Rheem R96P Specification

Rheem Classic Plus™Series Two Stage
Multi position Gas Furnaces

FORM NO. G11-539 REV. 3

R96P- Series

96% A.F.U.E.†*
Input Rates from 40 to 115 kBTU
[11.72 to 33.71 kW]

• Up to 96% residential gas furnace CSA certified

• 4 way multi-poise design

• Two stages of operation to save energy and maintain optimal

comfort level.

• 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 con­struction 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

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Gas Furnaces

R96P Series

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

Department of Energy test procedures.

*Up to 96% A.F.U.E.

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Table of Contents

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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

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Standard & Optional Equipment

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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 self­test 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 applica­tions; transformer; direct drive, multi-speed blower motor.
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 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 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

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Physical Data & Specifications

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Physical Data and Specifications—Upflow Models

U.S. and Canadian Models

MODEL NUMBERS R96PA0402317MSA R96PA0602317MSA R96PA0702317MSA R96P0852521MSA R96PA1002521MSA R96PA1152524MSA

HIGH FIRE INPUT BTU/HR [kW] ➀

42,000 [12.31] 56,000 [16.41] 70,000 [20.50] 84,000 [24.61] 98,000 [38.71] 112,000 [32.82]
LOW FIRE INPUT BTU/HR [kW] 29,400 [8.61] 39,200 [11.49] 49,000 [14.36] 58,800 [17.23] 68,600 [20.11] 78,400 [22.97]
HEATING CAPACITY BTU/HR [kW] 40,320 [11.82] 53,760 [15.75] 67,200 [19.68] 80,640 [23.63] 94,080 [37.16] 107,520 [31.51]
HIGH ALTITUDE OUTPUT

10% DERATE [kW] ➁

36,288 [10.64] 48,384 [14.18] 60,480 [17.72] 72,576 [21.28] 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

1/4 [187]-4-PSC 1/2 [373]-4-PSC 1/2 [373]-4-PSC 3/4 [559]-4-PSC 3/4 [559]-4-PSC 3/4 [559]-4-PSC

MOTOR FULL LOAD AMPS 4.0 6.8 6.8 8.3 8.3 8.3
HEATING SPEED MED-HIGH MED-HIGH MED-HIGH MED-HIGH MED-HIGH MED-HIGH
COOLING SPEED HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH
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]

0.8 [0.19] 0.8 [0.19] 0.8 [0.19] 0.8 [0.19] 0.8 [0.19] 0.8 [0.19]

HEATING CFM @ .2" [.049 kPa]
W.C. E.S.P. [L/s]

1049 [494] 1139 [537] 1211 [571] 1704 [804] 1748 [825] 1750 [825]

COOLING CFM @ .5" [.124 kPa]
W.C. E.S.P. [L/s]

1121 [528] 1232 [581] 1318 [622] 1742 [822] 1782 [841] 1934 [912]

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 - 65

[19 - 36]

APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT
(LBS.) [kg]

123.5 [56] 128 [58] 132 [60] 147.5 [67] 152 [69] 165 [75]

AFUE ➂

96.00% 96.00% 96.00% 95.00% 95.00% 96.00%

NOTES: All models are 115V, 60HZ, 1 phase Gas connection size for all models is 1/2" [13 mm] N.P.T.

➀ Installation instructions for high altitude derate.
➁ Canadian installations only.
➂ In accordance with D.O.E. test procedures.

*S=Standard Models

NOTE: Standard model complies with California low nox requirements.

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