INSTALLATION MANUAL
SINGLE STAGE ECM
RESIDENTIAL GAS FURNACES
MODELS: TL8E
(80% Upflow/Horizontal - Ultra Low NOx
Natural Gas Only)
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DUCTWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FILTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GAS PIPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ELECTRICAL POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
VENT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Duct Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Gas Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Gas Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electrical Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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-
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.
Johnson Controls Ducted Systems
LIST OF SECTIONS
SAFETY CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
START UP SHEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LIST OF FIGURES
Gas Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LIST OF TABLES
Free Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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.
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
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