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Trane Technologies CVHF User Manual

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April. 2020
SAFETY WARNING
Only qualied personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of
heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment can be hazardous and requires specic knowledge and training.
Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment by an unqualied person could result in death or serious injury.
When working on the equipment, observe all precautions in the literature and on the tags, stickers, and labels that
are attached to the equipment.
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 CVHF Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTrane Technologies
ModelCVHF
CategoryChiller
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

SAFETY WARNING

General safety advice for installation and servicing of HVAC equipment.

Warnings, Cautions and Notices

Proper Field Wiring and Grounding Required!

Emphasizes requirements for safe electrical wiring and grounding.

Important Environmental Concerns!

Discusses the impact of chemicals on the ozone layer.

Responsible Refrigerant Practices!

Outlines best practices for refrigerant handling and compliance.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required!

Trademarks

Lists Trane and other trademarks referenced in the document.

Unit Model Number Description

Unit literature

Refers to available unit literature for specific information.

Serial Number.

Explains the purpose of the serial number for identification.

Service Model Number.

Defines the service model for parts and service.

Product Description Block.

Explains the Product Definition and Selection system.

Model Number Digit Description

Model Number Digit Description

Details the meaning of each digit in the unit model number.

Pre-Installation

ASHRAE Standard 15 Compliance

Guidelines for compliance with ASHRAE Standard 15.

Unit Shipment

Instructions for inspecting the unit upon shipment.

General Information

Regulations regarding waste handling and disposal.

Installation requirements and Contractor responsibilities

Combustible Material!

Warning about combustible materials and handling.

Storage Requirements for Chillers Not Yet Installed

Insulation Damage!

Warning about damage to factory-installed insulation.

Unit Components

Unit Dimensions and Weights

Recommended Unit Clearances

Requirements for adequate space around the chiller for service.

Installation Mechanical

Operating Environment

Conditions for proper chiller operation.

Equipment Failure!

Warning about unit failure due to extreme ambient temperatures.

Foundation Requirements

Requirements for the chiller's mounting surface.

Rigging

Recommended method for moving chillers.

Heavy Objects!

Safety warning regarding lifting heavy objects.

Improper Unit Lift!

Warning about hazards associated with improper unit lifting.

Wiring Damage!

Warning about potential damage to unit wiring during rigging.

Standard chiller lift

Step-by-step guide for standard chiller lifting procedures.

Special lift requirements

Oil Loss!

Warning about oil migration during lifting procedures.

Equipment Damage!

Warning about potential equipment damage from fork lifts.

Compressor Alignment!

Warning about compressor alignment issues during lifting.

Unit Isolation

Minimizing sound and vibration transmission.

Isolation Pads

Placement instructions for isolation pads.

Unit Leveling

Spring Isolators

Considerations for using spring isolators.

Installation Water Piping

Overview

General information on water piping installation.

Water Treatment

Importance of proper water treatment for chiller longevity.

Proper Water Treatment!

Warning about using untreated water and its consequences.

Pressure Gauges

Guidelines for locating pressure gauge taps.

Valves - Drains and Vents

Installation of valves, drains, and vents on waterboxes.

Strainers

Importance of installing strainers to prevent tube plugging.

Flow-Sensing Devices

Proof of Flow Switch!

Warning about severe equipment damage if flow switches fail.

water temperature sensor

Guidelines for installing water temperature sensors.

Evaporator and Condenser Water Piping

Illustrates typical water piping arrangements.

Water Box Locations

Water Piping Connections

Bolt-Tightening Sequence for Water Piping Connections

Flanges with 4, 8 or 12 Bolts

Tightening sequence for flanges with 4, 8, or 12 bolts.

Flanges with 16, 20 or 24 Bolts

Tightening sequence for flanges with 16, 20, or 24 bolts.

Pressure Testing Waterside Piping

Equipment Damage!

Warning about equipment damage from over-pressurization.

Evaporator Water Box Covers

Procedure for tightening evaporator water box covers.

Purge Piping

EarthWise Purge Requirements - Purge Installation

Instructions for installing the EarthWise Purge system.

Hazard of Explosion and Deadly Gases!

Warning about explosion hazards from refrigerant line work.

Hazard of Explosion!

Warning about explosion risk when detecting gas leaks.

Vent Piping

Refrigerant Vent-Line

General recommendations for refrigerant vent lines.

General Recommendations

Codes and ASHRAE standards for venting.

Purge Discharge

Compliance with ASHRAE Standard 15 for purge discharge piping.

Vent-Line Materials

Compatible materials for vent systems.

Vent-Line Sizing

Requirements for sizing vent lines.

Vent-Line Installation

Rupture Disc Damage!

Warning about damage to rupture disc assembly from threading torque.

Pressure-Relief Device Discharge Hazard!

Hazard warning for pressure-relief device discharge.

Proper Refrigerant Vent Line Termination!

Warning about consequences of improper vent line termination.

Equipment Damage!

Equipment Damage!

Warning about damage from insufficient drip leg drainage.

Insulation

Unit Insulation Requirements

Requirements for factory-installed and field-installed insulation.

Insulation Thickness Requirements

Details on insulation thickness for various components.

Insulation Damage!

Warning about damage to insulation from improper handling.

Installation Controls

Specifications

Power supply requirements for the UC800 controller.

Power Supply

Details the power supply for the UC800 controller.

Wiring and Port Descriptions

Explains ports, LEDs, and wiring terminations on the UC800.

Communication Interfaces

Supported communication interfaces for the UC800.

Rotary Switches

Use of rotary switches for address settings.

LED Description and Operation

Explains the behavior of UC800 LEDs.

Electrical Noise!

Warning about electrical noise affecting low-voltage wiring.

Installing the Tracer AdaptiView Display

Tension in Display Support Arm!

Warning about spring-loaded arm tension during display installation.

Do Not Drop Display!

Warning about potential damage from dropping the display.

Adjusting the Tracer AdaptiView Display Arm

Electrical Requirements

Installation Requirements

General requirements for electrical installation.

Electrocution and Fire Hazards with Improperly Installed and Grounded Field Wiring!

Warning about hazards from improper wiring and grounding.

Component Damage!

Warning about damage from debris in starter panels.

Electrical Requirements

Basic electrical requirements and procedures.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required!

Live Electrical Components!

Warning about working with live electrical components.

Hazardous Voltage w/Capacitors!

Warning about hazards associated with capacitors.

Trane-Supplied Starter Wiring

Customer-Supplied Remote Starter Wiring

Current Transformer and Potential Transformer Wire Sizing

Power Supply Wiring

Ground Wire!

Warning about proper grounding of field-installed wiring.

3-Phase Power Source

Verifying compatibility of starter nameplate with power supply.

Starter Damage!

Warning about starter damage from debris.

Use Copper Conductors Only!

Warning about using only copper conductors for terminals.

Circuit Breakers and Fused Disconnects

Sizing of field-supplied breakers and disconnects.

Power Factor Correction Capacitors (Optional)

Use and selection of PFCCs for power factor correction.

Motor Damage!

Hazardous Voltage w/Capacitors!

Warning about hazards when working with capacitors.

Interconnecting Wiring

Typical equipment room conduit layouts.

Power Supply Wiring

Bus Bars

Installation of bus bars between motor terminals.

Starter to Control Panel Wiring

Wiring between starter and control panel.

Component Damage!

Warning about starter panel damage from debris.

Electrical Noise!

Warning about electrical noise affecting low-voltage wiring.

Grounding Required!

Requirement for proper local and state electrical grounding.

10kV-13.8kV Medium Voltage Installation

Hazardous Voltage!

Warning about hazardous voltage during installation.

10kV-13.8kV Medium Voltage Motor

Suitability of motor for various starting methods.

Motor Terminal Box

Details of the motor terminal box.

Motor Supply Wiring

Requirements for motor supply wiring.

Grounding Required!

Requirement for proper grounding of motor circuit wiring.

Motor Terminals

Motor Terminal Damage!

Warning about motor terminal damage during lug tightening.

Ground Wire Terminal Lug

Location and use of ground wire terminal lugs.

System Control Circuit Wiring

Standard Control Circuits

Standard control circuit connections.

Optional Control Circuits (120 Vac)

Optional control circuit wiring.

Standard Low Voltage Circuits (less than 30 Vac)

Low voltage circuit connections.

Water Pump Interlock Circuits and Flow Switch Input

Hazardous Voltage w/Capacitors!

Warning about capacitor hazards in control circuits.

Chilled Water Pump.

Wiring instructions for the chilled water pump.

Chilled Water Proof of Flow.

Circuit for ensuring evaporator pump operation.

Condenser Water Pump.

Wiring instructions for the condenser water pump.

Condenser Water Proof of Flow.

Circuit for ensuring condenser pump operation.

Temperature Sensor Circuits

Installation of temperature sensors.

Electrical Noise!

Warning about electrical noise affecting control wiring.

Unit Start-Up

Optional Control and Output Circuits

Installation of optional control and output circuits.

Optional Tracer Communication Interface

Allows control panel to exchange chiller data.

Unit Start-Up

Procedures for initial unit start-up.

Starter Module Configuration

Checking and configuring starter modules.

Schematic Wiring Drawings

Reference to typical wiring drawings available.

Operating Principles

General Requirements

Overview of operation and maintenance for CenTraVac models.

Cooling Cycle

Explanation of the chiller's cooling mode operation.

CVHE, CVHG 3-Stage Compressor

Operation of the 3-stage compressor.

CVHF 2-Stage Compressor

Operation of the 2-stage compressor.

Oil and Refrigerant Pump

Compressor Lubrication System

Schematic of the compressor lubrication system.

Operating Principles

Maintenance of net oil pressure.

Surface Temperatures!

Tracer AdaptiView Display

Information tailored for operators and technicians.

Tracer TU Chiller Service Tool

Information for service technicians and advanced operators.

Start-up and Shut Down

Sequence of Operation

Basic information on chiller operation for common events.

Software States

Generic states the software can be in.

Time Line Text

Explanation of the time line cylinder and its components.

Start-up Sequence of Operation—Wye-Delta

Detailed sequence for Wye-Delta start-up.

Power Up Diagram

Software Operation Overview Diagram

Diagram of the five possible software states.

Ice Machine Control

Controls for the Ice Building feature.

Free Cooling Cycle

Free Cooling (FRCL)

Steps to enable and disable the Free Cooling mode.

Hot Gas Bypass (HGBP)

Control option to minimize machine cycling.

Hot Water Control

Heat Recovery Cycle

Salvaging heat for beneficial use.

Auxiliary Condensers

Function of auxiliary condensers for preheating.

Unit Control Panel

Variable Water Flow Through the Evaporator

Benefits of varying water flow for energy savings.

User-Defined Language Support

AdaptiView's multi-language capabilities.

Unit Start-Up and Shut-down Procedures

Procedures for unit start-up and shutdown.

Live Electrical Components!

Warning about working with live electrical components.

Toxic Hazards!

Warning about toxic hazards related to evaporator pump and rupture discs.

Unit Start-Up Check

Preliminary checks before starting the unit.

Oil Sump Heater Operation!

Daily Unit Shutdown

Procedure for daily unit shutdown.

Seasonal Unit Shutdown

Procedures for shutting down the unit for the season.

Seasonal Unit Start-Up

CAUTION

Caution regarding ladder use for control panel and starter maintenance.

Maintenance

Moisture Contamination!

Warning about moisture contamination and its effects.

Hazardous Voltage w/Capacitors!

Warning about capacitor hazards during maintenance.

Record Keeping Forms

Importance of completing maintenance records.

Daily Maintenance and Checks

Daily checks for chiller operation.

Every 3 months

Every 6 months

Maintenance tasks recommended every 6 months.

Annual

Maintenance tasks recommended annually.

Compressor Oil Change

Equipment Damage!

Warning about damage from mixing refrigerants or oils.

Oil Change Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for changing the oil.

Heater Damage!

Warning about de-energizing the oil sump heater before draining.

Oil Filter

When to replace the oil filter.

Oil Filter Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for replacing the oil filter.

General Lubrication

Service for the 1st Stage Tang Operator

Servicing the inlet guide vane tang operators.

Service for the 1st and 2nd Stage Tang Operators

Lubrication for extended capacity chillers.

Cleaning the Condenser

Proper Water Treatment!

Warning about consequences of improper water treatment.

Unit Corrosion Damage!

Warning about unit damage from corrosive cleaning chemicals.

Cleaning the Evaporator

Recommended cleaning frequency for evaporators.

Purge System

Function of the Trane EarthWise Purge system.

Leak Checking Based on Purge Pump Out Time

Calculating annual refrigerant leakage rate.

Long Term Unit Storage

Contains Refrigerant!

Warning about system refrigerant and pressure.

Equipment Damage!

Warning about damage from mixing refrigerants or oils.

Freezing Tubes Hazard!

Warning about freezing tubes during evacuation.

Unit Preparation

Steps for preparing a unit for storage.

Hazardous Voltage w/Capacitors!

Warning about capacitor hazards during storage preparation.

Refrigerant Charge

Contains Refrigerant!

Warning about system refrigerant and pressure.

Equipment Damage!

Warning about damage from mixing refrigerants or oils.

Recovery and Recycle Connections

Connections for refrigerant removal and replacement.

Leak Testing

Hazard of Explosion!

Warning about explosion risk during leak testing.

Hazardous Pressures!

Warning about hazardous pressures during leak testing.

Waterbox Removal and Installation

Discussion

Discussion on recommended rigging and lifting techniques.

Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for waterbox removal.

Heavy Objects!

Warning about the hazards of lifting heavy objects.

Eyebolts!

Warning about the proper use of eyebolts.

Overhead Hazard!

Reassembly

Procedures for reassembling the waterbox.

Sound Pressure Level

60 Hz with AHRI relief (dBA)

Sound pressure levels for 60 Hz models.

60 Hz with AHRI relief (dBA) (continued)

Continued sound pressure levels for 60 Hz models.

50 Hz with AHRI relief and starter (dBA)

Sound pressure levels for 50 Hz models.

Forms

CenTraVac Commissioning Checklist

Checklist for commissioning the CenTraVac chiller.

I. PRE-COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES

Steps to take before commissioning.

A. Obtain Pre-commissioning Check Sheet

Preparing a check sheet for the unit.

B. Obtain Design (order) Specification Data

Obtaining unit design criteria.

C. Obtain Wiring Diagrams

Ensuring compatibility of wiring diagrams.

D. General Installation Observations

Observing general installation aspects.

E. Comments

Section for comments on installation observations.

II. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES

A. Pre-start Operations

Operations to perform before starting the chiller.

1. Holding Charge

Checking the holding charge and performing leak tests.

3. Megohm the Motor (500 volt Meggar)

Performing megohm tests on the motor.

4. Evacuation

Steps for evacuating the chiller.

5. Condenser

Checks and procedures related to the condenser.

6. Evaporator

Checks and procedures related to the evaporator.

7. Electrical and Controls

a. Motor Starter Panel

Checks for the motor starter panel.

b. Control Panel

Checks for the control panel.

C. Chiller Start-up

1. Make all preliminary checks.

Preliminary checks before starting the unit.

2. Start the unit

Procedures for starting the chiller unit.

D. After 2 weeks of operation (International Units Only)

E. Comments and/or Recommendations:

Section for comments and recommendations.

1. CenTraVac

2. Piping

Checks for chilled and condenser water piping.

3. Flow Balancing Valves Installed

Verification of flow balancing valve installation.

4. Gauges, Thermometers and Air Vents

Verification of gauge and vent installation.

5. Wiring

Verification of wiring installation.

6. Testing

Checks related to pressure testing and leak detection.

7. Refrigerant On Job Site

Verification of refrigerant availability.

8. Systems Can Be Operated Under Load Conditions

Verification of system operation under load.

10. Equipment Room

Checks for proper equipment room conditions.

10. Equipment Room (continued)

11. Owner Awareness

Verifying owner's understanding of operation and safety.

Annual Inspection Checklist (typical)

Compressor Motor

Inspection items for the compressor motor.

Starter or AFD

Inspection items for the starter or AFD.

Oil Sump

Inspection items for the oil sump.

Condenser

Inspection items for the condenser.

Evaporator

Inspection items for the evaporator.

Controls

Inspection items for chiller controls.

Leak Test Chiller

Purge

Maintenance tasks for the purge system.

Exterior

Maintenance tasks for the chiller exterior.

STARTUP Test Log Water Cooled CenTraVac With UC800 Controller

AdaptiView Reports - log sheet

Section for recording AdaptiView reports.

STARTUP Chiller Report – Water Cooled CenTraVac With UC800 Controller

Service Tool Records

Records from the service tool.

Configuration

Unit and chiller configuration parameters.

Unit Information

Chiller Configuration

Main and UC800 chiller configuration settings.

Options

Available optional features and settings.

Starter (non AFD)

Settings for non-AFD starters.

Starter (AFD)

Settings for AFD starters.

Stator Resistance

Flux Current Reference

Chiller startup parameters related to flux current.

Acceleration Time

Chiller startup parameters related to acceleration time.

Deceleration Time

Chiller startup parameters related to deceleration time.

Starter Current Limit

Chiller startup parameters related to starter current limit.

Current Limit Gain

Chiller startup parameters related to current limit gain.

Power Loss Mode

Chiller startup parameters related to power loss mode.

Power Loss Time

Chiller startup parameters related to power loss time.

Flying Start

Chiller startup parameters related to flying start.

Flying Start Gain

Chiller startup parameters related to flying start gain.

Use Trane Defaults

Chiller startup parameters for using Trane defaults.

RTD Type

Chiller startup parameters for RTD type.

Chiller Service Setpoints

Compressor Setpoints

Setpoints related to compressor operation.

Adjustable Frequency Drive Setpoints

Setpoints for AFD operation.

Chiller Field Startup Settings

Settings for chiller field startup.

Feature Settings

Various feature settings for chiller operation.

Manual Settings

Adjustable Frequency Drive

Settings for AFD operation.

Timers

Various timer settings for chiller operation.

Chiller Purge

Settings related to the chiller purge system.

LLID List

Manual Entries

Manual entries for refrigerant, oil, and vibration levels.

AdaptiView Display Customer Training Checklist

Equipment Description, including how to use the touch screen

Training on using the touch screen and display features.

Stopping/Restarting Chiller Operation

Training on stopping and restarting chiller operation.

Alarms

Training on understanding and managing alarms.

Reports

Training on viewing and creating reports.

Data Graphs

Training on viewing and creating data graphs.

Equipment Settings

Training on viewing and changing equipment settings.

Display Settings

Training on display preferences and language settings.

Security Settings

Training on security settings and logging in/out.

Troubleshooting

Training on troubleshooting procedures.

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