Rheem CRITERION II PLUS 2 LXE RGPL- SERIES User Manual

CRITERION®II PLUS 2 LXE
TWO STAGE 80% A.F.U.E.

✝

UPFLOW/HORIZONTAL
GAS FURNACES

The Rheem®Criterion II Plus 2 LXE line of upflow/horizontal
gas furnaces are designed for utility rooms, closets,
alcoves, or attics. Because of the Criterion’s low-profile

34 inch [864 mm] height, the upflow model installed
vertically can also be used to satisfy most applications
that traditionally call for a horizontal furnace.

The design is certified by CSA International.

Features

■ Patented Heat Exchanger, constructed of both stainless and

aluminized steel for the maximum in corrosion resistance.

■ Low profile “34 inch” [864 mm] design is lighter and easier

to handle, and leaves room for optional equipment.

■ Energy efficient and quiet ECM 2+ motor.

■ Improves cooling efficiency when matched with rated con-

densing unit and coil.

■ Constant CFM.

■ Dip switch settings for selectable heating temperature rise

and cooling airflow.

■ On-demand dehumidification terminal for improved com-

fort in cooling mode.

■ Convertible from upflow to horizontal left or right without

field conversion.

■ Left or right side gas and electric inlet connections.

■ All models equipped with remote sense feature, an inte-

grated board with humidifier and electronic air cleaner
hookups.

■ Insulated blower compartment, a slow-open gas valve, a

specially designed draft inducer motor and blower motor
make it one of the quietest furnaces on the market today.

■ Pre-paint galvanized steel cabinet.

■ Molded permanent filter.

■ Grab-holes in doors to aid in easy door removal and

replacement.

■ Compatible with single or two-stage thermostat. (For opti-

mal performance, two-stage thermostat recommended.)
A variety of cooling coils and plenums designed to use with
Rheem Criterion II Plus 2 LXE gas furnaces are available as
optional accessories.

✝A.F.U.E. (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) calculated in accordance with Department of

Energy test procedures.

FORM NO. G11-473 REV. 5

Supersedes Form No. G11-473 Rev. 4

GAS FURNACES

RGPL- SERIES

ECM Equipped
Models with Input Rates from
50,000 to 125,000 BTU/HR
[15 to 37 kW]
(U.S. & Canadian Models)

ENER UIDE

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency -

THIS MODEL

80.0%

MID

82% 88%

ISO 9001:2000

HIGH

AFUE

97%78%

2 Rheem Manufacturing Company

Direct Spark Ignitor

Remote Sensor

In-Shot Burners

Integrated
Furnace Controls

Heat Exchanger

Two-Speed Draft
Inducer Motor

ECM Motor

The complete terms of limited and other warranties are available at our
sales office, or through local installer.

All models can be converted by a qualified Rheem distributor or local service
dealer to use L.P. (propane) gas without changing burners. Factory approved
kits must be used to convert from natural to L.P. (propane) gas and may be
ordered as optional accessories from a Rheem 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

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Completely assembled and wired; 2 speed draft inducer; high and low pressure
switches; redundant 2 stage main gas control; blower compartment door safety
switch; solid state time on/time off blower control; limit control; transformer;
direct drive multi-speed blower motor. Furnaces are equipped with
cooling/heating relay and transformer (40VA) ready for air conditioning
applications. (Please note: a thermostat is not included as standard equipment.)
Flame sensor diagnostics; fused protection (secondary), 3rd speed fan option

for continuous fan.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Side filter frame assembly. Return air cabinet for all sizes. (See Page 6)
NOTE: Furnace is not listed for use with fuels other than natural or L.P.

(propane) gas.

RHEEM CRITERION II PLUS 2 LXE
TWO STAGE 80%
UPFLOW/HORIZONTAL GAS FURNACE

Rheem Manufacturing Company 3

BEFORE PURCHASING THIS APPLIANCE, READ IMPORTANT ENERGY COST AND EFFICIENCY INFORMATION AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR RETAILER.

PHYSICAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (UPFLOW)
U.S. AND CANADA MODELS

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 Warranty, Including Applicable Terms
and Conditions, See Your Local Installer or Contact the Manufacturer for
a Copy.

Gas Heat Exchanger Limited Warranty .......Twenty (20) Years

*Any Other Part..............................................Five (5) Years

*This five year limited warranty is applicable only to single-phase products

installed in residential applications on or after January 1, 2001.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION—UPFLOW MODELS

[ ] Designates Metric Conversions

➀ In accordance with D.O.E. test procedures.
➁ See Conversion Kit Index Form for high altitude derate.

RG P L

—

07E

Furnace

BR K R

Rheem Gas Upflow/ Design Heating Input Designation

Horizontal Series

Variations Blower Heating & Cooling Fuel Type

M = 11 x 7

[279 x 178 mm]

R = 11 x 10

[279 x 254 mm]

K = 600-1200 CFM

[283-566 L/s]

M = 1200-2000 CFM

[566-944 L/s]

Q = 1000-1600 CFM

[566-944 L/s]

Electric
Ignition

05E
07E
10E
12E

A = Std.

Cabinet

B = Wide

Cabinet

Designation Designation R = Natural Gas,

U.S. and
Canadian
Standard
Furnace

Input

BTU/HR

50,000 [15 kW]

75,000 [22 kW]
100,000 [29 kW]
125,000 [37 kW]

NO

x

Model

05N
07N
10N
12N

MODEL NUMBERS
RGPL- SERIES

High Input–BTU/Hr [kW] ➁
Heating Capacity–BTU/Hr [kW]
Low Input–BTU/Hr [kW] 35,000 [10] 52,500 [15] 70,000 [20] 87,500 [25]
Heating Capacity–BTU/Hr [kW] 28,000 [8] 41,600 [12] 56,000 [16] 70,080 [20]
Heating–Ext. Static Pressure [kPa] .10 [.025] .12 [.029] .15 [.037] .20 [.05]

Blower (D x W) [mm]

ECM Motor H.P. [W]
Motor Full Load Amps. 9.6 7.7 12.8 12.8

Heating Speed CFM–High Fire [L/s] 860 [405] 1060 [500] 1320 [623] 1890 [892]
Heating Speed CFM–Low Fire [L/s] 648 [306] 700 [330] 942 [445] 1296 [573]
Cooling CFM @ .5" [kPa] E.S.P.

(Nominal) [L/s]
Max. E.S.P. (In. W.C.) [kPa] 0.5 [.12] 0.5 [.12] 0.5 [.12] 0.5 [.12]
Temperature Rise Range °F

[°C]
Max. Outlet Air Temp. °F [°C] 155 [68.3] 170 [76.6] 170 [76.6] 180 [82.2]
Standard Filter Size–Inches

[mm]

Return Air Cabinets
(Opt.) RXGR­Filter Size [mm]

AFUE ➀

➀

05EBMKR
05NBMKR

50,000 [15] 75,000 [22] 100,000 [29] 125,000 [37]
40,900 [12] 61,280 [18] 81,470 [24] 101,660 [29]

11 x 7

[279 x 178]

3

/4 [559]

1200
[566]

25-55

[13.9-30.6]

153/4 x 25

[400 x 635]

C17B

(2) 12 x 16

[305 x 406]

80.5% 80.3% 80.0% 80.0%

07EBRKR
07NBRKR

11 x 10

[279 x 254]

1

/2 [373]

1200
[566]

30-60

[17-33]

191/4 x 25

[489 x 635]

C21B

(2) 20 x 16

[508 x 406]

07EBRQR
07NBRQR

75,000 [22]
61,280 [18]
52,500 [15]
41,600 [12]

.12 [.029]

11 x 10

[279 x 254]

3

/4 [559]

9.6

12.0Unit Amps 8.7 8.7 12.0 12.0
15Maximum Overcurrent Protection 15 15 15 15

1060 [500]

700 [330]

1600
[755]

0.5 [.12]
30-60

[17-33]

170 [76.6]

191/4 x 25

[489 x 635]

115 [52]Approx. Shipping Weight (Lbs.) [kg] 110 [50] 115 [52] 120 [54] 140 [63]

C21B

(2) 20 x 16

[508 x 406]

80.3%

10EBRMR
10NBRMR

11 x 10

[279 x 254]

1 [746] 1 [746]

2000
[944]

40-70

[22.2-38.9]

191/4 x 25

[489 x 635]

C21B
(2) 20 x 16
[508 x 406]

12EARMR
12NARMR

11 x 10

[279 x 254]

2000
[944]

35-65

[19.4-36.1]

223/4 x 25

[578 x 635]

C24B
(2) 24 x 16
[610 x 406]