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Trane RTAA-400 User Manual

Trane RTAA-400
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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-400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cooling Capacity400 tons
Compressor TypeScrew
RefrigerantR-134a
Voltage460V
Phase3
DimensionsVaries by configuration
WeightVaries by configuration
Full Load AmpsVaries by model; consult Trane submittal data
Sound LevelVaries by model; consult Trane submittal data

Summary

Warnings and Cautions

Installation Responsibilities

Outlines general contractor responsibilities for unit installation, including foundation, piping, wiring, and initial startup.

Installation - Mechanical, Packaged Unit and Units with Remote Evaporator Option

Installation - Mechanical, Remote Evaporator Interconnecting Refrigerant Piping

System Configuration

Discussion of system configurations, elevation, and distance affecting line sizing and refrigerant charges.

Line Sizing

Equivalent Line Length

Determining the appropriate size for field-installed lines by calculating the equivalent pipe length.

Liquid Line Sizing

Examples and tables for determining appropriate liquid line sizes based on equivalent length and circuit capacity.

Suction Line Sizing

Piping Installation Procedures

Refrigerant Sensors

Instructions for installing suction line refrigerant sensors by the contractor.

Leak Test and Evacuation

Refrigerant Charge Determination

Determining the approximate refrigerant charge required for the system using tables and sight glasses.

Oil Charge Determination

Calculating the amount of additional oil required based on refrigerant added for field-installed piping.

Installation – Electrical

General Recommendations

General recommendations for electrical installation, including compliance with codes and proper conductor usage.

Interconnecting Wiring

Chilled Water Pump Interlock and External Auto/Stop for Model RTAA Air-Cooled Series R CenTraVac

Mandatory adherence to wiring recommendations for equipment damage prevention.

Chilled Water Pump Interlock

Requirements for providing leads from the chilled water pump starter auxiliary to the UCM for interlock.

External Auto/Stop Wiring

Instructions for providing leads from remote contacts to the UCM for external auto/stop function.

Alarm/Running/Maximum Capacity Indicator Wiring

Emergency Stop (Normal Trip)

Procedure for connecting a customer-furnished remote contact for a manually resettable diagnostic.

External Circuit Lockout – Circuit #1

Auxiliary control for individual operation of Circuit #1, requiring contact closure to operate.

External Circuit Lockout – Circuit #2

Auxiliary control for individual operation of Circuit #2, requiring contact closure to operate.

Ice Making Option

Enables auxiliary control for ice making when a contact is provided.

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

External Current Limit Setpoint (CLS): Remote Resistor/Potentiometer, Voltage Source 2-10 VDC or Current Source 4-20 mA

Optional Bidirectional Communications Link (BCL)

Communication Link Connection Procedure

Steps for connecting the communication link wiring between the unit control panel and the Tracer unit.

Installation Check List

Unit Piping

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

Electrical Wiring

Instructions for connecting unit power supply, control power, and evaporator heat tape wiring.

Operating Principles – Mechanical

Compressor Description

Details on the compressors used, including motor and rotor components, slide valve, and capacity control.

Compressor Loading Sequence

Explanation of how the UCM starts and loads compressors based on demand and operating hours.

Operating Principles – Adaptive Control™ Microprocessor Logic

Digital Display

Explanation of what the digital display shows, including operating/diagnostic codes and setpoints.

Condition/Diagnostic Codes

UNIT DIAGNOSTICS CONDITION

Explanation of flashing and non-flashing displays indicating diagnostic conditions.

Menu Function Descriptions and Selection

Selecting Variables and Options

How to use SET POINT UP/DOWN keys to select and adjust variables and options.

Operational Features

Entering Evaporator Water Temperature

Monitoring of entering and leaving evaporator water temperatures to detect loss of water flow.

Current Limit Setpoint

Setpoint for compressor current overload protection, modulated by the UCM.

Low Ambient Lockout

Method to prevent unit start-up when outdoor air temperature is below the setpoint.

Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV) Test

Procedure to test EXV operation by driving it closed and open.

Chilled Water Reset (CWR)

Leaving Water Temperature Cutout

Auto Lead/Lag

2-10 VDC/4-20 made Input for External Chilled Water Setpoint (CWS) and Current Limit Setpoint (CLS)

Instructions for connecting external voltage or current signals for CWS and CLS setpoints.

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Pre-Start Checkout

Unit Voltage Power Supply

Unit Voltage Phasing

Start-Up Procedures

System Superheat

Information on normal superheat values at full operating load and factors affecting it.

System Subcooling

Normal subcooling ranges and guidance on checking superheat and subcooling for refrigerant level.

Unit Shutdown Procedures

System Restart After Extended Shutdown

Periodic Maintenance

General

Importance of performing maintenance procedures to prolong equipment life and minimize failures.

Refrigerant Emission Control

Maintenance

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