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Trane RTAA-300 User Manual

Trane RTAA-300
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Library Service Literature
Product Section Refrigeration
Product Rotary liquid Chillers – Air-Cooled
Model RTAA
Literature Type Installation, Operation, Maintenance
Sequence 3
Date December 1991
File No. SV-RF-RLC-RTAA-IOM-3-1291
Supersedes
Installation RTAA-IOM-3
Operation
Maintenance
Since The Trane Company has a policy of continuous product improvement, it reserves the right to change
specifications and design without notice. The installation and servicing of the equipment referred in this booklet
should be done by qualified, experienced technicians.
Air-Cooled
Series R
®
Rotary Liquid
Chillers
“CO” and Later Design Sequence
Packaged Air-Cooled Chiller,
RTAA 130-400
Remote Evaporator Air-Cooled Chiller,
RTAA 130-200
Models
RTAA-130 RTAA-170 RTAA-240 RTAA-340
RTAA-140 RTAA-185 RTAA-270 RTAA-370
RTAA-155 RTAA-200 RTAA-300 RTAA-400
Part No. X39560468-01

Table of Contents

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Trane RTAA-300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cooling Capacity300 tons
Compressor TypeScrew
RefrigerantR-134a
Sound Level85 dBA
Power Supply460V/3Ph/60Hz
Weight20, 000 lbs

Summary

General Information

Unit Inspection

Verifies unit delivery and condition.

Unit Description and Acronyms

Unit Description

Details the RTAA series helical-rotary air-cooled liquid chillers.

Installation Warnings and Responsibilities

Warnings and Cautions

Alerts personnel to potential hazards and conditions causing damage.

Installation Responsibilities

Outlines general tasks for installing an RTAA unit.

Nameplates

Outdoor Unit Nameplate

Details information on the outdoor unit nameplate.

Compressor Nameplate

Describes information on the compressor nameplate.

Remote Evaporator Nameplate

Information on the evaporator nameplate for remote units.

Installation - Mechanical Procedures

Water System Considerations

Remote Evaporator Refrigerant Piping

Line Sizing Procedures

Piping Installation and Refrigerant Sensors

Leak Test, Evacuation, and Refrigerant Charge

Leak Test and Evacuation

Procedures for testing system for leaks and evacuating using a vacuum pump.

Refrigerant Charge Determination

Method to determine system refrigerant charge using tables and sightglasses.

Electrical Installation and Recommendations

Installer-Supplied Components and Power Supply Wiring

Power Supply Wiring

Guidelines for sizing and selecting power supply wiring.

Interconnecting Wiring Procedures

Chilled Water Pump Interlock and External Auto/Stop

Details wiring for chilled water pump interlock and external auto/stop functions.

Control Inputs and Options

External Chilled Water Setpoint (CWS) Configuration

External Current Limit Setpoint (CLS) Configuration

Installation Check List

Electrical Wiring

Steps for connecting unit power supply and control wiring.

Operating Principles - Mechanical

Refrigeration (Cooling) Cycle

Explanation of the refrigeration cycle and component functions.

Compressor Description

Details the semi-hermetic, direct-drive helical rotary compressor.

Compressor Loading Sequence

Explains how the UCM sequences compressor starts and load management.

Adaptive Control™ Microprocessor Logic

Menus and Display Navigation

Menus

Describes the six menus available on the operator interface panel.

Operational Features

Current Limit Setpoint

How UCM monitors compressor current for overload protection.

Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV) Test

Procedure to test EXV operation and module.

Leaving Chilled Water Temperature Control

How UCM controls unit setpoint and modulates compressors.

Chilled Water Reset (CWR)

Temperature Cutouts and Low Ambient Operation

Compressor Control Logic and Settings

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Pre-Start Checkout Procedures

Unit Voltage and Power Supply Checks

Unit Voltage Power Supply

Verifies voltage meets criteria and measures supply voltage at disconnect.

Unit Voltage Phasing

Start-Up Procedures

General

Step-by-step guide for starting the unit after pre-start checkout.

System Superheat

Normal superheat values and how to check them.

System Subcooling

Normal subcooling values and their relation to superheat.

Unit Shutdown Procedures

Temporary Shutdown and Restart

Procedure for short-term shutdown and subsequent restart.

Extended Shutdown Procedure

Steps for taking the unit out of service for an extended period.

System Restart After Extended Shutdown

Periodic Maintenance

Refrigerant Emission Control

Guidelines for reducing refrigerant emissions during service.

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