MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC PLA-A36EA7 Ceiling Cassette Owner’s Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Mitsubishi Electric
Table of Contents
PLA-A36EA7 & PUZ-HA36NKA
36,000 BTU/H 3’ X 3’ CEILING CASSETTE
36,000 BTU/H HYPER-HEATING UNIVERSAL OUTDOOR
Job Name:
System Reference: Date:
Indoor Unit PLA-A36EA7
Outdoor Unit PUZ-HA36NKA
INDOOR UNIT FEATURES
- Space-efficient ductless installation
- Equipped with 3D i-see Sensor® for enhanced comfort and energy efficiency
- Airflow settings for high and low ceiling applications
- Individual vane settings for direct/indirect airflow control or variable airflow patterns
- Knockouts for outside-air intake and branch-duct run
- Filter indicator signal
- Easy-to-clean, washable filter (optional high-efficiency filter available – requires multi-function casement)
- Built-in condensate lift mechanism
- Ideal for retail shops, classrooms, office spaces, conference centers, building lobbies, and more
- Multiple control options available:
○ kumo cloud® smart device app for remote access
○ Third-party interface options
○ Wired or wireless controllers
OUTDOOR UNIT FEATURES
- Variable speed INVERTER-driven compressor
- High heating capacity: flash injection circuit maintains 100% heating capacity at 5°F outdoor temperature
- Wide heating range: heating performance down to -13°F (average of 80% heating capacity)
- High speed heating at start up: Hyper-Heating INVERTER® reduces the time for heating at start up by about half compared to standard models
- Suction accumulator pre-charged with refrigerant volume for piping length up to 100 ft.
- High pressure/temperature protection
- Built-in base pan heater
- Flash injection circuit provides efficient high heating capacities at low ambient temperatures
SPECIFICATIONS: PLA-A36EA7 & PUZ-HA36NKA
| Cooling at 95°F1 | Maximum Capacity | BTU/H | 36,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Capacity | BTU/H | 36,000 | |
| Minimum Capacity | BTU/H | 14,800 | |
| Maximum Power Input | W | 2,750 | |
| Rated Power Input | W | 2,750 | |
| Moisture Removal | Pints/h | 5.5 | |
| Sensible Heat Factor | 0.83 | ||
| Power Factor [208V / 230V] | % | 98.0 / 98.0 | |
| Heating at 47°F2 | Maximum Capacity | BTU/H | 40,000 |
| Rated Capacity | BTU/H | 38,000 | |
| Minimum Capacity | BTU/H | 16,700 | |
| Maximum Power Input | W | 2,880 | |
| Rated Power Input | W | 2,650 | |
| Power Factor [208V / 230V] | % | 98.0 / 98.0 | |
| Heating at 17°F3 | Maximum Capacity | BTU/H | 38,000 |
| Rated Capacity | BTU/H | 24,200 | |
| Maximum Power Input | W | 4,785 | |
| Rated Power Input | W | 2,715 | |
| Heating at 5°F4 | Maximum Capacity | BTU/H | 38,000 |
| Maximum Power Input | W | 5,465 | |
| Heating at -13°F7 | Maximum Capacity | BTU/H | 30,400 |
| Efficiency | SEER2 | 20.0 | |
| EER21 | 13.0 | ||
| HSPF2 [IV] | 9.0 | ||
| COP at 47°F2 | 4.2 | ||
| COP at 17°F at Maximum Capacity3 | 2.3 | ||
| COP at 5°F at Maximum Capacity4 | 2.0 | ||
| Electrical | Voltage, Phase, Frequency | 208/230, 1, 60 | |
| Guaranteed Voltage Range | V AC | 198 – 253 | |
| Voltage: Indoor – Outdoor, S1-S2 | V AC | 208/230 | |
| Voltage: Indoor – Outdoor, S2-S3 | V DC | 24 | |
| Short-circuit Current Rating [SCCR] | kA | 5 | |
| Recommended Fuse/Breaker Size (Oudoor) | A | 35 | |
| Recommended Wire Size [Indoor – Outdoor] | AWG | 14 | |
| Power Supply | Indoor unit is powered by the outdoor unit | ||
| Indoor Unit | MCA | A | 2.0 |
| Fan Motor Full Load Amperage | A | 0.95 | |
| Fan Motor Type | DC Motor | ||
| Airflow Rate at Cooling, Dry | CFM | 670–850–1,020–1,200 | |
| Airflow Rate at Cooling, Wet | CFM | 630–810–980–1,160 | |
| Airflow Rate at Heating, Dry | CFM | 670–850–1,020–1,200 | |
| Sound Pressure Level [Cooling] | dB[A] | 32–37–41–44 | |
| Sound Pressure Level [Heating] | dB[A] | 32–37–41–44 | |
| Drain Pipe Size | In. [mm] | 1-1/4 [32] | |
| Condensate Lift Mechanism, Maximum Distance | In. [mm] | 33-7/16 [849] | |
| Coating on Heat Exchanger | — | ||
| External Finish Color | White Munsell 6.4Y 8.9/0.4 | ||
| Unit Dimensions | W x D x H: In.[mm] | 33-1/16 // 37-13/32 x 33-1/16 // 37-13/32 |
x 11-3/4 // 1-9/16 [840 // 950 x 840 // 950 x 298 // 40]
Package Dimensions| W x D x H: In.[mm]| 35-9/16 // 39-6/16 x 34-5/16 //
38-3/16 x 16-9/16 // 4-12/16 [903 // 1,000 x 871 // 970 x 421 // 121]
Unit Weight| Lbs. [kg]| 56 // 11 [25 // 5]
Package Weight| Lbs. [kg]| 77 [35]
Indoor Unit Operating Temperature Range| Cooling Intake Air Temp [Maximum /
Minimum]*| °F| 90 DB, 72 WB / 66 DB, 61 WB
Heating Intake Air Temp [Maximum / Minimum]| °F| 77 DB / 59 DB
NOTES:
AHRI Rated Conditions
(Rated data is determined at a fixed compressor speed)
-
Cooling (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 80 DB, 67 WB // 95 DB, 75 WB
-
Heating at 47°F (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 70 DB, 60 WB // 47 DB, 43 WB
-
Heating at 17°F (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 70 DB, 60 WB // 17 DB, 15 WB
Conditions -
Heating at 5°F (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 70 DB, 60 WB // 5 DB, 4 WB
-
Heating at -13°F (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 70 DB, 60 WB // -13 DB, -14 WB
- Indoor/Outdoor Unit Operating Temperature Range (Cooling Air Temp [Maximum / Minimum]):
• Wind baffles required to operate below 23°F DB in cooling mode.
• Refer to wind baffle documentation for further information.
**Outdoor Unit Operating Temperature Range (Cooling Thermal Lock-out / Re- start Temperatures; Heating Thermal Lock-out / Re-start Temperatures):
• System cuts out in heating mode to avoid thermistor error and automatically restarts at these temperatures.
SPECIFICATIONS: PLA-A36EA7 & PUZ-HA36NKA
| Outdoor Unit | MCA | A | 24.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOCP | A | 42 | |
| Fan Motor Output | W | 74 | |
| Airflow Rate [Cooling / Heating] | CFM | 3880 / 3880 | |
| Refrigerant Control | LEV | ||
| Defrost Method | Reverse Cycle | ||
| Sound Pressure Level, Cooling1 | dB(A) | 52 | |
| Sound Pressure Level, Heating2 | dB(A) | 53 | |
| Compressor Type | Scroll | ||
| Compressor Model | ANB33FJMMT | ||
| Compressor Rated Load Amps | A | 18 | |
| Compressor Locked Rotor Amps | A | 27.5 | |
| Compressor Oil [Type // Charge] | oz. | FV50S // 1.4,47 | |
| External Finish Color | Ivory Munsell 3Y 7.8/1.1 | ||
| Base Pan Heater | Built-in | ||
| Unit Dimensions | W x D x H: In. [mm] | 41-5/16 x 14-3/16 x 52-11/16 [1050 x 360 |
x 1338]
Package Dimensions| W x D x H: In. [mm]| 43 x 18 x 57 [1110 x 480 x 1440]
Unit Weight| Lbs. [kg]| 261 [118]
Package Weight| Lbs. [kg]| 285 [129]
Outdoor Unit Operating Temperature Range| Cooling Air Temp [Maximum /
Minimum]*| °F| 115 DB / 0 DB
Heating Air Temp [Maximum / Minimum]| °F| 70 DB, 59 WB / -13 DB, -13 WB
Heating Thermal Lock-out / Re-start Temperatures**| °F| -22 / -13
Refrigerant| Type| R410A
Pre-Charged Refrigerant Amount| Lbs, oz| 11.0, 7.0
Maximum Pre-Charged Piping Length| Ft. [m]| 100.0 [30.0]
Additional Refrigerant Charge Per Additional Piping Length| oz./Ft. [g/m]| .7
[56]
Piping| Gas Pipe Size O.D. [Flared]| In.[mm]| 5/8 [15.88]
Liquid Pipe Size O.D. [Flared]| In.[mm]| 3/8 [9.52]
Maximum Piping Length| Ft. [m]| 245 [75]
Maximum Height Difference| Ft. [m]| 100 [30]
Maximum Number of Bends| 15
NOTES:
AHRI Rated Conditions
(Rated data is determined at a fixed compressor speed)
-
Cooling (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 80 DB, 67 WB // 95 DB, 75 WB
-
Heating at 47°F (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 70 DB, 60 WB // 47 DB, 43 WB
-
Heating at 17°F (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 70 DB, 60 WB // 17 DB, 15 WB
Conditions -
Heating at 5°F (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 70 DB, 60 WB // 5 DB, 4 WB
-
Heating at -13°F (Indoor // Outdoor) °F 70 DB, 60 WB // -13 DB, -14 WB
- Indoor/Outdoor Unit Operating Temperature Range (Cooling Air Temp [Maximum / Minimum]):
• Wind baffles required to operate below 23°F DB in cooling mode.
• Refer to wind baffle documentation for further information.
**Outdoor Unit Operating Temperature Range (Cooling Thermal Lock-out / Re- start Temperatures; Heating Thermal Lock-out / Re-start Temperatures):
• System cuts out in heating mode to avoid thermistor error and automatically restarts at these temperatures.
INDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES: PLA-A36EA7
| Control Interface | 3-Pin Connector | □ PAC-715AD |
|---|---|---|
| Airzone ZBS Wired Blueface Principal Controller White | □ AZZBSBLUEFACECB | |
| Airzone ZBS Wired Blueface Principal Controller White | □ AZZBSBLUEZEROCB | |
| Airzone ZBS Wired Lite Controller White | □ AZZBSLITECB | |
| Airzone ZBS Wireless Lite Controller White | □ AZZBSLITERB | |
| Airzone ZBS Wireless Think Controller White | □ AZZBSTHINKRB | |
| CN24 Relay Kit | □ CN24RELAY-KIT-CM3 | |
| IT Extender | □ PAC-WHS01IE-E | |
| kumo station® for kumo cloud® | □ PAC-WHS01HC-E | |
| Procon BACnet® and Modbus® Interface | □ PAC-UKPRC001-CN-1 | |
| Remote Operation Adapter‡ | □ PAC-SF40RM-E | |
| Thermostat Interface | □ PAC-US444CN-1 | |
| Thermostat Interface | □ PAC-US445CN-1 | |
| USNAP Adapter | □ PAC-WHS01UP-E | |
| Wireless Interface for kumo cloud® | □ PAC-USWHS002-WF-2 | |
| Remote Sensor | Flush Mount Remote Temperature Sensor | □ PAC-USSEN002-FM-1 |
| Flush Mount Temperature Sensor | □ PAC-USSEN001-FM-1 | |
| Remote Temperature Sensor | □ PAC-SE41TS-E | |
| Wireless temperature and humidity sensor for kumo cloud® | □ PAC-USWHS003-TH-1 | |
| Wired Remote Controller | Deluxe Wired MA Remote Controller† | □ PAR-40MAAU |
| Simple Ductless Wired Remote Controller | □ PAC-SDW01RC-1 | |
| Simple MA Remote Controller† | □ PAC-YT53CRAU-J | |
| Touch MA Controller† | □ PAR-CT01MAU-SB | |
| Wireless Remote Controller | kumo touch™ RedLINK™ Wireless Controller | □ MHK2 |
| Lockdown bracket for remote controller | □ RCMKP1CB | |
| Wireless MA Receiver | □ PAR-FA32MA-W | |
| Wireless MA Remote Controller | □ PAR-FL32MA-E | |
| Wireless Remote Contoller | □ PAR-SL101A-E | |
| Wireless Signal Receiver Panel | □ PAR-SR4LU-E | |
| Casement | Multi-function Casement | □ PAC-SJ41TM-E |
| Condensate | Blue Diamond (Advanced) Mini Condensate Pump w/ Reservoir & Sensor | |
| (208/230V) [recommended] | □ X87-721 | |
| Blue Diamond (MegaBlue Advanced) Condensate Pump w/ Reservoir & Sensor | □ |
X87-835
Blue Diamond Sensor Extension Cable — 15 Ft.| □ C13-103
Refco Condensate Pump (100-240 VAC) up to 120,000 BTU/H| □ COMBI
Disconnect Switch| (30A/600V/UL) [fits 2” X 4” utility box] – Black| □ TAZ-
MS303
(30A/600V/UL) [fits 2” X 4” utility box] – White| □ TAZ-MS303W
Filter| High Efficiency Filter Element**| □ PAC-SH59KF-E
i-see Sensor® Panel| Grille with 3D i-see Sensor® (required)| □ PLP-41EAEU
Lineset| 10’ x 3/8” x 10’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □
MPLS385812T-10
100’ x 3/8” x 100’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □ MPLS385812T-100
15’ x 3/8” x 15’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □ MPLS385812T-15
30’ x 3/8” x 30’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □ MPLS385812T-30
50’ x 3/8” x 50’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □ MPLS385812T-50
65’ x 3/8” x 65’ x 5/8” Lineset (Twin-Tube Insulation)| □ MPLS385812T-65
Shutter Plate| Shutter Plate| □ PAC-SJ37SP-E
Space Panel| Space Panel| □ PAC-SJ38AS-E
NOTES:
‡ PAC-SF40RM-E (Unable to use with wireless remote controller)
OUTDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES: PUZ-HA36NKA
Air Outlet Guide| Air Outlet Guide (1 Piece)| □ PAC-SH96SG-E (two pieces are
required)
---|---|---
Centralized Drain Pan| Central Drain Pan| □ PAC-SH97DP-E
Control/Service Tool| Control/Service Tool| □ PAC-SK52ST
Hail Guards| Hail Guard| □ HG-A2
M-NET Converter| M-NET Converter| □ PAC-SJ85MA-E
M-NET Converter| □ PAC-SJ95MA-E
Mounting Pad| Condensing Unit Mounting Pad: 24” x 42” x 3”| □ ULTRILITE2
Optional Defrost Heater| Optional Defrost Heater| □ PAC-SJ20BH-E
Stand| 18” Dual Fan Stand| □ QSMS1802M
24” Dual Fan Stand| □ QSMS2402M
Condenser Wall Bracket| □ QSWB2000M-1
Condenser Wall Bracket – Stainless Steel Finish| □ QSWBSS
Outdoor Unit Stand — 12” High| □ QSMS1202M
Wind Baffle| Front Wind Baffle| □ WB-PA3 (two pieces are required)
INDOOR UNIT DIMENSIONS: PLA-A36EA7
OUTDOOR
UNIT DIMENSIONS: PUZ-HA36NKA
FORM# PLA-
A36EA7 & PUZ-HA36NKA – 202307
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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