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Trane ACONT900AC43UA User Manual

Trane ACONT900AC43UA
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Air Conditioning Procedures
Service Guide
Communicating Residential
Comfort Systems
First Edition
© 2010 Trane Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this book
may be reproduced, in any form or by
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Produced and printed in the USA
A Comprehensive Reference for Service of Communicating
Residential Air Conditioning, Heat Pump & Gas Furnace Systems
1.0

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Trane ACONT900AC43UA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTrane
ModelACONT900AC43UA
CategoryAir Conditioner
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Cautions & Warnings

Fire or Explosion Hazard

Failure to follow warnings could result in injury, damage, or death.

Service Procedures Hazard

Bodily injury from high voltage, fans, and combustible gas.

Voltage Hazard

Disconnect power before removing blower door.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Failure to follow instructions could result in poisoning or death.

Communicating Controller

Installation

Steps and considerations for installing the Comfort Control, including location and sub-base.

Installer setup (ISU)

Accessing and using the Installer Setup menu to customize installations.

Operation: Using the Comfort Control

Guide to operating the Comfort Control, including system and fan settings.

Special heat pump features

Features specific to heat pump operation, including lockout temperatures and defrost.

Sequences of Operation

Charge Assist™

Information on the Charge Assist feature for system commissioning.

Heat Pump Cooling Mode of Operation

Operation of heat pump in cooling mode, including SOV energization.

Heat Pump Heating Mode of Operation

Operation of heat pump in heating mode, including SOV de-energization.

Defrost Mode

How the system detects and clears frost or ice buildup on the outdoor coil.

Defrost initiation

Process of initiating a defrost cycle, including fan and auxiliary heat operation.

Defrost termination

How the system terminates a defrost cycle based on coil temperature or time override.

Defrost initiation from first stage heating cycle

Process of initiating defrost from first stage heating.

Defrost termination to first stage heating cycle

Process of terminating defrost to first stage heating.

Defrost initiation from second stage heating cycle

Process of initiating defrost from second stage heating.

Defrost termination to second stage heating cycle

Process of terminating defrost to second stage heating.

Control Boards

High Pressure Monitor Logic

High pressure cut-off control logic for all stages of operation.

Low Pressure Monitor Logic

Low pressure cut-off control logic for all stages of operation.

Cool Mode LPCO Logic

Low pressure cut-off logic specifically for cooling mode.

Sensor and Control Voltage Fault Detection

Capability of the control board to detect and report sensor faults and loss of control voltage.

Demand Defrost Cycle Heat Pump Models

Information on demand defrost cycle for heat pump models.

Charge Assist Feature All Models

Advanced charging capability called Charge Assist.

First Defrost Event

Initiating a learning routine defrost cycle after system power up.

Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) Test

Problems

Common issues and fault indicators for the EEV control board.

Troubleshooting the EEV

Detailed steps for troubleshooting EEV issues in heating and cooling modes.

Close valve test

Testing the EEV's ability to drive closed and its effect on suction pressure.

Open valve test

Testing the EEV's ability to drive open and its effect on superheat.

Troubleshooting Flow Chart

Flowchart for diagnosing EEV issues based on system conditions.

Sensor Tests

Testing the suction line temperature sensor

Introduction to the suction line temperature sensor and its function.

Testing the suction line pressure transducer

Introduction to the suction line pressure transducer and its connection.

Testing the liquid line temperature sensor

Introduction to the liquid line temperature sensor and its properties.

Testing voltage across temperature sensor

Method to test voltage across the liquid line temperature sensor.

Ohm meter

Steps to measure the resistance of the liquid line sensor.

Testing the liquid line pressure transducer

Introduction to the liquid line pressure transducer and its testing method.

How to test

Procedure for testing the liquid line pressure transducer.

Sump Heater

Sump heater fails to energize

Troubleshooting steps when the sump heater does not energize.

Sump heater fails to turn OFF during compressor operation

Troubleshooting steps when the sump heater fails to turn off during compressor operation.

Outdoor Fan Motor

Refrigeration Cycle Problems

Filter drier check

Procedure to check for a plugged filter drier using temperature difference.

Reversing valve check

Checking the reversing valve coil for voltage and magnetic pull.

COOLING MODE

Checking the reversing valve in cooling mode.

HEATING MODE

Checking the reversing valve in heating mode, including forced defrost.

Charge Assist™

Installer’s guide for BAYCAKT001AA Charge Assist™ Tool

Guide for using the BAYCAKT001AA Charge Assist Tool.

Connecting The Charge Assist™ Tool

Steps for connecting the Charge Assist tool to the unit.

Charge Assist™ Procedure with a Communicating Comfort Control

Procedure for using Charge Assist with a communicating Comfort Control.

Using Charge Assist™

Steps to enter and use Charge Assist mode.

Charge Assist™ Procedure for a Non-Communicating 24VAC Control System

Procedure for systems using a non-communicating 24VAC control.

Charge Assist™ Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common Charge Assist control issues.

Troubleshooting the Charge Assist™ Control

Steps to troubleshoot the Charge Assist control based on LED flash codes.

Air Handler

Control Board

Details on the air handler control board components and features.

Fault LED

Explanation of the Fault LED indications for detecting faults.

Sequence of Operation

Detailed operational sequences for the air handler in various modes.

Communicating Systems Troubleshooting Checklist

Checklist for troubleshooting communication issues.

Furnace Sequences Of Operation

IFC Inducer Learning Routine Sequence

Routine for learning inducer motor speed for optimal ventilation.

PS-1, PS-2 Inducer Learning Routine

Learning routine for pressure switches PS-1 and PS-2.

High Heat Inducer Learning Routine

Learning routine for high heat inducer motor speed.

Alert Code Recovery

Procedures for recovering alert codes displayed by the furnace control.

Three-Stage Gas Furnace

Operational sequences for three-stage gas furnaces.

Induced Draft Motors

First stage learning routine

Routine for learning the induced draft blower speed for the first stage.

Learning routine

Process of the IFC ramping up the vent motor to determine operating speed.

Second stage learning routine

Adaptive learning routine for the second stage heat operation.

Pressure Switches

Pressure switch testing

Procedures for testing pressure switches.

Gas Valves

80% Furnace Manifold Gas Pressure Measurement & Adjustment

Procedure for measuring and adjusting manifold gas pressure for 80% furnaces.

Adjusting Manifold Outlet Pressure

Steps to adjust the manifold outlet pressure.

Modulating Furnace Manifold Gas Pressure Measurement & Adjustment

Procedure for measuring and adjusting manifold gas pressure for modulating furnaces.

Three Stage Furnace Gas Pressure Measurement & Adjustment

Procedure for measuring and adjusting manifold gas pressure for three-stage furnaces.

Setting Manifold Pressure Using Contingency Mode

Method to set manifold pressure using contingency mode for three-stage furnaces.

Modulating & Three Stage Gas Valve Solenoid Check

Procedures for checking gas valve solenoids.

Solenoid check

Steps to check the gas valve solenoid.

Silicon Nitride Ignitor

Ignitor Learning Routine

Description of the ignitor learning routine.

Learning Process

Steps involved in the ignitor learning process.

Measuring Flame Current

Minimum flame current level

Minimum DC microampere requirement for flame current detection.

Causes of low flame current level

Common causes for low flame current, such as dirty flame rod or poor ground.

Measuring flame current with a digital multimeter

Procedure to measure flame current using a digital multimeter.

Furnace control locks out

Troubleshooting steps when furnace locks out due to flame current issues.

Flame Roll-Out Limit Switches

Using ohmmeter

Steps to check switch continuity using an ohmmeter.

Using voltmeter

Steps to check switch voltage using a voltmeter.

Causes of flame roll-out trips

Common reasons for flame roll-out trips.

Indoor Blower Motor

Go/No - Go Test for Serial Port V.S. Blower Motor

Test to determine if the serial port variable speed blower motor is functioning.

Indoor Serial Port Variable Speed Blower Motor Test

Detailed test procedure for the indoor serial port variable speed blower motor.

Main Limit Switch

Troubleshooting

Steps for troubleshooting the main limit switch.

Testing main limit operation

Procedures to test the main limit switch operation.

Electrical check of main limit switch

Steps to perform an electrical check of the main limit switch.

Step 3

Place meter leads across main limit electrical terminals.

Step 4

Interpret zero volt reading as a closed switch.

Step 5

Interpret 24-volt reading as an open switch.

Step 6

Replace switch if it remains open below the set point.

Causes of main limit opening during furnace operation

Reasons for the main limit switch opening during operation.

Alert Codes & Flowcharts

Alert Code Guide

A guide to understanding alert codes for communicating gas furnaces.

Electronic Air Cleaners

Alert Code Response

User Interface Assembly

Outdoor Sensors

Software Change History

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