Upflow/horizontal two stage, communicating
gas furnaces w/ecm blower (80 pages)
Summary of Contents for Rheem *96V series
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 4 POSITION CONDENSING TWO-STAGE, COMMUNICATING GAS FURNACES W/ECM BLOWER (-)96V SERIES & (-)(-)96MDV SERIES U.L. and/or C.S.A. recognized fuel gas and CO (carbon monoxide) detectors are rec- ommended in all applications, and their installation should be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or local laws, rules, regulations, or customs.
GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE: A heat loss calculation should be performed to 1. As non-direct vent central forced air furnaces taking properly determine the required furnace BTU size for the combustion air from the installation area or using air structure. Also, the duct must be properly designed and in- ducted from the outside.
GENERAL INFORMATION (cont.) In Canada installations must comply with CSA B149.1. Install units in Canada in accordance with CSA-B149, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY local installation codes and authorities having jurisdiction. CSA-B149.1 is available from: IMPORTANT: All manufacturer products meet current Federal OSHA Guidelines for safety. California Proposition CSA INTERNATIONAL 65 warnings are required for certain products, which are 5060 Spectrum Way...
Installation Instructions remain with the furnace as a reference guide to the servicing contractor. We recommend that performance and installation data be recorded for future reference on this sheet to meet service and warranty obligations so that job site information is available when required. Installation Checklist ______ ft.
SAFETY INFORMATION W RNING W RNING DO NOT INSTALL THIS FURNACE IN A MOBILE HOME!! COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR MUST BE PRO- THIS FURNACE IS NOT APPROVED FOR INSTALLATION VIDED TO THE FURNACE AS REQUIRED BY THE NA- IN A MOBILE HOME. DOING SO COULD CAUSE FIRE, TIONAL FUEL-GAS CODE (U.S.) AND CSA B149.1 PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY W RNING W RNING ALWAYS INSTALL THE FURNACE TO OPERATE WITHIN DUCT LEAKS CAN CREATE AN UNBALANCED SYSTEM THE FURNACE’S INTENDED TEMPERATURE-RISE AND DRAW POLLUTANTS SUCH AS DIRT, DUST, FUMES RANGE WITH A DUCT SYSTEM WHICH HAS AN EXTER- AND ODORS INTO THE HOME CAUSING PROPERTY NAL STATIC PRESSURE WITHIN THE ALLOWABLE DAMAGE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS NOTE IMPORTANT! THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHU- 4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the SETTS REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATION side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall 248 CMR 4.00 AND 5.00 FOR INSTALLATION OF not approve the installation unless, upon inspection, the THROUGH-THE-WALL VENTED GAS APPLIANCES AS inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and sig-...
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION tected from freezing. Regardless of the location of the W RNING drain trap, any exposed drain piping must be protected from freezing as required by local practices or codes. A UL WHEN THIS FURNACE IS INSTALLED IN A RESI- or CSA listed heat tape or UL or CSA approved heating DENTIAL GARAGE, IT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THE cable with a rating of 3-6 watts per foot is acceptable pro-...
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION (cont.) W RNING W RNING THIS FURNACE IS NOT APPROVED OR RECOM- COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUST NOT BE PLACED ON OR AGAINST THE FURNACE MENDED FOR INSTALLATION ON ITS BACK, WITH JACKET. THE AREA AROUND THE FURNACE ACCESS DOORS FACING UPWARDS.
FIELD CONVERSIONS GENERAL CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS CONDENSATE PVC/HOSE OPTIONS CONVERSION AND INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS BULKHEAD COUPLING ALL CONVERSIONS REQUIRE THE CONDENSATE PLUMBING TO CONDENSATE DRAINIAGE HAS OPTIONS FOR 3/4" OR 1/2" HAVE DECLINE IN THE DIRECTION OF THE WATER FLOW. PVC CONNECTIONS. THE BULKHEAD COUPLING CONNECTS THE RUBBER HOSES FROM INSIDE THE UNIT TO THE PVC PIPE WHEN INSTALLING AND MOVING CONDENSATE PLUMBING THE EXTERIOR OF THE UNIT.
FIELD CONVERSIONS GENERAL PARTS REQUIRED FOR CONVERSIONS PARTS BAG (PROVIDED WITH UNIT) (X2) (X2) (X3) 2" PVC VANE INTAKE BULKHEAD INTAKE AIR HOSE CLAMP 1/4" HOLE #8 X 1/2" COUPLING DIFFUSER COUPLING PLUG SCREW TUBE C HOSE DOUBLE ELBOW CONVERSION KIT RXGY-CK (X4) 2"...
FIELD CONVERSIONS FIELD CONVERSION TO V RIOUS CONFIGUR TIONS Furnaces can be converted in the field from upflow (as-shipped) to downflow, horizontal left or horizontal right as necessary. In addition, there are different venting options, including a zero-clearance option, to give the installer flexibility in locating the LISTS OF MATERIALS FOR PARTS BAGS AND CONVERSION KITS.
UPFLOW VERTICAL VENT INSTALL PARTS NEEDED: PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS FROM THE PARTS BAG ONLY. NO OTHER CONVERSION KITS ARE NEEDED. FROM PARTS BAG (PROVIDED WITH UNIT) TUBE C HOSE - DOUBLE ELBOW BULKHEAD INTAKE HOSE #8 X 1/2" COUPLING COUPLING CLAMP...
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Checklist: __ VERIFY ALL HOSES ARE SECURE AND FULLY SEATED. __ CONFIRM THAT ALL HOSES ARE FREE OF KINKS __ CONFIRM ALL HOSES AND OTHER DRAIN PARTS HAVE A SLOPE IN DIRECTION OF WATER FLOW __ ALL CLAMPS AND COUPLINGS ARE TIGHTENED __ ALL DRAIN PORTS ARE PLUGGED __ UNIT HAS FORWARD PITCH __ HEAT TAPE INSTALLED(IF REQUIRED)
UPFLOW LEFT VENT PARTS NEEDED: FROM PARTS BAG (PROVIDED W/UNIT) FROM CONVERSION KIT RXGY-CK PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE THE (X2) (X3) OUTLINED ITEMS FROM THE PARTS BAG AND CONVERSION KIT RXGY-CK. YOU BULKHEAD HOSE INTAKE #8 X 1/2" MUST HAVE THESE PARTS BEFORE COUPLING CLAMP...
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TUBE C CUT TO FIT CABINET WIDTH HOSE A HOSE - DOUBLE ELBOW (X3) HOSE A TUBE C 5b - RIGHT SIDE DRAIN OPTION 5b1 - CUT TUBE “C” TO FIT CORRESPONDING CABINET WIDTH. 5b2 - INSERT TUBE “C” INTO END “2” OF HOSE- DOUBLE ELBOW 5a - LEFT SIDE DRAIN OPTION 5b3 - SLIDE TWO WIRE CLAMPS OVER TUBE “C”, SLIDE ONE WIRE CLAMP OVER END “1”...
DOWNFLOW W/ RIGHT VENT (NON-ZERO CLEARANCE) DOWNFLOW W/ RIGHT VENT (NON-ZERO CLEARANCE) DOWNFLOW W/ RIGHT VENT (NON-ZERO CLEARANCE) DOWNFLOW W/ RIGHT VENT (NON-ZERO CLEARANCE) DOWNFLOW W/ RIGHT VENT (NON-ZERO CLEARANCE) PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS FROM THE FROM THE PARTS BAG AND CONVERSION KIT...
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INSTALL INSERT AIR DIFFUSER UNTIL TABS ARE FULLY SEATED .559 DRAIN PLUG DISCARD NOTE: DIFFUSER MAY HAVE A TENDENCEY TO FALL OUT OF THE COUPLING AT THIS STEP. THE INSTALLER MAY ELECT TO INSTALL THE DIFFUSER AFTER ROTATING THE FURNACE TO THE HORIZONTAL POSITION.
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NOTE: REMAINING STEPS SHOWN WITH FURNACE IN DOWN FLOW ORIENTATION SEE CRITICAL HOSE CLAMP LOCATION NOTE APPROXIMATELY 10-20° TILT IN THE GENERAL COVERSION INSTRUCTIONS. ON INDUCER COUPLING 1/4” TUBE CUT TO FIT (APPROX 10-1/2”) HOSE E HOSE D GROUND 10° ROTATE INDUCER COUPLING TO ENSURE DOWNWARD FLOW OF CONDENSATE FROM FLUE VENTING...
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Checklist: __ VERIFY ALL HOSES ARE SECURE AND FULLY SEATED. __ ALL DRAIN PORTS ARE PLUGGED __ UNIT HAS FORWARD PITCH __ HEAT TAPE INSTALLED(IF REQUIRED) __ CONFIRM THAT ALL HOSES ARE FREE OF KINKS __ CONFIRM ALL HOSES AND OTHER DRAIN PARTS HAVE A SLOPE IN DIRECTION OF WATER FLOW __ BOTH WORM DRIVES ON THE HOSE CLAMPS OF THE IDB COUPLING MUST BE LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE COUPLING.
DOWN FLOW ZERO CLEARANCE DOWN FLOW ZERO CLEARANCE DOWN FLOW ZERO CLEARANCE DOWN FLOW ZERO CLEARANCE PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS FROM THE PARTS BAG FROM THE PARTS BAG PARTS BAG, CONVERSION KIT RXGY-CK PARTS BAG, CONVERSION KIT RXGY-CK...
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NOTE: NOTE: IF THE IDB COUPLING IS IF THE IDB COUPLING IS REMOVED, IT MUST BE REMOVED, IT MUST BE REPLACED IN THE PROPER REPLACED IN THE PROPER ORIENTATION. AN ARROW IS ORIENTATION. AN ARROW IS ORIENTATION. AN ARROW IS ORIENTATION.
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1/8" DRILL 1/8" DRILL DISCARD 7/8" PLUG DISCARD 7/8" PLUG LEFT DRAIN OPTION LEFT DRAIN OPTION RIGHT DRAIN OPTION RIGHT DRAIN OPTION DETERMINE RIGHT OR LEFT DRAIN OPTION. DETERMINE RIGHT OR LEFT DRAIN OPTION. LOCATE 7/8" HOLE IN JACKET SIDE REMOVE PLUG - DISCARD. LOCATE 7/8"...
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APPROXIMATLY 10-20° TILT APPROXIMATLY 10-20° TILT SEE CRITICAL HOSE CLAMP 1/4” TUBE CUT 1/4” TUBE CUT ON INDUCER COUPLING ON INDUCER COUPLING LOCATION NOTE IN THE TO FIT (APPROX GENERAL CONVERSION 10-1/2”) INSTRUCTIONS. HOSE D GROUND 10° 10° ROTATE INDUCER COUPLING TO ENSURE ROTATE INDUCER COUPLING TO ENSURE HOSE E DOWNWARD FLOW OF CONDENSATE FROM...
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Checklist: __ VERIFY ALL HOSES ARE SECURE AND FULLY SEATED. __ CONFIRM THAT ALL HOSES ARE FREE OF KINKS. __ CONFIRM ALL HOSES AND OTHER DRAIN PARTS HAVE A SLOPE IN DIRECTION OF WATER FLOW. __ BOTH WORM DRIVES ON THE HOSE CLAMPS OF THE IDB COUPLING MUST BE LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE COUPLING.
HORIZONTAL RIGHT / RIGHT VENT AIRFLOW PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS FROM THE PARTS BAG AND CONVERSION KIT RXGY-CK. FROM THE PARTS BAG AND CONVERSION KIT RXGY-CK. YOU MUST HAVE THE PARTS OUTLINED BELOW BEFORE PROCEEDING. YOU MUST HAVE THE PARTS OUTLINED BELOW BEFORE PROCEEDING.
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INSTALL CONDENSATE TRAP 3a - REMOVE RECTANGLE FLUSH MOUNT PLUG FROM JACKET SIDE-DISCARD 3b - PRE-DRILL (3) Ø 1/8" HOLES AS SHOWN FOR CONDENSATE TRAP !! IMPORTANT !! CONDENSATE TRAP INFORMATION RECTANGLE PLUG JACKET DISCARD DRILL (3) Ø1/8" HOLES INSTALL CONDENSATE TRAP DISCARD INSTALL HOSE A...
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Checklist: __ VERIFY ALL HOSES ARE SECURE AND FULLY SEATED. __ CONFIRM THAT ALL HOSES ARE FREE OF KINKS. __ CONFIRM ALL HOSES AND OTHER DRAIN PARTS HAVE A SLOPE IN DIRECTION OF WATER FLOW. __ BOTH WORM DRIVES ON THE HOSE CLAMPS OF THE FLUE TRANSITION MUST BE LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE COUPLING.
HORIZONTAL RIGHT / VERTICAL VENT HORIZONTAL RIGHT / VERTICAL VENT HORIZONTAL RIGHT / VERTICAL VENT HORIZONTAL RIGHT / VERTICAL VENT AIRFL PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS FROM THE PARTS BAG FROM THE PARTS BAG PARTS BAG AND CONVERSION KIT RXGY-CK...
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4a - REMOVE RECTANGLE FLUSH MOUNT PLUG FROM JACKET SIDE - DISCARD 3a - RELOCATE THE Ø .403" DRAIN PLUG IN THE COLLECTOR BOX. 4b - PRE-DRILL (3) Ø1/8" HOLES AS SHOWN FOR CONDENSATE TRAP 3b - RELOCATE 1/4" VINYL CAP (YELLOW) ON COLLECTOR BOX VENT TAP. 4c - INSTALL 2"...
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NOTE: REMAINING STEPS SHOWN WITH FURNACE IN HORIZONTAL RIGHT ORIENTATION 6a - ROTATE UNIT 90° 6b - CUT 1/4" VENT HOSE TO FIT (APPROX. 5-1/2") AND INSTALL AS SHOWN ROTATE 6c - CUT HOSE E AT LINE 1- INSTALL UNIT 90° NOTE: MAKE SURE CUT IS STRAIGHT AND SQUARE 6d - CUT HOSE F ON LINE CORRESPONDING TO UNIT WIDTH AND INSTALL NOTE: 17.5": LINE 1, 21": LINE 2, 24.5": DO NOT CUT...
HORIZONTAL LEFT / LEFT VENT HORIZONTAL LEFT / LEFT VENT HORIZONTAL LEFT / LEFT VENT AIRFL PARTS NEEDED: PARTS NEEDED: PARTS NEEDED: PARTS NEEDED: FROM PARTS BAG(PROVIDED WITH UNIT) FROM PARTS BAG(PROVIDED WITH UNIT) PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS CONVERSION REQUIRE ITEMS FROM THE...
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NOTE: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE TRAP, THE INSTALLER MAY ELECT TO INSTALL IT DURING A LATER STEP. (AFTER THE UNIT IS ROTATED) 4a - REMOVE METAL BRACKET AND.403" DRAIN PLUG - DISCARD. 4b - REMOVE HOSE “A” - DISCARD 4c - INSTALL Ø.559"...
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Checklist: __ VERIFY ALL HOSES ARE SECURE AND FULLY SEATED. __ CONFIRM THAT ALL HOSES ARE FREE OF KINKS. __ CONFIRM ALL HOSES AND OTHER DRAIN PARTS HAVE A SLOPE IN DIRECTION OF WATER FLOW. __ BOTH WORM DRIVES ON THE HOSE CLAMPS OF THE FLUE TRANSITION MUST BE LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE COUPLING.
DUCTING External filter racks are available from the distributor. Use FIGURE 7 the following part numbers when ordering: REMOVE SOLID BASE PANEL FROM THE RXGF-CA External Side Filter Rack Kit TOP BEFORE INSTALLING FURNACE RXGF-CB External Bottom Filter Rack Kit RXGF-CC External Filter Rack Kit - Downflow Proper air flow is required for the correct operation of this...
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DUCTING DOWNFLOW INSTALLATIONS W RNING 1. Position the unit to minimize long runs of duct or runs UPFLOW FURNACE: THE SOLID METAL BASE of duct with many turns and elbows. PLATE (SHIPPED WITH THE FURNACE) MUST BE IN- 2. If summer air conditioning is desired, position the in- STALLED IN THE FURNACE BOTTOM WHEN USING door coil on the supply-air side of the unit.
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DUCTING FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 AS - SHIPPED FLAT INSTALLER BENT - UP INSTALLER BENT - UP ALTERNATE - BENT (DOWN) CUT - OUT USING EMBOSSED ANGLES AS A GUIDE FOR PROPER SIZE 23” x 14” ST-A1194-04-X0 NOTE: In horizontal configuration, side return air cut out is not permitted.
GENERAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES VENTING & COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS The following types of installations (but not limited to the following) may require outdoor air for combustion (direct vent) due to chemical exposures: Commercial buildings Buildings with indoor pools Furnaces installed in laundry rooms Furnaces in hobby or craft rooms Furnaces installed near chemical storage areas...
GENERAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES VENTING & COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS (cont.) IMPORTANT: ONLY THE CURRENT VENT INSTRUC- TIONS APPLY. All 90 Plus Gas Furnaces cannot be com- edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA-54/ANSI Z223.1, CSA B149.1; Canadian Natural Gas and Propane OVERTEMPERATURE SAFETY Installation Code (Canada), local codes or ordinances mon-vented.
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GENERAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES VENTING & COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS (cont.) installed per the manufacturer’s instructions. NOTE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must be installed following the vent manufacturer’s instal- Never cover heat tape with insulation. 6. IMPORTANT: No part of the combustion air and/or lation instructions and must conform to American National 5.
GENERAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES VENT PIPE SIZING AND MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS ! ! ! EQUIVALENT VENT LENGTHS ',9-%*#F**%./($,-%&'*$%&'*-%&)'?*8E* The concept of equivalent vent lengths is frequently used 78008&*$%&'*%-98J1* in piping systems to account for pressure drop of fittings, EVSSV]^*'a[T* %bcV`RWT]S*-T]^SZ* !!()%!%?,*1#4%.3!4%.$3)!&'!#!'*33*.$!*+!3)%!4%.$3)!&'!#! such as elbows.
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GENERAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES VENT PIPE SIZING AND MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS (cont.) (-)96VA0401317MSA & (-)(-)96MDV040B30A (-)96VA0601317MSA & (-)(-)96MDV060B30A (-)96VA0701317MSA & (-)(-)96MDV070B30A (-)96VA0851521MSA & (-)(-)96MDV085C50A (-)96VA1001521MSA & (-)(-)96MDV100C50A (-)96VA1151524MSA & (-)(-)96MDV115D50A * This is the recommended maximum number of long sweep elbows for either 2 or 3 inch pipe. Combinations of long sweep 90s, standard 90s, or 45s may be used, but the manufacturer recommends the use of long sweep 90s whenever possible because the use of the maximum number of standard 90 and 45 elbows only may result in nuisance furnace outages due to individual installation specifics.
GENERAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES VENT PIPE SIZING AND MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS (cont.) POLYPROPYLENE VENT PRODUCTS bles 5 and 6 below. These manufacturers have provisions Centrotherm brand Innoflue and Duravent Polypro Single- for B-vent liners and chimney liners which can be used with this furnace with non-direct venting applications only.
GENERAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS 2. Locate the furnace combustion air inlet a minimum of 3 THE COMBUSTION PRODUCTS AND MOISTURE feet from the vent of any other gas or fuel-burning ap- IN THE FLUE GASES WILL CONDENSE AS THEY pliance or clothes dryer to prevent recirculation of the LEAVE THE TERMINATION.
GENERAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES NON-DIRECT VENT FURNACE LOCATED IN AN UNCON- FINED SPACE (U.S. INSTALLATIONS) USING INDOOR AIR FOR COMBUSTION: ALL FURNACE INSTALLATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, NFPA 54, AND IN CANADA CSA B149.1; CANADIAN NATURAL GAS AND 1,000 BTUH of total input for all appliances in the space.