Multi-zone sizing needs a load calculation
37,000 BTU is sized across zones. Each zone needs its own load calculation.
ACCA Manual J ↗Model #: MULTI5-36HP230C-O
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Same housing as MULTI6-48HP230C-O; small details may differ.
What the published numbers mean before you compare every spec.
37,000 BTU is sized across zones. Each zone needs its own load calculation.
ACCA Manual J ↗At 5°F, certified output is 26,000 BTU/h — 70% of its 47°F rating.
ENERGY STAR ↗The cited fields do not confirm a pre-charged line set or DIY-line designation for this model.
208/230V equipment; confirm the dedicated circuit and disconnect requirements with an electrician.
Manufacturer spec ↗HSPF2 9.5 is below the 10.0 average among 63 models in the same rounded capacity class.
ENERGY STAR ↗A room-by-room load calculation supports this outdoor system across the planned zones.
You have not calculated each zone’s load or accounted for 208/230V equipment.
Multi-zone systems need room-by-room load calculations and zone planning; use Manual J for final sizing.
| Outdoor model number | MULTI5-36HP230C-O |
|---|---|
| AHRI reference number | 217291698 |
| Series | MULTI |
| Heating capacity at 47F | 37,000 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity at 17F | 31,000 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity at 5F | 26,000 BTU/h |
| SEER2 | 24 |
| EER2 | 12 |
| HSPF2 | 9.5 |
| Voltage | 208/230V |
| Minimum circuit ampacity | 30.5 A |
| Maximum breaker / fuse | 35 A |
Values marked ENERGY STAR come from the certification dataset; values marked Manufacturer spec come from the linked product documents.
The sources we cite do not publish these values for this model, so we leave them blank rather than guess.
Room-size guidance is a starting point, not a load calculation. Confirm sizing and installation requirements with a qualified contractor.
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