Rheem Prestige R96V series User manual

Rheem Prestige Series™Communicating
Two Stage Variable Speed Multi position
Gas Furnaces
FORM NO. G11-540 REV. 4
R96V- Series
96% A.F.U.E.†
Input Rates from 40 to 115 kBTU
[11.72 to 33.71 kW]
•96% residential gas furnace CSA certified
•4 way multi-poise design
•Two stages of operation to save energy and maintain optimal
comfort level.
•Variable speed blower motor technology provides ultimate
humidity control, quieter sound levels, and year round energy
savings.
•EcoNet™enabled HVAC Product
•PlusOne™Diagnostics 7-Segment LED all units
•PlusOne™Ignition System – DSI for reliability and longevity
•PlusOne™Water Management System with patented Blocked
Drain Sensor
•Heat exchanger is removable for improved serviceability.
Aluminized steel primary and stainless steel secondary con-
struction provide maximum corrosion resistance and thermal
fatigue reliability.
•Low profile “34 inch” cabinet ideal for space constrained
installations.
•Blower Shelf design – serviceable in all furnace orientations
•Pre marked hoses – insures proper system drainage
•Vent with 2" or 3" PVC
•Replaceable Collector box
•Hemmed edges on cabinet and doors
•Quarter turn fasteners for tool less access
•Integrated control boards feature dip switches for easy
system set up
•Self priming condensate trap
•Solid bottom included
•Compatible with single or two stage thermostats. For optimal
performance a two stage thermostat is recommended.
Air Gas Furnaces
R96V Series
✝A.F.U.E. (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) calculated in accordance with
Department of Energy test procedures.
All Models
except
R96VA085

Air Table of Contents
R96V Series
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Standard & Optional Equipment ......................................................................3
Physical Data & Specifications ........................................................................4
Model Number Identification ............................................................................5
Dimensional Data............................................................................................6
Blower Performance Data ................................................................................7
Accessories....................................................................................................8
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................9

Air Standard & Optional Equipment
R96V Series
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Completely assembled and wired; blocked drain sensor, 7
segment LED and marked hoses; heat exchanger; primary:
aluminized steel, secondary: 29-4C stainless steel; 2 stage
induced draft; pressure switches; redundant 2 stage main gas
control; blower compartment door safety switch; solid state
time on/off blower control; limit controls; manual shut-off
valve; 100% safety lock out; cool fan off delay; field selectable
heat fan off delay; one hour automatic retry; power and self-
test diagnostics; flame sense current diagnostics; electronic
air cleaner connections; twinning (built-in) features; humidifier
connections; humidifier on/off delay; low speed continuous fan
option; single speed option for heating and cooling applica-
tions; transformer; direct drive, variable speed electrically
commutated blower motor (ECM). Solid bottom. (Please note:
a thermostat is not included as standard equipment.)
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Side and bottom filter racks; return air cabinet for all sizes.
NOTE: Furnace is not listed for use with fuels other than natural
or L.P. (propane) gas.
All models can be converted by a qualified distributor or local
service dealer to use L.P. (propane) gas without changing burn-
ers. Factory approved kits must be used to convert from
natural to L.P. (propane) gas and may be ordered as optional
accessories from a parts distributor.
For L.P. (propane) operation, refer to Conversion Kit Index Form.
WARNING
THIS FURNACE IS NOT APPROVED
OR RECOMMENDED
FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
HEAT EXCHANGER
IN-SHOT BURNERS
PRESSURE SWITCHES
DRAFT
INDUCER
CONTROL BOARD
GAS VALVE AND MANIFOLD
DIRECT SPARK IGNITION &
REMOTE SENSOR
REMOTE
SENSOR
BLOCKED DRAIN
SENSOR
ECM MOTOR

Air Physical Data & Specifications
R96V Series
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Physical Data and Specifications—Upflow Models
U.S. and Canadian Models
MODEL NUMBERS R96VA0402317MSA R96VA0602317MSA R96VA0702317MSA R96VA0852521MSB R96VA1002521MSA R96VA1152524MSA
HIGH FIRE INPUT BTU/HR [kW] ➀42,000 [12.31] 56,000 [16.41] 70,000 [20.50] 84,000 [24.61] 98,000 [28.72] 112,000 [32.82]
LOW FIRE INPUT 29,400 [8.61] 39,200 [11.49] 49,000 [14.36] 58,800 [17.23] 68,600 [20.11] 78,400 [23.00]
HEATING CAPACITY BTU/HR [kW] 40,320 [11.82] 53,760 [15.75] 67,200 [19.68] 80,640 [23.63] 94,080 [27.57] 107,520 [31.51]
HIGH ALTITUDE OUTPUT
10% DERATE [kW] ➁36,288 [10.64] 48,384 [14.18] 60,480 [17.72] 72,756 [21.27] 84,672 [24.81] 96,768 [28.36]
BLOWER (D x W)
[mm]
11 x 7
[279 x 178]
11 x 8
[279 x 203]
11 x 8
[279 x 203]
11 x 10
[279 x 254]
11 x 10
[279 x 254]
11 x 11
[279 x 279]
MOTOR H.P. [W]–
TYPE 1/2 [373] E.C.M. 1/2 [373] E.C.M. 1/2 [373] E.C.M. 3/4 [559] E.C.M. 3/4 [559] E.C.M. 3/4 [559] E.C.M.
MOTOR FULL LOAD AMPS 8.9 8.9 8.9 10.8 10.8 10.8
MINIMUM EXT. STATIC PRESSURE
(IN. W.C.) [kPa] .18 [.045] .20 [.050] .23 [.057] .28 [.070] .28 [.070] .28 [.070]
MAXIMUM EXT. STATIC PRESSURE
(IN. W.C.) [kPa] 1.0 [0.249] 1.0 [0.249] 1.0 [0.249] 1.0 [0.249] 1.0 [0.249] 1.0 [0.249]
HEATING CFM @ .2" [.049 kPa]
W.C. E.S.P. [L/s] 1050 [496] 1025 [484] 1015 [479] 1470 [694] 1710 [807] 1450 [684]
COOLING CFM @ .5" [.124 kPa]
W.C. E.S.P. [L/s] 1050 [496] 1050 [496] 1050 [496] 1750 [826] 1750 [826] 1750 [826]
TEMPERATURE RISE-HIGH FIRE
RANGE IN DEGREES °F [°C]
20 - 50
[11 - 28]
30 - 60
[17 - 33]
40 - 70
[22 - 39]
30 - 60
[17 - 33]
40 - 70
[22 - 39]
45 - 75
[25 - 42]
TEMPERATURE RISE-LOW FIRE
RANGE IN DEGREES °F [°C]
15 - 45
[8 - 25]
20 - 50
[11 - 28]
30 - 60
[17 - 33]
20 - 50
[11 - 28]
30 - 60
[17 - 33]
35 - 63
[19 - 36]
APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT
(LBS.) [kg] 128 [58] 128 [58] 132 [60] 147.5 [67] 152 [69] 165 [75]
AFUE ➂96.00% 96.00% 96.00% 96.00% 96.00% 96.00%
NOTES: All models are 115V, 60HZ, 1 phase Gas connection size for all models is 1/2" [13 mm] N.P.T.
➀Installation instructions for high altitude derate.
➁ Canadian installations only.
➂In accordance with D.O.E. test procedures.
*S=Standard Models
NOTE: Standard model complies with California low nox requirements.
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Air Model Number Identification
R96V Series
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Model Number Identification
R96 V A 040 2 3 17 M S A
Rheem 96%
Efficient
Motor -
ECM
Design Series
A = 1st Design
Input
BTU/HR
040 = 42,000 [12.31 kW]
060 = 56,000 [16.41 kW]
070 = 70,000 [20.51 kW]
085 = 84,000 [24.62 kW]
100 = 98,000 [28.72 kW]
115 = 112,000 [32.82 kW]
Stage - Two Airflow
3 - Up to 3 Tons
5 - Up to 5 Tons
Cabinet Width
17 = 17.5"
21 = 21.0"
24 = 24.5"
Configuration -
Multi-Position
S = Standard
N = NOx
Revision -
Marketing
(A - First Time
Release)
(B - First
Revision)
—
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Air Dimensional Data
R96V Series
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MODEL
R96V
LEFT
SIDE
MINIMUM CLEARANCE (IN.) [mm] SHIP
WGTS.
FLANGE DIMENSIONS
RIGHT
SIDE BACK TOP FRONT VENT A B C
040 0 0 0 1 [25] 2 [51] 0123.5 [56] 171/2[445] 1617/64 [413] 1613/64 [412]
060 0 0 0 1 [25] 2 [51] 0128 [58] 171/2[445] 1617/64 [413] 1613/64 [412]
070 0 0 0 1 [25] 2 [51] 0132 [60] 171/2[445] 1617/64 [413] 1613/64 [412]
085 0 0 0 1 [25] 2 [51] 0147.5 [67] 21 [533] 1949/64 [502] 1945/64 [500]
100 0 0 0 1 [25] 2 [51] 0152 [69] 21 [533] 1949/64 [502] 1945/64 [500]
115 0 0 0 1 [25] 2 [51] 0165 [75] 241/2[662] 2317/64 [591] 2313/64 [589]
UNIT DIMENSIONS
(CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES)
UNIT DIMENSIONS
(CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES)
*A service clearance of at least 24" is recommended in front of all furnaces [ ] Designates Metric Conversions
Supply and return depicted as upflow configuration.
Flange configuration will vary depending on installation orientation.

Air Blower Performance Data
R96V Series
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MODEL NUMBER R96VA0402317MSA R96VA0602317MSA R96VA0702317MSA R96VA0852521MSB R96VA1002521MSA R96VA115524MSA
TARGET
GAS
HEATING
AIRFLOW
HIGH
HEATING
CFM [L/s]
SW 15 =
OFF
SW 16 =
OFF
1050 1025 1015 1470 1710 1450
[496] [484] [479] [694] [807] [684]
SW ON =
ON
SW 16 =
OFF
800 880 950 1235 1490 1300
[378] [415] [448] [583] [703] [614]
SW 15 =
OFF
SW 16 =
ON
1200 1250 1190 1850 1965 1700
[566] [590] [562] [873] [927] [802]
SW 15 =
ON
SW 16 =
ON
700 780 900 1120 1400 1225
[330] [368] [425] [529] [661] [578]
LOW
HEATING
CFM [L/s]
SW 13 =
OFF
SW 14 =
OFF
910 925 900 1300 1500 1250
[429] [437] [425] [614] [708] [590]
SW 13 =
ON
SW 14 =
OFF
690 750 770 1065 1335 1060
[326] [354] [363] [503] [630] [500]
SW 13 =
OFF
SW 14 =
ON
1040 1210 1050 1775 1800 1400
[491] [571] [496] [838] [850] [661]
SW 13 =
ON
SW 14 =
ON
607 660 700 925 1210 960
[286] [311] [330] [437] [571] [453]
TARGET
COOLING/
HEAT-PUMP
AIRFLOW
HIGH
COOLING
CFM [L/s]
SW 4 =
OFF
SW 5 =
OFF
1050 1050 1050 1750 1750 1750
[496] [496] [496] [826] [826] [826]
SW 4 =
ON
SW 5 =
OFF
875 875 875 1400 1400 1400
[413] [413] [413] [661] [661] [661]
SW 4 =
OFF
SW 5 =
ON
700 700 700 1225 1225 1225
[330] [330] [330] [578] [578] [578]
SW 4 =
ON
SW 5 =
ON
525 525 525 1050 1050 1050
[248] [248] [248] [496] [496] [496]
LOW
COOLING
CFM [L/s]
SW 4 =
OFF
SW 5 =
OFF
788 788 788 1313 1313 1313
[372] [372] [372] [619] [619] [619]
SW 4 =
ON
SW 5 =
OFF
656 656 656 1050 1050 1050
[310] [310] [310] [496] [496] [496]
SW 4 =
OFF
SW 5 =
ON
525 525 525 919 919 919
[248] [248] [248] [434] [434] [434]
SW 4 =
ON
SW 5 =
ON
394 394 394 788 788 788
[186] [186] [186] [372] [372] [372]
*S = Standard Models
NOTE Standard model complies with California low NOx requirements.
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Air Accessories
R96V Series
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FILTER RACK FILTER SIZES* INCHES [mm]
MODEL
RXGF-CB
(UPFLOW/
HORIZONTAL)
RXGF-CD
(UPFLOW)
RXGF-CC
(DOWNFLOW)
R96VA040 153/4x 25
[400 x 635]
153/4x 25
[400 x 635]
12 x 20
[305 x 508]
R96VA060 153/4x 25
[400 x 635]
153/4x 25
[400 x 635]
12 x 20
[305 x 508]
R96VA070 153/4x 25
[400 x 635]
153/4x 25
[400 x 635]
12 x 20
[305 x 508]
R96VA085 191/4x 25
[489 x 635]
153/4x 25
[400 x 635]
12 x 20
[305 x 508]
R96VA100 191/4x 25
[489 x 635]
153/4x 25
[400 x 635]
12 x 20
[305 x 508]
R96VA115 223/4x 25
[578 x 635]
153/4x 25
[400 x 635]
14 x 20
[356 x 508]
FOR HIGH ALTITUDES:
NOTE: For Canadian installations only, an optional derate (manifold
gas pressure reduction) method may be used to adjust the
furnace for altitude. See Installation Instructions for more
information. This optional method may NOT be used for U.S.
installations. See installation instructions as appropriate orifice
change is required.
L.P. CONVERSION KIT: RXGJ-FP34
CONDENSATE PUMP KIT: PROSTOCK & 1PCB151TUL
DOWNFLOW/HORIZONTAL CONVERSION KIT: RXGY-CK
DOWNFLOW/HORIZONTAL LEFT ZERO CLEARANCE
CONVERSION KIT: RXGY-ZK
COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR BASE: RXGC-B17
RXGC-B21
RXGC-B24
INDOOR COIL CASINGS
MODEL
NUMBER
RXBC-D17A1
RXBC-D21A1
RXBC-D21B1
RXBC-D24A1
VENT TERMINATION KITS: =
RXGY-E02: Vertical/Horizontal Concentric Vent Termination Kit
2" Pipe (US Only)
RXGY-E02A: Vertical/Horizontal Concentric Vent Termination Kit
2" Pipe (US & Canadian)
RXGY-E03: Vertical/Horizontal Concentric Vent Termination Kit
3" Pipe (US Only)
RXGY-E03A: Vertical/Horizontal Concentric Vent Termination Kit
3" Pipe (US & Canadian)
RXGY-G02: Direct Vent Furnace Side Wall Vent 2" or 3" (US Only)
RXGY-D05: Combustion Air Drain Kit 2"
RXGY-D06: Combustion Air Drain Kit 3"
NEUTRALIZER KIT: RXGY-A01
(Replacement Cartridge 54-22120-01)
EXTERNAL BOTTOM FILTER (UPFLOW/HORIZONTAL) RACK:
RXGF-CB
EXTERNAL SIDE (UPFLOW) FILTER RACK: RXGF-CD
EXTERNAL (DOWNFLOW) FILTER RACK: RXGF-CC
*Filter racks are shipped without filters.
Filters shipped with furnace may be used or a suitable 1" [25.4 mm] filter.
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CONTRACTOR BENEFITS:
• Auto/Self Configuration
• Day-at-a-glance scheduling, with programmable fan
• Intuitive wiring connections
• Dual fuel ready
• Automatically optimizes airflow
• System status & mode information
• Complete diagnostic information on display
HOMEOWNER BENEFITS:
• Large, easy to read icons and characters
• Auto-mode control
• Smart recovery
• Continuous Fan Mode (5 speeds)
• Humidity Control
• Water heater, pool heater integration* (check model compatibility)
*ECONET CONTROL ACCESSORIES:
Wall Plate = RCPN-AMC08
Face Plate = RETSTFPL
IMPORTANT: Existing Comfort Control
2
System Condensing Units &
Heat Pumps are compatible with EcoNet when matched with a R96V
Gas Furnace and with an EcoNet Translator (RETRN620CC2) installed
on the Comfort Control
2
System control board.
*Available through PROSTOCK®.
ECONET CONTROL
RECOMMENDED COMMUNICATING FURNACE CONTROL
RETST600SYS

Air Limited Warranty
R96V Series
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GENERAL TERMS OF LIMITED WARRANTY*
Rheem will furnish a replacement for any part of this product
which fails in normal use and service within the applicable
period stated, in accordance with the terms of the limited
warranty.
*For complete details of the Limited and Conditional Warranties, including
applicable terms and conditions, contact your local contractor or the
Manufacturer for a copy of the product warranty certificate.
Parts............................................................Ten (10) Years
Heat Exchanger .........................................Limited Lifetime
Limited Lifetime
Conditional Unit Replacement
(Registration Required) ...............................Ten (10) Years

Air Notes
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Air Notes
R96V Series
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In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
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