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General| Brand | Trane Technologies |
|---|---|
| Model | CenTraVac CVHE |
| Category | Chiller |
| Language | English |
Defines different types of safety advisories used throughout the manual.
Discusses refrigerants and their impact on the ozone layer.
Outlines Trane's stance on refrigerant handling and regulations.
Emphasizes the need for qualified personnel for safe electrical connections.
Details the mandatory use of PPE for technician safety.
Mandates adherence to company and local EHS policies for safety.
Warns about the hazards of pressurized refrigerant systems.
Explains potential equipment damage from mixing refrigerants or oils.
Warns against improper oil use for compressor air-run procedures.
Stresses the importance of using genuine Trane replacement parts.
Outlines requirements to preserve the factory warranty for unit installations.
Recommends meeting or exceeding ASHRAE Standard 15 guidelines for chiller installations.
Instructions for inspecting the unit for shipping damage upon arrival.
Lists typical contractor responsibilities for unit installation.
Warns about the combustible nature of shrink-wrap material.
Provides guidelines for storing the chiller for less than 1 month, 1-6 months, and over 6 months.
Warns about freezing damage if the unit is not protected in unheated rooms.
Advises on preventing damage to factory-installed insulation.
Illustrates and identifies the main components of a typical CenTraVac chiller.
Discusses suitable operating environments and temperature limits for the chiller.
Outlines requirements for the chiller's mounting surface and foundation.
Provides guidance and warnings for safely lifting and moving the chiller.
Details typical rigging arrangements and procedures for lifting the chiller.
Addresses specific lifting requirements, including oil loss and compressor alignment.
Explains the need for isolation pads or spring isolators to minimize sound and vibration.
Details the placement and installation of isolation pads under chiller feet.
Discusses the use and installation of spring isolators for upper-story locations.
Provides steps to ensure the chiller is set level within specified tolerances.
Details required clearances around the chiller for service and maintenance.
Explains that weight info is for general use and not for rigging/placement.
Introduces the water piping circuits that must be installed and connected to the chiller.
Emphasizes the importance of proper water treatment to prevent inefficiency and damage.
Explains how to locate and install water pressure gauge taps.
Details the installation of air vents and drain valves on waterboxes.
Explains the necessity of installing pipe strainers to protect components from debris.
Discusses the use of paddle switches or other devices for flow verification.
Provides installation guidelines for paddle switches.
Details the installation of the ifm efector flow detection controller and sensor.
Illustrates typical water piping arrangements for the evaporator and condenser.
Advises against exchanging marine-style waterbox positions for proper operation.
Explains the use of flexible grooved pipe couplings for Victaulic connections.
Details the use of adapters for connecting flanged components to grooved-pipe waterbox connections.
Provides steps for installing Victaulic gaskets and couplings.
Describes the sequence for tightening flange screws to prevent leaks.
Provides instructions for tightening evaporator waterbox cover bolts sequentially.
Outlines procedures and warnings for pressure testing waterside piping.
Recommends eddy current testing for heat exchanger tubes every three years.
Covers state/local codes and ASHRAE 15 for refrigerant relief device venting.
Details requirements for purge discharge piping according to ASHRAE Standard 15.
Discusses compatible materials and adhesives for relief device vent systems.
Explains vent line sizing based on local codes and ASHRAE Standard 15 requirements.
Provides general recommendations for installing rupture disk vent lines.
Emphasizes proper termination to prevent rain entry and equipment damage.
Illustrates the recommended arrangement for rupture disk relief piping.
Provides a table and method for determining vent line pipe diameter using 'C' values.
Presents a figure showing pipe size as a function of 'C' value and length of run.
Lists formulas and variables for calculating vent line length based on ASHRAE Standard 15.
Details factory-installed insulation options and requirements based on unit size.
Specifies insulation thickness for various chiller components like evaporators and economizers.
Explains the type and application of factory-applied insulation materials.
Illustrates areas recommended for unit insulation to prevent sweating and condensation.
Describes the Symbio 800 controller, its features, and user interface.
Explains the AdaptiView display's role in providing chiller information to operators and technicians.
Details the Tracer TU service tool for chiller maintenance, upgrades, and diagnostics.
Shows standard control panel assembly with voltage areas for wiring.
Shows optional control panel assembly with voltage areas for wiring.
Provides steps for installing the Tracer AdaptiView display and its support arm.
Explains how to adjust the tension of the display arm joints for proper positioning.
Introduces module installation, specifically for Air-Fi.
Provides installation instructions for the Air-Fi wireless communication interface.
Provides installation instructions for the Trane Wi-Fi module.
Outlines general electrical installation requirements, including wiring and grounding.
Warns about debris inside AFD/starter panels causing shorts.
Warns about the dangers of live electrical components and capacitors.
Reemphasizes the need for PPE during electrical work.
Details standard field power wiring requirements for Trane-supplied starters.
Outlines wiring requirements for customer-supplied remote starters.
Guides on sizing wires for current and potential transformers.
Provides guidelines for installing and connecting three-phase power supply wiring.
Specifies sizing requirements for circuit breakers and fused disconnects.
Explains the purpose and availability of power factor correction capacitors.
Warns that incorrect PFCC wiring can cause motor damage.
Shows typical conduit layouts and discusses field-installed wiring for remote starters.
Details wiring requirements for remote-mounted starters to motors.
Explains the provision and use of ground wire terminal lugs.
Discusses terminal clamps for motor terminals and their use with copper conductors.
Guides on selecting and installing field-supplied wire terminal lugs.
Explains the use of bus bars for specific starter types.
Outlines wiring guidelines for connecting the starter to the control panel.
Warns about hazardous voltage when working on medium voltage motors.
Describes the steel motor terminal box for field connections.
Reemphasizes safety for field wiring and grounding.
Details the connection of power wiring to motor terminals using field-provided lugs.
Warns about potential motor terminal damage from improper torque.
Explains the provision and use of a ground wire lug in the motor terminal box.
Details wiring for standard 120 Vac control circuits to the unit control panel.
Outlines wiring for optional 120 Vac control circuits, noting factory defaults.
Details wiring for standard low voltage circuits (<30 Vac) to the unit control panel.
Outlines wiring for optional low voltage circuits.
Instructs on installing optional wiring as per owner specifications.
Covers checking and configuring starter modules, especially for remote starters.
Directs users to submittals and drawings for wiring diagrams.
Covers wiring for water pump interlocks and flow switch inputs.
Details wiring for the evaporator water pump contactor and connections.
Explains the function and wiring of the evaporator water flow proof circuit.
Details wiring for the condenser water pump contactor and connections.
Explains the function and wiring of the condenser water flow proof circuit.
Explains the function and wiring of the heat recovery water flow proof circuit.
Covers installation of optional outdoor air temperature sensors.
Details the installation of the outdoor temperature sensor for chilled water reset.
Covers operation and maintenance for 50/60 Hz chillers with Symbio 800 and AdaptiView.
Explains how liquid refrigerant is distributed and vaporized in the evaporator.
Details the flow of refrigerant gas through the three stages of compressor impellers.
Describes the refrigerant gas flow through the two stages of compressor impellers.
Explains the compressor lubrication system and oil pressure regulation.
Caution regarding hot surfaces.
Explains how compressor motors are cooled using liquid refrigerant and the refrigerant pump.
Provides information on using the AdaptiView display for chiller operation.
Illustrates common control sequences used in CenTraVac chillers.
Depicts the five possible software states and transitions between them.
Shows the sequence of Tracer AdaptiView display power up.
Details the logic circuits and sequence for Wye-delta start-up.
Illustrates the sequence from power application to compressor starting.
Describes the chiller's operation states while running, including limit modes.
Outlines the sequence of events when the chiller satisfies the setpoint.
Illustrates the sequence for a fast restart following a postlube period.
Depicts the normal shut-down sequence leading to stopped and run inhibit states.
Briefly mentions the Tracer AdaptiView power-up process.
Explains the Ice Building feature, its activation, and termination conditions.
Explains the principles and operation of the free cooling option.
Details the HGBP control option for minimizing machine cycling under low load conditions.
Describes using the chiller for heating as a primary mission with hot water temperature control.
Explains how heat rejected to the atmosphere is salvaged for beneficial use, like heating.
Discusses auxiliary condensers used for preheating in specific applications.
Covers controls housed in the control panel, starter panel, and purge control panel.
Lists the languages supported by Tracer AdaptiView for display text.
Provides essential safety precautions for unit start-up and shut-down.
Outlines daily checks and procedures required before starting the chiller.
Details procedures for starting the unit after seasonal shutdown.
Provides steps for shutting down the unit daily.
Outlines procedures for shutting down the unit for the season.
Advises monitoring purge pump-out rate to ensure hermetic integrity.
Lists normal operating readings for various chiller characteristics.
Discusses refrigerant and oil compatibility and specifies types for R-123 and R-514A chillers.
Explains the function of the purge system and refers to maintenance guides.
Provides a formula and figure for calculating leakage rates based on purge pump-out time.
Advises contacting Trane Service Agency for extended storage actions.
Provides safe procedures for leak testing, warning against open flames and hazardous pressures.
Introduces system maintenance procedures and recommends consulting a water treatment specialist.
Discusses condenser tube fouling and methods for cleaning.
Suggests periodic inspection and cleaning for evaporators, especially open systems.
Recommends inspection of waterbox coatings and repair of voids or defects.
Explains the replacement schedule for sacrificial anodes based on water aggressiveness.
States that only qualified technicians should service the equipment.
Discusses recommended hoist ring/clevises and lifting techniques for waterboxes.
Outlines the steps for removing and installing waterboxes.
Details the process of reinstalling waterboxes after service, including using new gaskets.
Refers to specifications for waterbox screw torques and weights.
Lists connection devices like safety hoist rings and lifting fixtures with part numbers.
Outlines the requirement for Trane or authorized agent to perform start-up and commissioning.
States that a completed form must be submitted for start-up to proceed.
Warns that improper installation can cause start-up delays and rework.
Checklist item for chiller placement and piping.
Checklist items for connecting chilled water and condenser water piping.
Checklist item for verifying installation of flow balancing valves.
Checklist item for verifying installation of gauges and thermometers.
Checklist item for verifying starter and wiring compliance.
Checklist items for pressure testing and leak testing availability.
Checklist items for verifying refrigerant type and quantity on site.
Checklist item confirming system readiness for load operation.
Checklist item confirming availability of personnel for evacuation and testing.
Checklist items for verifying equipment room safety features like monitors and ventilation.
Checklist items confirming owner instruction on refrigerant handling and MSDS.
General safety alert for following instructions during start-up tasks.
Checklist for inspecting chiller, piping, and components before start-up.
Checklist for pre-start checks like motor meg test, oil pump, and evacuation.
Warns against applying power to a unit in a vacuum to prevent motor damage.
Checklist item to verify oil pump pressure output.
Checklist item for dry running the starter without AFD.
Checklist for preparing the system for start-up, including evacuation and charging.
Checklist for the actual chiller start-up procedure, including bump-starting and observing conditions.
Lists annual inspection tasks for the compressor and motor, including continuity and meg tests.
Lists annual inspection tasks for the starter and AFD, including contacts and connections.
Lists annual inspection tasks for the oil system, including analysis and lubrication.
Lists annual inspection tasks for the condenser, including fouling and flow sensing devices.
Lists annual inspection tasks for the evaporator, including fouling and flow sensing devices.
Lists annual inspection tasks for heat recovery components.
Lists annual inspection tasks for control circuits, sensors, and actuators.
Lists annual inspection tasks related to leak testing and refrigerant analysis.
Lists annual inspection tasks for the purge unit.
Lists annual inspection tasks for exterior components like linkages and insulation.
Lists annual inspection tasks for optional accessories like gantries and waterboxes.
