Hitachi PHKF160PAQ1 Front Grille for airCore 700 Cassette
The genuine standard air panel for 18,000 to 48,000 BTU airCore 700 4-way cassettes.
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514 316-2973 · sales@airgreen.ca
Quick facts
The PHKF160PAQ1 front grille is the original standard panel for airCore 700 4-way cassettes from 18,000 to 48,000 BTU (PCI-B18UFA1DQ to PCI-B48UFA1DQ). It closes off the unit at the ceiling, draws air back in at the centre and distributes it in four directions.
One grille for the entire PCI lineup
The airCore 700 technical catalogue gives this grille as 950 × 950 mm (37-13/32 in per side) and 62 mm thick. The same grille fits every PCI cassette, from 18,000 to 48,000 BTU. Hitachi classifies it as an optional indoor unit accessory: it is ordered with the cassette.
Three possible front panels
- PHKF160PAQ1: standard grille.
- P-AP160NAE1: grille with motion sensor and radiant sensor.
- P-GP160NAP*US: white Silent-Iconic front panel.
Mini-cassette or cassette?
The 9,000 and 12,000 BTU PCIM mini-cassettes take a different grille, the PHKM50PAQ1, 620 mm per side. The unit’s model number, on its nameplate, removes any doubt.
Installed by AirGreen in Greater Montréal
We install airCore 700 cassettes and their grille in Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, on the South Shore and on the North Shore. RBQ licence 5645-9605-01. For availability or a quote, call us at 514 316-2973 or email sales@airgreen.ca with the cassette model and the quantity.
The face of the larger cassettes
The panel closes the cassette at the ceiling and spreads air four ways.
- airCore 700 PCI-B18UFA1DQ to PCI-B48UFA1DQ 4-way cassettes
- New installs: order the panel with the unit
- Replacing a damaged or discoloured panel
- Stores, restaurants, offices and large rooms
Specifications
From the manufacturer’s documentation. A value the manufacturer does not publish is not listed.
What to know before installing
- Check the model: PCI-B18, B24, B30, B36 or B48UFA1DQ.
- 9,000 and 12,000 BTU PCIM mini-cassettes take the PHKM50PAQ1 panel.
- Plan the ceiling opening per the cassette installation manual.
- Shut off power before removing the old panel.
Manufacturer documents
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Frequently asked questions
Which cassettes take it?
airCore 700 PCI-B18UFA1DQ to PCI-B48UFA1DQ 4-way cassettes. PCIM mini-cassettes take the PHKM50PAQ1 panel.
Are there other panel options?
Yes. The airCore 700 catalog also lists a panel with motion and radiation sensors (P-AP160NAE1) and a white Silent-Iconic panel (P-GP160NAP*US).
Is it sold separately?
Yes, Hitachi lists it among the indoor unit accessories.
Can you install it?
Yes. We install the cassette, its panel and accessories, everywhere in Greater Montréal.
The genuine panel for your airCore cassette
Tell us the size and the quantity: we confirm availability and send you a quote. Or let our technicians install it for you.
Specifications from the manufacturer’s documentation, checked on October 7, 2026.
