Description
Product Summary
The Bohn BCH0055LCBCZA0300 is a 5.5 HP low temp outdoor air-cooled condensing unit from the Bohn BCH 0.5-6 HP Horizontal Air Discharge series, with a Copeland scroll compressor (ZF15K4E-TF5) and 208/230V 3-Phase power. It is built for walk-in freezers and refrigerated storage in restaurants, convenience stores, grocery and food service.
Heatcraft rates it at 16,400 BTU/h with R-448A (95°F Ambient / -20°F SST). It is rated for R-404A, R-448A, R-449A and ships with option package A0300 (factory defrost timer with contactor (Timer Contactor)).
Standard equipment includes a microchannel condenser coil, receiver with fusible plug, sealed liquid line drier and sight glass, liquid and suction service valves, crankcase heater, fixed high and adjustable low pressure controls and a head pressure control valve.
Key Features
- Scroll compressor: Efficient, reliable compression for commercial refrigeration duty.
- Microchannel condenser coil: Compact coil with reduced refrigerant charge.
- Horizontal air discharge: Outdoor horizontal-discharge cabinet for roof or slab mounting.
- Complete factory package: Receiver, drier, sight glass, service valves and crankcase heater are standard.
- Pressure controls: Fixed high pressure and adjustable low pressure controls protect the compressor.
- Factory option package: Factory defrost timer with contactor (Timer Contactor).
Ideal Applications
- Walk-in freezers
- Restaurants and commercial kitchens
- Convenience stores and grocery
- Schools, hospitals and institutional food service
- Light commercial rooftops and slab installations
Frequently Asked Questions
What refrigerant does the BCH0055LCBCZA0300 use?
Heatcraft lists it for R-404A, R-448A, R-449A. Use the refrigerant your evaporator and expansion valve are selected for.
What are the electrical requirements of the BCH0055LCBCZA0300?
It runs on 208/230V 3-Phase; check the nameplate MCA and MOP before sizing the circuit.
What evaporator matches this condensing unit?
Pair it with a Bohn electric defrost (freezer) unit cooler such as the BEL low profile series, sized to the unit capacity at your design suction temperature.
Is it preconfigured?
Yes. It includes a factory defrost timer with contactor (Timer Contactor).
Can it be installed outdoors?
Yes. The BCH is an outdoor horizontal air discharge unit with a crankcase heater as standard.
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