Description
AireVantage USA4BE5M1SN18K is a high-efficiency split-system air conditioner condenser built for straightforward, dependable cooling in a compact footprint. It’s a single-stage outdoor unit designed around proven core components and service-friendly access, so it performs like a practical upgrade instead of a gamble. For replacements, it’s the kind of condenser that restores comfort without adding complexity.
This model uses an R-454B refrigerant platform (model code “5”) and a Copeland Scroll compressor (standard equipment). The cabinet is powder-coated galvanized steel and is tested to 950 hours salt spray per ASTM B117, and the coil construction is all-aluminum for corrosion resistance. For contractors, the access panels are set up for side entry to controls and compressor, and the top grille is removable for easier service without disconnecting fan motor leads.
Matched-system efficiency and capacity are listed at 14.3 SEER2 / 11.7 EER2 with 17,400 BTUH cooling capacity and 595 CFM (certified combinations vary by indoor match). If you’re sizing for tighter spaces, this is the smallest footprint in the group while still keeping the same durability and protection features you want in a residential condenser.
Key Features
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Copeland Scroll compressor (standard): Proven compressor platform used in residential condensers
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R-454B refrigerant (model code “5”): Modern refrigerant platform for current residential systems
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All-aluminum coil: Corrosion-resistant coil construction across all models
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Composite base pan: Sound-absorbing and corrosion-resistant, lighter than steel
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High-pressure switch (auto-reset): Helps protect against abnormal system pressures and reduces nuisance calls
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Removable top grille: Service access from the top without disconnecting fan motor leads
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Service-friendly jacket panels: Side panels remove/replace without removing the top grille
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Liquid line filter drier included: Shipped with unit for field installation
