Description
Product Summary
The First Co 32UCX08X20BV00AAF is a 2.5-ton UCX Series vertical fan coil air handler with 8 kW of factory-installed electric heat, a multi-speed ECM blower motor and a factory non-bleed TXV, built for R-454B. It mounts upflow in a closet or recessed into a wall, with a standard front return, which is the layout found in most condos, apartments and hotel rooms.
The UCX is the indoor half of First Co's through-the-wall split systems. Paired with the matching WCX2 through-the-wall condenser, it is AHRI certified as a complete system, so it is the go-to replacement when a multi-family unit was originally built with First Co equipment.
Key Features
- Multi-speed ECM blower: quieter, more efficient airflow than a PSC motor, with five speed taps to fine-tune cooling and heating airflow.
- 8 kW electric heat: factory installed, with a built-in electrical disconnect and 240/24V relay and transformer.
- Recessed or closet install: recesses into the wall behind an optional First Co louvered wall panel, or hangs on a closet wall.
- R-454B ready: factory non-bleed TXV and factory-installed refrigerant sensor for A2L refrigerant.
Ideal Applications
Condominiums, apartments, hotels and other multi-family buildings with through-the-wall split systems, closet air handlers or recessed wall installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What condenser does this air handler match?
The 32UCX is AHRI certified with First Co WCX2 Series through-the-wall condensers. HVAC365 sells these pairings as complete AHRI-matched through-the-wall split systems.
Do I need a wall panel?
Only for a recessed wall install. First Co offers the 9PWUC02L (louvered) or 9PWUC02S (solid) wall panel with frame, sold separately. Closet installs do not need it.
What filter does it take?
A 18" x 24" x 1" filter. A filter rack is factory installed.
Can it use a bottom return?
Yes. The standard unit is front return; bottom return needs First Co's bottom return kit and cover.
