{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-general-airstage-centauri-xlth-r32-30-c-2-5-tonnes-30000-btu","title":"GENERAL AIRSTAGE CENTAURI XLTH R32 Central Heat Pump | -26°C | 2.5 Tons - 30000 BTU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGENERAL AIRSTAGE CENTAURI XLTH 30,000 BTU Central Heat Pump: heating down to −26 °C against the river wind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL AIRSTAGE CENTAURI XLTH\u003c\/strong\u003e 30,000 BTU (2.5-ton) system pairs the AMUH30KUAS multi-position air handler with the AOUH30KUAH1 outdoor unit, built for \u003cstrong\u003eextra-low-temperature heating\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its twin is called Fujitsu AIRSTAGE CENTAURI XLTH, and nothing sets them apart: one manufacturer, renamed GENERAL Inc. on January 1, 2026, one spec sheet, one warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typical case: a house facing the river, where the winter wind hits the front wall and where people have gotten used to letting the furnace take over as soon as the cold sets in. The XLTH unit changes that habit, since the manufacturer rates it for heating down to −26 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat figure is the right one: it is the limit the manufacturer publishes for this outdoor unit, and if another value is going around elsewhere, this is the one that counts. Below −26 °C, backup heat is still needed, and we plan for it from the quote onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGENERAL or Fujitsu AIRSTAGE: the same machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1936, the company turns 90 in 2026, while the GENERAL name has been used as a brand since 1946. Since January 1, 2026, that name also designates the company itself, the former Fujitsu General Limited, bought in August 2025 by Paloma Rheem Holdings. Head office in Kawasaki, factories, model numbers, warranty program: none of it has changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fujitsu brand is gradually disappearing; in the meantime, this central heat pump is sold under both labels. We keep both pages online, and the table lines them up: no value differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"tp-compare\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #07292D\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #07292D\"\u003eGENERAL AIRSTAGE\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #07292D\"\u003eFujitsu AIRSTAGE\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eIndoor unit\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAMUH30KUAS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAMUH30KUAS\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eOutdoor unit\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAOUH30KUAH1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAOUH30KUAH1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAHRI certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e217895716\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e217895716\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eNominal capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30,000 BTU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e30,000 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR-32\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eR-32\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e208\/230 V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e208\/230 V\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSEER2\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e18.8\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHSPF2\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eEER2\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e12.2\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHeating capacity at −8 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21,000 BTU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e21,000 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eCOP at −8 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e2.96\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHeating capacity at −15 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34,000 BTU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e34,000 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eCOP at −15 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e2.10\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHeating down to (manufacturer operating range)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e−26 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e−26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eENERGY STAR\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eCold climate (ENERGY STAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eENERGY STAR ID\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4511772\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e4511772\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eIndoor unit dimensions (W × D × H, in)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 x 21 x 48\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e21 x 21 x 48\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eOutdoor unit dimensions (W × D × H, in)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e39.31 x 12.60 x 37.01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e39.31 x 12.60 x 37.01\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eIndoor sound level (min \/ max)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32 \/ 43 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e32 \/ 43 dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eOutdoor sound level\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57.0 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e57.0 dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAirflow\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,000 CFM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e1,000 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDehumidification\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 pints\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e3.5 pints\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eLogisVert grant (Hydro-Québec, list of October 27, 2026)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2,520\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e$2,520\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eWarranty (compressor · parts · labour, years)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 · 12 · 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e12 · 12 · 6\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL Inc. (Kawasaki, Japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eGENERAL Inc. (Kawasaki, Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003eProduct page\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/airgreen.ca\/products\/thermopompe-centrale-fujitsu-centauri-xlth-r32-30-c-2-5-tonnes-30000-btu\"\u003eFujitsu AIRSTAGE CENTAURI 30,000 BTU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe twin page is here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/airgreen.ca\/products\/thermopompe-centrale-fujitsu-centauri-xlth-r32-30-c-2-5-tonnes-30000-btu\"\u003eFujitsu AIRSTAGE version of this 2.5-ton CENTAURI XLTH\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, the AMUH30KUAS goes where the furnace used to be, in the basement or a mechanical closet, connected to the \u003cstrong\u003eplenum\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ereturn air\u003c\/strong\u003e of the existing duct system once that system has been checked. Standing 48 in. tall on a 21 × 21 in. footprint, it can be mounted upflow, downflow (UTD-DFMMB1 kit) or flat, left side or right side. Outside, the R-32 AOUH30KUAH1 unit measures 39.31 × 12.60 × 37.01 in.: plan a base to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the river, where this unit goes matters as much as its capacity. We set it on a base or a bracket that keeps it above the snow, sheltered from the prevailing wind when the house allows it. We also think about the water that drains from it in winter, so it doesn't form a sheet of ice on the driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the numbers, the unit heats at low temperatures down to −26 °C and cools between −21 °C and 50 °C. Its \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR cold climate\u003c\/strong\u003e certification (ID 4511772) comes with SEER2 18.8, HSPF2 10.0 and EER2 12.2, listed on AHRI certificate 217895716. The certification file also gives two separate test points, to be taken as they are: 21,000 BTU (COP 2.96) at −8 °C and 34,000 BTU (COP 2.1) at −15 °C. Detailed efficiencies and dimensioned drawings are in the manufacturer's bilingual spec sheet attached to this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wind changes the math. A house battered by gusts loses its heat faster than a sheltered one, and 2.5 tons may or may not be enough depending on insulation and airtightness. At the visit, we look at the river-side windows, the attic and the condition of the ducts. Sometimes good caulking pays off more than a bigger size, and we will tell you so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo longer relying on the furnace doesn't mean doing without backup. The unit offers several \u003cstrong\u003ebackup heat\u003c\/strong\u003e logics and takes the manufacturer's compatible electric kits; these are sold separately and connect to a dedicated power supply. The idea: let the heat pump carry the house as long as possible and have the backup step in only as reinforcement. The built-in input\/output terminals also accept third-party equipment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexternal backup heat;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea humidifier;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean HRV or an ERV;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea fire alarm and a door switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor distribution, the unit pushes up to 1,000 CFM, with external \u003cstrong\u003estatic pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e of 0.2 to 0.8 in. WC; the layout and grille count are settled at the visit. Indoors, the unit ranges between 32 and 43 dB(A); outside, the outdoor unit is rated at 57 dB(A). In summer, its 3.47 pints\/h of dehumidification are welcome in waterfront humidity. The unit also integrates its own leak detection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the installation side, an access panel is planned for the filter and maintenance. Between the two units run the cable, the drain and the refrigerant line (3\/8 and 5\/8 in.), along a route we confirm on site. For the electrical side, you need a dedicated 208\/230 V circuit (MCA 21 A, MOP 25 A), separate from the backup kit's circuit. A refrigeration technician takes care of commissioning; the work is entrusted to AirGreen, an AIRSTAGE Elite Plus installer and RBQ-licensed HVAC contractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo control comes with the system; you need to add one, your choice: \u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e with the AIRSTAGE Mobile app, one of the KAGAMI wired controllers, UTY-RVRU or UTY-RNRUZ5, a third-party 24 V thermostat linked to the UTY-TTRXZ1 interface or an IR receiver with remote. With the app, you adjust the heating remotely, handy for a house you leave for a few days in January. Compatible controllers also offer service monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the filter, a 20 × 20 in. base is available as an option. After a storm, clear the snow around the outdoor unit: it is the simplest maintenance task of the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the grant side, the \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e listing corresponds to $2,520 according to Hydro-Québec's list dated October 27, 2026; the final amount depends on the list in effect when you apply. As for the warranty, it protects the compressor and parts for 12 years, and labour for 6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis system is made for the house with ducts, exposed to the wind, that wants the heat pump to do most of the heating. If your house is well sheltered, the standard CENTAURI, which heats down to −21 °C, may be enough; we compare the two in the quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVerchères and the South Shore: a free quote, no runaround\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis GENERAL AIRSTAGE central heat pump can be installed at your place in Verchères as elsewhere on the South Shore, and our territory also includes Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and the North Shore. Call 514 316-2973: the quote is free, and we examine the house, its exposure to the wind and its duct system before recommending a size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your heating bills from the last few winters handy. 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