Call 800-397-1392 for Best Prices!
The Carrier WeatherMaker 48FE Series Model 48FEFM16A3A5-0A0A0 is a 15-ton commercial gas packaged rooftop unit designed to provide reliable year-round heating and cooling for commercial buildings. Combining two-stage gas heating with two-stage electric cooling, this all-in-one rooftop system helps deliver dependable comfort while simplifying equipment replacement and installation through Carrier's legacy-compatible rooftop platform.
The integrated gas heating system provides low, medium, and high gas heating input option of 350,000 Btuh. Two-stage heating operation helps match heating output to changing building demand. The system incorporates solid-state electronic direct-spark ignition, flame roll-out safety protection, and exclusive IGC anti-cycle protection to support dependable and safe gas-heating operation.
The electric cooling system provides 15-ton nominal cooling capacity with a 14.5 IEER rating and 10.8 EER. Two-stage cooling operation allows the system to adjust cooling output to changing commercial loads, helping support efficient operation and consistent indoor comfort. The AHRI-rated net cooling capacity is 174,000 Btuh.
With a 14.5 IEER rating and direct-drive EcoBlue™ Technology, this system is designed to provide efficient commercial cooling with reduced mechanical complexity. The Vane Axial indoor fan uses an electronically commutated motor in a beltless direct-drive configuration, eliminating belts, blower bearings, and shafts associated with conventional belt-drive systems. The unit uses Puron Advance™ R-454B refrigerant, which has a global warming potential of 466 and is designed to meet EPA low-GWP requirements. A UL 60335-2-40 certified A2L leak detection and dissipation system is factory installed as standard.
The packaged rooftop configuration combines gas heating, electric cooling, indoor fan, controls, and related components into a single outdoor unit, helping simplify equipment placement and preserve valuable indoor space. The 15-ton 48FE platform measures approximately 115-7/8 inches long by 63-3/8 inches wide by 57-3/8 inches high and has an approximate unit weight of 1,408 pounds. The platform uses the same footprint as prior Carrier models for original-fit replacement applications, helping reduce retrofit work and installation time. The unit can be field converted between vertical and horizontal airflow configurations and includes provisions for thru-the-bottom power entry, single-point gas, electric, and controls connections, plus a full-perimeter base rail with built-in rigging adapters and fork-truck slots.
The WeatherMaker 48FE incorporates a new unit control board with intuitive quick fan-speed adjustment and onboard diagnostics with LED error-code designation. Two-stage heating and cooling operation provides additional flexibility for matching equipment output to changing building demand. The 48FE platform offers optional SystemVu™ integrated communicating controls and RTU-Open communicating controls for compatible commercial applications.
The Carrier WeatherMaker 48FE Series is designed for commercial rooftop applications where dependable gas heating and efficient electric cooling are required in a packaged configuration. Its 15-ton capacity, two-stage heating and cooling, legacy-compatible footprint, and flexible airflow configuration make it well suited for offices, retail spaces, restaurants, schools, warehouses, and other commercial buildings requiring packaged rooftop climate control.
The unit features easy-grip access panels, no-strip access-panel screws, a tool-less filter access door, and a simplified control-box arrangement to help streamline routine service. EcoBlue™ direct-drive fan technology uses a Vane Axial design with an electronically commutated motor and eliminates belts, blower bearings, and shafts associated with conventional belt-drive systems. The new control board facilitates simple safety-circuit troubleshooting and intuitive fan-speed adjustment. Scroll compressors include internal line-break overload protection, while high- and low-pressure switch protection supports reliable cooling operation. Pre-painted exterior panels and primer-coated interior panels provide corrosion resistance tested to 500 hours of salt spray exposure.
The Carrier WeatherMaker 48FE Series includes a standard limited warranty consisting of 10 years parts-only coverage for an aluminized heat exchanger, 15 years parts-only coverage for a stainless-steel heat exchanger, 5 years parts-only coverage for the compressor, 3 years parts-only coverage for the SystemVu™ controller, and 1 year parts-only coverage on all other parts. Additional extended warranty packages are available.
Experience reliable year-round commercial comfort with the Carrier WeatherMaker 48FEFM16A3A5-0A0A0. Combining two-stage gas heating and two-stage electric cooling with Puron Advance™ R-454B refrigerant and EcoBlue™ direct-drive fan technology in one legacy-compatible rooftop system, it provides a practical solution for commercial replacement and new-installation applications.
Packaged Unit Buyers Guide
