AIR CONDITIONERS

SL28XCV
DAVE LENNOX SIGNATURE COLLECTION ®

Variable Capacity - Precise Comfort® Technology - R-410A - 60 Hz

RESIDENTIAL Bulletin No. 210919
December 2020
P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

* iComfort® S30
Ultra-Smart Wi-Fi
Communicating Thermostat

SEER up to 28.00
2 to 5 Tons
Cooling Capacity - 22,400 to 57,000 Btuh
M ODEL NU MBER IDENTIF IC ATION
SL 28 X C V - 036 - 230 A 01
Product Tier
SL = Dave Lennox Signature® Collection Revision Level

Nomial SEER
28 = 28 SEER Ratings Revision Level

Refrigerant Type
Voltage
X = R-410A
230 = 208/230V-1ph-60hz

Unit Type
C = Air Conditioner (Condenser) Nominal Cooling Capacity
024 = 2 tons
036 = 3 tons
Cooling Stages 048 = 4 tons
V =Variable Speed Compressor 060 = 5 tons

* iComfort® Communicating Thermostat required. Not furnished - Order separately.

F EAT URE HIG HLIGHTS

C 1. O utdoor Coil Fan with SilentComfort™

Technology
2. Variable-Speed Outdoor Coil Fan Motor With
B Integrated Control
3. Quantum™ Coil
4. High Pressure Transducer
L 5. High Pressure Switch
K D 6. Low Pressure Transducer
7. High Capacity Liquid Line Drier
8. Variable Speed Scroll Compressor
G 9. Accumulator
J I 10. DC Inverter Control
N
11. iComfort® Communicating Control
O E 12. Heavy Gauge Steel Cabinet
H 13. SmartHinge™ Louvered Coil Protection
F
14. Refrigerant Line Connections and Access
M

NOTE - SL28XCV MODELS CAN ONLY BE MATCHED WITH ICOMFORT®-

ENABLED VARIABLE-SPEED INDOOR FURNACES AND AIR HANDLERS.
NOTE - SL28XCV MODELS CAN ONLY BE USED WITH AN ICOMFORT®
COMMUNICATING THERMOSTAT.

CON T ENTS

Approvals And Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Field Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Model Number Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Optional Accessories - Order Separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Required Components - Order Separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sound Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TXV Substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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 AP PROVALS A ND WARRANT Y
APPROVALS
• AHRI Standard 210/240 certified
• AHRI Certified system match-ups and expanded ratings, visit www.LennoxPros.com
• ENERGY STAR® Certified (certain units)
• Sound rated to AHRI Standard 270-2008 test conditions
• Tested in Lennox’ Research Laboratory environmental test room
• Rated According to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) test procedures
• Unit and components ETL, NEC, and CEC bonded for grounding to meet safety standards for servicing
• ETL certified (U.S. and Canada)
• ISO 9001 Registered Manufacturing Quality System
WARRANTY
• Compressor:
• Limited ten years in residential installations
• Limited five years in non-residential installations
• All other covered components:
• Limited ten years in residential installations
• Limited one year in non-residential installations
NOTE - Refer to Lennox Equipment Limited Warranty certificate included with unit for specific details.
F EAT URES
APPLICATIONS C Variable-Speed Outdoor Coil Fan Motor With Integrated
• 2 through 5 ton Control
• Programmed for variable capacity operation
• Sound levels as low as 56 dBA
• Fan speed is directly controlled by the iComfort®
• Single phase power supply communications between the outdoor unit iComfort®
• Applicable to indoor air handlers or gas furnaces with control and the iComfort® thermostat
indoor add-on coils • Inherently protected
• Shipped completely factory assembled, piped and wired • Totally enclosed
NOTE - The SL28XCV can only be matched with
iComfort®-enabled variable-speed indoor furnaces D Quantum™ Coil
• Enhanced aluminum alloy tube/enhanced fin coil
and air handlers.
• Superior corrosion resistance
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
• Lennox designed and fabricated coil
R-410A Refrigerant • Ripple-edged aluminum fins
• Non-chlorine, ozone friendly
• Aluminum tube construction
• Unit is factory pre-charged
• Lanced fins for maximum fin surface exposure
NOTE - Total system refrigerant charge is dependent on
• Fin collars grip tubing for maximum contact area
outdoor unit size, indoor unit size and refrigerant
line length. • Flared shoulder tubing connections
NOTE - Refer to the unit-mounted charging sticker to • Factory tested under high pressure
determine correct amount of charge required. • Entire coil is accessible for cleaning
B Outdoor Coil Fan with SilentComfort™ Technology E High Pressure Transducer
• Specially-designed, SilentComfort™ fan guard uses • Measures pressure in the liquid line
Passive Vortex Suppression to reduce air noise • Pressure readings are used to calculate subcooling
• Fan guard constructed of corrosion-resistant PVC values to assist with charging
(polyvinyl chloride) coated steel
• Specially designed fan blades reduce operating sound
levels
• Direct drive fan moves large air volumes uniformly
through entire condenser coil for high refrigerant cooling
capacity
• Vertical air discharge
• Fan service access by removal of fan guard
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 F EAT URES
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (continued) PRECISE COMFORT® TECHNOLOGY
The Variable Capacity Compressor and DC Inverter
F High Pressure Switch Control is an integrated system that operates together
• Protects the system from high pressure conditions
to reduce overall energy usage when compared to
• Automatic reset conventional air conditioners.
G Low Pressure Transducer I Variable Capacity Scroll Compressor
• Shuts off unit if suction pressure falls below setting • Operates on a variable frequency determined by the DC
• Provides loss of charge protection Inverter Control to vary capacity based on the cooling
load required
H High Capacity Liquid Line Drier • High volumetric efficiency
• Factory installed in the liquid line
• Uniform suction flow
• Traps moisture or dirt
• Constant discharge flow
• 100% molecular-sieve, bead type, drier
• Quiet operation
Optional Accessories
Compressor Operation
Expansion Valve Kits • Two involute spiral scrolls matched together generate a
• Field installed on certain indoor units series of crescent shaped gas pockets between them
• See TXV Usage table • During compression, one scroll remains stationary while
• Chatleff style fitting the other scroll orbits around it
• Gas is drawn into the outer pocket, the pocket is sealed
Freezestat
as the scroll rotates
• Senses suction line temperature
• As the spiral movement continues, gas pockets are
• Cycles compressor off when suction line temperature pushed to the center of the scrolls
falls below its setpoint
• Volume between the pockets is simultaneously reduced
• Opens at 29°F and closes at 58°F
• When the pocket reaches the center, gas is now at high
• Installs on or near the discharge line of the evaporator or pressure and is forced out of a port located in the center
on the suction line of the fixed scrolls
Refrigerant Line Kits • During compression, several pockets are compressed
• Refrigerant lines are shipped refrigeration clean simultaneously resulting in a smooth continuous
• Lines are cleaned, dried, pressurized, and sealed at compression cycle
factory • Continuous flank contact, maintained by centrifugal
• Suction line fully insulated force, minimizes gas leakage and maximizes efficiency
• Lines are stubbed at both ends • Compressor is tolerant to the effects of slugging and
contaminants
NOTE - Not available for -060 models. Must be field
fabricated. J Accumulator
NOTE - The SL28XCV is a variable capacity air conditioner • Standard in all models
utilizing variable speed compressor technology. Compressor Crankcase Heater
With the variable speed compressor and variable • Protects against refrigerant migration that can occur
pumping capacity, additional consideration during low ambient operation
must be given to refrigerant piping sizing and • Factory Installed
application.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for Line Set Compressor Sound Dampening System
Requirements and Refrigerant Piping Guidelines. • Comprised of a vinyl and polyester composite
• Inner and outer layer sound cover furnished on 4 and 5
ton units only
• Inner layer sound cover furnished on 2 and 3 ton units
only
• All open edges sealed with one-inch wide hook and loop
fastening tape
• Rubber dampeners furnished on 3, 4, and 5 ton units to
decrease sound levels

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 F EAT URES
PRECISE COMFORT® TECHNOLOGY (continued) CONTROLS

K DC Inverter Control L iComfort® Communicating Control

• Converts AC line voltage into • Advanced control communicates information about
filtered variable DC voltage various operating parameters in
• Provides continuous compressor the air conditioner to the iComfort®
operation, while adjusting the Communicating Thermostats to
capacity according to indoor constantly maintain the highest level of
temperature comfort, performance and efficiency
available
• Adjusts compressor output in
increments as small as 1% • Auto Configuration - On start-up
the control automatically sends a
• The accurate sensing of cooling description of the unit to the iComfort®
load prevents frequent changes Communicating Thermostat to
in capacity and ensures efficient, automatically configure the features available
economical operation
• Control Features:
• Power Factor Correction (PFC)
circuit monitors the DC bus for high, low and abnormal • Seven-Segment Display - Shows information about
voltage conditions to protect the compressor outdoor unit type and capacity and also displays
alerts for common fault conditions (electrical and
• Integrated noise filter reduces unwanted mechanical)
electromagnetic interference (EMI)
• Low Voltage Protection - Prevents compressor
• The inverter reactor (mounted separately) adds operation when voltage is not within the specified
inductance to the line between the inverter and the range
compressor to limit current rise and protect the
compressor • High and low pressure transducer monitoring with
provisions for lockout
• Five-Strike lockout protection protects compressor
• Liquid line temperature and sensor monitoring
• EEPROM storage of all local configurations
• Non-volatile memory storage of 100 alarm codes with
display of last 10 codes for troubleshooting
• Built-in low-ambient control
NOTE - A 6-pin RAST connector is also provided for
outdoor unit wiring connections to the control.
Low Ambient Operation
• Air conditioner can operate down to 0°F outdoor air
temperature
NOTE - A freezestat is recommended for extra protection
during low ambient operation.
Climate IQ™ Technology
• Optimizes dehumidification settings for specific climates
to improve home comfort during cooling operation
• iComfort® S30 Thermostat Setting:
• Climate IQ (Auto) - Dry, Normal, Basic and Humid
modes are automatically set based on the difference
between the measured relative humidity and the
relative humidity setting
• All modes are selected on the iComfort® Communicating
Thermostat
Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor
• Used with iComfort® Communicating Thermostats
• Sensor allows thermostat to display outdoor
temperature
• Sensor is auto-detected when connected to thermostat

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F EAT URES
CONTROLS (continued) CABINET
REQUIRED COMPONENTS M • Heavy-gauge steel construction
NOTE - The SL28XCV Air Conditioner can only be used • Louvered steel panels surround unit on all four sides
with an iComfort® Communicating Thermostat. • Pre-painted cabinet finish
iComfort® S30 Ultra-Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat (part of the • Control box is conveniently located with all controls
iComfort® Residential Communicating Control System) factory wired
• Recognizes and connects to all iComfort® • Drainage holes are provided in base section for moisture
Communicating products to automatically configure removal
and control the heating/ • High density polyethylene unit support feet raise the
cooling system (based unit off of the mounting surface, away from damaging
on user-specified moisture
settings) for the highest
level of comfort, PermaGuard™ Unit Base
performance and • Durable zinc-coated base section resists rust and
efficiency corrosion
• Recognizes model
and serial number N SmartHinge™ Louvered Coil Protection
• Steel louvered panels
information for iComfort® Communicating products to provides complete coil
simplify system setup protection
• Wi-Fi remote temperature monitoring and adjustment • Panels are hinged to
through a home wireless network for desktop PCs, allow easy cleaning and
laptops and apps for smartphones or tablets servicing of coils
• Smart home automation compatible with Apple • Panels may be
HomeKit™, Amazon Alexa®, Google Assistant and IFTTT completely removed
• Service alerts and reminders sent via text message or • Interlocking tabs and
e-mail slots assure tight fit on
• Service Dashboard features online real-time monitoring cabinet
of installed iComfort® Communicating systems
• Simple, easy-to-use touchscreen allows complete O Refrigerant Line Connections, Electrical Inlets and
Service Valves
system configuration • Sweat connection suction and liquid lines
• Scheduled maintenance alerts, system warnings and • Located on corner of unit cabinet
troubleshooting are also displayed on thermostat screen
• Suction valve can be fully shut off, while liquid valve
• Easy to read 7 inch high definition color display may be front seated to manage refrigerant charge while
(measured diagonally) servicing system
• Installer setup screens allow quick and simple system • Refrigerant line connections and field wiring inlets are
configuration without a manual, Installer can also run located in one central area of the cabinet
tests on complete system or individual components for
easy maintenance and troubleshooting • See dimension drawing
• Serial communications bus (RSBus), with less wiring
than a conventional heating/cooling system, allows
system communication
• Uses 4-wire standard thermostat wiring
• High Definition Color Display with Subbase, Smart Hub
Controller, wallplate (for retrofit installations) furnished
for easy installation
NOTE - See the iComfort® S30 Thermostat Product
Specifications bulletin in the Controls section for
more information.

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 SP ECIFICATIONS
General Model No. SL28XCV-024 SL28XCV-036 SL28XCV-048 SL28XCV-060
Data
Nominal Tonnage 2 3 4 5
Connections Liquid line (o.d.) - in. 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
(sweat)
Suction line (o.d.) - in. 7/8 7/8 7/8 1-1/8
Refrigerant 1
R-410A charge furnished 11 lbs. 0 oz. 10 lbs 8 oz. 12 lbs. 8 oz. 12 lbs. 8 oz.
Outdoor Net face area - sq. ft. Outer coil 27.21 27.21 27.21 27.21
Coil
Inner coil 26.36 26.36 26.36 26.36
Tube diameter - in. 5/16 5/16 5/16 5/16
No. of rows 2 2 2 2
Fins per inch 22 22 22 22
Outdoor Diameter - in. 26 26 26 26
Fan
No. of blades 3 3 3 3
Motor hp 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3
Cfm - Max. Speed 2775 3345 4050 4400
Min. Speed 1680 2170 2560 2035
Rpm - Max. Speed 662 801 788 858
Min. Speed 395 514 495 390
Watts - Max. Speed 69 112 163 196
Min. Speed 19 35 50 29
Shipping Data - lbs. - 1 pkg. 284 286 296 296
ELECT RICAL DATA
Line Voltage Data - 60hz 208/230V-1ph 208/230V-1ph 208/230V-1ph 208/230V-1ph
2
Maximum Overcurrent Protection (MOCP) amps 15 25 35 50
3
Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) 11.3 17.8 22.4 29.5
Compressor Input (amps) 6.8 12 15.8 21.5
Outdoor Fan Motor - Full load amps 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.6
REQU IRED COMPONEN TS - ORDER S EPARATELY
iComfort® S30 Ultra-Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat 19V30 • • • •
4
Discharge Air Temperature Sensor 88K38 • • • •
OPT IONAL AC C ES S ORIES - ORDER S EPAR ATELY
5
Freezestat 3/8 in. tubing 93G35 • • • •
5/8 in. tubing 50A93 • • • •
6
Refrigerant L15-65-30 • • •
Line Sets L15-65-40
L15-65-50
Field Fabricate •
NOTE - Extremes of operating range are plus 10% and minus 5% of line voltage.
1
Refrigerant charge sufficient for 15 ft. length of refrigerant lines. For longer line set requirements see the Installation Instructions for information about line set length and
additional refrigerant charge required.
2
HACR type breaker or fuse.
3
Refer to National or Canadian Electrical Code manual to determine wire, fuse and disconnect size requirements.
4
Used with the iComfort® S30 Ultra-Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat for optional service diagnostics.
5
Freezestat is recommended for low ambient operation.
6
Refer to the Installation Instructions for Line Set Requirements and Refrigerant Piping Guidelines.

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S O U N D DATA
Octave Band Sound Power Levels dBA, re 10-12 Watts Sound
1
² Estimated Sound Pressure Level at
1
Unit Center Frequency - HZ Rating Distance From Unit (dBA at distance in ft.)
Model Number
125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 (dBA) 3 5 10 15 50

024 Min. 45.2 43.3 49.8 50.3 44.8 47.7 45.3 56 49 44 38 35 24

024 Max. 48.5 54.1 62 62.7 57.6 59 52.9 68 61 56 50 47 36
036 Min. 46.6 51 54.1 54.2 49.1 46.4 42.3 59 52 47 41 38 27
036 Max. 54.1 60.3 67.8 65 63.3 56.8 46.1 71 64 59 53 50 39
048 Min. 46.6 50.3 52.5 52.8 47.5 42.5 39.5 58 51 46 40 37 26
048 Max. 54.9 64.2 69 66 67.3 59.4 49.8 73 66 61 55 52 41
060 Min. 44.7 46.3 48.8 53.1 49 45.1 39.6 57 50 45 39 36 25
060 Max. 55.7 62.5 68.1 67.3 65.8 59.9 52.4 73 66 61 55 52 41
NOTE - The octave sound power data does not include tonal correction.
1
Tested according to AHRI Standard 270 test conditions. Sound rating Number is the overall A-Weighted Sound Power Level, (LWA), dB (100 Hz to 10,000 Hz).
2
Estimated sound pressure level at distance based on AHRI Standard 275 method for equipment located on the ground, roof, or on side of building wall with no adjacent
reflective surface within 9.8 feet. Sound pressure levels will increase based on changes to assumptions. For other applications, refer to AHRI Standard 275.

IN S TALL AT ION C LEA RANC ES

See
Notes

NOTE - One of these three sides must be 36 in. (914 mm).

One of the two remaining sides may be 12 in. (305 mm).
The remaining side may be 6 in. (152 mm). Service
See See
Service Clearance − 30 in. (762 mm) Notes Notes
48 in. (1219 mm) clearance required on top of unit
24 in. (610 mm) required between two units

See
Notes

F IELD WIRING

A - Two Wire Power

DISCONNECT ICOMFORT® DISCONNECT B - Two Wire Power (see Electrical Data)
SWITCH COMMUNICATING SWITCH
(By Others) THERMOSTAT (By Others) C - iComfort® Communicating Thermostat:
(REQUIRED)
- Four Wire, 18AWG (RSBus)
A D - iComfort® Communicating Thermostat:
B D - Two Wire, 18AWG (RSBus) unshielded thermostat cable for
low voltage Smart Hub power terminals (R, C, + and -)
- Two Wire, 18 to 22AWG (RSBus) shielded thermostat cable
recommended for Smart Hub communications terminals
C (I+, I-, A and B)
LENNOX LENNOX
AIR HEATING UNIT NOTE - All wiring must conform to NEC or CEC and local
CONDITIONER OR
AIR HANDLER
electrical codes.
UNIT NOTE - Field wiring not furnished.

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DIM ENSIONS UN IT

UNIT SUPPORT
FEET

16-7/8
26-7/8
(429)
(683)

8-3/4
(222) 3-3/4
(95)

3-1/8 30-3/4 4-5/8

(79) (781) (117)
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW BASE SECTION
(Large Base)

39-1/2 (1003) 35-1/2 (902)

DISCHARGE AIR

HIGH VOLTAGE
ELECTRICAL
INLET

4-1/2
47 (1194)

(114)
SUCTION LINE
INLET

LIQUID LINE LOW VOLTAGE

INLET ELECTRICAL
16
INLET
(406)

8 (203)

1 (25)

SIDE VIEW ACCESS VIEW

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T X V U SAG E TX V S U BS TI TU TIO N
Use this table for C35, CH23, CH35 and CR33 Field A general guide for replacing the factory installed TXV if
Installed TXV Match-Ups (if a valid match) the indoor unit (coil/air handler) is larger or smaller than the
Outdoor Unit Order No. outdoor unit.
Model No. Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit TXV TXV
SL28XCV-024 12J18 Size Tons Size Tons Furnished Replacement

SL28XCV-036 12J19 024 2 42 3.5 12J20 12J18

SL28XCV-048 12J20 024 2 48 4 12J20 12J18
SL28XCV-060 12J20 024 2 49 4 12J20 12J18
CX35 and CHX35 coils and all Lennox air handlers are shipped with a factory 024 2 50/60 5 12J20 12J18
installed TXV.
C35 and CH35 coils - Replace the factory installed orifice with the expansion 024 2 51/61 5 12J20 12J18
valve listed. 024 2 60 5 12J20 12J18
CH23 and CR33 - Use the expansion valve listed.
036 3 24 2 12J18 12J19
036 3 30 2.5 12J18 12J19
A HR I STANDARD 210/240 048 4 30/36 2.5/3 12J19 12J20
Cooling or heating capacities are net values, including 048 4 36 3 12J19 12J20
the effects of blower motor heat, and do not include TXV Ranges:
supplementary heat. Power input is the total power input 12J18 - 1
 .5 to 2.5 ton systems - Use on 2.5 ton (030) and
to the compressor(s) and fan(s), plus any controls and lower systems.
other items required as part of the system for normal
operation. 12J19 - 3 ton systems - Use down to 2 ton (024) systems.

Units which do not have an indoor air-circulating blower 12J20 - 3

 .5 to 5 ton systems - Use down to 3 ton (036)
systems.
furnished as part of the model, i.e., split system with
indoor coil only, is established by subtracting from the
total cooling capacity 1250 Btu/h per 1,000 cfm, and by
adding the same amount to the heating capacity. Total
power input for both heating and cooling is increased by
365 W per 1,000 cfm of indoor air circulated.

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