Daikin RXV18AVJU9 18,000 BTU Heat Pump Outdoor Unit - R32

Daikin RXV18AVJU9 – 18,000 BTU R-32 Inverter Heat Pump Outdoor Unit
The Daikin RXV18AVJU9 is a 1.5-ton R-32 inverter heat pump outdoor unit designed to provide efficient year-round heating and cooling when paired with a compatible Daikin indoor unit. In the submitted VISTA system, it delivers 17,400 BTU rated cooling and 21,600 BTU rated heating with variable-capacity inverter operation.

Compact & Durable Outdoor Design
Measuring 29-1/2" high x 34-1/4" wide x 12-5/8" deep , the RXV18AVJU9 features a horizontal-discharge outdoor design suitable for residential and light commercial installations. The outdoor unit weighs 113 lbs and features a heavy-duty casing designed for outdoor installation environments.

Efficient Inverter Performance
The RXV18AVJU9 uses an inverter-driven compressor to provide variable-capacity operation for efficient, consistent comfort. When paired in the submitted FFA18AVJU9 system, performance is rated at 18.2 SEER2, 11.5 EER2, and 8.5 HSPF2 .

Powerful & Quiet Outdoor Operation
The RXV18AVJU9 provides up to 2,327 CFM of outdoor airflow with a sound pressure level of 55 dBA , delivering the airflow needed for higher-capacity heating and cooling while maintaining stable operation.

Flexible Refrigerant Piping
The RXV18AVJU9 uses 1/4" liquid and 1/2" gas connections . The system supports up to 99 ft of total piping and up to 66 ft of vertical piping , providing flexibility when positioning the outdoor unit. It is pre-charged for up to 49 ft of piping , with additional R-32 refrigerant added at 0.22 oz/ft when required.

Wide Operating Range
Designed for dependable year-round comfort, the system operates from 50°F to 115°F in cooling and 5°F to 64°F in heating . Cooling operation can be extended down to -4°F when used with the appropriate optional air-direction adjustment grille.

R-32 Refrigerant Technology
The RXV18AVJU9 uses R-32 refrigerant and has a factory holding charge of 2.45 lbs . Its R-32 inverter design provides efficient heating and cooling using Daikin's current-generation refrigerant technology.

Electrical Requirements
Designed for 208–230V, single-phase, 60 Hz power , the RXV18AVJU9 has a minimum circuit ampacity of 17.9A and a maximum overcurrent protection rating of 20A .

Cold-Weather & Installation Accessories
Available outdoor accessories include a drain pan heater, back protection wire net, snow hoods, and air-direction adjustment grille . A drain plug for the outdoor unit is included.

Ideal Use Cases
Ideal for homes, apartments, offices, additions, retail spaces, and other residential or light commercial applications requiring a higher-capacity, inverter-driven outdoor heat pump with flexible piping and efficient year-round heating and cooling.