Daikin FT13BV1LS User manual

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FT13BV1LS
FT18BV1LS
FT24BV1LS
MODELS
DAIKIN ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
Operation Manual

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CONTENTS
READ BEFORE OPERATION
Safety precautions ......................................... 2
Names of parts............................................... 4
Preparation Before Operation ........................ 7
OPERATION
DRY · COOL · FAN Operation ..................... 10
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction ................... 12
POWERFUL Operation ................................ 14
TIMER Operation ......................................... 15
CARE
Care and Cleaning ....................................... 17
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Trouble Shooting.......................................... 20
Specification................................................. 22

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READ BEFORE OPERATION
Safety precautions
•
Keep this manual where the operator can easily find them.
• Read this manual attentively before starting up the unit.
• For safety reason the operator must read the following cautions carefully.
• This manual classifies precautions into WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. Be sure to follow all precautions below: they are
all important for ensuring safety.
WARNING
•
In order to avoid fire, explosion or injury, do not operate the unit when harmful, among which flammable or
corrosive gases, are detected near the unit.
• It is not good for health to expose your body to the air flow for a long time.
• Do not put a finger, a rod or other objects into the air outlet or inlet. As the fan is rotating at a high speed, it will
cause injury.
• Do not attempt to repair, relocate, modify or reinstall the air conditioner by yourself. Incorrect work will cause electric
shocks, fire etc.
For repairs and reinstallation, consult your Daikin dealer for advice and information.
• The refrigerant used in the air conditioner is safe. Although leaks should not occur, if for some
reason any refrigerant happens to leak into the room, make sure it does not come in contact
with any flame as of gas heaters, kerosene heaters or gas range.
• If the air conditioner is not cooling properly, the refrigerant may be leaking, so call your dealer.
When carrying out repairs accompanying adding refrigerant, check the content of the repairs with our service staff.
• Do not attempt to install the air conditioner by your self. Incorrect work will result in water leakage, electric shocks or
fire. For installation, consult the dealer or a qualified technician.
• In order to avoid electric shock, fire or injury, if you detect any abnormally such as smell of fire, stop the operation and
turn off the breaker. And call your dealer for instructions.
• Depending on the environment, an earth leakage breaker must be installed. Lack of an earth leakage breaker may
result in electric shocks or fire.
• The air conditioner must be earthed. Incomplete earthing may result in electric shocks. Do not connect the
earth line to a gas pipe, water pipe, lightning rod, or a telephone earth line.
CAUTION
•
In order to avoid any quality deterioration, do not use the unit for cooling precision instruments, food, plants,
animals or works of art.
• Never expose little children, plants or animals directly to the air flow.
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, the unit may
cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, the unit may
cause minor or moderate property damage or personal injury.
Never do. Be sure to follow the instructions.
Be sure to earth the air conditioner. Never cause the air conditioner (including the remote
controller) to get wet.
Never touch the air conditioner (including the remote
controller) with a wet hand.

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• Do not place appliances which produce open fire in places exposed to the air flow from the unit or under the indoor
unit. It may cause incomplete combustion or deformation of the unit due to the heat.
• Do not block air inlets nor outlets. Impaired air flow may result in insufficient performance or trouble.
• Do not stand or sit on the outdoor unit. Do not place any object on the unit to avoid injury, do not remove the fan guard.
• Do not place anything under the indoor or outdoor unit that must be kept away from moisture. In certain conditions,
moisture in the air may condense and drip.
• After a long use, check the unit stand and fittings for damage.
• Do not touch the air inlet and aluminum fins of outdoor unit. It may cause injury.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• To avoid oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room sufficiently if equipment with burner is used together with the
air conditioner.
• Before cleaning, be sure to stop the operation, turn the breaker off or pull out the supply cord.
• Do not connect the air conditioner to a power supply different from the one as specified. It may cause trou-
ble or fire.
• Arrange the drain hose to ensure smooth drainage. Incomplete draining may cause wetting of the building, furniture
etc.
• Do not place objects in direct proximity of the outdoor unit and do not let leaves and other debris accumulate around
the unit.
Leaves are a hotbed for small animals which can enter the unit. Once in the unit, such animals can cause malfunc-
tions, smoke or fire when making contact with electrical parts.
• Do not operate the air conditioner with wet hands.
• Do not wash the indoor unit with excessive water, only use a slightly wet cloth.
• Do not place things such as vessels containing water or anything else on top of the unit. Water may pene-
trate into the unit and degrade electrical insulations, resulting in an electric shock.
■ To install the air conditioner in the following types of environments, consult the dealer.
• Places with an oily ambient or where steam or soot occurs.
• Salty environment such as coastal areas.
• Places where sulfide gas occurs such as hot springs.
• Places where snow may block the outdoor unit.
The drain from the outdoor unit must be discharged to a place of good drainage.
■For installation, choose a place as described below.
•
A place solid enough to bear the weight of the unit which does not amplify the operation noise or vibration.
• A place from where the air discharged from the outdoor unit or the operation noise will not annoy
your neighbours .
• For power supply, be sure to use a separate power circuit dedicated to the air conditioner.
• Relocating the air conditioner requires specialized knowledge and skills. Please consult the dealer if reloca-
tion is necessary for moving or remodeling
Installation site
Consider nuisance to your neighbours from noises
Electrical work
System relocation

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Names of parts
■Indoor Unit
■Main unit control panel
6
12
10
11
4
3
1
2
897
5
14
13

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■Outdoor Unit
■ Indoor Unit
1. Air filter
2. Air purifying filter with photocatalytic
deodorizing function:
•
These filters are attached to the inside of the air
filters.
3. Air inlet
4. Front grille
5. Grille tab
6. Display
7. Air outlet
8. Flaps (horizontal blades): (page 12.)
9. Louvers (vertical blades):
• The louvres are inside of the air outlet.
(page 12, 13.)
10. Operation lamp (green)
11. TIMER lamp (yellow): (page 15.)
12. Indoor Unit ON/OFF switch:
•
Push this switch once to start operation.
Push once again to stop it.
• The operation mode refers to the following
table.
• This switch is useful when the remote controller
is missing.
13. Room temperature sensor:
•
It senses the air temperature around the unit.
14. Signal receiver:
•
It receives signals from the remote controller.
• When the unit receives a signal, you will hear a
short beep.
• Operation start .............beep-beep
• Settings changed..........beep
• Operation stop ..............beeeeep
■ Outdoor Unit
15. Air inlet: (Back and side)
16. Air outlet
17. Refrigerant piping and inter-unit cable
18. Drain hose
19. Earth terminal:
• It is inside of this cover.
20. Stop valve:
• Dew condensation may form on the stop
valve during operation. This does not indicate
any type of malfunction in the outdoor unit.
Appearance of the outdoor unit may differ from some models.
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16
19
18
17
15
20
Mode Temperature
setting Air flow rate
COOL 22°CAUTO

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■Remote Controller
1. Signal transmitter:
•
It sends signals to the indoor unit.
2. Display:
• It displays the current settings.
(In this illustration, each section is shown
with all its displays ON for the purpose of
explanation.)
3. POWERFUL button:
for POWERFUL operation (page 14.)
4. TEMPERATURE adjustment buttons:
• It changes the temperature setting.
5. ON/OFF button:
•
Press this button once to start operation.
Press once again to stop it.
6. MODE selector button:
• It selects the operation mode.
(DRY/COOL/FAN) (page 10.)
7. FAN setting button:
• It selects the air flow rate setting.
8. SWING button: (page 12.)
•
Flap (Horizontal blade)
9. SWING button: (page 12.) (18, 24 class only)
• Louver (Vertical blades)
10. ON TIMER button: (page 16.)
11. OFF TIMER button: (page 15.)
12. TIMER Setting button:
• It changes the time setting.
13. TIMER CANCEL button:
• It cancels the timer setting.
14. CLOCK button: (page 9.)
C
ON
TEMP
ON/OFF
POWERFUL
MODE
TIMER
FAN
SWING
ON CANCEL
OFF
1
2
4
5
7
8
9
13
14
10
12
11
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3
6

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Preparation Before Operation
■To set the batteries
1. Press with a finger and slide the
front cover to take it off.
2. Set two dry batteries (AAA).
3. Set the front cover as before.
ATTENTION
■About batteries
• When replacing the batteries, use batteries of the same type, and replace the two old batteries
together.
• When the system is not used for a long time, take the batteries out.
• We recommend replacing once a year, although if the remote controller display begins to fade or if
reception deteriorates, please replace with new alkali batteries. Using manganese batteries reduces
the lifespan.
• The attached batteries are provided for the initial use of the system.
The usable period of the batteries may be short depending on the manufactured date of the air
conditioner.
+–
–+
2
3
1
Position + and
– correctly!

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Preparation Before Operation
■To operate the remote
controller
• To use the remote controller, aim the transmitter
at the indoor unit. If there is anything to block
signals between the unit and the remote control-
ler, such as a curtain, the unit will not operate.
•
Do not drop the remote controller. Do not get it wet.
• The maximum distance for communication is
about 7 m.
■To fix the remote controller
holder on the wall
1. Choose a place from where the sig-
nals reach the unit.
2. Fix the holder to a wall, a pillar, etc.
with the screws supplied with the
holder.
3. Place the remote controller in the
remote controller holder.
ATTENTION
■About remote controller
• Never expose the remote controller to direct sunlight.
• Dust on the signal transmitter or receiver will reduce the sensitivity. Wipe off dust with soft cloth.
• Signal communication may be disabled if an electronic-starter-type fluorescent lamp (such as
inverter-type lamps) is in the room. Consult the shop if that is the case.
• If the remote controller signals happen to operate another appliance, move that appliance to some-
where else, or consult the shop.
Receiver
Remote controller
holder
Set.
●
To remove, pull it upwards.

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■To set the clock
1. Press “CLOCK button”.
is displayed.
blinks.
2. Press “TIMER setting button”
to set the clock to the present
time.
Holding down “ ”or “ ” button rap-
idly increases or decreases the time dis-
play.
3. Press “CLOCK button”.
blinks.
■Turn the breaker ON
• Turning ON the breaker opens the flap,
then closes it again. (This is a normal
procedure.)
NOTE
■Tips for saving energy
• Be careful not to cool the room too much.
Keeping the temperature setting at a moderate level helps save energy.
• Cover windows with a blind or a curtain.
Blocking sunlight and air from outdoors increases the cooling effect.
• Clogged air filters cause inefficient operation and waste energy. Clean them
once in about every two weeks.
■Please note
• The air conditioner always consumes 15-35 watts of electricity even while it is not operating.
• If you are not going to use the air conditioner for a long period, for example in spring or autumn, turn the breaker
OFF.
• Use the air conditioner in the following conditions.
• Operation outside this humidity or temperature range may cause a safety device to disable the system.
C
TEMP
ON/OFF
POWERFUL
MODE
TIMER
FAN
ON CANCEL
OFF
SWING
1.3
2
Recommended temperature setting
For cooling:26 ° C – 28 ° C
Mode Operating conditions If operation is continued out of this range
COOL Outdoor temperature: 20 to 46 °C
Indoor temperature: 18 to 32 °C
Indoor humidity: 80% max.
•
A safety device may work to stop the operation.
(In multi system, it may work to stop the operation of the outdoor unit only.)
• Condensation may occur on the indoor unit and drip.
DRY Outdoor temperature: 20 to 46 °C
Indoor temperature: 18 to 32 °C
Indoor humidity: 80% max.
•
A safety device may work to stop the operation.
• Condensation may occur on the indoor unit and drip.

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OPERATION
DRY · COOL · FAN Operation
The air conditioner operates with the operation mode of your
choice.
From the next time on, the air conditioner will operate with the
same operation mode.
■To start operation
1. Press “MODE selector button”
and select a operation mode.
• Each pressing of the button advances the
mode setting in sequence.
:DRY
: COOL
:FAN
2. Press “ON/OFF button”.
• The OPERATION lamp lights up.
■To stop operation
3. Press “ON/OFF button” again.
•
Then OPERATION lamp goes off.
■To change the temperature setting
4. Press “TEMPERATURE adjustment button”
DRY or FAN mode COOL mode
The temperature setting is not variable.
Press “ ” to raise the temperature and press
“ ” to lower the temperature.
Set to the temperature you like.
C
TEMP
ON/OFF
POWERFUL
MODE
TIMER
FAN
ON CANCEL
OFF
SWING
2, 3
1
4
5
C

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■To change the air flow rate setting
5. Press “FAN setting button”.
■To change the air flow direction
(page 12.)
NOTE
DRY mode COOL or FAN mode
The air flow rate setting is not variable.
Five levels of air flow rate setting from “ ” to “ ”
plus “ ” are available.
■Note on DRY operation
• The computer chip works to rid the room of humidity while maintaining the temperature as
much as possible. It automatically controls temperature and fan strength, so manual adjust-
ment of these functions is unavailable.
■Note on air flow rate setting
• At smaller air flow rates, the cooling effect is also smaller.

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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction
You can adjust the air flow direction to increase your com-
fort.
■To adjust the horizontal
blades (flaps)
1. Press “SWING button”.
The display will light up and the flaps will
begin to swing.
2. When the flaps have reached the
desired position, press “SWING
button” once more.
The display will go blank.
The flaps will stop moving.
■To adjust the vertical blades (louvers) (18, 24 class only)
3. Press “SWING button”.
The display will light up and the louvers will begin to swing.
4. When the louvers have reached the desired position, press the
“SWING” button once more.
The display will go blank.
The louvers will stop moving.
■To 3-D Airflow (18, 24 class only)
1. 3. press “SWING button”: the “ ” “ ” display will light up and
the flaps and louvers will move in turn.
■To cancel 3-D Airflow (18, 24 class only)
2. 4. press “SWING button”
C
TEMP
ON/OFF
POWERFUL
MODE
TIMER
FAN
ON CANCEL
OFF
ON
SWING
1, 2
3, 4

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■To adjust the vertical blades
(louvers) (13 class only)
Hold the knob and move the louvers.
(You will find a knob on the left-side and the right-side blades.)
Notes on louvers angles
Notes on flap angle
■ATTENTION
• Always use a remote controller to adjust the louvers angles. In side the air outlet, a fan is rotating at a
high speed. (18, 24 class only)
• Be careful when adjusting the louvers. Inside the air outlet, fan is rotating at a high speed.
(13 class only)
• When “ SWING button ” is selected, the flaps swinging
range depends on the operation mode. (See the figure.
)
Three-Dimensional (3-D) Airflow
• Using three-dimensional airflow circulates cold air,
which tends to collected at the bottom of the room, and
hot air, which tends to collect near the ceiling, through-
out the room, preventing areas of cold and hot develop-
ing.
■ATTENTION
• Always use a remote controller to adjust the flaps angle.
If you attempt to move it forcibly with hand when it is
swinging, the mechanism may be broken.
STOP
COOL
approx. 10˚~40˚
DRY
approx. 5˚~35˚
In COOL or DRY mode
STOP
In FAN mode
FAN
approx. 5˚~55˚

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POWERFUL Operation
POWERFUL operation quickly maximizes the cooling
(heating) effect in any operation mode. You can get the
maximum capacity .
■To start POWERFUL
operation
1. Press “POWERFUL button”.
•
POWERFUL operation ends in 20 minutes.
Then the system automatically operates
again with the settings which were used
before POWERFUL operation.
• When using POWERFUL operation,
there are some functions which are not
available.
■To cancel POWERFUL
operation
2. Press “POWERFUL button”
again.
NOTE
■Notes on POWERFUL operation
• In COOL mode
To maximize the cooling effect, the capacity of outdoor unit must be increased and the air
flow rate be fixed to the maximum setting.
The temperature and air flow settings are not variable.
•
In DRY mode
The temperature setting is lowered by 2.5°C and the air flow rate is slightly increased.
•
In FAN mode
The air flow rate is fixed to the maximum setting.
TEMP
ON/OFF
POWERFUL
MODE
TIMER
FAN
ON CANCEL
OFF
ON
SWING
1, 2

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TIMER Operation
Timer functions are useful for automatically switching the
air conditioner on or off at night or in the morning. You can
also use OFF TIMER and ON TIMER in combination.
■To use OFF TIMER opera-
tion
• Check that the clock is correct.
If not, set the clock to the present time.
(page 9.)
1. Press “OFF TIMER button”.
is displayed.
blinks.
2. Press “TIMER Setting button”
until the time setting reaches the
point you like.
• Every pressing of either button increases
or decreases the time setting by 10 min-
utes. Holding down either button changes
the setting rapidly.
3. Press “OFF TIMER button”
again.
• The TIMER lamp lights up.
■To cancel the OFF TIMER operation
4. Press “CANCEL button”.
•
The TIMER lamp goes off.
Notes
• When TIMER is set, the present time is not displayed.
• Once you set ON, OFF TIMER, the time setting is kept in the memory. (The memory is canceled when
remote controller batteries are replaced.)
• When operating the unit via the ON/OFF Timer, the actual length of operation may vary from the time
entered by the user. (Maximum approx. 10 minutes)
■NIGHT SET MODE
When the OFF TIMER is set, the air conditioner automatically adjusts the temperature setting (0.5°C
up in COOL) to prevent excessive cooling for your pleasant sleep.
C
TEMP
ON/OFF
POWERFUL
MODE
TIMER
FAN
ON CANCEL
OFF
SWING
4
2
1.3

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■To use ON TIMER operation
• Check that the clock is correct. If not, set
the clock to the present time
(page 9.).
1. Press “ON TIMER button”.
is displayed.
blinks.
2. Press “TIMER Setting button”
until the time setting reaches
the point you like.
• Every pressing of either button
increases or decreases the time setting
by 10 minutes. Holding down either but-
ton changes the setting rapidly.
3. Press “ON TIMER button”
again.
•
The TIMER lamp lights up.
■To cancel ON TIMER operation
4. Press “CANCEL button”.
•
The TIMER lamp goes off.
■To combine ON TIMER and OFF TIMER
• A sample setting for combining the two timers is shown below.
ATTENTION
■In the following cases, set the timer again.
• After a breaker has turned OFF.
• After a power failure.
• After replacing batteries in the remote controller.
C
TEMP
ON/OFF
POWERFUL
MODE
TIMER
FAN
ON CANCEL
OFF
SWING
2
1.3
4
Display
(Example)
Present time: 11:00 PM
(The unit operating)
OFF TIMER at 0:00 a.m.
ON TIMER at 7:00 a.m. Combined

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CARE
Care and Cleaning
CAUTION
■Indoor unit, Outdoor unit and Remote controller
1. Wipe them with dry soft cloth.
■Front grille
1. Open the front grille.
•
Hold the grille by the tabs on the two sides
and lift it until it stops with a click.
2. Remove the front grille.
•
Open the front panel further while slid-
ing it to either the left or right and pulling
it toward you. This will disconnect the
rotation dowel on one side. Then discon-
nect the rotation dowel on the other side
in the same manner.
3. Clean the front grille
•
Wipe it with a soft cloth soaked in water.
• Only neutral detergent may be used.
• In case of washing the grille with water, dry it with cloth, dry it up in the shade after washing.
4. Attach the front grille
•
Align the rotation dowels on the left and right of the front panel with
the slots, then push them all the way in.
• Close the front panel slowly. (Press the panel at both sides and the
center.)
CAUTION
Units
• Don’t touch the metal parts of the indoor unit. If you touch those parts, this may cause an injury.
• When removing or attaching the front grille, use a robust and stable stool and watch your steps carefully.
• When removing or attaching the front grille, support the grille securely with hand to prevent it from falling.
• For cleaning, do not use hot water above 40 ° C, benzine, gasoline, thinner, nor other volatile oils, pol-
ishing compound, scrubbing brushes, nor other hand stuff.
• After cleaning, make sure that the front grille is securely fixed.
Before cleaning, be sure to stop the operation and
turn the breaker OFF.

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1. Open the front grille. (page 17.)
2. Pull out the air filters.
• Push a little upwards the tab at the center of
each air filter, then pull it down.
3. Take off the air purifying filter
with photocatalytic deodorizing function.
• Press the top of the air-cleaning filter onto the tabs (3 tabs
at top). Then press the bottom of the filter up slightly, and
press it onto the tabs (3 at bottom).
4. Clean or replace each filter.
See figure.
5. Set the air filter, air purifying filter with
photocalytic deodorizing function as they
were and close the front grille.
• Press the front panel at both sides and the center.
■Air Filter
1. Wash the air filters with water or clean them with
vacuum cleaner.
• If the dust does not come off easily, wash them with neutral detergent
thinned with lukewarm water, then dry them up in the shade.
• It is recommended to clean the air filters every two weeks.
■
Air purifying filter with photocatalytic deodorizing function. (gray)
The air purifying capacity of the photocatalytic purifying filter can be renewed by washing it with
water once every 6 months. We recommend replacing it once every 3 years.
[ Maintenance ]
1. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner and wash lightly with water.
2.
If it is very dirty, soak it for 10 to 15 minutes in water mixed with a neutral cleaning agent.
3. After washing, shake off remaining water and dry in the shade.
4. Since the material is made out of paper, do not wring out the filter when removing water from it.
[ Replacement]
1. Remove the tabs on the filter frame and replace with a new filter.
• Dispose of the old filter as flammable waste.
Filters
tabs (3 tabs at top)
tabs (3 at bottom)

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Check
■Before a long idle period
1. Operate the “fan only” for several hours on a fine day to dry out the
inside.
• Press “MODE” button and select “fan” operation.
• Press “ON/OFF” button and start operation.
2. Clean the air filters and set them again.
3. Take out batteries from the remote controller.
4. Turn OFF the breaker for the room air conditioner.
NOTE
Check that the base, stand and other fittings of the outdoor unit are not decayed or corroded.
Check that nothing blocks the air inlets and the outlets of the indoor unit and the outdoor unit.
Check that the earth wire is not disconnected or broken.
Check that the drain comes smoothly out of the drain hose during COOL or DRY operation.
• If no drain water is seen, water may be leaking from the indoor unit. Stop operation and consult the ser-
vice shop if this is the case.
• Operation with dirty filters:
(1) cannot deodorize the air. (2) cannot clean the air.
(3) results in poor heating or cooling. (4) may cause odour.
• To order air purifying filter with photocatalytic deodorizing function contact to the service shop there
you bought the air conditioner.
•
Dispose of old air filter as non-burnable and photocatalytic deodorizing filters as burnable
waste.
Item Part No.
Air purifying filter with photocatalytic deodorizing
function. (without frame) 1 set
KAF952A42