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Trane Sintesis RTAF User Manual

Trane Sintesis RTAF
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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.
Sintesis™ Air-Cooled Chillers
Model RTAF
Installation, Operation,
and Maintenance
RTAF-SVX001A-EN
June 2015

Table of Contents

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Trane Sintesis RTAF Specifications

General IconGeneral
RefrigerantR-134a
Compressor TypeScrew
EfficiencyHigh efficiency
DimensionsVaries by model
SoundLow Sound
Control SystemTrane Tracer UC800
WeightVaries with model

Summary

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance

Sintesis Air-Cooled Chillers Model RTAF

Details the Trane Sintesis Air-Cooled Chillers, Model RTAF.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notices

Provides essential safety advisories for operating and servicing the unit.

Important Environmental Concerns

Discusses scientific research on chemicals affecting the ozone layer.

Important Responsible Refrigerant Practices

Highlights Trane's commitment to responsible refrigerant handling.

Factory Warranty Information

Outlines requirements to preserve the factory warranty.

Copyright

States Trane's ownership of the document and rights to revise.

Trademarks

Identifies trademarks referenced in the document.

Model Number Description

Nameplates

Details information provided on unit and compressor nameplates.

Model Number Coding System

Explains the composition and meaning of unit model numbers.

Unit Model Number

Breaks down the unit model number digits and their meanings.

Compressor Model Number

Describes the components of the compressor model number.

Compressor Serial Number

Explains the structure of the compressor serial number.

General Information

Accessories and Loose Parts

Lists accessories and loose parts shipped with the unit.

General Data

Provides a table of general unit data, including capacities and specifications.

Pre-Installation

Inspection

Guides on verifying the unit upon delivery and reporting damage.

Inspection Checklist

Checklist for inspecting unit for damage before storage.

Storage

Provides precautions for extended unit storage.

Installation Requirements

Lists contractor responsibilities for unit installation.

Dimensions and Weights

Service Clearance

Illustrates required clearances for unit operation and maintenance.

Unit Dimensions

Refers to submittals for specific unit dimensions.

Weights

Presents shipping and operating weights for different unit sizes.

Installation Mechanical

Location Requirements

Details considerations for unit placement, including sound.

Foundation

Specifies requirements for unit foundation and leveling.

Clearances

Provides information on maintaining adequate space around the unit.

Lifting and Moving Instructions

Offers safety warnings and procedures for lifting and moving the unit.

Isolation and Sound Emission

Explains methods for reducing sound and vibration transmission.

Unit Isolation and Leveling

Details installing optional isolators and leveling the unit.

Chilled Water Piping Recommendations

Provides guidance on chilled water piping installation.

Drainage

Explains locating units near drains for maintenance.

Water Treatment

Emphasizes the importance of proper water treatment for equipment.

Evaporator Piping

Covers evaporator water connections and flushing procedures.

Evaporator Piping Components

Lists components for proper water system operation and safety.

Entering Chilled Water Piping

Details requirements for entering chilled water piping.

Leaving Chilled Water Piping

Details requirements for leaving chilled water piping.

Waterbox Drains and Vents

Describes waterbox drain and vent connections.

Pressure Gauges

Guides on installing and reading pressure gauges.

Pressure Relief Valves

Instructions for installing water pressure relief valves.

Evaporator Flow Switch

Explains the operation and installation of the evaporator flow switch.

Evaporator Waterside

Presents evaporator water pressure drop curves.

Freeze Avoidance

Details methods to protect the chiller from ambient freeze damage.

Low Evaporator Refrigerant Cutout and Glycol Requirements

Shows low evaporator temperature cutout for different glycol levels.

Installation Electrical

General Recommendations

Provides general guidelines for electrical installations.

Installer-Supplied Components

Details components that the installer must supply.

Power Supply Wiring

Instructions for power supply wiring, emphasizing copper conductors.

Control Power Supply

Notes that the unit has a control power transformer.

Heater Power Supply

Explains the heater power supply for freeze protection.

Chilled Water Pump Control

Describes the operation of the chilled water pump control.

Programmable Relays

Explains the concept of programmable relays for events and states.

Relay Assignments Using Tracer TU

Details how to assign events/states to relays using Tracer TU.

Low Voltage Wiring

Provides guidelines for low voltage wiring.

Emergency Stop

Describes the function and wiring of the emergency stop.

External Auto/Stop

Explains the external auto/stop function and wiring.

Ice Building Option

Details the ice building option and its control.

External Chilled Water Setpoint (ECWS) Option

Describes the ECWS option for setting chilled water setpoints.

EDLS and ECWS Analog Input Signal Wiring Details

Provides wiring details for EDLS and ECWS analog inputs.

Chilled Water Reset (CWR)

Explains CWR function for adjusting chilled water setpoint.

AFD Drive

Introduces the Trane TR200 AFD drive and its features.

AFD Drive Installation

Details the installation and jumper removal for the AFD drive.

AFD Drive Programming

Guides on programming AFD drives using the keypad interface.

Communication Interfaces

Describes LonTalk, BACnet, and Modbus communication interfaces.

Operating Principles

Refrigerant Circuit

Describes the components of the refrigerant circuit.

Refrigerant Cycle

Illustrates the typical refrigerant cycle using a pressure-enthalpy diagram.

Refrigerant and Oil

Specifies refrigerants and oils to use and discusses responsible practices.

Compressor and Lube Oil System

Details the rotary screw compressor and its lube oil system.

Condenser and Fans

Describes the air-cooled microchannel condenser coils and fans.

Evaporator

Explains the tube-in-shell heat exchanger design of the evaporator.

Controls

Overview

Lists control and interface components used in the chillers.

UC800 Specifications

Covers information pertaining to the UC800 controller hardware.

Wiring and Port Descriptions

Illustrates UC800 controller ports, LEDs, and wiring terminals.

Communication Interfaces

Details the four connections supporting communication interfaces.

Rotary Switches

Explains the function of rotary switches for setting addresses.

LED Description and Operation

Describes the behavior of UC800 LEDs.

Tracer AdaptiView TD7 Display

Information tailored for operators, service technicians, and owners.

Operator Interface

Describes the TD7 display for accessing chiller information.

Home screen: Chiller status information

Explains the home screen's display of frequently needed chiller status.

Viewing Chiller Operating Modes

Guides on viewing current operating status and submodes.

Alarms

Instructions for viewing and resetting alarms.

Reports

Details how to view and create custom reports.

Editing a Custom Report

Steps for adding, removing, or re-ordering data in custom reports.

Equipment Settings

Guides on changing various equipment settings via the TD7 display.

Chiller Settings

Provides access to settings for chiller operation.

Feature Settings

Provides access to settings for unit features.

Chilled Water Reset

Details the settings for chilled water reset functionality.

Display Settings

Instructions for changing display format and cleaning the screen.

Viewing and Changing Display Preferences

Guides on changing date, time, units, and other display preferences.

Language

Instructions for changing the display language.

Date and Time

Details how to change the display's date and time settings.

Cleaning the Display

Procedure to disable the touchscreen for cleaning.

Security Settings

Explains the security feature to protect settings changes.

Disabling/Enabling Security

Steps to disable or enable the security feature.

Logging In

Instructions for logging into the security system with a PIN.

Logging Out

Procedure to log out of the security system.

Tracer TU

Information on the Tracer TU service tool for chiller servicing.

Pre-Start

Start-Up and Shutdown

Unit Start-Up

Provides critical notice regarding compressor and oil sump heaters.

Temporary Shutdown And Restart

Procedure for a short-term shutdown and restart.

Extended Shutdown Procedure

Details the procedure for extended unit shutdown.

Seasonal Unit Start-Up Procedure

Step-by-step guide for seasonal unit start-up.

System Restart After Extended Shutdown

Procedures to restart the unit after a prolonged shutdown period.

Sequence of Operation

Provides basic information on chiller operation for common events.

Software Operation Overview

Diagram illustrating the five possible software states of the chiller.

Timelines

Explains timeline indicators for operating modes and software states.

Power Up Diagram

Shows the sequence of operation during a unit power up.

Power Up to Starting

Diagram showing timing from power up to energizing the first compressor.

Stopped to Starting

Diagram showing timing from stopped mode to energizing the first compressor.

Running (Lead Compressor/Circuit Start and Run)

Illustrates the typical start and run sequence for the lead compressor.

Running (Lag Compressor/Circuit Start and Run)

Illustrates the typical start and run sequence for the lag compressor.

Satisfied Setpoint

Shows the normal transition from Running to shutdown due to water temp.

Normal Shutdown to Stopped or Run Inhibit

Depicts the transition from Running through a normal shutdown.

Immediate Shutdown to Stopped or Run Inhibit

Shows the transition from Running through an immediate shutdown.

Ice Making (Running to Ice Making to Running)

Illustrates the transition from normal cooling to ice making and back.

Ice Making (Auto to Ice Making to Ice Making Complete)

Shows the transition from Auto to Ice making to Ice Making Complete.

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance

Provides maintenance procedures and recommended intervals.

Weekly Maintenance

Lists weekly maintenance tasks, including checks and observations.

Monthly Maintenance

Details monthly maintenance tasks, including recording system data.

Annual Maintenance

Outlines annual maintenance procedures and inspections.

Refrigerant and Oil Charge Management

Emphasizes proper refrigerant and oil charge for unit operation.

Lubrication System

Details the procedure for checking the oil sump level.

Microchannel Condenser Coils

Explains the importance and procedure for cleaning condenser coils.

Coil Cleaning

Provides instructions and warnings for cleaning condenser coils.

Diagnostics

Diagnostic Name (Text) and Source Definitions

Defines diagnostic terminology, sources, targets, severity, and persistence.

AFD Diagnostics

Lists and explains diagnostics related to the AFD drive.

Starter Diagnostics

Details diagnostics related to the starter motor and its operation.

Main Processor Diagnostics

Covers diagnostics generated by the main processor.

Communication Diagnostics

Lists diagnostics related to communication loss between components.

Wiring

RTAF Unit Wiring Drawing Numbers

Lists drawing numbers for electrical schematics and diagrams.

Log and Check Sheets

Operator Log

Log sheet for recording operational data.

Sintesis RTAF

Installation Completion Check Sheet and Request for Trane Service

Form for installation verification and service request.

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