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Trane RTAA-340 User Manual

Trane RTAA-340
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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-340 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelRTAA-340
TypeAir-Cooled Chiller
Cooling Capacity340 tons
RefrigerantR-134A
Voltage460V
Sound Level85 dBA
Power Supply460V/3/60Hz

Summary

Warnings and Cautions

Installation Responsibilities

Outlines the general tasks and responsibilities of the contractor during unit installation.

Installation - Mechanical Packaged Unit and Units with Remote Evaporator Option

Foundation

Requirements for a rigid, non-warping mounting pad or concrete foundation to support unit operating weight.

Rigging

Lifting Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely lifting the unit using provided lifting plates and appropriate equipment.

Unit Isolation and Leveling

Water Treatment

Freeze Protection

Measures to protect the chilled water system from freezing at subfreezing ambient temperatures.

Domestic Water Heater Piping

Freeze Protection

Steps to protect the domestic water heater and associated piping from freezing during cold ambient conditions.

Installation - Mechanical Remote Evaporator Interconnecting Refrigerant Piping

System Configuration

Details system configurations, elevation, and distance affecting refrigerant and oil charges and line sizing.

Line Sizing

Liquid Line Sizing

Procedure and tables for sizing liquid lines based on equivalent length and circuit capacity.

Suction Line Sizing

Procedure and tables for sizing suction lines, considering horizontal, upflow, and downflow sections.

Leak Test and Evacuation

Refrigerant Charge Determination

Process for determining the approximate refrigerant charge required for the system.

Oil Charge Determination

Method for calculating the amount of additional oil required based on refrigerant added for field piping.

Installation – Electrical

General Recommendations

Adherence to wiring diagrams, local codes, NEC, and specific cautions for electrical installations.

Installer-Supplied Components

Power Supply Wiring

Requirements for sizing and selecting power supply wiring according to NEC and project engineer specifications.

Interconnecting Wiring

Chilled Water Pump Interlock and External Auto/Stop

Wiring recommendations for chilled water pump interlock and external auto/stop functions for unit control.

Emergency Stop (Normal Trip)

External Circuit Lockout – Circuit #1

External Circuit Lockout – Circuit #2

Ice Making Option

External Chilled Water Setpoint (CWS)

External Current Limit Setpoint (CLS)

Remote Resistor/Potentiometer Input

Procedure for connecting remote resistor/potentiometer for external current limit setpoint adjustment.

Installation Check List

Unit Piping

Procedures for flushing water piping, connecting chilled water lines, and installing gauges and strainers.

Electrical Wiring

Steps for connecting unit power supply, control power, and other necessary wiring with safety precautions.

Operating Principles – Mechanical

Refrigeration (Cooling) Cycle

Explains the refrigeration cycle, including compression, condensation, and evaporation processes.

Compressor Loading Sequence

Explains how the UCM manages compressor starts, loads, and unloads to balance operation.

Operating Principles – Adaptive Control™ Microprocessor Logic

Menus

Selecting Variables and Options

Instructions on using display keys to select and adjust variables, options, and setpoints within menus.

Menu 3 - Auxiliary Options

Configuration options for external controls, ice making, reset functions, and circuit lockout.

Operational Features

Entering Evaporator Water Temperature

How the UCM monitors evaporator water temperatures to detect loss of water flow and initiate shutdowns.

Current Overload Protection

How the UCM monitors compressor current to protect against overcurrent or locked rotor conditions.

Chilled Water Reset (CWR)

Leaving Water Temperature Cutout

Low Refrigerant Temperature Cutout

Low Ambient Temperature Start

Low Refrigerant Temperature Cutout Retry

Phase Imbalance Protection

Reverse Rotation Protection

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Pre-Start Checkout

General

Pre-start procedures to verify correct wiring, connections, valve positions, and power supply.

Unit Voltage Power Supply

Unit Voltage Phasing

Water System Flow Rates

Water System Pressure Drop

Start-Up Procedures

Unit Shutdown Procedures

Extended Shutdown Procedure

Steps for taking the unit out of service for an extended period, including draining and protection measures.

System Restart After Extended Shutdown.

Periodic Maintenance

Refrigerant Emission Control

Weekly Maintenance

Monthly Maintenance

Annual Maintenance

Maintenance

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