TOSOT / Cardinal Series
TOSOT Cardinal Hyper 12,000 BTU (230V)
Model data is drawn from manufacturer, retailer, and certification sources. Missing specifications remain marked as not published.
1 zoneWall-mountedNot publishedCurrent
Data completeness: 73%
- Last verified
- Jul 18, 2026
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1. Summary
TOSOT Cardinal Hyper 12,000 BTU (230V) has source-backed specifications below, with unavailable values clearly marked as not published.
Rated cooling
12,000BTU/hVerified - AHRI certificate
Rated heating
12,000BTU/hVerified - AHRI certificate
2. Best-fit use cases
not published
3. Key specifications
- Manufacturer
- TOSOT
- Brand
- TOSOT
- Product line
- Cardinal Series
- Model number
- TAVEM7H4R12-S indoor / TAVCI7H4R12 outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- TAVEM7H4R12-S
- Outdoor unit model
- TAVCI7H4R12
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 12,000 BTU/hVerified - AHRI certificate
- Rated heating capacity
- 12,000 BTU/hVerified - AHRI certificate
- Voltage
- 208-230VVerified - manufacturer technical document
- MCA
- not published
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- not published
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 24.5 SEER2Verified - AHRI certificate
- EER2
- 13 EER2Verified - AHRI certificate
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 9.5 HSPF2Verified - AHRI certificate
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- not published
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -22 FVerified - retailer listing
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- not published
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- not published
- Indoor noise range
- 43/38/36/34/32/30/25/20 dB(A)Verified - manufacturer technical document
- Outdoor noise rating
- not published
- Indoor weight
- 20.9 lbVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Outdoor weight
- 67.3 lbVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Refrigerant
- R-32Verified - manufacturer technical document
- Refrigerant charge
- 28.2 ozVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- not published
- Included line-set length
- 15 ftVerified - retailer listing
- Maximum line-set length
- not published
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supportedVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Energy Star status
- certifiedVerified - AHRI certificate
- AHRI certification number
- 216607215Verified - AHRI certificate
- Warranty
- 5 years parts / 7 years compressor. 7-year compressor and 5-year parts warranty with registration.
- DIY installation status
- Not published
- Retail price
- $1,369.00
- Installation type
- Wall-mounted
- Available retailers
- MiniSplitWarehouse
- Manual links
- AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings ref 216607215, Cardinal service manual PDF, Cardinal sell sheet PDF
- Specification sheet
- Cardinal sell sheet PDF
- Last verified date
- Jul 18, 2026
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4. Strengths
not published
5. Weaknesses
not published
6. Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 FVerified - retailer listing
- Rated heating at 5F
- not published
- Rated heating at 17F
- not published
- Rated heating at 47F
- not published
7. Electrical requirements
- Voltage
- not published
- Voltage range
- 208-230VVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Phase
- 1Verified - manufacturer technical document
- Frequency
- 60 HzVerified - manufacturer technical document
- MCA
- not published
- Breaker needed
- not published
- Maximum breaker size
- not published
- Maximum fuse size
- not published
- Maximum cooling current
- not published
- Maximum heating current
- not published
- Manufacturer wire notes
- not published
8. Installation considerations
- Liquid line
- not published
- Suction line
- not published
- Precharged length
- not published
- Included line-set length
- 15 ftVerified - retailer listing
- Maximum line-set length
- not published
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 32-61/64 x 7-56/64 x 11-34/64 inVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Outdoor dimensions
- 31-37/64 x 21-54/64 x 13-50/64 inVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Indoor weight
- 20.9 lbVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Outdoor weight
- 67.3 lbVerified - manufacturer technical document
- Drain size
- not published
9. Operating-cost estimate
not published
10. Comparable models
not published
Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the TOSOT Cardinal Hyper 12,000 BTU (230V) myself, or do I need a pro?
- TOSOT Cardinal Hyper 12,000 BTU (230V) 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 TOSOT Cardinal Hyper 12,000 BTU (230V) keep heating in a cold winter?
- Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 9.5 HSPF2. Match that published heating floor against your climate's design temperature - below the low-ambient rating, output can fall off or the system can pause to protect itself.
- What electrical circuit does the TOSOT Cardinal Hyper 12,000 BTU (230V) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 208-230V voltage, not published minimum circuit ampacity, and not published maximum breaker or fuse sizing. Confirm the final circuit against the unit nameplate and local code with a licensed electrician.
- What warranty does the TOSOT Cardinal Hyper 12,000 BTU (230V) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes 5 years parts coverage and 7 years compressor coverage. Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
11. Data sources
- TOSOT: Cardinal sell sheet PDFVerified - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, Phase, Voltage range, Indoor dimensions, Indoor noise range, Indoor weight and more
- MiniSplitWarehouse: minisplitwarehouse TOSOT 12k HyperVerified - retailer listing
Covers Included line-set length, Minimum outdoor heating temperature, Retail price, Compressor warranty, Parts warranty, Warranty notes
- AHRI: AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings ref 216607215 (2025-07-23)Verified - AHRI certificate
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, EER2, Energy Star status, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
12. Last updated date
Jul 18, 2026