Evolution™ 96 Variable-Speed Gas Furnace
Evolution™ 96 Variable-Speed Gas Furnace 986T
Exceptional Efficiency and Cozy Comfort
Choose the Model 986T with Perfect Heat® technology and up to 96.7% AFUE efficiency. It’s the perfect way to indulge your senses in consistently warm and impeccably controlled comfort all winter long. As a part of your year-round comfort system, this variable speed furnace also provides welcome relief from hot, sticky summer humidity.
- AFUE Efficiency :
- Up to 96.7%
- Gas Valve Type :
- Two-Stage
Features
- Manage your utility costs with high-efficiency comfort: up to 96.7% AFUE
- Enjoy the ultra-quiet performance and even-temperature comfort of variable speed air delivery
- Two-stage operation allows longer, more consistent heating cycles on low stage for savings and comfort
- Perfect Heat™ technology means consistent comfort by adjusting system operation to changing conditions
- Perfect Humidity™ technology removes more moisture than a standard furnace during cooling operation (when installed with a matched air conditioner or heat pump)
- Fan On Plus™ technology lets you choose between four speeds of continuous fan operation with a compatible control
- Insulated cabinet for quieter operation
- External filter cabinet makes filter changes easier
- Lifetime limited warranty on heat exchanger upon timely registration1
- 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration upon timely registration2
- Red ShieldTM 10-year unit replacement warranty (heat exchanger failure only) upon timely registration.3
1To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a Lifetime heat exchanger parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is reduced to 20-years (from Lifetime) on heat exchanger if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive the extended registered heat exchanger parts limited warranty period. See warranty certificate for details
2To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is 5 years if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a 10-year parts limited warranty. See warranty certificate for complete details.
3Unit replacement limited warranty is not available to subsequent owners. The limited warranty period is five years if not registered within 90 days except in jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a 10-year unit replacement limited warranty. See limited warranty certificate at Bryant.com for complete details and restrictions.
Specifications
EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT
Gas Efficiency Up to 96.7% AFUE
Electrical Motor Efficiency Excellent
ENERGY STAR® Model 986T meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for high efficiency
Heating stages Two-stage operation for efficiency and comfort
Summer savings The variable-speed blower motor, with properly matched cooling system components, is the ideal choice for improving SEER (energy efficiency) during cooling season
Hybrid Heat® system capable Allows gas furnace/heat pump system combinations for enhanced heating efficiencies
CONVENIENCES
Filter cabinet Included external air filter cabinet allows easier filter changes
TrueSense ™ Dirty filter detection with Evolution control
Maintenance reminders With Evolution control
TECHNOLOGY
SmartEvap ™ technology Provides additional summer duhumidification as a part of your air conditioning system
Blower Motor Variable-speed, constant airflow, full featured ECM
Primary Heat Exchanger Corrosion-resistant clamshell design of aluminized steel
Secondary Heat Exchanger Fin-and-tube stainless steel
Gas Valve Two-stage
Igniter PerfectLight ™ hot surface igniter (pilot-free)
Fuel Natural gas, convertible to liquid propane (LP)
Capacity 40,000 - 120,000 BTUH
AESTHETICS
Profile 4-way multipoise
Construction Galvanized steel
Paint Baked-on urethane base coat and polyester top coat
Bryant reserves the right to discontinue or change any specification or design without prior notice or obligation.
- Manage your utility costs with high-efficiency comfort: up to 96.7% AFUE
- Enjoy the ultra-quiet performance and even-temperature comfort of variable speed air delivery
- Two-stage operation allows longer, more consistent heating cycles on low stage for savings and comfort
- Perfect Heat™ technology means consistent comfort by adjusting system operation to changing conditions
- Perfect Humidity™ technology removes more moisture than a standard furnace during cooling operation (when installed with a matched air conditioner or heat pump)
- Fan On Plus™ technology lets you choose between four speeds of continuous fan operation with a compatible control
- Insulated cabinet for quieter operation
- External filter cabinet makes filter changes easier
- Lifetime limited warranty on heat exchanger upon timely registration1
- 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration upon timely registration2
- Red ShieldTM 10-year unit replacement warranty (heat exchanger failure only) upon timely registration.3
1To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a Lifetime heat exchanger parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is reduced to 20-years (from Lifetime) on heat exchanger if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive the extended registered heat exchanger parts limited warranty period. See warranty certificate for details
2To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Warranty period is 5 years if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a 10-year parts limited warranty. See warranty certificate for complete details.
3Unit replacement limited warranty is not available to subsequent owners. The limited warranty period is five years if not registered within 90 days except in jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a 10-year unit replacement limited warranty. See limited warranty certificate at Bryant.com for complete details and restrictions.
EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT
Gas Efficiency Up to 96.7% AFUE
Electrical Motor Efficiency Excellent
ENERGY STAR® Model 986T meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for high efficiency
Heating stages Two-stage operation for efficiency and comfort
Summer savings The variable-speed blower motor, with properly matched cooling system components, is the ideal choice for improving SEER (energy efficiency) during cooling season
Hybrid Heat® system capable Allows gas furnace/heat pump system combinations for enhanced heating efficiencies
CONVENIENCES
Filter cabinet Included external air filter cabinet allows easier filter changes
TrueSense ™ Dirty filter detection with Evolution control
Maintenance reminders With Evolution control
TECHNOLOGY
SmartEvap ™ technology Provides additional summer duhumidification as a part of your air conditioning system
Blower Motor Variable-speed, constant airflow, full featured ECM
Primary Heat Exchanger Corrosion-resistant clamshell design of aluminized steel
Secondary Heat Exchanger Fin-and-tube stainless steel
Gas Valve Two-stage
Igniter PerfectLight ™ hot surface igniter (pilot-free)
Fuel Natural gas, convertible to liquid propane (LP)
Capacity 40,000 - 120,000 BTUH
AESTHETICS
Profile 4-way multipoise
Construction Galvanized steel
Paint Baked-on urethane base coat and polyester top coat
Bryant reserves the right to discontinue or change any specification or design without prior notice or obligation.
Documents
California residents please see Proposition 65
FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
For installation in SCAQMD only: This furnace does not meet the SCAQMD Rule 1111 14 ng/J NOx emission limit, and thus is subject to a mitigation fee of up to $450. This furnace is not eligible for the Clean Air Furnace Rebate Program: www.CleanAirFurnaceRebate.com.
