ACiQ / Multi-Zone Extreme Series
ACiQ Extreme 48k R-454B 208/230V 5-Zone Mini-Split
The ACiQ Multi-Zone Extreme Series 5-Zone 48k is the top-line hyper-heat build on R-454B with five heads on one 208/230V outdoor unit. It is stocked/purchasable, a priced condenser you can buy rather than a dealer quote, with professional installation still required.
Certified numbers are SEER2 23, EER2 12, HSPF2 11 - the highest HSPF2 in the ACiQ lineup - and it is ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI cold-climate designated. Cooling capacity is 47000 BTU.
Heating runs 49000 BTU at 47F, eases to 45000 at 17F, then recovers to 47000 at 5F.
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 29, 2026
SplitAtlas score
9.3 / 10
(23.0 SEER2) among >36k systems
(11.0 HSPF2) among >36k systems
(95.9% heat retained at 5F; -22 F heating floor) among >36k systems
(7 yr parts / 12 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(6 verified features) across the catalogue
($5,000 median retail) across the catalogue
(9 manuals; spec sheet; 44 error-code rows) across the catalogue
Not evaluated
- Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A
professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable
Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- 5-zone projects in the 48k outdoor capacity class.
- High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 23.
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 37 A; breaker/fuse 40 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 24.6 ft; max 262.4 ft.
- 5-zone condenser; indoor-head matching and branch layout are part of the job.
Availability and price context
- Verified current price: $4,999.99 at HVACDirect; availability In Stock - 132 Ready to Ship; checked Jul 29, 2026.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 29, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 29, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 5
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 29, 2026
Warranty tiers
Warranty: 7 years parts and 12 years compressor as standard.
Model context
- Install path
- This is professional-install equipment; retail offer context is shown separately from installation labor.
- Structured ratings
- Certification: ENERGY STAR certified, ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified and AHRI cold-climate designated. Refrigerant: current low-GWP R-454B. Minimum heating ambient: -22 F.
Strengths
- Certified SEER2 23 / EER2 12 / HSPF2 11 - the highest HSPF2 in the ACiQ lineup.
- Five zones on one buyable, priced R-454B condenser.
- Heat recovers to 47000 BTU at 5F after dipping at 17F.
Weaknesses
- Output dips at 17F - 45000 BTU, below the 49000 at 47F.
- Five-zone multi-zone carries a part-load penalty at low demand.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 47,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 45,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 49,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- ACiQ
- Brand
- ACiQ
- Product line
- Multi-Zone Extreme Series
- Model number
- ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C
- Indoor unit model
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Outdoor unit model
- ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C
- Number of zones
- 5
- Max indoor units
- 5 units[2]
- Rated cooling capacity
- 47,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Rated heating capacity
- 49,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 37 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 40 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 23 SEER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- EER2
- 12 EER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 11 HSPF2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- Certified per indoor-unit combination, not per outdoor unit
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 2 COPNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 122 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Outdoor noise rating
- 65 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Outdoor weight
- 246.47 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[3]
- Refrigerant charge
- 151.68 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 6 x 1/4 in liquid / 4 x 3/8 in + 2 x 1/2 in suction
- Included line-set length
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Maximum line-set length
- 262.4 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- 114.8 ft[1]
- Maximum elevation difference
- 49.2 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- ACiQ R-454B submittal extraction for this outdoor-only condenser did not publish a universal indoor-to-indoor height limit; selected indoor configuration governs.
- Wi-Fi support
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[4]
- AHRI certification number
- 216032370Non-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Warranty
- Standard: 7 yr parts / 12 yr compressor (published per-line ACiQ registration terms). 12-year compressor / 7-year parts warranty with ACiQ registration terms.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- $4,999.99
- Available retailers
- HVACDirect
- Manual links
- AHRI public detail 216032370, ACiQ R454B Multi-Zone Compatibility Chart, ENERGY STAR exact lookup 216032370, ACiQ multi-zone installation and owner manual, ACiQ Multi-Zone Extreme Series official category for ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C, HVACDirect exact condenser listing for ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C, HVACDirect exact-offer audit for ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C, ACiQ multi-zone service manual, ACiQ ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C non-ducted multi-zone submittal
- Specification sheet
- ACiQ ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C non-ducted multi-zone submittal
- Last sourced date
- Jul 29, 2026
Retail purchase context
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Compatible indoor units
This is an outdoor unit. You choose its indoor heads separately - up to the maximum this condenser supports - and you can mix room sizes and styles across the zones. The models below are the heads this unit is documented to pair with.
Ceiling cassette air handlers
9k, 12k, 18k, 24k
Model numbers
- 9k: ACiQ-09CC-HH-MC
- 12k: ACiQ-12CC-HH-MC
- 18k: ACiQ-18CC-HH-MC
- 24k: ACiQ-24CC-HH-MC
Concealed duct air handlers
9k, 12k, 18k, 24k
Model numbers
- 9k: ACiQ-09CD-HH-MC
- 12k: ACiQ-12CD-HH-MC
- 18k: ACiQ-18CD-HH-MC
- 24k: ACiQ-24CD-HH-MC
Ducted air handlers
18k, 24k, 30k, 36k
Model numbers
- 18k: ACiQ-18AHB-HH-MB
- 24k: ACiQ-24AHB-HH-MB
- 30k: ACiQ-30AHB-HH-MB
- 36k: ACiQ-36AHB-HH-MB
Floor console / floor-ceiling air handlers
9k, 12k, 18k, 24k
Model numbers
- 9k: ACiQ-09FM-HH-MD
- 12k: ACiQ-12FM-HH-MD
- 18k: ACiQ-18FM-HH-MD
- 24k: ACiQ-24FM-HH-MD
Slim ceiling cassette air handlers
18k
Model numbers
- 18k: SCC-18-HH-MB
Wall-mounted air handlers
6k, 9k, 12k, 18k, 24k
Model numbers
- 6k: ACiQ-06W-HH-MD
- 9k: ACiQ-09W-HH-MD
- 12k: ACiQ-12W-HH-MD
- 18k: ACiQ-18W-HH-MD
- 24k: ACiQ-24W-HH-MD
Sizing note: do not just add up the rooms. Multi-zone condensers have a maximum total connected capacity, and connecting more head capacity than the unit is rated for is a common installer mistake that hurts efficiency and comfort. Match total head capacity to the condenser's rating.
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 6 x 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 4 x 3/8 in + 2 x 1/2 in[1]
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- 24.6 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Maximum line-set length
- 262.4 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- 114.8 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- ACiQ R-454B submittal extraction for this outdoor-only condenser did not publish a universal indoor-to-indoor height limit; selected indoor configuration governs.
- Indoor dimensions
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Outdoor dimensions
- 37.48 x 16.34 x 52.48 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Outdoor weight
- 246.47 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the ACiQ Multi-Zone Extreme Series 5-Zone 48,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C) myself, or do I need a pro?
- ACiQ Multi-Zone Extreme Series 5-Zone 48,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C) is built for professional installation: the line set must be flared, evacuated, and charged, which requires EPA-certified refrigerant handling. Installing it outside the manufacturer's requirements can void the warranty, so budget for a qualified HVAC installer.
- Will the ACiQ Multi-Zone Extreme Series 5-Zone 48,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 47,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 11 HSPF2. Match those numbers against your climate's design temperature - in cold regions, output at 5F matters far more than the nameplate capacity measured at 47F.
- What electrical circuit does the ACiQ Multi-Zone Extreme Series 5-Zone 48,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 37 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 40 A maximum breaker or fuse sizing. Confirm the final circuit against the unit nameplate and local code with a licensed electrician.
- How far can the outdoor unit be from the indoor head?
- The published maximum line-set length is 262.4 ft, and the included line set comes pre-charged for 24.6 ft. Longer runs than the included set allows typically mean added refrigerant and a pro visit, so measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the ACiQ Multi-Zone Extreme Series 5-Zone 48,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Standard: 7 yr parts / 12 yr compressor (published per-line ACiQ registration terms). Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- ACiQ: ACiQ ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C non-ducted multi-zone submittalSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Voltage and more
- ACiQ: ACiQ Multi-Zone Extreme Series official categorySourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Max indoor units, product_line.name
- AHRI certificate #216032370 - search the AHRI DirectorySourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, performance_spec.cold_climate_designation, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact row check for AHRI 215735288Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers performance_spec.energy_star_cold_climate, Energy Star status
- HVACDirect: HVACDirect exact condenser listing for ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6CSourced - retailer listing
Covers Retail price
- ACiQ R454B Multi-Zone Compatibility ChartSourced - manual
Covers Manual links
Last updated
Jul 29, 2026