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Trane R Series User Manual

Trane R Series
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October 2005 RLC-SVX07A-EN
© American Standard Inc. 2005
Models
RTWA-70 RTUA-70 RTCA-70
RTWA-80 RTUA-80 RTCA-80
RTWA-90 RTUA-90 RTCA-90
RTWA-100 RTUA-100 RTCA-100
RTWA-110 RTUA-110 RTCA-110
RTWA-125 RTUA-125 RTCA-125
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Series R
®
Rotary Liquid Chillers
Water-Cooled and Condenserless
Packaged Water-Cooled Chiller,
RTWA 70-125
Water-Cooled Compressor
Chiller RTUA 70-125
Air-Cooled Condenser
RTCA 70-125

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Trane R Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Compressor TypeCentrifugal
RefrigerantR-134a
EfficiencyHigh
Operating Temperature Range40°F to 120°F
Voltage Options575V

Summary

General Information

Unit Identification

Verifying unit nameplate data against ordering and shipping information.

Unit Inspection

Inspecting exterior components for visible damage and reporting issues.

Inspection Checklist

Checklist to protect against loss due to damage incurred in transit.

Loose Parts Inventory

Checking accessories and loose parts against the shipping list.

Unit Description

Details about RTWA units, including compressors, evaporator, and condenser.

Installation Responsibilities

Contractor's responsibilities for installing the unit per manual instructions.

Nameplates

Location and information provided on unit, compressor, and ASME nameplates.

Model Number Coding System

Explains how model numbers represent equipment features and their codes.

Storage

Instructions for storing RTWA/RTUA and RTCA units to prevent damage.

Installation - Mechanical

Pre-Installation

Reporting any damage incurred during handling or installation to the sales office.

Location Requirements

Considerations for unit placement, including noise and foundation.

Foundation

Providing rigid mounting pads or concrete foundation for unit support.

Clearances

Providing adequate space around the unit for installation and maintenance.

Rigging

Instructions for moving the RTWA/RTUA chiller and RTCA condenser.

Lifting Procedure

Instructions for attaching chains or cables to a lifting beam.

Unit Isolation and Leveling

Procedures for mounting and leveling the unit using isolators.

Water Piping

Instructions for flushing and connecting water piping to the unit.

Condenser Water Piping (for RTWA Units Only)

Inlet/outlet types, sizes, locations, and pressure drops for condenser water piping.

Water Regulations Valve (for RTWA Units Only)

How the water regulating valve maintains condensing pressure and temperature.

Water Treatment

Recommendations for proper water treatment to prevent scale and corrosion.

Water Pressure Gauges

Installing pressure gauges on water systems for monitoring pressures.

Water Pressure Relief Valves

Installing relief valves to prevent shell damage due to hydrostatic pressure buildup.

Field-Installed Water Temperature Sensors

Procedures for installing temperature sensors in mixed water.

Refrigerant Relief Valve Venting

Venting refrigerant relief valves to the outdoor atmosphere.

Initial Leak Test

Procedures for performing initial leak tests on RTWA, RTUA, and RTCA units.

Installation - Remote Condenser

Remote Air-Cooled Condenser Interconnecting Refrigerant Piping

Requirements for piping between RTUA and air-cooled condensers.

System Configuration

Primary system arrangements, critical roles in line sizing, and physical limits.

Equivalent Line Length

Determining appropriate size for field-installed liquid and discharge lines.

Liquid Line Sizing

Recommends smallest possible liquid line diameter while maintaining pressure drop.

Discharge (Hot Gas) Line Sizing

Sizing discharge lines based on velocity needed for oil return.

Refrigerant Sensors

Installing sensors for RTUA when using non-RTCA condensers.

Refrigerant Charge Determination

Determining refrigerant charge by referring to tables and verifying with sightglasses.

Oil Charge Determination

Calculating additional oil needed for field-installed piping.

Installation - Electrical

Installer-Supplied Components

Components the installer must provide if not ordered with the unit.

Power Supply Wiring

Sizing and selecting power supply wiring according to project engineer and codes.

Control Power Supply

RTWA/RTUA units have an onboard control transformer.

Water Pump Power Supply

Providing power supply wiring for chilled and condenser water pumps.

Interconnecting Wiring

Wiring required to connect various system components.

Interconnecting Wiring between RTUA Units and an Air-Cooled Condenser

Wiring between RTUA units and RTCA or non-RTCA condensers.

Low Voltage Wiring

Low voltage wiring requirements for remote devices using shielded, twisted-pair conductors.

Emergency Stop (Normal Trip)

Customer-specified latching trip-out for emergency stop functionality.

External Circuit Lockout - Circuit #1

Customer-specified contact closure for individual operation of Circuit #1.

External Circuit Lockout - Circuit #2

Customer-specified contact closure for individual operation of Circuit #2.

Ice Making Option

Auxiliary control for customer-specified contact closure for ice making.

External Chilled Water Setpoint: Remote Resistor/Potentiometer, Voltage Source 2-10 VDC, or Current Source 4-20 mA

Allows external setting of Chilled Water Setpoint via various input methods.

Sensor Connections from Non-RTCA Unit to RTWA

Procedures for connecting sensor leads if they are not long enough.

Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor

Sensor used for low ambient lockout and chilled water reset.

Optional Bidirectional Communications Link (BCL)

Allows Clear Language Display to exchange information with higher-level control devices.

Remote Clear Language Display Installation Procedure

Procedure for installing the Remote CLD unit.

Installation Checklist

Checklist to verify recommended procedures before unit startup.

Operating Principles

RTWA Units

Mechanical operating principles of Series R water-cooled liquid chillers with microcomputer controls.

RTUA Units

Components of RTUA units including compressors, evaporator, and oil cooler.

RTCA Units

Components of RTCA units including terminal box and air-cooled condenser.

Refrigeration (Cooling) Cycle

Description of the RTWA refrigeration system and control components.

Compressor Description

Description of compressors used in RTWA and RTUA chillers, including motor and rotors.

Compressor Loading Sequence (RTWA and RTUA only)

How the UCM starts and balances load on compressors.

Oil System Operation (RTWA and RTUA Only)

Overview of oil circulation and movement within the system.

RTCA Condenser Fan Staging

How RTCA fans are staged based on UCM logic and various sensor inputs.

Controls Interface

Clear Language Display Keypad Overview

Overview of the 16 keys on the Clear Language Display panel and readout screen.

Diagnostics

Information on diagnostic messages, types, and priority.

Operational Features

Details on features like evaporator temperature monitoring, current limits, and low ambient lockout.

Refrigerant and Temperature Cutouts

Procedures for leaving water and low refrigerant temperature cutouts.

Phase Protection

Protection against phase imbalance/reversal.

Oil Failure Protection

UCM logic to detect oil line restriction via oil temperature comparison.

DIP Switch Settings

Compressor overload DIP switch settings for various operating conditions.

IPC Address

IPC address settings for Clear Language Display modules.

Pre-Start Checkout

Unit Voltage Power Supply

Verifying supply voltage meets criteria and is within specified range.

Unit Voltage Imbalance

Checking for excessive voltage imbalance between phases.

Unit Voltage Phasing

Confirming electrical phase sequence for proper motor rotation.

Water System Flow Rates

Establishing balanced chilled water flow through the evaporator.

Water System Pressure Drop

Measuring water pressure drop through evaporator and condenser.

Start-Up Procedures

Initial System Checks

Verifying refrigerant pressure, sight glasses, and pressures before starting.

System Superheat and Subcooling

Measuring and verifying superheat and subcooling levels.

Unit Shutdown Procedures

Temporary Shutdown and Restart

Procedure for shutting down the unit for a short time and restarting it.

Extended Shutdown Procedure

Procedure for taking the system out of service for an extended period.

Periodic Maintenance

Weekly Maintenance

Checking operating conditions and refrigerant pressures after the unit stabilizes.

Monthly Maintenance

Performing weekly maintenance and recording superheat/subcooling.

Annual Maintenance

Performing weekly and monthly maintenance procedures.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Evaporator (RTWA and RTUA)

Procedures for dislodging foreign material or chemically cleaning the evaporator.

Cleaning the Condenser

Methods for maintaining condenser efficiency by removing deposits.

RTCA Coil Cleaning

Cleaning condenser coils to maintain operating efficiencies.

Water Treatment

Recommendations for proper water treatment to prevent scale and corrosion.

Oil Separator Level Check

Procedure to check the oil level in the oil separator.

Oil Filter Change

Procedure for changing the oil filter if analysis reveals oil contamination.

Refrigerant Charging

Adding Refrigerant

Procedures for adding refrigerant to RTWA and RTUA units.

Low Side Repairs

Procedures for isolating refrigerant charge in the high side of the unit.

High Side Repair

Procedures for isolating refrigerant in the low side of the unit.

Diagnostics

Diagnostic Types

Definitions for diagnostic types like MMR, MAR, CMR, CAR, IFW.

Diagnostic Codes

Table listing diagnostic descriptions, types, and causes.

Unit Wiring

RTWA Wiring Diagrams

Schematics, field wiring, and component location diagrams for RTWA units.

RTUA Wiring Diagrams

Schematics, field wiring, and component location diagrams for RTUA units.

RTCA Wiring Diagrams

Schematics, field wiring, and component location diagrams for RTCA units.

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