
MATSUSHITA Compressor  Single Phase 115V
MODEL# QA91K22GAU6 R-134a 60
Voltage Range  . . . . . . . . . 103 Volts to 127 Volts @ 60 Hz
Application  . . . . . . . . . . . . High Back Pressure
Compressor Cooling  . . . . Fan Cooling
Rated Performance Data
Capacity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,175 Btu/h ±10% *
E.E.R.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40 Btu/Wh ±10% *
Current  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 Amps *
Nominal Motor Data Motor Input . . . . . 429 Watts*
Rated Current . . . 3.99 Amps
Type . . . . . . . . . . RSIR, PTC relay
Locked Rotor  . . . . . . . . . . 24.2 Amps
Start Current  . . . . . . . . . . 31.3 Amps
Coil Resistances Run . . . . 1.41 Ohms 
@ 68°F (20°C) Start . . . 6.90 Ohms
*Test Conditions for Performance Specifications
Test Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freol α 22 
Shell Temp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170.0°F / 76.0°C
Condensing Temp . . . . . . . . . 130.0°F / 54.4°C
Evaporating Temp . . . . . . . . . 45.0°F / 7.2°C
Ambient Temp . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.0°F / 35.0°C
Gas Superheat . . . . . . . . . . . 95.0°F / 35.0°C
Liquid Sub-Cooling . . . . . . . . 115.0°F / 46.1°C
Electrical Accessories
Overload Protector
Nominal Operating Characteristics
Model Name  MSP24ALZ 
Manufacturer Texas Instruments
Temperature To . . . . . . . . . . . Open: 248°F ± 9°F / 120°C ± 5°C
Trip Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @158°F (70°C) 6.7 Amps ± 7.5%
P.T.C. Starting Device
Nominal Operating Characteristics
Model Name    MM8-5CDP4M7 PTH7M4R7MC1 
Manufacturer  Matsushita Murata Mfg. 
Base resistance
@ 77°F(25°C) ±20% 4.7 4.7 Ohms 
Power Consumption (max) 4.0 3.0 Watts 
Operation time 1.5 to 3.5 0.7 to 2.2 seconds 
Recovery time (max) 85 70 seconds
Run Capacitor — µF — V (min.)
†Although these accessories are listed by UL/CSA for use with this compressor, 
Matsushita assumes no responsibility whatsoever for these or any other components 
sourced by the refrigeration system manufacturer from third parties.
†
Close: 142°F ± 20°F / 61°C ± 11°C
@77°F (25°C) 17.5 Amps @ 18 sec. max.
Refrigerant Control  . . Capillary Tube 
Evaporator
Temp. Range . . . . . . . 23°F to 59°F / -5°C to 15°C
Performance Curves
550 
500 
450 
400 
350
Input Power (W)
300
30 35 40 45 50 55 60
5.8
5.6
5.4
5.2
5.0
4.8
Current (A)
4.6
4.4
4.2 
30 35 40 45 50 55 60
5,000 
4,500 
4,000 
3,500 
3,000 
2,500
Capacity (BTU/H)
2,000
30 35 40 45 50 55 60
9 – Point Data
Condensing Temp. Rating +30°F +45°F +59°F 
140°F Btu/h 2,141 3,073 4,196
130°F Btu/h 2,229 3,175 4,357
120°F Btu/h 2,305 3,295 4,500
Evaporating Temperature (°F)
120°F 130°F 140°F
Evaporating Temp.
Watts 374 448 525 
Amps 4.41 5.00 5.65 
E.E.R. 5.72 6.86 7.99
Watts 363 429 497 
Amps 4.32 4.85 5.42 
E.E.R. 6.14 7.40 8.77
Watts 347 409 470 
Amps 4.21 4.69 5.20 
E.E.R. 6.64 8.06 9.57
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Panasonic Industrial Company 
Refrigeration Products Department 
Tel: 201 - 392 - 4249 
Fax: 201 - 392 - 4315 Rev#1-5/9
 

MATSUSHITA Compressor Single Phase 115V
MODEL# QA91K22GAU6 R-134a 60Hz   
205.1mm (8.07")
165.1mm (6.50")
101.6mm
131.6mm 
(5.18")
Process or 
Suction Tube
(4.00")
89mm 
(3.50")
F
88mm 
(3.46")
184mm DIA
(7.24")
88mm 
(3.46")
125mm 
(4.92")
4 holes
19mm (0.75") DIA
54mm 
(2.13")
84mm 
(3.50")
Discharge 
Tube
Process or 
Suction Tube
B
A
C
DE
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Motor Protector
R.S.I.R.
1 2
3
S
Compressor 
Motor
PTC Relay
2
C
M
Dimensions*
mm inches
A
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.21
B
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
C
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.56
D
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03
E
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
F
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03
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All dimensions are for reference only
This document sets forth certain operational parameters and conditions for 
operation of this product. If this product is operated outside of the parameters 
and conditions stated herein, buyer assumes sole and full responsibility and 
shall indemnify seller with respect to all product failures and all consequences 
thereof. Operation of the product outside of the parameters and conditions 
specified herein shall serve to invalidate all seller warranties, if any, with respect 
to the product. This document is for reference only. For specifications, please 
contact Panasonic’s engineering department.
12.2mm (0.48")
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Tubes Tube O.D. Wall Material
Suction . . . . . . . . . . 0.39 in. / 10 mm 0.035 in. / 0.9 mm Copper
Process . . . . . . . . . 0.39 in. / 10 mm 0.035 in. / 0.9 mm Copper
Discharge . . . . . . . . 0.33 in. / 8.3 mm 0.035 in. / 0.9 mm Copper
U.L. File #  . . . . . . . . . SA 4615
C.S.A. File #’s  . . . . . . LR - 34080
LR - 36593 
LR - 100738
General Data Oil Charge . . 250 cc ± 5 cc / 15.3 cu.in. ± 0.3 cu.in.
Net Weight With Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.4 lbs, 9.7 kg
Approved Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREOL α 22
Residual Moisture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 mg max.
Impurities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 mg max.
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . 9.07 cc. / 0.553 cu. in.
Panasonic Industrial Company 
Refrigeration Products Department 
Tel: 201 - 392 - 4249 
Fax: 201 - 392 - 4315 Rev#1-5/9