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Friedrich HCM20A30A 20,000 BTU Hazardgard Series Air Conditioner - R32 Refrigerant - 208/230V

Sku:
FRIEDRICH-HCM20A30A
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Estimated availability is late December, 2025

$4,849.00
Specifically designed for use in areas where flammable liquids or gasses, or other toxic chemicals or other flammable materials are being used or stored. The Friedrich Hazardgard series of air conditioners are a great option to cool these locations. It is a 60Hz model and it has a T4 Temperature Rating. Hazardgard units can operate in low ambient conditions as low as 45°F / 7°C without freezing, as well as tolerate outdoor temperatures up to 130°F / 55°C. The surface temperature of the unit will not rise above 275°F (135°C). 
 
For more than 30 years, the Friedrich Hazardgard has endured some of the toughest and most unforgiving operating conditions imaginable. Time-tested in the field where it counts, Hazardgard is trusted by professionals who have to get the job done. Oil companies rely on Friedrich air conditioners to cool offshore oil rigs, and military bases and government offices all over the world choose Friedrich. Commercial-grade Friedrich products are trusted internationally.
 
The Friedrich HCM20A30A is a 60Hz air conditioner unit for use in large scale rooms with other external considerations taken into account. In applications when using 230/208 volts / 60Hz, the cooling capacity is 20,000 BTU/Hr. 
 
The HCM20A30A comes with DiamondBlue Advanced Corrosion Protection on 100% of the metallic surfaces on the outdoor coil. It protects the outdoor coil against deterioration, helping to extend the life of the unit in coastal and corrosive environments.
 
Ideal applications
  • Offshore oil rigs, on-shore oil company offices and refineries
  • Petrochemical sites and propane fill-up stations
  • Paint and varnish storage or processing plants
  • Grain alcohol processors or storage sites
  • Plant areas using strong solvents or chemicals
  • Munitions plants or armories
  • PVC or plastics plants and processing points
  • Recycling plants
  • Furniture refinishing/stripping workshops
  • Fertilizer plants
  • Office complexes where methane is a by-product
  • Hazardous materials storage
Durability features for dependable operation in the harshest environments.
  • Direct wire connection
  • Utilizes direct-wired, 15-amp circuit with time-delay fuse
  • Hermetically sealed refrigeration system
  • 22 gauge steel cabinet
  • Larger, commercial grade fan motor with hermetically sealed overload for arc-free operation
  • Permanent split capacitor and totally enclosed fan motor
  • Enclosed fan motor has hermetically sealed overload for arc-free operation
  • Stainless steel fan shaft
  • Environmentally sealed on/off switch and gold plated contacts in thermostat for corrosion resistance
    • Solid-state control relays for compressor and fan operation
    • Hot gas bypass allows the air conditioner to operate at low ambient conditions without freezing
Built tough - Friedrich air conditioners are a superior product built from high grade materials and components that deliver dependable operation for years after your purchase. Friedrich air conditioners can be found in some of the world’s toughest locations. Oil companies rely on Friedrich to cool offshore oil rigs in the most extreme conditions, and military bases and government offices all over the world choose Friedrich. Industrial and high tech leaders also trust Friedrich commercial grade products for their applications.

The Hazardgard T4 Series meets the following criteria:
  • MIL-C-46168 Chemical Agent Resistance-DS2, HCI Gas
  • CID A-A-52474A (GSA)
  • MIL-STD 810F, Method 509.4 (Sand and Dust)
  • MIL-P-53084 (ME)-TACOM Approval
  • MIL-DTL-12468 Decontamination Agent (STB)
  • DPG (Douglas Proving Grounds) Soil & Water Exposure Tests
  • GM9540P-97 Accelerated Corrosion Test (120 cycles)
  • ASTM B117-G85 Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing-2,000
  • hours
  • ASTM B117 Salt Spray (tested by ARL for Lockheed Martin)

Hazardous Location Classification: Gases

  • National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
  • ARTICLE 501: Class 1, Division 2, Group A / B / C / D , Temperature Class T4
  • ARTICLE 505: Class 1, Zone 2, Group II C / II B / II A , Temperature Class T4

Certifications:

  • UL LISTED for CLASS 1, DIV 2, GROUPS A, B, C and D
  • CERTIFIED in accordance with ISA 12.12.01 and NFPA 70 (NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE), ANSI/UL 484 Room Air Conditioners
  • KSA registered model tested in accordance with SASO 2681

Dimensions:

  • Height: 17-15/16"
  • Width: 25-15/16"
  • Overall Depth (A): 27-3/8"
  • Depth J Box to Louvers: (B): 6"
  • Minimum Extension into Room: 3-1/16"
  • Minimum Extension Outside: 16-15/16"
  • Window Width Minimum - Maximum: 27-7/8 - 42"
  • Thru-The-Wall Finished Hole Height: 18-3/16"
  • Thru-The-Wall Finished Hole Width: 26-3/16"
  • Thru-The-Wall Finished Hole Maximum Depth (C): 6"
  • Circuit Rating Breaker or T-D Fuse: 250 Volt - 20 Amp
dimensions
The Hazardgard HCM20A30A replaces the SH20N30A.
 
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Friedrich HCM20A30A 20,000 BTU Hazardgard Series Air Conditioner - R32 Refrigerant - 208/230V
  • Friedrich HCM20A30A 20,000 BTU Hazardgard Series Air Conditioner - R32 Refrigerant - 208/230V
  • Friedrich HCM20A30A 20,000 BTU Hazardgard Series Air Conditioner - R32 Refrigerant - 208/230V
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Product Overview

Specifically designed for use in areas where flammable liquids or gasses, or other toxic chemicals or other flammable materials are being used or stored. The Friedrich Hazardgard series of air conditioners are a great option to cool these locations. It is a 60Hz model and it has a T4 Temperature Rating. Hazardgard units can operate in low ambient conditions as low as 45°F / 7°C without freezing, as well as tolerate outdoor temperatures up to 130°F / 55°C. The surface temperature of the unit will not rise above 275°F (135°C). 
 
For more than 30 years, the Friedrich Hazardgard has endured some of the toughest and most unforgiving operating conditions imaginable. Time-tested in the field where it counts, Hazardgard is trusted by professionals who have to get the job done. Oil companies rely on Friedrich air conditioners to cool offshore oil rigs, and military bases and government offices all over the world choose Friedrich. Commercial-grade Friedrich products are trusted internationally.
 
The Friedrich HCM20A30A is a 60Hz air conditioner unit for use in large scale rooms with other external considerations taken into account. In applications when using 230/208 volts / 60Hz, the cooling capacity is 20,000 BTU/Hr. 
 
The HCM20A30A comes with DiamondBlue Advanced Corrosion Protection on 100% of the metallic surfaces on the outdoor coil. It protects the outdoor coil against deterioration, helping to extend the life of the unit in coastal and corrosive environments.
 
Ideal applications
  • Offshore oil rigs, on-shore oil company offices and refineries
  • Petrochemical sites and propane fill-up stations
  • Paint and varnish storage or processing plants
  • Grain alcohol processors or storage sites
  • Plant areas using strong solvents or chemicals
  • Munitions plants or armories
  • PVC or plastics plants and processing points
  • Recycling plants
  • Furniture refinishing/stripping workshops
  • Fertilizer plants
  • Office complexes where methane is a by-product
  • Hazardous materials storage
Durability features for dependable operation in the harshest environments.
  • Direct wire connection
  • Utilizes direct-wired, 15-amp circuit with time-delay fuse
  • Hermetically sealed refrigeration system
  • 22 gauge steel cabinet
  • Larger, commercial grade fan motor with hermetically sealed overload for arc-free operation
  • Permanent split capacitor and totally enclosed fan motor
  • Enclosed fan motor has hermetically sealed overload for arc-free operation
  • Stainless steel fan shaft
  • Environmentally sealed on/off switch and gold plated contacts in thermostat for corrosion resistance
    • Solid-state control relays for compressor and fan operation
    • Hot gas bypass allows the air conditioner to operate at low ambient conditions without freezing
Built tough - Friedrich air conditioners are a superior product built from high grade materials and components that deliver dependable operation for years after your purchase. Friedrich air conditioners can be found in some of the world’s toughest locations. Oil companies rely on Friedrich to cool offshore oil rigs in the most extreme conditions, and military bases and government offices all over the world choose Friedrich. Industrial and high tech leaders also trust Friedrich commercial grade products for their applications.

The Hazardgard T4 Series meets the following criteria:
  • MIL-C-46168 Chemical Agent Resistance-DS2, HCI Gas
  • CID A-A-52474A (GSA)
  • MIL-STD 810F, Method 509.4 (Sand and Dust)
  • MIL-P-53084 (ME)-TACOM Approval
  • MIL-DTL-12468 Decontamination Agent (STB)
  • DPG (Douglas Proving Grounds) Soil & Water Exposure Tests
  • GM9540P-97 Accelerated Corrosion Test (120 cycles)
  • ASTM B117-G85 Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing-2,000
  • hours
  • ASTM B117 Salt Spray (tested by ARL for Lockheed Martin)

Hazardous Location Classification: Gases

  • National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
  • ARTICLE 501: Class 1, Division 2, Group A / B / C / D , Temperature Class T4
  • ARTICLE 505: Class 1, Zone 2, Group II C / II B / II A , Temperature Class T4

Certifications:

  • UL LISTED for CLASS 1, DIV 2, GROUPS A, B, C and D
  • CERTIFIED in accordance with ISA 12.12.01 and NFPA 70 (NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE), ANSI/UL 484 Room Air Conditioners
  • KSA registered model tested in accordance with SASO 2681

Dimensions:

  • Height: 17-15/16"
  • Width: 25-15/16"
  • Overall Depth (A): 27-3/8"
  • Depth J Box to Louvers: (B): 6"
  • Minimum Extension into Room: 3-1/16"
  • Minimum Extension Outside: 16-15/16"
  • Window Width Minimum - Maximum: 27-7/8 - 42"
  • Thru-The-Wall Finished Hole Height: 18-3/16"
  • Thru-The-Wall Finished Hole Width: 26-3/16"
  • Thru-The-Wall Finished Hole Maximum Depth (C): 6"
  • Circuit Rating Breaker or T-D Fuse: 250 Volt - 20 Amp
dimensions
The Hazardgard HCM20A30A replaces the SH20N30A.
 

Tech Specs

General Features

Installation Type:
Window
Chassis Type:
Slide-Out (Window/Wall)
Window Type:
Standard
Window Mounting Kit Included:
No
Refrigerant Type:
R32
Compressor:
Standard
Energy Star:
No
CFMs:
375
Includes Heat Mode:
No

Performance @230 Volt

Cooling BTUs (@230V):
20000
EER (@230V):
10.7
Dehumidification (pts/hr) (@230V):
7.5
Cooling Amps (@230V):
10.7
Cooling Watts (@230V):
5860

Features

Vent Location:
Top Front
Make-Up Air:
No
Energy Saver Mode:
No
Fan Speeds:
Variable
Control Type:
Rotary
Filter Access:
Hinged door for easy maintenance
Connectivity:
Not WiFi Compatible
24 Hour ON/OFF Timer:
No
Remote Control:
No
Fresh Air Intake:
No
Sleep Mode:
No

Weights and Dimensions

Width (in.):
25.938
Depth (in.):
27.375
Height (in.):
17.938
Window Width (Min.)(in.):
27.875
Window Width (Max.)(in.):
42
Weight (lbs.):
151
Certifications:
UL LISTED for CLASS 1, DIV 2, GROUPS A, B, C and D

Electrical Requirements

Voltage:
208-230V
Plug Face (NEMA):
Hardwire
Circuit Breaker Size (Amps):
20
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Product Warranty

Parts and Labor: 1 Year Limited Warranty