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Trane RAUC-C30

Trane RAUC-C30
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June 2008
SS-SVX09A-EN
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Remote Split System Units
Air Cooled Condensing Units and EVP Chillers
Models
“V” and Later Design Sequence
RAUC-C20 RAUC-C40
RAUC-C25 RAUC-C50
RAUC-C30 RAUC-C60

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Trane RAUC-C30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Refrigerant TypeR-410A
Voltage208/230V
Phase1
Sound Level (Outdoor Unit)72 dB
Cooling Capacity2.5 tons (30, 000 BTU/h)
SEER RatingUp to 16

Summary

Installation, Operation, Maintenance

Models

Lists the specific models covered by the manual, including design sequence.

Warnings, Cautions and Notices

Important Environmental Concerns

Highlights the impact of man-made chemicals on the ozone layer and advocates responsible refrigerant handling.

Responsible Refrigerant Practices

Emphasizes the importance of certified technicians and adherence to laws for responsible refrigerant management.

Grounding Required

Mandates adherence to electrical codes for grounding to prevent death or serious injury.

Overview of Manual

Describes the manual's content, focusing on installation, operation, and maintenance for air-cooled systems.

Installation

Unit Inspection

Provides a checklist for inspecting the unit upon arrival for shipping damage and verification of nameplate data.

Unit Clearances

Details minimum operating and service clearances required for proper unit operation and maintenance.

EVP Chiller Considerations

Specifies indoor installation requirements and conditions for EVP chillers.

Unit Dimensions & Weight Information

References figures and tables for unit dimensional data and weight specifications.

Foundation

Outlines requirements for installing units on ground level or rooftops, including anchoring and leveling.

Rigging

Provides safety warnings and procedures for rigging heavy objects, emphasizing proper lifting techniques.

Unit Isolation

Explains methods to minimize sound and vibration transmission using isolators.

Neoprene Isolators

Details the procedure for installing neoprene isolators at each unit mounting point.

Spring Isolators

Provides installation procedures for spring isolators, including alignment and clearance adjustments.

Leveling the Unit

Guides on how to level the unit accurately using base rails and shims or adjustable isolators.

Shipping Fasteners

Details the process of removing compressor shipping hardware and isolator bolts.

General Unit Requirements

Summarizes key steps for successfully installing a commercial air-cooled condenser unit.

Refrigerant Piping Requirements

Outlines requirements for installing liquid, suction, and hot gas bypass lines for refrigerant circuits.

EVP Chilled Water Piping Requirements

Specifies chilled water piping requirements and essential components for EVP chiller applications.

Main Electrical Power Requirements

Details requirements for installing main power supply wiring, including overcurrent protection.

Field Installed Control Wiring Requirements

Covers requirements for installing control wiring for 115 VAC systems and specific unit types.

Low Voltage Wiring (AC & DC)

Explains wiring procedures for low voltage components in VAV, EVP Chiller, and Constant Volume units.

Refrigerant Line Components

Describes necessary field-installed components for suction and liquid lines, including filters and valves.

Suction Line Piping

Provides guidelines for proper suction line sizing to ensure oil return and minimize pressure drop.

Liquid Line Piping

Details liquid line sizing for sub-cooling and routing, including check valve and relief valve information.

Evaporator Piping

Guides on installing the TXV and securing the TXV bulb, along with Frostat™ installation.

Hot Gas Bypass for Commercial Comfort-Cooling Applications

Discusses hot gas bypass usage and recommends Frostat™ as a preferred freeze-up protection method.

Optional Pressure Gauges

Explains the availability and installation of optional pressure gauges on units.

Final Refrigerant Pipe Connections

Instructs on accessing refrigerant connections, installing gauges, and handling pipe ends.

Brazing Procedures

Details proper brazing techniques and safety precautions to prevent explosions and injuries.

Leak Testing Procedure

Outlines procedures for leak testing refrigerant systems using nitrogen and leak detection methods.

Chilled Water Piping

Covers installation of chilled water piping, including isolation, insulation, and pipe sealant usage.

Air Vents

Specifies the installation of vents at high points for air purging during system filling.

Water Pressure Gauges

Instructs on installing pressure gauges to monitor entering and leaving chilled water pressure.

Water Shutoff Valves

Details the provision of shutoff valves for isolating system components during service.

Pipe Unions

Recommends using pipe unions for simplified disassembly and vibration eliminators.

Thermometers

Guides on installing thermometers to monitor evaporator entering and leaving water temperatures.

Balancing Valves

Explains the installation of a balancing cock in the leaving water line for balanced flow.

Strainer

Instructs to install a pipe strainer in the water return line to protect against debris.

Chiller Drain

Details piping the chiller drain to a facility and providing a shutoff valve.

Chiller Flow Switch

Explains the installation of a flow switch to prevent compressor operation if water flow drops.

Water Temperature Sensor

Guides on installing the temperature sensor and sensor-well in the leaving water piping.

Freezestat

Details the installation of the freezestat bulb well and remote sensing bulb in the leaving water piping.

Final Water Piping Connections

Instructs to flush piping before final connections and connect water pipes to the EVP chiller.

Field Installed Power Wiring

Provides guidelines for sizing and installing supply power wiring, including voltage compatibility checks.

Disconnect Switch External Handle (Factory Mounted Option)

Explains the function and operation of the externally mounted disconnect switch handle.

Main Unit Power Wiring

Covers main unit power wiring, including protection devices and compliance with NEC requirements.

Power Wire Sizing and Protection Device Equations

Provides calculations for determining wire size, MCA, MOP, and fuse size for unit power wiring.

Field Installed Control Wiring

Details requirements for installing control wiring for 115 VAC components, including specific unit types.

Controls Using 115 VAC

Outlines installation of 115 VAC control wiring for components like bypass, fan interlocks, and thermostats.

Controls using 24 VAC

Provides guidance for wiring AC control circuits, including conductor sizing and avoiding high voltage conduit.

Controls using DC Analog InputOutputs

Explains wiring for DC analog signals, emphasizing shielded cable and resistance limits.

Economizer Actuator Circuit

Illustrates a typical economizer actuator circuit and connection to the unit control panel.

No System Control

Describes requirements for field-provided temperature controllers for 'No Controls' units.

Variable Air Volume Control (Honeywell W7100 A)

Explains the function of the W7100A controller in VAV systems for maintaining discharge air temperature.

Discharge Air Sensor (Honeywell 6 RT3)

Details the installation and function of the 6RT3 discharge air sensor in VAV systems.

Suction Line Thermostat

Guides on field installation of the suction line thermostat for variable air volume controls.

Night Setback

Explains how to connect field-provided normally open contacts for night setback operation.

EVP Chiller Control

Covers the controls shipped with EVP chiller applications, including remote panels and sensors.

Chilled Water Temperature Sensor (Honeywell 6 RT2)

Details connecting the 6RT2 sensor to the remote panel via shielded cable.

Outside Air Thermostat (5 S57 Field Provided)

Explains selecting an outside air thermostat based on the unit's ambient operating range.

Constant Volume Control (Honeywell 973)

Describes the Honeywell 973 Master Energy Controller used in constant volume systems.

Electronic Zone Thermostat (Honeywell T7067)

Details the Honeywell T7067 thermostat and Q667 switching subbase for constant volume units.

Discharge Air Sensor (Honeywell 6 RT1)

Explains installing the 6RT1 discharge air sensor for constant volume control applications.

System Pre-Start Procedures

Compressor Damage

Warns against allowing liquid refrigerant into the suction line, which can cause compressor damage.

EVP Chiller Applications

Covers pre-start steps for EVP chillers, including filling and venting the chilled water system.

System Evacuation Procedures

Details the process of evacuating each refrigeration circuit using a vacuum pump to 100 microns or less.

Standing Vacuum Test

Explains how to perform a standing vacuum test to check for leaks and moisture in the system.

Discharge Air Sensor Checkout (Honeywell W7100 A)

Provides a checkout procedure for the W7100A discharge air controller using a digital voltmeter.

Economizer Actuator Checkout

Details procedures for verifying the proper function of field-provided economizer actuators.

EVP Chiller Control Checkout (Honeywell W7100 G)

Outlines the checkout procedure for the W7100G chilled water controller using a digital ohmmeter.

Chilled Water Sensor Checkout (Honeywell Sensor)

Guides on checking the chilled water sensor by measuring resistance and converting it to temperature.

Master Energy Control Checkout

Details the checkout procedure for the Master Energy Controller, verifying output relay operation.

Zone Thermostat Checkout (Honeywell T7067)

Explains how to check the 'Cooling' and 'Heating' output signals of the Zone Thermostat.

Discharge Air Sensor Checkout (Honeywell 6 RT1)

Guides on checking the 6RT1 discharge air sensor by measuring resistance and verifying temperature.

Voltage Imbalance

Explains how to measure and calculate voltage imbalance and its potential impact on motors.

Electrical Phasing

Provides steps for determining and correcting electrical phasing using a phase sequence indicator.

System Start-Up

Sequence of Operation

Describes the operation of the VAV W7100A Discharge Air Controller and the Economizer Cycle.

Chilled Water Temperature Controller (6 U11)

Explains the W7100G controller's operation for EVP chiller applications and staging of cooling.

Thermostatic Expansion Valve

Highlights the importance of proper expansion valve adjustment for system reliability and performance.

Condenser Fans

Details condenser fan cycling accomplished through interlocking with pressure switches and thermostats.

Low Ambient Dampers

Explains the function of low ambient dampers in extending unit operation to lower temperatures.

Compressor Crankcase Heaters

Discusses the importance of crankcase heaters for maintaining oil temperature and preventing foaming.

Pump Down

Describes the pump down cycle that occurs when the last compressor is turned off.

Low Ambient Thermostats

Explains the function of low ambient thermostats in further restricting airflow across the condenser.

Hot Gas Bypass Operation

Details how the HGBP valve regulates evaporator pressure by opening as suction pressure decreases.

Low Ambient Damper Adjustment (Factory or Field Installed)

Guides on mounting and connecting low ambient dampers and adjusting the controller setpoint.

EVP Chiller Applications

Covers starting the chilled water circulating pump and checking flow device operation.

Freezestat Setting

Instructs to set the freezestat at a minimum of 5oF above the chilled water freezing temperature.

Air Over Evaporator Application

Provides steps for verifying proper supply fan rotation and measuring system airflow.

System Airflow Measurement

Details methods for measuring airflow, including fan performance curves and static pressure drop.

Compressor Start-Up (All Systems)

Guides on starting compressors, verifying rotation, and charging the system with refrigerant.

Subcooling

Explains how to measure subcooling by calculating the difference between liquid line temp and saturated temp.

Measuring Subcooling

Provides steps for measuring liquid line pressure and temperature to determine subcooling.

Measuring Superheat

Details how to measure suction line temperature and pressure to calculate superheat.

Compressor Oil

Specifies the type of oil to use and the appropriate oil charge for scroll compressors.

Final System Setup

Outlines final checks before leaving the unit, including setting operating temperatures and securing panels.

Service & Maintenance

Compressor Operational Sounds

Describes operational sounds of scroll compressors at shutdown and low ambient start-up.

Scroll Compressor Replacement

Details compressor replacement, manifold piping, and oil replacement requirements.

Fuse Replacement Data

Lists replacement fuses for control circuits, compressors, and condenser fans.

Monthly Maintenance

Provides a checklist for monthly maintenance of air handling equipment, including filter and coil checks.

Air Handling Equipment

Details safety precautions and inspection steps for air handling equipment during monthly maintenance.

Condensing Unit

Instructs on verifying fan rotation, checking motor bearings, and inspecting condenser coils.

Coil Cleaning

Provides instructions for cleaning evaporator and condenser coils to enhance unit operating efficiency.

System operation

Covers post-maintenance checks, including verifying system operation and recording performance data.

WARRANTY AND LIABILITY CLAUSE

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