Daikin FFA12AVJU9 & RXV12AVJU9 — 1 Ton R-32 Vista Ceiling Cassette System
The FFA12AVJU9 Vista 2x2 cassette paired with the RXV12AVJU9 R-32 inverter condenser produces 10,800 BTU/h rated cooling and 13,500 BTU/h rated heating at 19.5 SEER2, 11.5 EER2, and 9.0 HSPF2. It uses the same compact outdoor cabinet and the same 3/8 inch gas line as the 0.75 ton system, so stepping up to a full ton costs nothing in yard space or line set sizing. The BYFQ60C3W2W white decoration panel is included; the BRC1NRV71 wired wall controller is required and sold separately, as no remote ships with the cassette.
Is a 1 Ton Ceiling Cassette the Right Size?
A full ton of rated cooling covers most single rooms in the 400 to 600 square foot range — a living room, a larger office, a reception area, a classroom, or a converted attic space. Inverter modulation runs from 4,600 to 13,300 BTU/h in cooling and 4,600 to 16,800 BTU/h in heating, giving it noticeably more heating reserve than the 0.75 ton system while sharing the same 63 lb condenser.
Because a cassette blows in up to four directions from the ceiling centre, it distributes air more evenly across a square room than a wall unit blowing one way from an end wall. That advantage disappears in a long narrow room, where a two-way or three-way discharge setting — configured with the wall controller and a separately sold blocking pad kit — usually performs better than leaving all four vents open. Plan on 60 inches of clear space around the unit where possible, and 8 inches minimum on any side where a vent is closed off.
Ideal for: Living and family rooms, open reception areas, larger private offices, classrooms and training rooms, restaurant dining nooks, and finished attic or basement spaces with an accessible ceiling.
Sizing between two? The 0.75 ton FFA09AVJU9 shares this condenser cabinet and line set if your load comes in lower, and the 1.25 ton FFA15AVJU9 steps up — though it moves to a larger outdoor unit and a 1/2 inch gas line. Browse the full ductless mini split system range, or check current incentives in our HVAC rebate center.
Recommended room sizes are general guidelines only. Actual requirements depend on insulation, glazing, ceiling height, infiltration, occupancy, and outdoor design temperature. Size the job with our mini split BTU sizing calculator, request a free layout quote, contact Budget Heating, or call 813-885-7999.
What's Included
| Indoor Cassette | FFA12AVJU9 — Vista R-32 1 Ton 2x2 Ceiling Cassette |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Condenser | RXV12AVJU9 — R-32 1 Ton Inverter Heat Pump Condenser |
| Decoration Panel | BYFQ60C3W2W Fresh White Grille — Included |
| Controller | BRC1NRV71 Wired Wall Controller — Required, Sold Separately |
| Rated Capacity | 10,800 BTU/h Cooling — 13,500 BTU/h Heating |
| Efficiency | 19.5 SEER2 / 11.5 EER2 / 9.0 HSPF2 |
| Refrigerant | R-32, 1.65 lb Holding Charge, 0.22 oz Per Additional Foot |
| Line Set | 3/8" Gas, 1/4" Liquid — 66 ft Max Total, 49 ft Pre-Charged |
| Electrical | 208-230V, Single Phase, 60 Hz — 14.6 MCA, 15 A Max Overcurrent |
Cassette, condenser, and white panel ship together. Add the BRC1NRV71 controller and a 1/4 x 3/8 copper and wire line set — the same size the 0.75 ton system uses. Interunit wiring is AWG 14 stranded; controller wiring is AWG 18 to 16 sheathed two-wire and can run up to 1,640 feet. Flare joints on R-32 need care, so keep Nylog Blue sealant on the truck and torque the 3/8 inch gas nut to 24-1/8 to 29-1/2 lbf·ft. Mounting hardware available under condenser pads and wall mounts.
Cassette & Condenser Features
FFA12AVJU9 Vista Ceiling Cassette
- Four-way ceiling discharge, field-configurable to three-way or two-way
- Airflow 406 / 353 / 268 CFM at high, medium, and low
- 39 / 36 / 30 dBA indoor sound pressure across the three fan speeds
- Airflow direction adjustable from the wall controller by field setting
- Built-in drain pump and float switch with service drain outlet for maintenance
- Selectable filter cleaning reminder at 2,500 or 1,250 hours by dust level
- Auto-restart returns to prior settings after a power interruption
- Automatic system protection for voltage fluctuation, compressor delay, and defrost
- Same 36 lb body and 23-1/16 to 23-7/16 inch ceiling opening as every Vista size
- Supports two wall controllers on one unit in a main and sub arrangement
RXV12AVJU9 Outdoor Condenser
- R-32 inverter condenser matched at the factory to the FFA12AVJU9
- 19.5 SEER2, 11.5 EER2, and 9.0 HSPF2 non-ducted ratings
- 10,800 BTU/h rated cooling with a 4,600 to 13,300 BTU/h range
- 13,500 BTU/h rated heating with a 4,600 to 16,800 BTU/h range
- Same compact 63 lb cabinet as the 0.75 ton condenser
- 14.6 MCA on a 15 A maximum overcurrent protection
- 50 dBA sound pressure with 1,088 CFM condenser airflow
- 3/8 inch gas and 1/4 inch liquid connections, 66 ft maximum total piping
- Cooling 50°F to 115°F; heating 5°F to 64°F
- Drain plug supplied; snow hoods and drain pan heater available separately
Specifications & Manuals
Documentation includes matched system performance data, ceiling opening and suspension bolt dimensions, drain and refrigerant piping requirements, field settings, and Daikin warranty terms to assist with layout, permitting, installation, and service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the 1 ton different from the 0.75 ton if the outdoor cabinet is the same?
The cabinet, weight, line set size, and 66 foot piping limit are identical. What changes is output — 10,800 versus 9,100 BTU/h cooling and 13,500 versus 10,000 BTU/h heating — plus a slightly higher 14.6 MCA. Both still fit a 15 amp breaker, so the step up costs nothing in electrical or footprint.
Can I close off one or two sides of the air discharge?
Yes. The cassette ships set for four-way discharge, and you can change it to three-way or two-way. That requires two things: a field setting made through the wall controller, and Daikin's blocking pad kit, which is sold separately. This is how you install a cassette against a wall or in a corner without blowing conditioned air straight at it.
What is the maximum line set length?
66 feet of total piping, with a 49 foot maximum vertical separation between indoor and outdoor units. The system arrives pre-charged for 49 feet; past that, add 0.22 oz of R-32 per additional foot. Runs beyond 66 feet are not permitted on this size.
Does the ceiling grille come in other colors?
The included BYFQ60C3W2W panel is Fresh White, and it is the panel Daikin specifies for this cassette. If a project needs a different finish, contact us at 813-885-7999 before ordering rather than painting the supplied panel, which can interfere with the swing flap and void coverage.
How does the unit tell me the filter needs cleaning?
The wall controller carries a filter cleaning indicator you can set to trigger at approximately 2,500 hours in a normal room or 1,250 hours in a dusty one. The reminder can also be switched off entirely if you already run scheduled maintenance. Replacement long-life filters are available as part KAF441C60.
Can two controllers operate one cassette?
Yes. Two BRC1NRV71 controllers can share one indoor unit, with one set as MAIN and the other as SUB, wired to the same P1 and P2 terminals with no polarity. That suits a room with two entrances or a manager who wants a locked control point plus a staff-accessible one.
What happens after a power outage?
The auto-restart function returns the system to its previous mode and setpoint once power is restored, so an unoccupied space does not sit unconditioned. Note that a restart is intentionally blocked for three minutes to protect the compressor, and the controller may display a connection message for up to 90 seconds — both are normal.
FFA12AVJU9 RXV12AVJU9 Submittal
