Cooper&Hunter 55,000 BTU Multi-Zone Outdoor Condenser (4.58 Ton) — CH-55MES-230VO
High-capacity ES series multi-zone condenser for pairing with multiple indoor unit styles, rated up to 21.3 SEER2 (system dependent).
Overview
The Cooper&Hunter ES condenser series includes Energy Star Certified outdoor units and offers both single and multi-zone configurations. ES outdoor units can be paired with multiple indoor styles—wall mounts, ceiling cassettes, slim ducts, universal floor/ceiling, mini floor consoles, and air handlers (match-up dependent)—to build a complete system that can reach up to 24 SEER (system dependent).
The CH-55MES-230VO is a multi-zone outdoor condenser rated at 55,000 BTU (4.58 ton) using R410A refrigerant on 208–230V power. It supports total piping up to 262 ft, factory precharge up to 125 ft, and a maximum indoor/outdoor height difference up to 49.21 ft. Ambient operating ranges are broad: cooling down to 5°F and heating down to -13°F.
Highlights
- High-capacity multi-zone: Rated 55,000 BTU for larger multi-zone applications (match-up dependent).
- Efficiency: Rated SEER2 21.3 and EER2 10.5 (system dependent).
- Wide operating range: Cooling 5–122°F; heating -13–75°F.
- Capacity modulation: Cooling range 19,000–57,300 BTU/h; heating range 12,500–60,000 BTU/h.
- Installation parameters: Max total piping 262 ft and height difference up to 49.21 ft.
- Branch connections: Listed connections include 5 liquid ports and mixed gas port sizes (3/8" and 1/2").
What's Included
- Outdoor condenser unit: CH-55MES-230VO
Outdoor Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | CH-55MES-230VO |
| Refrigerant Type | R410A |
| System Type | Multi-zone unit |
| BTU Rated | 55,000 |
| Cooling Capacity (Min/Max) | 55,000 (19,000–57,300) BTU/h |
| Heating Capacity (Min/Max) | 55,000 (12,500–60,000) BTU/h |
| SEER2 / EER2 | 21.3 / 10.5 |
| HSPF2-4 / HSPF2-5 | 9.1 / 6.8 |
| COP | 3.2 |
| Power Source | 208–230V, 1Ph, 60Hz |
| Voltage Range | 187–253 V |
| Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) | 40 A |
| Max Fuse | 60 A |
| Max Pipe Length | 262 ft |
| Max Height Difference (Indoor↔Outdoor) | 49.21 ft |
| Refrigerant Piping (Liquid / Gas) | 5× 1/4" (liq) / 3× 3/8" + 2× 1/2" (gas) |
| Refrigerant Precharge | Up to 125 ft |
| Outdoor Noise | 62 dB(A) |
| Outdoor Air Flow | 4,500 |
| Ambient Range (Cooling) | 5–122 °F |
| Ambient Range (Heating) | -13–75 °F |
| Additional Charge (3/8" liquid) | 0.32 |
| Additional Charge (1/4" liquid) | 0.16 |
| Unit Dimensions (W×H×D) | 37.48 × 16.34 × 52.48 in |
| Unit Net / Gross Weight | 224.21 / 257.28 lb |
| Packing Dimensions (W×D×H) | 43.11 × 19.49 × 58.27 |
| Dehumidification | 12.72 pints/day |
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Certifications
- AHRI Ducted — 210799642 (AHRI Directory)
- AHRI Non-Ducted — 210799641 (AHRI Directory)
- AHRI Mixed — 210799643 (AHRI Directory)
Important
Install with a licensed HVAC professional. This is a multi-zone outdoor condenser intended to be matched with compatible indoor units. Confirm match-ups, total connected indoor capacity, and piping design before ordering. Observe maximum total piping (262 ft), height limits (49.21 ft), and required electrical protection (MCA 40A, max fuse 60A). Refrigerant is R410A with factory precharge up to 125 ft; additional charge may be required beyond that length.
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