- Brand
- Arcoaire
- Efficiency
- Up to 97% manufacturer family claim
- Heating control
- Two-stage
- Purchase check
- Full model + written scope
Arcoaire Ion 97 two-stage F97CTN
Arcoaire F97CTN is a two-stage Ion family documented by its manufacturer. The correct F-prefix matters when verifying the proposed product. A related brand’s similarly named model is not a substitute for the offered unit’s data sheet.
Size, efficiency & equipment
| Brand | Arcoaire |
|---|---|
| Model family | Arcoaire Ion 97 two-stage F97CTN |
| Fuel / equipment class | Natural gas; propane only with the approved configuration/accessories |
| Efficiency | Up to 97% manufacturer family claim |
| Burner stages / control | Two-stage |
| Blower | Variable-speed constant airflow ECM |
| Input capacity, BTU/h | 60,000–120,000 BTU/h across matching NRCan registry entries; select exact model and configuration |
| Rated output, BTU/h | 58,000–116,000 BTU/h across matching NRCan registry entries; not every input/output combination is available |
| Cabinet dimensions | Not verified — obtain the exact model specification |
| Canadian availability | Canadian-market certification records found; confirm local supply and warranty |
Family maxima and ranges are not the specification of every size. Obtain the complete model suffix, current output rating and dimensional drawing. Cabinet dimensions do not include all service clearances.
| Reported model | Configuration | Input BTU/h | Output BTU/h | AFUE % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F97CTN0601716A | U | 60,000 | 58,000 | 97 |
| F97CTN0601716A*D | D | 60,000 | 58,000 | 95 |
| F97CTN0601716A*H | H | 60,000 | 58,000 | 96.3 |
| F97CTN0801716A | U | 80,000 | 77,000 | 97 |
| F97CTN0801716A*D | D | 80,000 | 77,000 | 95 |
| F97CTN0801716A*H | H | 80,000 | 77,000 | 96.2 |
| F97CTN0802120A | U | 80,000 | 76,000 | 97 |
| F97CTN0802120A*D | D | 80,000 | 76,000 | 95 |
| F97CTN0802120A*H | H | 80,000 | 76,000 | 96.7 |
| F97CTN1002122A | U | 100,000 | 97,000 | 97 |
| F97CTN1002122A*D | D | 100,000 | 97,000 | 95 |
| F97CTN1002122A*H | H | 100,000 | 97,000 | 96.1 |
Saved registry observations, not a stock list. Wildcards and configuration codes are reproduced as reported. UH = upflow; D = downflow where used. Search the complete registry.
Manufacturer pictures & technical drawings
Exact cabinet drawing was not verified for this profile. Use the manufacturer sources below and request the selected model’s current dimensional sheet before ordering.
What distinguishes this family
The manufacturer publishes a 60,000–120,000 BTU/h family capacity span. Ask which size is proposed and obtain the separately rated input and output. If the house needs less heat than the smallest suitable configuration, a different family may deserve consideration.
The control and installation decision
Request a written Canadian distributor and service path before treating this as an immediately purchasable alternative. The brand’s certification trail establishes relevance; the contractor must establish the local delivery and support proposition.
Size and evidence to obtain
For the F97CTN, request the rated input, rated output and cabinet dimensions from the exact product-data row. The complete suffix matters. Keep a photograph of the existing installation and a proposed layout with the written appraisal. A postal code supplies local context for that review, but it cannot identify the house’s heat loss, duct capacity or concealed installation conditions.
Cost and reliability judgement
The F97CTN does not have a verified nationwide installed CAD price in this guide. Ask for a local itemized quote and compare equivalent work. Likewise, no controlled Canadian failure-rate ranking was found for this family. Review parts support, labour terms and commissioning evidence. When an otherwise comparable price remains substantially different without a clear written reason, obtain a second independent appraisal.
Cost, reliability & alternatives
No verified current national installed CAD price schedule was found. Compare an itemized local proposal for the exact model, controls, installation work, tax treatment and labour coverage. A large unexplained gap deserves an independent second opinion after scope is normalized.
No defensible comparative Canadian failure-rate ranking established.
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Sources & verification
Research snapshot: 11 October 2026. Confirm the current complete model, Canadian supply and warranty before purchase.