Furnace System GuideAmerican Standard publishes a product page for its Platinum S9V2-VS gas furnace. This entry records what that page states about the furnace's efficiency, staging, blower, and heat exchanger construction.
Platinum S9V2-VS efficiency, staging, and blower
American Standard's product page states the Platinum S9V2-VS delivers 97 percent gas efficiency (AFUE) and is ENERGY STAR certified. The page describes two-stage burner operation paired with a variable-speed ECM blower for consistent home heating.
American Standard identifies the Vortica II blower as one of the most efficient in the industry and notes the design is certified airtight to less than 1 percent. The page positions the furnace across a range of home sizes.
Heat exchanger construction as documented
American Standard's page states the Platinum S9V2-VS uses stainless-steel primary and secondary heat exchangers, which the company pairs with the Vortica II blower to provide a consistent flow of warm air.
The page frames the stainless-steel construction as a durability and comfort feature. The construction details are recorded as written on the product page.