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Only qualified 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 specific knowledge and training. Improperly installed, adjusted or altered
equipment by an unqualified 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.
March 2017
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CVHE, CVHF, and CVHG Water-Cooled CenTraVac
Chillers
With Tracer® AdaptiView™ Control
CVHE
CVHF
CVHG
Installation, Operation,
and Maintenance

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BrandTrane
ModelCVHG
CategoryChiller
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance

CVHE, CVHF, and CVHG Water-Cooled CenTraVac Chillers

Manual covers installation, operation, and maintenance for specific chiller models.

Introduction

Proper Field Wiring and Grounding Required

Emphasizes the need for qualified personnel for field wiring to prevent hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required

Details mandatory PPE for technicians to protect against hazards during installation and servicing.

Pre-Installation

Installation Requirements and Contractor Responsibilities

Lists contractor responsibilities associated with the unit installation process.

Unit Clearances and Weights

Recommended Unit Clearances

Specifies adequate clearances around and above the chiller for service and maintenance access.

Installation: Mechanical

Foundation Requirements

Details requirements for chiller mounting surfaces, including rigidity and load-bearing capacity.

Rigging

Provides recommendations for moving chillers using lifting techniques and suggests consulting specific guides.

Special Lift Requirements

Outlines specific lifting procedures and precautions, including oil migration and fork lift use warnings.

Unit Isolation

Explains the importance of isolation pads or spring isolators for sound and vibration control.

Isolation Pads

Describes how to position and install isolation pads to ensure proper chiller support and leveling.

Spring Isolators

Discusses the consideration and placement of spring isolators for upper-story installations.

Chiller Lift

Details the process of setting the chiller on isolators, checking clearances, and leveling.

Leveling the Unit

Provides instructions for leveling the chiller using water-filled tubes or laser levels.

Installation: Water Piping

Required Flow-Sensing Devices

Outlines the use of flow switches, controllers, and sensors for pump interlocks and flow verification.

Water Flow Detection Controller and Sensor

Details the installation of the ifm efector flow detection controller and sensor, including probe insertion limits.

Proof of Flow Switch!

Highlights the critical need for flow switches to prevent severe equipment damage and premature failure.

Bolt-Tightening Sequence for Water Piping Connections

Describes the bolt-tightening sequence for flanges to ensure a proper seal and prevent leaks.

Pressure Testing Waterside Piping

Warns against over-pressurizing systems and advises on performing hydro pressure tests correctly.

Vent Piping

Vent Line Sizing

Details guidelines for sizing vent lines based on local codes and ASHRAE Standard 15 requirements.

Vent Line Installation

Provides general recommendations for installing rupture disk vent lines, including torque and flexible connections.

Rupture Disk Damage!

Warns against applying threading torque to the rupture disk assembly to prevent damage.

Pressure-Relief Device Discharge Hazard!

Highlights the hazard of improper vent-line termination, which could lead to injury or damage.

Proper Refrigerant Vent Line Termination!

Emphasizes correct vent line termination to prevent rain entry and potential damage.

Vent Line Sizing Reference

Provides tables and figures for determining vent line sizes based on "C" values and pipe lengths.

Pipe size as a Function of "C" Value and Length of Run

A chart to help determine appropriate vent line pipe size based on "C" value and run length.

Installation: Controls

UC800 Specifications

Details specifications for the UC800 controller, including power supply and wiring requirements.

Customer Wiring!

Advises using flexible conduit or metal-clad cable for wiring to ensure a vibration-free installation.

Standard control panel: Tracer® AdaptiView™ main unit assembly

Shows the standard control panel assembly, highlighting low voltage and higher voltage areas for wiring.

Optional control panel: Tracer® AdaptiView™ main unit assembly

Illustrates the optional control panel assembly, marking voltage areas for wiring.

Installing the Tracer AdaptiView Display

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Tracer AdaptiView display and arm.

Adjusting the Tracer AdaptiView Display Arm

Explains how to adjust the tension and swivel of the display arm joints for proper positioning.

Electrical Requirements

Installation Requirements

Covers general installation requirements for field wiring and grounding, and unit-mounted starters.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required!

Mandates wearing appropriate PPE to guard against electrical shock and flash hazards.

Trane-supplied Starter Wiring

Provides tables detailing field power wiring requirements for Trane-supplied starters.

Customer-supplied Remote Starter Wiring

Presents tables for maximum recommended wire lengths for potential transformers (PTs) and current transformers (CTs).

Power Supply Wiring

Guides on verifying starter nameplate ratings and connecting three-phase power supply.

Motor Damage!

Warns about incorrect PFCC wiring causing motor damage and loss of overload protection.

Starter to Motor Wiring (Remote-Mounted Starters Only)

Provides guidelines for wiring the starter to the control panel for remote-mounted starters.

Starter to Control Panel Wiring

Provides guidelines for wiring the starter to the control panel, including conduit and wire type recommendations.

10 to 13.8kV Medium Voltage Motor

Hazardous Voltage!

Warns about hazardous voltage and the need for power disconnection and lockout/tagout before servicing.

Motor Supply Wiring

Details requirements for motor circuit wire sizing, shielding, and phase representation.

Proper Field Wiring and Grounding Required!

Re-emphasizes safety precautions for field wiring and grounding.

System Control Circuit Wiring (Field Wiring)

Standard Control Circuits: Unit Control Panel Control Wiring (120 Vac)

Lists standard control circuits and their corresponding unit terminations and input/output types.

Water Pump Interlock Circuits and Flow Switch Input

Explains wiring for water pump interlocks and flow switch inputs, including safety warnings.

Chilled Water Proof of Flow

Describes the circuit for proving evaporator water flow and its importance for chiller operation.

Condenser Water Proof of Flow

Describes the circuit for proving condenser water flow and its importance for chiller operation.

Operating Principles

Cooling Cycle

Explains the process of liquid refrigerant distribution and vaporization in the evaporator.

CVHE and CVHG 3-Stage Compressor

Details the refrigerant gas compression process through the three stages of the compressor.

CVHF 2-Stage Compressor

Describes the refrigerant gas compression process through the two stages of the CVHF compressor.

Oil and Refrigerant Pump

Illustrates the compressor lubrication system, including oil circulation and filtration.

Start-up and Shut-down

Start-up Sequence of Operation—Wye-delta

Explains the logic and sequence for starting the compressor motor using a Wye-delta configuration.

Free Cooling Cycle

Explains the principle and operation of the free cooling option, adapting the chiller as a heat exchanger.

Heat Recovery Cycle

Explains how heat recovery salvages rejected heat for beneficial use, typically in buildings requiring heating and cooling.

Unit Start-up and Shut-down Procedures

Provides warnings for live electrical components and general safety precautions for start-up.

Toxic Hazards!

Warns of asphyxiation risk from refrigerant release due to rupture disk failure and immediate evacuation procedures.

Daily Unit Start-up

Lists the steps for performing a daily unit start-up, including checks and button presses.

Recommended Maintenance

Hazardous Voltage w/Capacitors!

Reiterates the danger of capacitors and the need for proper power disconnection and discharge.

Recommended Compressor Oil Change

Advises on compressor oil changes based on operation hours or annual oil analysis.

Refrigerant Charge

Warns about pressurized refrigerant and the risks of mixing refrigerants or oils.

Leak Testing

Advises on safe leak testing procedures, warning against open flames.

Hazardous Pressures!

Warns about hazardous pressures during refrigerant removal and safe heating methods.

Waterbox Removal and Installation

Heavy Objects!

Warns of severe injury risks from dropping heavy objects like waterboxes.

Straight Vertical Lift Required!

Emphasizes the need for straight vertical lifts for eyebolts to prevent breakage and dropping.

Appendix A. Forms and Check Sheets

Unit Start-up/Commissioning

States that start-up must be performed by authorized Trane personnel with advance notice.

Appendix B. CenTraVac™ Chiller Installation Completion and Request for Trane Service

Important: Start-up must be performed by Trane...

Emphasizes mandatory Trane start-up and the contractor's role in scheduling and notification.

Appendix C. CVHE, CVHF, and CVHG CenTraVac™ Chiller Start-up Tasks to be Performed by Trane

Safety Alert!

General safety warning for following instructions and reviewing documentation before start-up.

2. Pre-Start Operations

Checklist items for pre-start operations including nitrogen charge, cutout calibration, oil pump, evacuation, and installation checks.

Do Not Apply Electrical Power to a Unit in a Vacuum!

Warns against applying power to a unit in a vacuum to prevent motor and compressor damage.

4. Chiller Start-up

Checklist items for the actual chiller start-up process, including purge mode, bump start, and log taking.

Appendix D. CVHE, CVHF, and CVHG CenTraVac™ Chiller Annual Inspection List

7. Leak Test Chiller

Checklist items for leak testing, including purge logs, pressure tests, and visual inspection.

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