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Johnson Controls Ducted Systems

5532522-UIM-B-0619

SINGLE STAGE ECM
RESIDENTIAL GAS FURNACES 

MODELS: TL8E
(80% Upflow/Horizontal - Ultra Low NOx
Natural Gas Only)

INSTALLATION MANUAL

LIST OF SECTIONS

SAFETY   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DUCTWORK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FILTERS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GAS PIPING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ELECTRICAL POWER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
VENT SYSTEM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SAFETY CONTROLS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
OPERATION & DIAGNOSTICS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
REPLACEMENT PART CONTACT INFORMATION  . . . . . . . . 21
WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
START UP SHEET  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

LIST OF FIGURES

Duct Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Furnace and Coil Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Horizontal Application   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Typical Attic Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Typical Suspended Furnace / Crawl Space Installation . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Dimensions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Side Return Cutout Markings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Gas Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Gas Piping  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electrical Wiring  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Thermostat Chart - Single Stage AC with Single Stage Furnaces . . . 9

Thermostat Chart - Single Stage HP with Single Stage Furnaces  . .10
Thermostat Chart - 1H/2C - Single Stage 
Furnace (STD-ECM) - Two Stage Air Conditioner  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Combustion Air Inducer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Combustion Airflow Path Through The Furnace 
Casing to the Burner Compartment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Outside and Ambient Combustion Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Gas Valve  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Reading Gas Pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Furnace Control Board  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Wiring Diagram  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

LIST OF TABLES

Unit Clearances to Combustibles (All Dimensions in Inches, and All 

Surfaces Identified with the Unit in an Upflow Configuration)  . . . 3
Cabinet and Duct Dimensions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recommended Filter Sizes (High Velocity 600 FPM)  . . . . . . . . . 7
Ratings & Physical / Electrical Data   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Estimated Free Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unconfined Space Minimum Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Free Area   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Gas Rate (CU FT/HR)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Inlet Gas Pressure Range  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
New: Nominal Manifold Pressure   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Blower Performance CFM - Any Position (without filter)  . . . . . . 18

These high efficiency, compact units employ induced combustion, reli-
able hot surface ignition and high heat transfer tubular heat exchang-
ers. The units are factory shipped for installation in upflow or horizontal
applications.
These furnaces are designed for residential installation in a basement,
closet, alcove, attic, recreation room or garage and are also ideal for
commercial applications. All units are factory assembled, wired and
tested to assure safe dependable and economical installation and oper-
ation.
These units are Category I listed and may be common vented with
another gas appliance as allowed by the National Fuel Gas Code.

SECTION I: SAFETY

This is a safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on
labels or in manuals, be alert to the potential for personal
injury.

Understand and pay particular attention to the signal words 

DANGER

,

WARNING

, or 

CAUTION

.

DANGER 

indicates an 

imminently

 hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, 

will result in death or serious injury

.

WARNING 

indicates a 

potentially

 hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, 

could result in death or serious injury

.

CAUTION 

indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided 

may  result  in  minor  or  moderate  injury.

 It is also used to

alert against unsafe practices and hazards involving only property dam-
age.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS

1. Only Natural gas is approved for use with this furnace.
2. Install this furnace only in a location and position as specified in

these instructions.

3. A gas-fired furnace for installation in a residential garage must be

installed as specified in these instructions.

4. Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air to the furnace

space as specified in these instructions.

5. Combustion products must be discharged outdoors. Connect this

furnace to an approved vent system only, as specified in SECTION
VI of these instructions.

6. Test for gas leaks as specified in these instructions.

 WARNING

Improper installation may create a condition where the operation of
the product could cause personal injury or property damage.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. 

Failure to carefully read and

follow all instructions in this manual can result in furnace mal-
function, death, personal injury and/or property damage. 

Only a

qualified contractor, installer or service agency should install this
product.

!

Summary of Contents for TL8E

Page 1: ...ment closet alcove attic recreation room or garage and are also ideal for commercial applications All units are factory assembled wired and tested to assure safe dependable and economical installation...

Page 2: ...talling and servicing heating equipment can be hazardous due to the electrical components and the gas fired components Only trained and qualified personnel should install repair or service gas heating...

Page 3: ...spection by the carrier s agent should be made in writing Also before installation the unit should be checked for screws or bolts which may have loosened in transit There are no shipping or spacer bra...

Page 4: ...rizontal configuration then extra 2 minimum spacing may be needed to ensure against drain pan distortion On all installations without a coil a removable access panel is recom mended in the outlet duct...

Page 5: ...rt with required service accessibility HORIZONTAL APPLICATION ATTIC INSTALLATION This appliance is certified for line contact when the furnace is installed in the horizontal left or right position The...

Page 6: ...s must be level to ensure proper and quiet fur nace operation When suspending the furnace use a secure platform constructed of plywood or other building materials secured to the floor or ceiling joist...

Page 7: ...minimum sizes listed in these instructions and in the codes The furnace rating plate and the instructions in this section specify the type of gas approved for this furnace only use those approved gase...

Page 8: ...latest edition and all local codes The furnace shall be installed so that the electrical components are protected from water FIGURE 9 Gas Piping GROUND UNION DRIP LEG MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE GROUND UNIO...

Page 9: ...set in the OFF position and the main electrical source disconnected connect the thermostat wiring from the wiring connections on the thermostat to the low voltage terminal block on the integrated furn...

Page 10: ...rmostat Chart Single Stage HP with Single Stage Furnaces 6LQJOH 6WDJH R1R XUQDFH 6LQJOH 6WDJH HDW 3XPS 6HFRQG 6WDJH HDW DQ 5 9ROW RW LUVW 6WDJH HDW 9ROW RPPRQ 9ROW RPPRQ 5 9ROW RW 6HFRQG 6WDJH RPSUHVV...

Page 11: ...FURNACE IS NOT TO BE VENTED INTO AN UNLINED MASONRY CHIMNEY 2 This furnace must be vented into a fire clay tile lined masonry chim ney only if a source of dilution air is provided such as by common v...

Page 12: ...ind Such means shall not reduce the required free area of the air supply opening 7 An air supply inlet opening from the outdoors shall be located not less than 12 30 5 cm above the outside grade level...

Page 13: ...d that the ground union be loosened until the odor of gas is detected When gas is detected immediately retighten the union and check for leaks Allow five minutes for any gas to dissipate before contin...

Page 14: ...occur as follows a The induced draft blower will start and will run for several sec onds in order to bring fresh combustion air into the combustion chamber Then the induced draft blower will shut off...

Page 15: ...22 164 327 818 64 56 112 281 23 157 313 783 66 54 109 273 24 150 300 750 68 53 106 265 25 144 288 720 70 51 103 257 26 138 277 692 72 50 100 250 27 133 267 667 74 48 97 243 28 129 257 643 76 47 95 237...

Page 16: ...n gas valve 2 Turn gas and electrical supplies on and follow the operating instruc tions to place the unit back in operation 3 Adjust manifold pressure by adjusting gas valve regulator screw for the a...

Page 17: ...to 120 seconds The fan off setting must be long enough to adequately cool the furnace but not so long that cold air is blown into the heated space The fan off timing may be adjusted by positioning th...

Page 18: ...alve This is an automatic reset control that provides over temperature protection due to reduced airflow This may be caused by 1 A dirty filter 2 If the indoor fan motor should fail 3 Too many supply...

Page 19: ...condition is not corrected the ignition control will lock out for 60 minutes During burner operation a momentary loss of power for 50 milliseconds or longer will de energize the gas valve When the pow...

Page 20: ...e if a temporary condition exists causing a furnace malfunction An example of this is a temporary interruption in gas supply that would prevent the furnace from lighting The control will keep trying t...

Page 21: ...FICE BURNER SIGHT GLASS OVAL 2 Req d GASKET FOAM Door 1 5 ft req d GASKET INTAKE PAN PLUG VENT HOLE BRACKET DOOR WIRING HARNESS FERRULE 3 Req d GROMMET 3 Req d MOTOR MOUNT TUBING SILICON DIAGRAM WIRIN...

Page 22: ...5532522 UIM B 0619 22 Johnson Controls Ducted Systems SECTION XI WIRING DIAGRAM FIGURE 20 Wiring Diagram...

Page 23: ...stallation Instructions and Local Code Gas piping is connected including drip leg Supply plenum and return air are connected Filter Size Vent system is connected Thermostat wiring is complete Thermost...

Page 24: ...ure in w c Return Static in w c after Air Side Heating Air Side Cooling Air Side Continuous Fan Clean Up Give owner the owner s manual provided Explain thermostat use and programming if applicable to...

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