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April. 2020
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Installation, Operation and Maintenance
CVHE, CVHF, CVHG Water-Cooled
CenTraVac Chillers
With Tracer AdaptiView™ Control
Confidential and proprietary Trane information
TCVHE-SVX04E-EN
X39641300002

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Trane Technologies CVHE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTrane Technologies
ModelCVHE
CategoryChiller
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

CVHE, CVHF, CVHG Water-Cooled CenTraVac Chillers

Manual covers these chiller models.

With Tracer AdaptiView™ Control

Control system details for the chillers.

Warnings, Cautions and Notices

Important Environmental Concerns!

Impact of chemicals on ozone layer.

Responsible Refrigerant Practices!

Adherence to refrigerant handling laws.

Unit Model Number Description

Model Number Digit Description

Pre-Installation

ASHRAE Standard 15 Compliance

Guidelines for refrigerant safety in equipment rooms.

Unit Shipment

Procedures for inspecting the unit upon arrival.

General Information

Regulations on waste handling.

Installation requirements and Contractor responsibilities

Foundation Requirements

Requirements for unit mounting surface.

Rigging

Recommended methods for moving chillers.

Isolation

Minimizing sound and vibration transmission.

Electrical

Field-installed wiring requirements.

Water Piping

Installation of water piping circuits.

Relief

Rupture disc assembly and rupture guard.

Insulation

Optional insulation for components.

Water Piping Connection Components

Components for water pipe connections.

Other Materials

Materials for piping and testing.

Storage Requirements for Chillers Not Yet Installed

Unit Components

Unit Dimensions and Weights

Recommended Unit Clearances

Space needed for service and maintenance.

Installation Mechanical

Operating Environment

Conditions for proper operation of electrical components.

Foundation Requirements

Requirements for chiller mounting surface.

Rigging

Recommended methods for moving chillers.

Standard chiller lift

Procedure for lifting standard units.

Installation Mechanical

Special lift requirements

Specific lifting procedures and warnings.

Unit Isolation

Minimizing sound and vibration transmission.

Isolation Pads

Placement of isolation pads.

Installation Mechanical

Spring Isolators

Considerations for spring isolator installation.

Unit Leveling

Procedures to ensure the chiller is level.

Installation Water Piping

Overview

General information on water piping installation.

Water Treatment

Importance of water treatment for unit longevity.

Pressure Gauges

Guidelines for locating pressure gauge taps.

Valves - Drains and Vents

Installation of waterbox vents and drains.

Strainers

Importance of strainers to prevent tube plugging.

Installation Water Piping

Flow-Sensing Devices

Requirements for evaporator and condenser flow switches.

water temperature sensor

Installation of water temperature sensors.

Evaporator and Condenser Water Piping

Typical water piping arrangements.

Installation Water Piping

Water Box Locations

Options for switching water box positions.

Installation Water Piping

Water Piping Connections

Typical evaporator and condenser water piping circuits.

Installation Water Piping

Grooved Pipe Coupling

Use of grooved pipe couplings.

Bolt-Tightening Sequence for Water Piping Connections

Procedures for tightening flange bolts.

Installation Water Piping

Pressure Testing Waterside Piping

Guidelines for pressure testing the waterside piping.

Evaporator Water Box Covers

Procedure for tightening water box covers.

Purge Piping

EarthWise Purge Requirements - Purge Installation

Steps for installing the EarthWise purge system.

Vent Piping

Refrigerant Vent-Line

General recommendations for vent-line installation.

Purge Discharge

Compliance with ASHRAE Standard 15 for purge discharge.

Vent-Line Materials

Compatible materials for vent-line systems.

Vent-Line Sizing

Sizing requirements for vent-lines.

Vent Piping

Vent-Line Installation

Guidelines for constructing rupture disc vent lines.

Insulation

Unit Insulation Requirements

Requirements for factory-installed insulation.

Insulation Thickness Requirements

Insulation thickness for various components.

Installation Controls

Specifications

Power supply details for the UC800 controller.

Wiring and Port Descriptions

Explanation of UC800 ports and wiring.

Installation Controls

Communication Interfaces

Supported communication interfaces for the UC800.

Rotary Switches

Use of rotary switches for address setting.

LED Description and Operation

Behavior of UC800 LEDs.

Installation Controls

Installing the Tracer AdaptiView Display

Steps for installing the Tracer AdaptiView display.

Installation Controls

Adjusting the Tracer AdaptiView Display Arm

Procedures for adjusting display arm tension.

Electrical Requirements

Installation Requirements

General requirements for electrical installation and wiring.

Electrical Requirements

Guidelines for electrical installation and service.

Electrical Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required!

Safety equipment for electrical work.

Live Electrical Components!

Hazards and precautions for live electrical components.

Electrical Requirements

Trane-Supplied Starter Wiring

Wiring requirements for Trane-supplied starters.

Electrical Requirements

Customer-Supplied Remote Starter Wiring

Wiring for customer-provided remote starters.

Electrical Requirements

Current Transformer and Potential Transformer Wire Sizing

Sizing recommendations for CT and PT wires.

Power Supply Wiring

Ground Wire!

Requirements for proper field grounding.

3-Phase Power Source

Compatibility checks for 3-phase power.

Circuit Breakers and Fused Disconnects

Sizing of circuit breakers and disconnects.

Power Factor Correction Capacitors (Optional)

Use of PFCCs for motor power factor correction.

Power Supply Wiring

Interconnecting Wiring

Conduit layouts for starter and control panel wiring.

Power Supply Wiring

Terminal Clamps

Use of terminal clamps for motor connections.

Wire Terminal Lugs

Field supply of wire terminal lugs.

Starter to Motor Wiring (Remote-Mounted Starters Only)

Wiring remote starters to the compressor motor.

Power Supply Wiring

Bus Bars

Installation of bus bars for motor terminals.

Starter to Control Panel Wiring

Wiring between starter and control panel.

10kV-13.8kV Medium Voltage Installation

Motor Terminal Box

Description and handling of the motor terminal box.

Motor Supply Wiring

Requirements for motor supply wiring.

10kV-13.8kV Medium Voltage Installation

Motor Terminals

Procedure for connecting power wiring to motor terminals.

Ground Wire Terminal Lug

Connection of field ground wire to the lug.

System Control Circuit Wiring

Standard Control Circuits

Wiring for basic control functions.

Optional Control Circuits

Wiring for optional control features.

Standard Low Voltage Circuits

Low voltage circuit wiring.

System Control Circuit Wiring

Water Pump Interlock Circuits and Flow Switch Input

Circuits for pump interlocks and flow switches.

Temperature Sensor Circuits

Installation of temperature sensors.

System Control Circuit Wiring

Optional Control and Output Circuits

Installation of optional control circuits.

Optional Tracer Communication Interface

Exchanging data with a Tracer system.

Unit Start-Up

Overview of the initial unit start-up process.

Starter Module Configuration

Checking and configuring starter modules.

Schematic Wiring Drawings

Location and availability of wiring drawings.

Operating Principles

General Requirements

Basic operation and maintenance information.

Cooling Cycle

Explanation of the cooling mode operation.

CVHE, CVHG 3-Stage Compressor

Operation of the 3-stage compressor.

Operating Principles

CVHF 2-Stage Compressor

Operation of the 2-stage compressor.

Oil and Refrigerant Pump

Description of the oil and refrigerant pump system.

Compressor Lubrication System

Schematic and operation of the lubrication system.

Operating Principles

Tracer AdaptiView Display

Information tailored for operators and technicians.

Tracer TU Chiller Service Tool

Tool for accessing diagnostics and configuration.

Start-up and Shut Down

Sequence of Operation

Basic information on chiller operation for common events.

Software States

Generic states of the chiller software.

Time Line Text

Explanation of the timeline cylinder and its indicators.

Start-up Sequence of Operation—Wye-Delta

Step-by-step start-up sequence for Wye-Delta starters.

Start-up and Shut Down

Power Up Diagram

Tracer AdaptiView screens during processor power up.

Software Operation Overview Diagram

Diagram of the five possible software states.

Ice Machine Control

Feature for ice building mode operation.

Start-up and Shut Down

Free Cooling Cycle

Adapting the chiller as a simple heat exchanger.

Free Cooling (FRCL)

Steps to enable and disable the Free Cooling mode.

Hot Gas Bypass (HGBP)

Option to minimize cycling under minimum load.

Start-up and Shut Down

Hot Water Control

Using the chiller as a heating source.

Heat Recovery Cycle

Salvaging heat for beneficial use.

Start-up and Shut Down

Unit Control Panel

Location of safety and operating controls.

Variable Water Flow Through the Evaporator

Reducing pump energy consumption.

User-Defined Language Support

Displaying text in multiple languages.

Unit Start-Up and Shut-down Procedures

Overview of start-up and shut-down processes.

Unit Start-Up Check

Preliminary checks before unit start-up.

Start-up and Shut Down

Daily Unit Shutdown

Procedure for daily unit shutdown.

Seasonal Unit Shutdown

Procedures for seasonal shutdown.

Start-up and Shut Down

Seasonal Unit Start-Up

Procedures for starting the unit after seasonal shutdown.

Maintenance

Daily Maintenance and Checks

Daily checks for proper operation.

Record Keeping Forms

Importance of completing maintenance records.

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended intervals for maintenance procedures.

Maintenance

Compressor Oil Change

Procedure for changing compressor oil and filter.

Oil Filter

When and how to replace the oil filter.

Maintenance

General Lubrication

Periodic lubrication of specific components.

Service for the 1st Stage Tang Operator

Maintenance for tang operators on 1st stage.

Service for the 1st and 2nd Stage Tang Operators

Maintenance for extended capacity chillers.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Condenser

Methods for cleaning condenser tubes.

Cleaning the Evaporator

Recommended cleaning frequency for evaporators.

Purge System

Function and operation of the EarthWise Purge system.

Leak Checking Based on Purge Pump Out Time

Calculating leakage rate from purge pump out time.

Maintenance

Long Term Unit Storage

Extended storage requirements for chillers.

Unit Preparation

Steps to prepare a unit for storage.

Maintenance

Refrigerant Charge

Procedure for charging refrigerant.

Recovery and Recycle Connections

Connections for refrigerant removal and replacement.

Maintenance

Leak Testing

Methods for leak testing the chiller.

Waterbox Removal and Installation

Discussion

Overview of waterbox removal and rigging.

Procedure

Steps for removing and installing waterboxes.

Waterbox Removal and Installation

Reassembly

Steps for reinstalling waterboxes after service.

Sound Pressure Level

Forms

CenTraVac Commissioning Checklist

Checklist for pre-commissioning and installation observations.

Forms

Pre-start Operations

Steps for preparing the unit before start-up.

Forms

Electrical and Controls

Checks for motor starter panel and control panel.

Forms

Preparation for Start-up.

Steps for evacuation, charging, and electrical checks.

Chiller Start-up

Procedures for starting the chiller unit.

Forms

Instructions to the Chiller Operator.

Operator training on starting, operating, and shutting down.

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