Specifications

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EX17CT (RHFE-434FTA2)

Type of Appliance

Rinnai Model Number

Gas Rate Input (BTU/hour)

Gas Rate Output (BTU/hour)

AFUE Rating

Minimum Gas Supply Pressure

Maximum Gas Supply Pressure

Electrical Connection

Gas Connection

Combustion System

Ignition System

Fan CFM Output

Temperature Settings

Temperature Control

Humidifier Tray

Weight

Clearance from Combustibles

Noise Level

Warm Air Outlet

Direct vent wall furnace suitable for homes, apartments, and

condominiums, residential or commercial setting; modular/mobile home

approved; forced combustion, forced convection

RHFE-434FTA2-N (Natural gas) RHFE-434FTA2-P (Propane)

Low - 8,200 Low - 8,200

High - 16,700 High - 16,700

Low - 6,560 Low - 6,560

High - 13,360 High - 13,360

81%

3.5 in (89 mm) W.C. 8 in (203 mm) W.C.

10.5 in (267 mm) W.C 13 in (330 mm) W.C.

AC 120V, 60 Hz, 46 watts

1/2 inch NPT

Stainless steel Bunsen burners

Electronic spark ignition

Low: 110.5 High: 141.3

Low (LO): minimum combustion

60° - 80° F in 2° increments

High (HI): maximum combustion

 Electronic thermostat

 Temperature limiting program to comply with Inside Design

Temperature limits

Enameled tray with capacity of 2.1 pints (1000 cc)

Approximately 57 lbs (26 kg)

Side: 2 inches (50 mm), Top: 0 inches (0 mm), Front: 40 inches (1 m)

33 - 38 dB(A)

Bottom front louvers

RHFE-434FTA2 SP 8/2017

FEATURES

Restart capability

Restarts automatically when ignition or combustion fails.

Timer Settings

Starts and turns off the heater at 2 timer settings.

Seven-stage modulating gas valve

Provides precise gas flow by operating from one to seven stages.

Negative coefficient thermistor

Detects temperature change in 1/2 of a degree.

Variable speed inducer motor with Monitors and controls combustion fan and allows the appliance to overcome

Self diagnostic electronics

Continually monitors functions; provides auto shutdown codes; indicates

Quiet operation

Reduces noise through use of swept blades in convection fan; quiet

expansion / contraction of parts due to temperature changes.

Wall Thermostat connectable

Ability to connect to a field supplied wall thermostat.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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EX17CT (RHFE-434FTA2) Type of Appliance Direct vent wall furnace suitable for homes, apartments, and condominiums, residential or commercial setting; modular/mobile home approved; forced combustion, forced convection Rinnai Model Number RHFE-434FTA2-N (Natural gas) RHFE-434FTA2-P (Propane) Gas Rate Input (BTU/hour) Low - 8,200 High - 16,700 Low - 8,200 High - 16,700 Gas Rate Output (BTU/hour) Low - 6,560 High - 13,360 Low - 6,560 High - 13,360 AFUE Rating 81% Minimum Gas Supply Pressure 3.
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EX17CT (RHFE-434FTA2) Safety Devices  Flame rod detects flame failure; results in auto shutdown to prevent escape of gas  Bi-metal switch, thermal fuse, and thermistor detect overheat condition; results in auto shutdown  3 amp fuse protects against power surge; results in auto shutdown  Abnormal spark at time of ignition results in auto shutdown  Combustion fan purges any gas from the combustion chamber before ignition  Convection fan continues to run after burner shutdown to cool internal parts  Ch
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EX17CT (RHFE-434FTA2) Clearance for Maintenance Clearance to Combustibles Rinnai Corporation • 103 International Drive • Peachtree City, GA 30269 • Toll-Free: 1-800-621-9419 • Fax: 678-829-1666 • www.rinnai.
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EX17CT (RHFE-434FTA2)  Zone Cubic Feet Square Feet* 1 7,431 -11,270 931 -1,410    2 4,821 - 7,310 601 - 910  3 4,051 - 6,150 511 - 770 4 3,431 - 5,200 431 - 650     5 2,831 - 4,290 351 - 540 6 2,311 - 3,510 291 - 440 7 2,111 - 3,210 261 - 400         Selection is based on installation locations at 2000ft or below. If the installation is above 2000ft please contact Rinnai. In bathrooms, select a product equal to or less than 6000BTUH.