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Evolution™ 98 Variable-Speed Modulating Gas Furnace
987M

Unprecedented Comfort and Efficiency from Bryant

Pamper yourself with exceptional comfort and consistent temperature control. For the ultimate in quiet efficiency, the Model 987M warms your winters with up to 98.3% AFUE efficiency. You'll also experience the additional benefit of summertime humidity control through variable speed airflow.
AFUE Efficiency :
Up to 98.3%
Gas Valve Type :
Modulating

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Features
  • Manage your utility costs with high-efficiency comfort: up to 98.3% AFUE
  • Enjoy the ultra-quiet performance and even-temperature comfort of variable speed air delivery
  • Precise gas modulation always delivers the right amount of heat for the greatest energy efficiency
  • 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
  • Fully 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.
3 Unit 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 98.3% AFUE
Electrical Motor Efficiency Excellent
ENERGY STAR® Model 987M meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for high efficiency
Heating stages Modulating operation for load matching and the highest energy efficiency
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 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 Modulating
Igniter PerfectLight  hot surface igniter (pilot-free)
Fuel Natural gas, convertible to liquid propane (LP) with accessory kit
Capacity 60,000 - 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 98.3% AFUE
  • Enjoy the ultra-quiet performance and even-temperature comfort of variable speed air delivery
  • Precise gas modulation always delivers the right amount of heat for the greatest energy efficiency
  • 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
  • Fully 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.
3 Unit 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 98.3% AFUE
Electrical Motor Efficiency Excellent
ENERGY STAR® Model 987M meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for high efficiency
Heating stages Modulating operation for load matching and the highest energy efficiency
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 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 Modulating
Igniter PerfectLight  hot surface igniter (pilot-free)
Fuel Natural gas, convertible to liquid propane (LP) with accessory kit
Capacity 60,000 - 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.
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