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Trane RTHA User Manual

Trane RTHA
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Solid State Starter Conversion
RTHA, RTHB, RTHC, RTHD
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
April 2020
RLC-SVN005B-EN
RTHA 50/60 hz units RTHB 50/60 hz units
RTHC 50/60 hz units RTHC 50/60 hz units
This manual covers both Benshaw MX and MX2 solid state starters
MX starter used for units manufactured until November 2010
MX2 starter used in units manufactured December 2010 and later
SAFETY WARNING
Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of
heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment can be hazardous and requires specific knowledge and training.
Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment by an unqualified person could result in death or serious injury.
When working on the equipment, observe all precautions in the literature and on the tags, stickers, and labels that are
attached to the equipment.
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Trane RTHA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTrane
ModelRTHA
CategoryChiller
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Warnings, Cautions, and Notices

Defines warning, caution, and notice advisories used throughout the manual.

Important Environmental Concerns

Discusses the impact of chemicals on the ozone layer and responsible refrigerant handling.

Important Responsible Refrigerant Practices

Outlines Trane's stance on responsible refrigerant handling and technician certification.

General Information

Compressor Motor Damage!

Warns against energizing the unit with a vacuum in the refrigerant system.

Identify Existing Solid State Starter

Guides users to identify the starter type (A515, EasySTART, or IT).

Removal of Existing Starter

Directs users to specific unit chapters for removing the existing starter.

Installation of Benshaw Starter

Refers to unit chapters for installation details and component locations.

Additional Components

Mentions Pilot Relay and Cabinet Fan, directing to specific sections.

Circuit Breaker and Shunt Trip

States the requirement for a circuit breaker and shunt trip device for the conversion.

Benshaw Remote Display Panel

Recommends the remote display panel for voltage and current monitoring.

Warning Label

Details the requirement for two warning labels and their placement.

Wiring

Discusses low voltage and high voltage wiring, referencing schematics.

RTHA Units with Wye-Delta Starters

Removal of Existing Starter

Lists components to be removed for the Wye-Delta starter conversion.

Installation of Benshaw Starter

Guides on locating new Redistart components after removing Wye-Delta parts.

Additional Components

Refers to General Information for additional component details.

Wiring

Covers high voltage, low voltage, and schematic references for RTHA units.

RTHB Units with A515 (or Wye-Delta) Starters

Removal of Existing Starter

Lists components of the A515 starter to be removed before installing the RediStart.

Installation of Benshaw Starter

Guides on component locations for the new Redistart starter in RTHB units.

Additional Components

Refers to General Information for additional component details.

Wiring

Covers low voltage and high voltage wiring, referencing schematics.

RTHC Units with EasySTART (or Wye-Delta) Starter

Removal of Existing Starter

Lists components of the EasySTART starter to be removed for the RTHC unit.

Installation of Benshaw Starter

Guides on locating new Redistart components after removing EasySTART parts.

Additional Components

Refers to General Information for additional component details.

Wiring

Covers low voltage and high voltage wiring, referencing schematics.

RTHC Units with IT (or Wye-Delta) Starter

Removal of Existing Starter

Lists components of the IT starter to be removed for the RTHC unit.

Installation of Benshaw Starter

Guides on locating new Redistart components after removing IT starter parts.

Additional Components

Refers to General Information for additional component details.

Wiring

Covers low voltage and high voltage wiring, referencing schematics.

RTHD Units with IT Starter

Removal of Existing Starter

Lists components of the IT starter to be removed for the RTHD unit.

Installation of Benshaw Starter

Guides on locating new Redistart components after removing IT starter parts.

Additional Components

Refers to General Information for additional component details.

Wiring

Covers low voltage and high voltage wiring, referencing schematics.

Quick Start, Initial Parameters

Prior to Unit Power Up

Emphasizes safety precautions before powering up the unit.

Programming UCP2 or CH530 Controller

Details the programming steps for the UCP2 or CH530 controller.

Programming Benshaw Starter

Guides on validating parameters for proper Benshaw starter operation.

P1 Motor FLA

Explains setting the motor full load amps parameter for the starter.

P2 Maximum Motor Current

Describes setting the maximum motor current as a percentage of FLA.

P3 Ramp Time

Details setting the time for motor acceleration.

Current Transformer Set-up (MX Only)

Explains how to set up current transformer ratios and switch settings.

CT Polarity (MX and MX2)

Details the importance of CT polarity and its correct installation.

Remote Keypad

Meeting NFPA 70

Discusses the availability and use of the remote keypad for NFPA 70 compliance.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting chart

Provides a chart of common problems, their possible causes, and solutions.

Parts Ordering

Selecting New Starter

Guides on selecting the correct starter based on RLA and withstand rating.

Mounting Dimensions

MX Starter

Provides dimensional drawings and tables for the MX starter.

Service Components

Starter Power Leads

Lists part numbers for starter power lead kits for various unit types and RLA ranges.

Circuit Breaker with Shunt Trip

Explains the requirement for a shunt trip circuit breaker and potential modifications.

Additional Components

Lists necessary additional components like fans and pilot relays.

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