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Lennox CU with dual compressors

FRANCE: Lennox EMEA has introduced a range of condensing units with dual compressors that can be used with a number of existing and lower GWP refrigerants.

The DUO CU is a range of encased condensing units comprising 25 models for medium and low temperature applications.

The DUO CU MT is compatible with R404A, R134a, R407F and R407A, as well as lower GWP refrigerants R448A and R449A. The LT version can use R404A, R407F, R448A or R449A. Micro-channel technology provides a 75% reduction in refrigerant charge.

Capacity ranges are 8kW-49kW (MT) and 6kW-15kW (LT).

These units contain two Scroll compressors, one of which is Digital providing modulation of the capacity from 10 to 100%, suitable for multi-station cooling applications.

Ready to install, the units are designed to provide total accessibility to components for ease of maintenance.

DUO CU MT is compatible with heat recovery system to provide sanitary hot water.

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