maximum
• Outdoor Noise Level: 65 dBA

Outdoor Packaging Specifications

• Package Dimensions (W × D × H): 45.08 × 19.68 × 42.52 in
• Package Dimensions: 1,145 × 500 × 1,080 mm
• Gross Package Weight: 224.21 lb / 101.7 kg

Compatible Indoor Unit

• CS-HM60BAHU – INTERIOS 5 Ton Multi-Position Air Handler

System Features

• Multi-position installation capability
• Adaptive control system
• Constant airflow operation up to 0.80 in. W.G.
• Optional auxiliary electric heat kit up to 25 kW
• Wired two-way communication controller options
• Wired controller with built-in Wi-Fi option
• Wireless remote controller compatibility
• Third-party 24V thermostat compatibility
• Chassis heater and crankcase heater included as standard

Application

The CU-M60BAHU is designed for central ducted whole-home heating and cooling. When paired with the CS-HM60BAHU air handler, it provides a 5-ton INTERIOS central heat pump system suitable for cold-climate applications. The system can be supplemented with optional auxiliary electric heat kits when additional low-temperature heating capacity is required.

System Certification & Refrigerant

The Panasonic INTERIOS M60BAHU system is ENERGY STAR certified and uses R454B refrigerant. Panasonic specifies inverter heat pump condenser technology, cold-climate heating operation to -13°F (-25°C), and optional auxiliary electric heating support.