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Installation

Operation
Maintenance
RTWB Helical-Rotary
Chillers
200 to 700 kW
Sizes 207-224

RTWB-SVN01B-E4
Important
Notice

Personal protection Refrigerant emission


Safety glasses with side control
shields before entering In respect of the environment all
construction sites or service operation must use recovery
manufacturing areas. systems to minimize losses of
Goggles and gloves when refrigerant to the atmosphere when
handling chemicals; when servicing units with HFC
welding, cutting, brazing or refrigerants.
grinding. Leak check and inspect all relief
Hard hat wherever there is devices in accordance with national
potential danger from regulation.
falling or flying objects.
Gloves before touching any Handling refrigerant
part of the machine that is Heavy concentration of refrigerant
operating or one that has within a confined area can displace
recently been shutdown. enough oxygen to cause suffocation.
Assume that metal is hot.
Do not weld or flamecut in an
Hearing protection. atmosphere containing refrigerant
vapor until the area has been well
ventilated.
Safety shoes. Avoid breathing refrigerant fumes.

Hazardous voltage
C AUTION Disconnect and lockout or tagout all
electrical power, including
remote disconnects before
Risk of damage to equipment. servicing.
Trane assume no liability for
WARNING installation or service procedures
performed by unqualified personnel.
Risk for safety or health. Regulations on safety, construction,
and environment vary from one
country to another. Make sure that
the equipment complies with local
Pressure vessel regulations.
Do not attempt to remove In addition to this publication, read
fittings and covers or break carefully Société Trane’s and/or the
lines while the machine is Seller’s General Terms and
under pressure or while it is Conditions of Sale and any specific
running. instruction which you may have
received.
Do not weld or flamecut any vessel
or line until all refrigerant has been
removed.
Do not use oxygen to purge lines,
leak test, or pressurize a machine.
Do not pressure test any vessel at its
design pressure (found on the
equipment nameplate). Testing at the
pressures must be done in a special
enclosure or be using hydraulic,
refer to national regulation.

©American Standard Inc. 2001 RTWB-SVN01B-E4


Contents

General Information 4
Literature change history
Unit inspection
Inspection checklist
Loose parts inventory
Unit description
Installation overview

Installation – Mechanical 9
Storage
Location requirements
Access restrictions
Moving and rigging
Lifting procedure
Isolation pads
Shipping items
Unit leveling
Water piping
Water pressure-drop data
Water treatment
Water pressure gauges and thermometers
Water pressure-relief valves
Flow sensing devices
Refrigerant pressure-relief valve venting
Thermal insulation

Installation – Electrical 18
General recommendations
Power supply wiring
Compressor-motor phase sequencing
Module and control panel connectors
Interconnecting wiring (field wiring required)

Operating Principles – Mechanical 28


General

Unit Start-Up Procedure 29


Daily unit start-up procedure
Seasonal unit start-up procedure

Unit Shutdown Procedure


Daily unit shutdown procedure
32
Seasonal unit shutdown procedure

Periodic Maintenance 33
Overview
Weekly maintenance and checks
Maintenance Contract and Training

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General
Information

Literature change history An Owner Guide on the operation


of the UCM-CLD chiller controls is
This manual describes the available as a separate document.
installation, operation, and
maintenance of RTWB units.
When the unit arrives, compare all
nameplate data with ordering,
submittal, and shipping information.
A typical nameplate is shown in
Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Typical unit name plate

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General
Information

Unit inspection Inspection checklist Loose parts inventory


When the unit is delivered, verify To protect against loss due to Check all items against the shipping
that it is the correct unit and that it is damage incurred in transit, complete list. Water flow switch (option),
properly equipped. the checklist upon receipt of the unit. water-vessel drain plugs, isolation
pads, rigging and electrical
Inspect all interior components for • Inspect the individual pieces of the
visible damage. Report any apparent shipment before accepting the diagrams, and service literature are
damage or material shortage to the unit. Check for obvious damage to shipped in the starter panel.
carrier and make a “unit damage“ the unit or packing material.
notation on the carrier's delivery
• Inspect the unit for concealed
receipt. Specify the extent and type damage as soon as possible after
of damage found and notify the delivery and before it is stored.
appropriate Trane sales office.
Do not proceed with the installation • Concealed damage must be
of a damaged unit without sales reported within 72 hours after
office approval. receipt and confirmed by
registered delivery to the carrier
and the Trane sales office.
• If concealed damage is discovered,
stop unpacking the shipment. Do
not remove the damaged material
from the receiving location. Take
photos of the damage, if possible.
The owner must provide
reasonable evidence that the
damage did not occur after
delivery.
• Notify the Trane sales
representative and arrange for
repair. Do not repair the unit,
however, until damage is
inspected by the transportation
representative.

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General
Information

Unit description
The RTWB units are helical-rotary 2
5
type, water-cooled, liquid chillers
designed for indoor installation . The 1
units have two independent 7
refrigerant circuits, with one 4 4
compressor per circuit.
8
Each RTWB unit is completely
assembled, wired, leak-tested,
dehydrated, charged, and tested for
proper control operation prior to
shipment. The chilled-water inlet and 3
outlet openings are covered for
shipment.
The RTWB series features Trane's
exclusive Adaptive Control™ logic Figure 2 -– Component location for typical RTWB unit
with Clear Language Display. It
monitors the control variables that 1 Starter panel
govern the operation of the unit. 2 Control panel
Adaptive Control logic can correct 3 Evaporator
these variables, when necessary, to 4 Oil separator
optimize operational efficiencies, 5 Helical-Rotary Compressor
avoid chiller shutdown, and keep 7 Condenser-water outlet
producing chilled water. 8 Condenser-water inlet
Compressor unloaders are oil
pressure operated. Each refrigerant
circuit is provided with filter,
electronic expansion valve, and
charging valves.

5 5

9
3
10

11 12

Figure 3 – Component location for typical RTWB unit (back view)

3 Evaporator
5 Helical-Rotary Compressor
6 Condenser
9 Evaporator-water outlet
10 Evaporator-water inlet
11 Electronic expansion valve
12 Filter dryer

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Information

Installation overview Where specified, supply and install


valves in the water piping upstream
For convenience, Table 1 and downstream of the evaporator
summarizes responsibilities that are and condenser water boxes to
typically associated with the RTWB isolate the shells for maintenance
chiller installation process. and to balance and trim the system.
• Locate and maintain the loose • Supply and install flow switches or
parts, for example, isolators, bulb equivalent devices in both the
wells, temperature sensors, flow chilled-water and condenser-water
sensors, or other factory-ordered, piping. Interlock each switch with
field-installed options, for the proper pump starter and UCP2
installation, as required. to ensure that the unit can only
• Install the unit on a foundation operate when water flow is
with flat support surfaces, level established.
within 6 mm and of sufficient • Supply and install taps for
strength to support concentrated thermometers and pressure
weight. Place the manufacturer- gauges in the water piping,
supplied isolation pad assemblies adjacent to the inlet and outlet
under the unit. connections of both the
• Install the unit per the instructions evaporator and the condenser.
outlined in the mechanical • Supply and install drain valves on
installation section. Complete all each water box.
water piping and electrical
connections. • Supply and install vents cocks on
each water box.
Note: Field piping must be arranged
and supported to avoid stress on • Where specified, supply and install
the equipment. It is strongly strainers ahead of all pumps and
recommended that the piping automatic modulating valves.
contractor provide at least 1 m of • Supply and install refrigerant
clearance between the pre- pressure-relief piping from the
installation piping and the planned pressure relief to the atmosphere.
location of the unit. This will allow
for proper fit-up upon arrival of the • Start the unit under supervision of
a qualified service technician.
unit at the installation site. All
necessary piping adjustments can • Where specified, supply and
be made at that time. insulate the evaporator and any
other portion of the unit, as
required, to prevent sweating
under normal operating
conditions.
• For unit-mounted starters, cutouts
are provided at the top of the
panel for line-side wiring.
• Supply and install the wire
terminal lugs to the starter.
• Supply and install field wiring to
the line-side lugs of the starter.

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General
Information

Table 1 – Installation overview


Refer to the installation mechanical and electrical sections of this manual for detailed installation instructions.
Requirement Trane supplied Trane supplied Field supplied
Trane installed Field installed Field installed
Rigging Safety chains
Clevis connectors
Lifting beam
Isolation Isolation pads Isolation pads
Electrical Disconnect switch (optional) Disconnect switch
Flow switches (may be field supplied) BAS wiring (optional)
Water pump contactor
Water piping Flow switches (may be field supplied) Thermometers
Water flow pressure gauges
Isolation and balancing valves water piping
Vents and drain valves
Pressure relief valves
Pressure relief Relief valves Vent line
Insulation Insulation (optional) Insulation

Table 2 - General data


207 208 210 211 212 214 216 217 218 220 222 224
Evaporator type EG 120 EG 120 EG 140 EG 170 EG 170 EG 200 EG 200 EG 200 EG 250 EG 250 EG 340 EG 340
Condenser type CG 120 CG 120 CG140 CG 170 CG 170 CG 200 CG 200 CG 200 CG 230 CG 230 CG 230 CG 230
Compressor type K1/K1 K2/K2 L1/L1 L2/L1 L2/L2 M1/M1 M2/M1 M2/M2 N1/M2 N1/N1 N2/N1 N2/N2
Oil charge (l) 6/6 6/6 7/7 7/7 7/7 8/8 8/8 8/8 8/8 8/8 11/8 11/11
Oil type OIL 023 E or OIL 048 E
Refrigerant charge
(kg) 39/39 39/39 60/60 60/60 60/60 60/60 60/60 60/60 69/69 69/69 74/74 74/74
Operating weight
(kg) 2620 2620 3370 3450 3450 3725 3725 3725 4325 4500 4925 5000
Shipping weight
(kg) 2450 2450 3050 3150 3150 3500 3500 3500 3900 4050 4250 4400
Length (mm) 2880 2880 4150 4150 4150 4150 4150 4150 4150 4150 4150 4150
Width (mm) (1) 890 890 890 890 890 890 890 890 890 890 890 890
Height (mm) (1) 1789 1789 1832 1832 1832 1832 1832 1832 1932 1932 2041 2041
(1) With compressor sound enclosure and disconnect switch handle not mounted.

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Storage Vibration eliminators Allow adequate clearance for


– Provide rubber boot-type isolators condenser and compressor
If the chiller is to be stored for at servicing. A minimum of 1 meter is
for all water piping at the unit.
least one month prior to the recommended for compressor
installation, observe the following – Provide flexible conduit for
service and to provide sufficient
precautions: electrical connections to the unit.
clearance for the opening of the
– Do not remove the protective – Isolate all pipe hangers and be control panel doors. Refer to Figure
coverings from the unit. sure they are not supported by 4 for minimum clearances required
main structure beams that could for condenser-tube service. In all
– Store the chiller in a dry, vibration-
introduce vibration into occupied cases, local codes will take
free secure area.
spaces precedence over these
– At least every three months, check recommendations.
– Make sure that the piping does
the pressure in the refrigerant
not put additional stress on the Note: Required vertical clearance
circuit. If the condensing pressure
unit. above the unit is 1 meter. There
is below 4 bar at 20°C, call a
qualified service organization and Note: Do not use metal-braided- should be no piping or conduit
the appropriate Trane sales office. type eliminators on the water located over the compressor motor.
piping. Metal braided eliminators If the room configuration requires a
are not effective at the frequencies variance to the clearance
Location requirements dimensions, contact your Trane sales
at which the unit will operate.
Noise considerations office representative.
– Refer to the engineering bulletin Clearances
Provide enough space around the Note: Maximum clearances are
for noise-consideration given depending on the unit
applications. unit to allow the installation and
maintenance personnel unrestricted configuration; some units may
– Locate the unit away from sound- access to all service points. Refer to require less clearance than others in
sensitive areas. submittal drawings for the unit the same category.
– Install the isolation pads under the dimensions. Local regulations may provide for
unit. specific requirements.
– Install the rubber vibration
isolators in all water piping.
– Use flexible electrical conduit.
Note: Consult an acoustical engineer
for critical applications.
Size “A”
Foundation
Provide rigid, non-warping 207 and 208 1615
mounting pads or a concrete 210 to 224 2250
foundation of sufficient strength and
mass to support the chiller operating
weight (including completed piping
and full operating charges of
refrigerant, oil, and water). Refer to
Table 2 for unit operating weights.
When in place, level the chiller
within 6 mm over its length and
width. The Trane Company is not
responsible for equipment problems
resulting from an improperly-
designed or -constructed
foundation.

Figure 4: Minimum service clearance

1 Minimum clearance for maintenance.


2 Minimum clearance for tube removal of the evaporator or condenser (at
either end of the unit).
Dimensions in mm

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Ventilation Access restrictions


The unit produces heat even though C AUTION
the compressor is cooled by the Door clearances for the RTWB units
refrigerant . Make provisions to are given in Figure 8. Refer to the To prevent unit damage, position
remove heat generated by unit unit submittals for specific “per the lifting beam so that cables do
operation from the equipment room. unit“ dimensional information. not come in contact with the unit.
Ventilation must be adequate to Do not use the threaded holes in the
maintain an ambient temperature Lifting procedure compressor to lift, or assist in lifting,
lower than 40°C. The unit can be moved by using a the unit. They are not intended for
Vent the evaporator, condenser, and fork lift or chains, cables, and a that purpose and could create a
compressor pressure-relief valves lifting beam. The total lifting weight dangerous situation.
venting. and required lifting-beam
Do not remove the wood shipping
dimensions are shown in Figure 5
Make provisions in the equipment mounts until the unit is in its final
and on the lifting diagram shipped
room to keep the chiller from being location. Removal of wood shipping
with each unit. Lifting-beam
exposed to freezing temperatures mounts prior to unit final locating
crossbars must be positioned so
(0°C). could result in injury or death and
that lifting cables do not come in
equipment damage.
Water drainage contact with the sides of the unit.
Locate the unit near a large capacity Connect an anti-rotation strap
drain for water vessel drain-down between the lifting beam and the
during shutdown or repair. compressor before lifting the unit.
Condensers and evaporators are Failure to do so may result in
provided with drain connections. personal injury or death, if a lifting
Refer to “water piping“. cable fails.
Sizes 207 and 208 Sizes 210-224

Dimension of the
holes for the forklift
Figure 5 – Lifting and rigging

Table 3 – Shipping weights and sling lengths for lifting


1 2 3 4 5 6 Shipping Weight
Unit Size (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
207 - - 2500 3000 2650 2200 2600
208 - - 2500 3000 2650 2200 2600
210 2500 3030 2400 3000 3650 3050
211 2500 3030 2400 3000 3650 3150
212 2500 3030 2400 3000 3650 3150
214 2500 3030 2400 3000 3650 3500
216 2500 3030 2400 3000 3650 3500
217 2500 3030 2400 3000 3650 3500
218 2470 3060 2450 3000 3650 3900
220 2470 3060 2450 3000 3650 4050
222 2450 3100 2500 3000 3650 4250
224 2450 3100 2500 3000 3650 4400

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Dimensions in mm

Size “A”
207 and 208 2880
210 to 224 4150

Figure 6 – Isolator pad location

Isolation pads Evaporator water piping Provide shutoff valves in lines to the
The elastomeric pads shipped are Figure 7 illustrates typical gauges, in order to isolate them
adequate for most installations. For evaporator piping components. from the system when they are not
additional details on isolation Components and layout will vary in use. Use rubber vibration
practices, consult an acoustical slightly, depending on the location eliminators to prevent vibration
engineer for sensitive installations. of connections and the water transmission through the water
source. lines.
Water piping The chilled-water connections are If desired, install thermometers in
Piping connections on the back of the unit, when facing the lines to monitor entering and
the control panel. leaving-water temperatures. Install a
A vent is provided on the top of the balancing valve in the leaving-water
C AUTION line to control the balance of the
evaporator at the return end. Be
sure to provide additional vents at water flow. Install shutoff valves on
To prevent equipment damage, both the entering and leaving-water
bypass the unit if using an acidic high points in the piping to bleed air
from the chilled-water system. lines so that the evaporator can be
flushing agent. isolated for service.
Install necessary pressure gauges to
Make water piping connections to monitor the entering and leaving A pipe strainer should be installed in
the evaporator and condenser. chilled-water pressures. the entering water line to prevent
Isolate and support piping to water-borne debris from entering the
prevent stress on the unit. Construct To prevent damage to chilled-water
components, do not allow evaporator.
piping according to local and
national codes. Isolate and flush evaporator pressure (maximum
piping before connecting it to the working pressure) to exceed 10 bar.
unit.

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Installation Mechanical

Manometer

Evaporator

Flow
switch

Balance valve Stop valves

Air vent
Expansion joints
Thermometers

Stop valves

Filter

Drainage

Figure 7 – Suggested piping for typical RTWB evaporator

Evaporator piping Leaving chilled-water piping


components • Air vents ( to bleed air from
system).
“Piping components“ include all • Water pressure gauges with shutoff
devices and controls used to provide valves.
proper water-system operation and • Vibration eliminators.
unit operating safety. • Shutoff (isolation) valves.
These components and their general • Thermometers.
location are given above: • Cleanout tees.
• Balancing valve.
Entering chilled-water piping • Flow switch
• Air vents (to bleed air from system) • Pressure-relief valve.
• Water pressure gauges with shutoff
valves
• Vibration eliminators
• Shutoff (isolation) valves
• Thermometers (if desired)
• Cleanout tees
• Pipe strainer
To prevent tube damage, install a
strainer in the water inlet piping of
the evaporator.

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Condenser piping Condenser Water Figure 8


components Limitation (RTWB only)
“Piping components“ include all The RTWB starts and operate
devices and controls used to satisfactorily over a wide range of
provide proper water-system load conditions with controlled
operation and unit operating safety. entering condenser water
These components and their temperature. Reducing the
general locations are given below. condenser water temperature is an
effective method of lowering the
Entering condenser-water piping. power input to the compressors. The
• Air vents (to bleed air from optimum condenser water
system) temperature is related to the leaving
• Water pressure gauges with chilled water temperature and the
shutoff valves percentage of load on the chiller.
• Vibration eliminators Nevertheless it is required to
• Shutoff (isolation) valves. maintain a minimum temperature
• Thermometers differential of 18°C between the
• Cleanout tees leaving chilled water temperature
• Pipe strainer and the leaving condenser
Leaving condenser-water piping temperature. This minimum
• Air vents (to bleed air from temperature differential must be 1 = 2-way valve
system) reached within 2 minutes from start- 2 = Customer controller
• Water pressure gauges with up and maintained thereafter. 3 = Condenser water pump
shutoff valves Furthermore, the entering 4 = To/from cooling device
• Pipe unions condenser water temperature 5 = Temperature sensor
• Vibration eliminators should never drop below 20°C, Advantages:
• Shutoff (isolation) valve whatever the other operating • Good control with proper valve
• Thermometers conditions of the chiller. sizing at relatively low cost.
• Cleanout tees • Pumping cost can be reduced.
When one of these 2 parameters is
• Balancing valve
expected to drop below the limit Disadvantages:
• Pressure relief valve
stated here above, even at start up, • Increased rate of fouling due to
To prevent condenser damage do it is required that some form of lower condenser water velocity.
not exceed 10 bar water pressure. condenser water temperature • Requires pumps that can
To prevent tube damage, install a control be implemented to satisfy accommodate variable flow.
strainer in the water inlet piping of compressor safety and to ensure
the condenser. optimum chiller performance.
There are numerous methods to
control condenser water
temperature. Methods other than
those shown can be employed to
achieve the same results. Contact
your local Trane office for details.
Throttling valve
This method maintains condensing
pressure and temperature by
throttling water flow leaving the
condenser in response to condenser
pressure or system differential
pressures.

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Cooling device bypass Condenser water pump with


Cooling device bypass is also a valid variable frequency drive
control method if the chiller
temperature requirements can be Figure 10
maintained.

Figure 9

1 = Customer controller
2 = Condenser water pump with VFD
3 = To/from cooling device
4 = Temperature sensor
1 = 3-way valve or 2 2-way valves Advantages:
2 = Customer controller • Pumping cost can be reduced.
3 = Condenser water pump Good cooling device temperature
4 = To/from cooling device control.
5 = Temperature sensor • Relatively low first cost.
Advantage: Disadvantages:
• Excellent control by maintaining • Increased rate of fouling due to
constant water flow through the lower water velocity in the
condenser. condenser.
Disadvantage:
• Higher cost because of the
dedicated pump required for each Water treatment
chiller if condenser pressure is the Do not use untreated or improperly
control signal. treated water. Use of untreated or
improperly treated water may result
in equipment damage.
The use of improperly treated or
untreated water in this equipment
may result in scaling, erosion,
corrosion, algae or slime. The
services of a qualified water-
treatment specialist should be
engaged to determine what
treatment, if any, is advisable. The
Trane Company warranty
specifically excludes liability for
corrosion, erosion or deterioration
of Trane equipment. Trane assumes
no responsibility for the results of
the use of untreated or improperly
treated water, or saline or brackish
water.

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Water pressure gauges and Flow switches must stop or prevent


compressor operation if either WARNING
thermometers system water flow drops off
Install field-supplied thermometers drastically. Follow the Refrigerant pressure relief-
and pressure gauges (with manufacturer's recommendations valve venting
manifolds, whenever practical) as for selection and installation
shown in Figure 7. Locate pressure procedures. General guidelines for To prevent injury due to inhalation
gauges or taps in a straight run of flow switch installation are outlined of R134a gas, do not discharge
pipes -avoid placement near elbows- below. refrigerant anywhere. If multiple
. Be sure to install the gauges at the chillers are installed, each unit must
same elevation on each shell if the • Mount the flow switch upright, have separate venting for its relief
with a minimum of 5 pipe valves. Consult local regulations for
shell has opposite-end water
diameters of straight, horizontal any special relief-line requirements.
connections.
run on each side.
To read manifolded water-pressure All relief-valve venting is the
gauges, open one valve and close • Do not install close to elbows, responsibility of the installing
orifices, or valves. contractor.
the other (depending upon the
reading desired). This eliminates Note:The arrow on the switch must All RTWB units use evaporator,
errors resulting from differently point in the direction of the water compressor, and condenser
calibrated gauges installed at flow. pressure-relief-valves that must be
unmatched elevations. To prevent switch fluttering, remove vented to the outside of the
all air from the water system. building. Relief-valve connection
Water-pressure-relief valves Note:The Unit Control Module sizes and location are shown in the
Install pressure-relief valves in both provides a 6-second time delay on unit submittals. Refer to national
evaporator and condenser systems. the flow-switch input before shutting regulation for relief valve vent line
Failure to do so could result in shell down the unit on a loss-of-flow sizing information.
damage. diagnostic. Contact a qualified To prevent capacity reduction and
Install water-pressure-relief valves in service organization if machine relief-valve damage, do not exceed
one of the condenser and one of the shutdowns persist. vent piping code specifications.
evaporator water box drain Adjust the switch to open when Note: After being opened once, relief
connections or on the shell side of water flow falls below nominal. valves tend to leak.
any shutoff valve. Water vessels with Refer to the evaporator and
close-coupled shutoff valves have a condenser data table for minimum
high potential for hydrostatic flow recommendations. Flow-switch
pressure buildup with a water contacts are closed on proof of
temperature increase. Refer to the water flow.
applicable regulation for relief-valve
installation guidelines.

Flow sensing devices


Use field-provided flow switches or
differential pressure switches with
pump interlocks to sense system
water flow. Flow switch locations are
schematically shown in Figure 7.
To provide chiller protection, install
and wire flow switches in series with
the water pump interlocks, for both
chilled-water and condenser-water
circuits (refer to the installation
electrical section). Specific
connections and schematic wiring
diagrams are shipped with the unit.

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Sizes 210-224

Sizes 207-208

Figure 11 – Dimensions for RTWB units


Unit size 1 (mm) 2 (mm) 3 (mm) 4 (mm) 5 (mm) 6 (mm) 7 (mm) 8 (mm) 9 (mm) 10 (mm)
207 1800 1789 1792 544 384 911 318 215 806 1016
208 1800 1789 1792 544 384 911 318 215 806 1016
210 1898 1832 2844 653 408 959 258 279 854 1064
211 1898 1832 2844 653 408 959 258 279 854 1064
212 1898 1832 2844 653 408 959 258 279 854 1064
214 1898 1832 2844 653 408 959 258 279 854 1064
216 1898 1832 2844 653 408 959 258 279 854 1064
217 1898 1832 2844 653 408 959 258 279 854 1064
218 2008 1932 2952 599 498 1063 181 215 958 1168
220 2008 1932 2952 599 498 1063 181 215 958 1168
222 2097 2041 2952 599 522 1150 95 215 1045 1255
224 2097 2041 2952 599 522 1150 95 215 1045 1255

1: Evaporator drain
21: 1 pass condenser
22: condenser 2 passes right
23: condenser 2 passes left

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Table 4 –Evaporator and condenser data


Evaporator water content Condenser water content
Model RTWB Evaporator code Condenser code Liter Liter
207 EG 120 CG 120 105 60
208 EG 120 CG 120 105 60
210 EG 140 CG 140 265 55
211 EG 170 CG 170 220 66
212 EG 170 CG 170 220 66
212 EG 170 CG 170 220 66
214 EG 200 CG 200 200 75
216 EG 200 CG 200 200 75
217 EG 200 CG 200 200 75
218 EG 250 CG 230 415 78
220 EG 250 CG 230 415 78
222 EG 340 CG 230 560 78
224 EG 340 CG 230 560 78

Minimum and maximum evaporator water flow (L/s)


Evaporator Code Pass Number Minimum Water Flow Maximum Water Flow Connection Diameter (in.)
EG 120 1 4.5 13.4 5
EG 140 1 6.0 18.0 6
EG 170 1 7.0 21.0 6
EG 200 1 9.0 25.0 6
EG 250 1 11.0 33.0 6
EG 340 1 14.0 43.0 6

Minimum and maximum condenser water flow (L/s)


Condenser Code Pass Number Minimum Water Flow Maximum Water Flow Connection Diameter (in.)
CG 120 1 8.4 31.0 5
CG 140 1 9.5 34.9 5
CG 170 1 11.9 43.7 5
CG 200 1 17.0 61.0 5
CG 230 1 17.0 61.0 5

Table 5 – RTWB Evaporator water pressure drop (kPa)


Pass Water flow (L/s)
Model RTWB Number 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
207 1 6 24 - -
208 1 6 24 - -
210 1 - 57 122 -
211 1 - 29 61 104
212 1 - 29 61 104
214 1 11 24 41 62
216 1 11 24 41 62
217 1 11 24 41 62
218 1 17 29 45 64
220 1 17 29 45 64
222 1 23 35 49 66 85 106
224 1 23 35 49 66 85 106

Table 6 – RTWB Condenser water pressure drop (kPa)


Pass Water flow (L/s)
Model RTWB Number 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 50
207 1 10 20 34 51 71 - -
208 1 10 20 34 51 71 - -
210 1 6 12 20 30 42 -
211 1 - 8 14 21 29 38 48
212 1 - 8 14 21 29 38 48
214 1 12 18 24 32 40 48 58 68 79
216 1 12 18 24 32 40 48 58 68 79
217 1 12 18 24 32 40 48 58 68 79
218 1 12 18 24 32 40 48 58 68 79
220 1 12 18 24 32 40 48 58 68 79
222 1 12 18 24 32 40 48 58 68 79
224 1 12 18 24 32 40 48 58 68 79

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General recommendations All wiring must comply with Do not allow conduits to interfere
national electrical regulations. with other components, structural
For proper electrical component Electrical characteristics and other members, or equipment. All
operation, do not locate the unit in unit electrical data are on the unit conduits must be long enough to
areas exposed to dust, dirt, nameplate. Specific electrical allow compressor and starter
corrosive fumes, or excessive schematics and connection removal.
humidity. If any of these conditions diagrams are shipped with the unit.
exist, corrective action must be
taken. Use copper conductors only. Unit
terminals are not designed to accept
other types of conductors. Failure to
WARNING do so may cause damage to the
equipment.
Disconnect all electrical power,
including remote disconnects,
before servicing. Failure to
disconnect power before servicing
can cause severe personal injury or
death.

Table 7 – Electrical data


RTWB 207 208 210 211 212 214 216 217 218 220 222 224
Nominal voltage (V) 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400
Frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Voltage utilization (V) Mini 360 360 360 360 360 360 360 360 360 360 360 360
range Maxi 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440
Max. unit kW (kW) 90 106 132 142 152 182 202 222 243 264 292 320
Maximum Rated (A) 147 170 215 235 255 297 329 360 396 432 477 521
Load Amps
Starting Amps (1) (A) 170 196 228 264 279 332 374 398 430 457 520 554
Power factor 0.91 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.89 0.90 0.90 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89
Fuse size (2) 80A 100A 125A 60/125 160A 2*160 160+200 2*200 250+200 2*250 2*315 2*315
Disconnect
switch size (A) 315 315 315 400 400 400 630 630 630 630 800 800
Maximum connecting
wire (2)(3) mm² 240 240 240 240 240 240 2*300 2*300 2*300 2*300 2*300 2*300
(1) Star delta start. Maximum starting Amps: one compressor at full load, the other one starting.
(2) With disconnect switch option
(3) mm²/phase
Note: To prevent control malfunctions, do not run low-voltage wiring (<30V) in conduits with conductors carrying more than 30 V.

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Power supply wiring Compressor-motor phase This direction may be reversed


outside the alternator by
Model RTWB chillers are designed sequencing interchanging any two of the line
according to European standard Always verify that proper rotation of wires. It is this possible interchange
EN60204. All power-supply wiring the RTWB compressors is of wiring that makes a phase
must be sized and selected established before the machine is sequence indicator necessary if the
accordingly by the project engineer. started. Proper motor rotation operator is to quickly determine the
Water pump power supply requires confirmation of the phase rotation of the motor.
Provide power-supply wiring with electrical phase sequence of the
fused disconnect switch for both the power supply. The motor is
chilled-water and condenser-water internally connected for clockwise
pumps. rotation with the incoming power
supply phased A,B,C (L1,L2,L3).
Electrical panel power supply
Power supply wiring instructions for
the starter/control panel are: run line
voltage wiring in conduit to access
opening(s) on the starter/control
panel.

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Control power transformer


The RTWB units are equipped with a control power transformer as standard. It is not necessary to provide control
power voltage to these units.

Figure 12 - Electrical panel layout

1 Line voltage entrance


2 Power section
3 Control section
4 Free space for customer pump control
5 Wye-delta, closed-transition starter circuit A
6 Wye-delta, closed-transition starter circuit B
7 Unit disconnect, non-fused
8 CKT # 1 Lockout (module A20-1 6X7-8)
9 CKT # 2 Lockout (module A20-2 6X9-10)
10 Emergency stop (Normal/Stop contact - module A1 TB1 3-4)
11 Zone temperature sensor (6R3) or ice-machine control (6S55) option (6R3 and 6S55 cannot be used together) (module A9 TB1 1-2)
12 External chilled-water setpoint 4-20 mA or 2-10 V (dc)with communication interface option (module A9 TB1 4-5 7-8)
13 Communication serial link (A9 TB2 1…4)
14 Leaving condenser-water temperature sensor (5R53-2) option (with option PCM A70)
15 Chilled-water flow switch (6S56 - MODULE A1 TB3-4)
16 External Auto/Stop (6S1 - module A1 TB3 3-4)
17 Customer output:
Remote alarm indicator (from normally-closed signal)
Maximum capacity indicator
Compressor running indicator
Remote alarm indicator (from normally-open signal)
18 Chilled-water pump starter (TRANE UCM pump control - module A1 TB4 8-9)
19 Chilled-water pump starter (Auxiliary Interlock - MODULE A1 TB3 1-2
20 Tracer (Option - module A9 TB2 1…4)

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Interconnecting wiring 2. UCM Pump Control Contacts 4. Condenser-Water Pump


(Terminals A1 TB4-8 and -9) For the condenser-water pump
This output is a set of contacts interlock on the RTWB units,
IMPORTANT that will close, starting the chilled- connect leads from terminals 6X3
water pump when the external to 6X6 and the water pump
Do not turn the chiller on or off Auto/Stop contacts are closed. control. The circuit is 110 V (ac)and
using the chilled-water interlocks. When the contacts are opened, 1 the load is not to exceed 1150 VA
When making field connections, to 30 minutes later (adjustable inrush, 115 VA sealed.
refer to the appropriate field layout, through the Clear Language This will interlock the condenser-
wiring schematics, and control Display), the UCM pump control water pump operation with the
diagrams that ship with the unit. contacts open. unit operation. This insures that
3. Proof-of-Chilled-Water-Flow the condenser-water pump is
Interlock (Terminals A1 TB3-1 and operating before the
Chilled-water pump control compressor(s) is started.
-2) This terminal must be field-
installed. Contact closure 5. Alarm/Running/Maximum
C AUTION between the terminals indicates Capacity Outputs
proof of chilled-water flow. Terminals 1 to 7 on terminal strip
The chilled-water pump must Examples of this are a pump TB4 of the A1 board provide a
operate for a minimum of one starter auxiliary contact, flow variety of contact outputs on the
minute after the UCM receives a switch, differential pressure RTWB. These are dependent on
command, through the external switch, or a contact from a the setting of Programmable
Auto/Stop input, to shut down the building automation system. Relay Setup (Service Setting
chilled-water system. Opening of this contact will Menu) and its relationship to
On the RTWB units, the controller immediately shut down the chiller diagnostics, compressors
will initiate the “Run:Unload“ mode and initiate an automatic reset operating, and the system
to terminate a cycle from any of the diagnostic, indicating loss of operating at full capacity.
following: chilled-water flow As shown in Figure 13, there are
- Stop key pressed three relays.
- Loss of load
- External Auto/Stop input opened
The “Run:Unload“ operating mode
commands the compressor to
completely unload, which takes
about ½ minute. This will allow the
compressors to be totally unloaded
for the next start-up. If only the
proof-of-chilled-water-flow interlock
is used, the chiller will shut down
with an immediate (non-friendly)
shutdown and initiate an automatic
reset diagnostic.
1. External Auto/Stop (terminals A1
TB3-3 and -4)
This input is supplied by the field.
A contact closure will start the
chiller water pump and chiller, via
the UCM pump control contacts.
Opening the contact will put the
operating compressors into
“Run:Unload“ mode and initiate a
timing period (1 to 30 minutes,
adjustable through the Clear
Language Display). This will delay
termination of the chilled-water
pump operation via the UCM
pump control contacts. Examples
of the input terminals 1UTB3-3
and -4 would be a time clock,
ambient thermostat, building
automation system.
Figure 13 – Alarm / Running / Maximum capacity relay output for the RTWB unit.

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Table 8 – Alarm / Running / Maximum capacity relay output configuration


Relay output configuration
1 Relay 1 Alarm
Relay 2 Compressor running
Relay 3 Maximum capacity
2 Relay 1 Circuit 1 alarm
Relay 2 Circuit 2 alarm
Relay 3 Maximum capacity
3 Relay 1 Alarm
Relay 2 Circuit 1 running
Relay 3 Circuit 2 running

Table 9 – Alarm / Running / Maximum capacity menu setting


Programmable Relay Setup Setting Relay Output Configuration Diagnostic that the Alarm relay(s) is active
(service setting menu) (Table 6) MMR / CMR diag. MAR / CAR diag. IFW diag.
1 1 YES NO NO
2 1 YES YES NO
3 1 YES YES YES
4 1 YES NO YES
5 2 YES NO NO
6 2 YES YES NO
7 2 YES YES YES
8 2 YES NO YES
9 3 YES NO NO
10 3 YES YES NO
11 3 YES YES YES
12 3 YES NO YES
Notes:
MMR: Machine Manual Reset
CMR: Circuit Manual Reset
MAR: Machine Auto Reset
CAR: Circuit Auto Reset
IFW: Informational Warnings

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Low-voltage wiring To connect, first remove the jumper


The remote devices described located between terminal 3 and 4 of
below require low-voltage wiring. A1 TB1. Refer to the field diagrams
All wiring to and from these remote that are shipped with the unit.
input devices to the UCM, as External circuit lockout - Circuit
described in the hereafter number 1
paragraph, must be made with The UCM provides auxiliary control
shielded, twisted-pair conductors. of a customer-specified or -installed
Be sure to ground the shielding only contact closure, for individual
at the Clear Language Display. operation of circuit number 1. If the
contact is closed, the refrigerant
C AUTION circuit will not operate. The
refrigerant circuit will run normally
To prevent control malfunction, do when the contact is opened.
not run low-voltage wiring (<30V) in External circuit lockout will only
conduits with conductors carrying function if External Circuit Lockout
more than 30 V. (service setting Menu) is enabled.
Emergency stop (normal trip) Connections are shown in the field
The Clear Language Display diagrams that are shipped with the
provides auxiliary control for a unit.
customer-specified or -installed
latching tripout. When this remote
contact 6S2 (furnished by the
customer) is provided, the chiller
will run normally when the contact
is closed. When the contact opens,
the unit will trip off on a manually-
resettable diagnostic. This condition
requires manual reset at the chiller
switch on the front of the Clear
Language Display.

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External circuit lockout - Circuit In ice-building, the current setpoint


number 2 will be set at 120%. For example, if
The UCM provides auxiliary control the front panel or external current
of a customer-specified or -installed limit setpoint is set to 80%, in ice-
contact closure, for individual building the active current limit is
operation of circuit number 2. If the 120%.
contact is closed, the refrigerant If, while in ice-building mode, the
circuit will not operate. The unit gets down to the freezestat
refrigerant circuit will run normally setting (water or refrigerant), the
when the contact is opened. unit will shut down on a manually
External circuit lockout will only resettable diagnostic, just as in
function if External Circuit Lockout normal operation.
(service setting Menu) is enabled. External chilled-water setpoint:
Connections are shown in the field voltage source 2-10 V (dc), or Current
diagrams that are shipped with the source 4-20 mA
unit. This option allows the external
Ice-making option setting of the chilled-water setpoint,
Ice-machine control (Operator independent of the front panel
Setting Menu) must be enabled. The chilled-water setpoint, by one of the
UCM provides auxiliary control for a two means:
customer-specified or -installed 1 - An isolated voltage input 2-10 V
contact closure for ice making. (dc)
When contact 6S55, module A9, 2 - An isolated current loop input 4-
terminals TB1 1 and 2, is provided, 20 mA
the chiller will run normally when
the contact is open. Upon contact Isolated 2-10 V (dc)voltage source
closure, the UCM will initiate an ice- input
building mode, in which the unit Set dip switch SW1-1 of the option
runs fully loaded at all times. Ice- module A9 to “OFF.“ Connect the
building shall be determined either voltage source to terminals 4 (+) and
by opening the contact or based on 5 (-) on option module A9 TB1. CWS
the entering evaporator-water is now based on the following
temperature setting under Active Ice equation:
Termination Setting (Chiller Report CW Setpoint °C = (V (dc) * 4.88) -
Menu). The UCM will not permit ice- 27.56
building mode to be reentered until
the unit has been switched out of Sample values for CWS vs. V (dc)
ice-building mode (open 6S55 signals are shown in Table 10.
contacts) and then switched back
into ice-building mode.

Table 10: Input values vs. External chilled-water setpoint


Voltage (V (dc)) Current (mA) Resulting chilled-water setpoint (°C)
3.6 7.2 -10
4.6 9.2 -5
5.6 11.3 0
6.7 13.3 5
7.7 15.4 10

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Isolated 4-20 mA current source Table 11: Input values vs. external current-limit setpoint
input Voltage (V (dc)) Current (mA) Resulting current-limit setpoint (% RLA)
2.0 4.0 40
Set dip switch SW1-1 of the option
3.0 6.0 50
module A9 to “ON.“ Connect the 4.0 8.0 60
current source terminals 4 (+) and 5.0 10.0 70
5 (-). CWS is now based on the 6.0 12.0 80
following equation: 7.0 14.0 90
8.0 16.0 100
Setpoint (°C) = (mA * 2.44) - 27.56 9.0 18.0 110
10.0 20.0 120
External current limit setpoint:
voltage source 2-10 V (dc)or current
source 4-20 mA.
This option allows the external
setting of the current limit setpoint, Outdoor air-temperature sensor Communication card
independent of the front panel This sensor is used for low ambient This option allows the Clear
current-limit setpoint, by one of the lockout and chilled-water reset by Language Display in the control
two means: outdoor air temperature. This sensor panel on RTWB units to exchange
is optional on the RTWB units. information (operating setpoints and
1 - an isolated voltage input 2-10 V Auto/Standby commands) with a
(dc) Remove the sensor from its
shipping location in the control higher-level control device, such as
2 - an isolated voltage input 4-20 mA panel and install it in the fresh-air Tracer. A shielded, twisted-pair
To enable external current-limit intake on the north wall of the connection establishes the
setpoint operation, external current- building. Protect the sensor from bidirectional communications link
limit setpoint (operator setting direct sunlight and shelter it from between the unit control panel and
menu) should be set to “E“ using the elements. the Tracer.
the clear language display. Connect leads to terminals 1 and 2
1- 2-10 V (dc) voltage source input from module A9 TB1. All wiring to C AUTION
Set dip switch SW1-2 of the option and from the remote sensor must be
module A9 to “OFF.“ Connect the made with shielded, twisted-pair Note: The shielded, twisted-pair
voltage source to terminals 7 (+) and conductors. Be sure to ground the conductors must run in a separate
8 (-) of the option module A9. CLS is shielding only at the UCM. Apply conduit.
now based on the following tape to the sensor end of the
equation: shielding to prevent it from
contacting the surface. C AUTION
CL Setpoint % = (V (dc)*10) + 20
Sample values for CLS vs. V To prevent control malfunction, do
(dc)signals are shown in Table 9. WARNING not run low-voltage wiring (<30V) in
conduits with conductors carrying
Minimum setpoint : 40% (2.0 V
To prevent injury or death, more than 30 volts.
(dc)input)
disconnect the electrical power
Maximum setpoint : 120% (10.0 V source before completing wiring
(dc)input) connections to the unit.
4-20 mA Current source input
Set dip switch SW1-2 of the option
module A9 to “ON.“ Connect the
C AUTION
current source to terminal 7 (+) and
To prevent overheating at the
8 (-) of option module A9. CLS is
terminal connections, use copper
now based on the following
conductors only.
equation:
CL Setpoint % = (mA * 5) + 20
Sample values for CLS vs mA
signals are shown in Table 9.
Minimum setpoint = 40% (4.0 mA)
Maximum setpoint = 120%
(20.0 mA)

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General Communication-link connection


Field wiring for the communication procedure
link must meet the following 1. Refer to the Tracer installation
requirements: literature to determine proper
1. All wiring must be in accordance communication-link termination
with local codes. connections at the Tracer module.
2. Communication link wiring must 2. Connect the shield of the
be shielded, twisted-pair wiring. communication-link wiring to the
3. The maximum total length for designated shield terminal at the
each communication link is 1,500 Tracer module.
meters. 3. Connect leads to terminals 1 and
4. The communication link cannot 2 of TB2 of the module A9 of the
pass between buildings. UCM to the Tracer. There is no
polarity requirement for the
5. All UCM on the communication connection.
link can be connected in a “daisy
chain“ configuration. 4. At the UCM, the shield should be
cut and taped to prevent any
contact between the shield and
ground.
Note: On multiple-unit installations,
splice the shielding of the twisted
pairs that come into each UCM in
the “daisy chain“ system. Tape the
spliced connections to prevent any
contact between the shield and
ground. At the last Clear Language
Display in the chain, the shield
should be cut and taped off.
5. To get the chiller to communicate
with a Tracer on a multiple-unit
controller, the ICS address under
the “service settings“ menu must
be set and the optional A9
module must be installed. The
Tracer will look for chiller
addresses 55,56,57,58,59, or 60.
Each chiller must have a unique
address.

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Installation check list


Complete this checklist as the unit is installed, to verify that all
recommended procedures are accomplished before the unit is started. This
checklist does not replace the detailed instructions given in sections 2 and 3
of this manual. Read both sections completely, to become familiar with the
installation procedures, prior to beginning the work.
Receiving
[ ] Verify that the unit nameplate data corresponds to the ordering
information.
[ ] Inspect the unit for shipping damage and any material shortage. Report
any damage or material shortage to the carrier.
Unit location and mounting
[ ] Inspect the location desired for installation and verify adequate service-
access clearances.
[ ] Provide drainage for evaporator and condenser water, if applicable.
[ ] Remove and discard all shipping materials.
[ ] Install optional neoprene if required.
[ ] Level the unit and secure it to the mounting surface.
Unit water piping
[ ] Flush all unit water piping before making final connections to the unit.

C AUTION
If using an acidic, commercial flushing solution, construct a temporary
bypass around the unit to prevent damage to internal components of the
evaporator.

C AUTION
To avoid possible equipment damage, do not use untreated or improperly
treated system water.
[ ] Connect the water piping to the evaporator and condenser.
[ ] Install pressure gauges and shutoff valves on the water inlet and outlet, if
applicable.
[ ] Install a water strainer in the entering chilled-water line, if applicable.
[ ] Install a balancing valve and flow switch in the leaving chilled-water line,
if applicable.
[ ] Install a drain with shutoff valve or a drain plug on the evaporator, if
applicable.
[ ] Vent the chilled-water and condenser-water systems at high points in the
system piping, if applicable.

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Operating Principles –
Mechanical

General Figure 14 – RTWB refrigeration system and control components


This section describes the
1 Compressor
mechanical operating principles of 2 Condenser
the RTWB chillers equipped with 3 Evaporator
microprocessor-based control 4 Oil separator
systems. 5 Electronic expansion valve
The model RTWB chillers are dual- 6 Oil cooler (option)
7 Low-pressure switch
compressor, helical-rotary-type, 8 High-pressure switch
water-cooled liquid chillers. The 9 Solenoid valve
basic components of a RTWB unit 10 Refrigerant charging valve
are: 11 Oil-separator draining valve
- Clear Language Display and 12 Oil-cooler expansion valve
13 Compressor discharge valve (option)
control modules 14 Liquid-line service valve
- Helical-rotary compressor 15 Oil-circuit service and charging valve
16 Filter
- Direct-expansion evaporator 17 Chilled-water outlet connection
- Water-cooled condenser 18 Chilled-water inlet connection
19 High-pressure safety valve (supply if required by code vessel approval)
- Oil supply system 20 Low-pressure safety valve
- Interconnecting piping 21 Low-pressure gauges (option)
22 High-pressure gauges (option)
Components of a typical RTWB unit 23 Saturated refrigerant temperature sensor (condenser)
are identified in Figure 2 and 3. 24 Saturated Refrigerant temperature sensor (evaporator)
25 Refrigerant temperature sensor (suction)
26 Oil temperature sensor
27 Leaving chilled-water temperature sensor
28 Entering chilled-water temperature sensor (option)

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Procedures

Pre-start checkout
WARNING C AUTION
General
When installation is complete, but Disconnect all electric power, Do not use untreated or improperly
prior to putting the unit into service, including remote disconnects, treated water. Equipment damage
the following pre-start procedures before servicing. Failure to may occur
must be reviewed and verified: disconnect power before servicing [ ] Close the fused disconnect
[ ] Inspect all wiring connections to can cause severe personal injury or switch that supplies power to the
be sure they are clean and tight. death. chilled-water pump starter and
[ ] Check the unit power phasing to the condenser pump starter.
be sure that it has been installed
WARNING in an “ABC“ sequence.
[ ] Start the chilled-water pump and
condenser-water pump to begin
Disconnect all electric power, circulation of the water. Inspect
including remote disconnects, WARNING all piping for leakage and make
before servicing. Failure to any necessary repairs.
disconnect power before servicing It is imperative that l1-l2-l3 in the [ ] With water circulating through
can cause severe personal injury or starter be connected in the A-B-C the system, adjust the water flow
death. phase sequence to prevent and check the water-pressure
equipment damage due to reverse drop through the evaporator and
rotation. condenser. Refer to Tables 5 and
C AUTION 6.
[ ] Fill the evaporator and condenser
Check the tightness of all chilled-water circuits. Refer to [ ] Adjust the chilled-water flow
connections in the compressor Table 2 for liquid capacities. Vent switch and the condenser-water
power circuit (disconnects, terminal the system while it is being filled. flow switch (if installed) for
block, contactors, compressor Open the vents on the top of the proper operation.
junction box terminals, …). Loose evaporator and condenser during [ ] Prove all interlock and
connections can cause overheating filling, and close them when interconnecting wiring interlock
at the connections and filling is completed as described in section 3.
undervoltage conditions at the The use of improperly treated or
compressor motor. [ ] Check and set, as required, all
untreated water in this equipment Clear Language Display menu
[ ] Verify that all refrigerant valves may result in scaling, erosion, items.
are open. corrosion, algae, or slime. The
services of a qualified water [ ] Stop the chilled-water pump and
treatment specialist should be the condenser-water pump.
C AUTION engaged to determine what
treatment, if any, is advisable. The
Do not operate the unit with the Trane Company warranty specifically
compressor, oil discharge, or liquid excludes liability of corrosion,
line valves closed. Failure to have erosion, or deterioration of Trane
these open may cause serious equipment. Trane assumes no
compressor damage. responsibilities for the results of the
[ ] Check the power supply voltage use of untreated or improperly
to the unit at the main-power, treated water or saline or brackish
fused disconnect switch. Voltage water.
must be within the voltage
utilization range, given in Table 7
and also stamped on the unit
nameplate. Voltage imbalance
must not exceed 2%

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Procedures

Unit voltage power supply Unit voltage phasing Water system flow rates
Voltage to the unit must meet the Establish a balanced chilled-water
criteria given in Table 7. Measure flow through the evaporator. The
each phase of the supply voltage at WARNING flow rates should be between the
the unit main-power, fused minimum and maximum values
disconnect. If the measured voltage It is imperative that L1-L2-L3 in the given in Table 4.
on any phase is not within the starter be connected in the A-B-C
phase sequence, to prevent The flow rates through the
specified range, notify the supplier condenser must also be balanced
of the power and correct the equipment damage due to reverse
rotation. according to the flow rates table
situation before operating the unit. (Table 4).
It is important that proper rotation of
the compressors be established Water system pressure drop
C AUTION before the unit is started. Proper Measure the water pressure drop
motor rotation requires confirmation through the evaporator and
Inadequate voltage to the unit can of the electrical phase sequence of condenser at the field-installed
cause control components to the power supply. The motor is pressure taps, on the system water
malfunction and shorten the life of internally connected for clockwise piping. Use the same gauge for each
relay contacts, compressor motors, rotation, with the incoming power measurement. Do not include
and contactors. supply phased A,B,C. valves, strainers, or fittings in the
Unit voltage imbalance pressure drop reading.
When rotation is clockwise, phase
Excessive voltage imbalance sequence is usually called “ABC;“
between the phases of a three-phase when counterclockwise, “CBA.“
system can cause motors to
overheat and eventually fail. The This direction may be reversed
maximum allowable imbalance is outside the alternator by
2%. Voltage imbalance is determined interchanging any two of the line
using the following calculations: wires. It is this possible interchange
of wiring that makes a phase
% imbalance =(Ux - U average) sequence indicator necessary if the
U average operator is to quickly determine the
U average = (U1 + U2 + U3) / 3 phase rotation of the motor.
Ux = phase with greatest difference
from U average (without regard
to sign).
For example, if the three measured
voltages are 401, 410, and 407 volts,
the average would be:
401 + 412 + 417 = 410
3
The percentage of imbalance is
then:
100 * ( 410 - 401) = 2.2%
410
This exceeds the maximum
allowable (2%) by 0.2%.

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Procedures

Start up procedure After the system has been operating


for approximately 30 minutes and WARNING
General has become stabilized, complete the
If the pre-start checkout, as start-up procedures as follows. Do not allow refrigerant to directly
discussed above, has been contact skin, or injury from frostbite
completed, the unit is ready to start. [ ] Check the evaporator refrigerant
may result.
The Clear Language Display is pressure and the condenser
shown in Figure 12. Complete each refrigerant pressure under the System superheat
step in sequence, as follows: Refrigerant Report on the Clear Normal suction superheat for each
Language display. circuit is approximately 3°C at full
[ ] Press the Stop key on the Clear operating load. Superheat
Language Display. [ ] Measure the system superheat.
temperature can be expected to be
[ ] As necessary, adjust the setpoint [ ] Measure the system subcooling. moving around a 3°C setpoint when
values in the Clear Language [ ] A shortage of refrigerant is the chiller is pulling down or when
Display menus. indicated if the operating the compressor slide valve is being
pressures are low and the modulated.
[ ] Close the fused disconnect
switch for the chilled-water pump subcooling is also low. If the System subcooling
and the condenser-water pump. operating pressures, superheat, Normal subcooling for each circuit
Energize the pumps to start the and subcooling readings indicate ranges from 5.5°C to 11°C,
water circulation. a refrigerant shortage, gas-charge depending on the unit. If subcooling
refrigerant into each circuit as for either circuit does not
[ ] Check the service valves on the required. With the unit running, approximate these figures, check the
discharge line, suction line, oil add refrigerant vapor by superheat for the circuit and adjust
line, and liquid line for each connecting the charging line to it, if required. If superheat is normal
circuit. These valves must be the suction service valve and but subcooling is not, contact a
open before starting the charging through the backseat qualified service technician.
compressors. port until operating conditions
become normal.
C AUTION
C AUTION
To prevent compressor damage, do
not operate the unit until all If both suction and discharge
refrigerant and oil-line service valves pressures are low and subcooling is
are opened. normal, a problem other than
[ ] Verify that the chilled-water pump refrigerant shortage exists. Do not
runs for one minute after the add refrigerant, as this may result in
chiller is commanded to stop (for overcharging the circuit.
normal chilled-water systems). Use only the refrigerant specified on
[ ] Press the Auto key. If the chiller the unit nameplate, to prevent
control calls for cooling and all compressor damage and insure full
safety interlocks are closed, the system capacity.
unit will start. The compressor(s) [ ] If operating conditions indicate a
will load and unload in response refrigerant overcharge, remove
to the temperature of the leaving refrigerant at the liquid line
chilled-water temperature. service valve. Allow refrigerant to
escape slowly to minimize oil
loss. Do not discharge refrigerant
into the atmosphere.

RTWB-SVN01B-E4 31
Unit Shutdown
Procedures

Unit shutdown procedures • Close all chilled-water supply • Check the oil-separator oil level.
valves and the condenser-water See the Maintenance paragraph.
Temporary shutdown and restart
To shut the unit down for a short supply valves. Drain the water • Fill the evaporator- and condenser-
time, use the following procedure: from the evaporator and the water circuits. Refer to Table 4 for
condenser. evaporator- and condenser-water
• Press the Stop key on the Clear content. Vent the system while it is
Language Display. The • Open the unit main electrical
disconnect and the unit-mounted being filled. Open the vents on the
compressors will continue to tops of the evaporator and
operate and, after unloading for 20 disconnect (if installed), and lock in
the “Open“ position. condenser during filling and close
seconds, will stop when the them when filling is completed.
compressor contactor de-
energizes. C AUTION
• Stop the water circulation by C AUTION
turning off both the chilled-water Lock the disconnects on the “Open“
pump and the condenser-water position to prevent accidental start- Do not use untreated or improperly
pump. up and damage to the system when treated water. Equipment damage
it has been set up for extended may occur.
To restart the unit after a temporary
shutdown, restart the chilled-water shutdown. • Close the fused disconnect
pump and the condenser-water At least every three months, check switches that provide power to the
pump, and press the Auto key. The the pressure in the unit to verify that chilled-water pump and the
unit will start normally if the the refrigerant charge is intact. condenser-water pump.
following conditions exist: System restart after extended • Start both the evaporator- and
• The UCM must receive a call for shutdown condenser-water pumps and, while
cooling and the differential-to-start water is circulating, inspect all
• Follow the procedures below to piping for leakage. Make any
must be above the setpoint. restart the unit after an extended necessary repairs before starting
• All system operating interlocks and shutdown: the unit.
safety circuits must be satisfied. • Verify that the liquid-line service • While the water is circulating,
Extended shutdown procedure valves, oil line, and compressor adjust the water flows and check
The following procedure is to be discharge service valves are open. the water pressure drops through
followed if the system is to be taken the evaporator and the condenser.
out of service for an extended Refer to “Water System Flow
period of time as a seasonal C AUTION
Rates“ and “Water System
shutdown: Pressure Drop.“
To prevent damage to the
Test the unit for refrigerant leakage compressor, be sure that all • Adjust the flow switch (s) on the
and repair as necessary. refrigerant valves are open before evaporator piping and the
Open the electrical disconnect starting the unit. condenser piping (if installed) for
switches for the chilled-water pump proper operation.
and the condenser-water pump. Lock • Stop both water pumps. The unit is
the switches in the “open“ position. now ready for the start-up
procedure.
C AUTION
Lock the chilled-water and
condenser-water pump disconnects
open, to prevent pump damage.

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Periodic
Maintenance

Periodic maintenance Annual maintenance


WARNING
[ ] Perform all weekly and monthly
General Do not allow refrigerant to directly maintenance procedures.
Perform all maintenance procedures contact skin, or injury from frostbite [ ] Check the refrigerant charge and
and inspections at the may result. oil level. Refer to the Refrigerant
recommended intervals. This will charging paragraph. Routine
[ ] Inspect the entire system for
prolong the life of the equipment changing of oil is not required.
unusual conditions.
and minimize the possibility of
costly failures. [ ] Have a qualified laboratory
Monthly maintenance perform a compressor-oil analysis
to determine the system moisture
Weekly maintenance [ ] Perform all weekly maintenance
content and acid level. This
procedures
After the unit has been operating for analysis is a valuable diagnostic
approximately 30 minutes and the [ ] Measure and record the system tool.
system has stabilized, check the superheat. Refer to the Start-up
[ ] Check the pressure drop across
operating conditions and complete procedure paragraph.
the oil filter. See the Maintenance
the procedures below: [ ] Measure and record the system paragraph.
[ ] Check the evaporator refrigerant subcooling. Refer to the Start-up
[ ] Contact a qualified service
pressure and the condenser procedure paragraph.
organization to leak-test the
refrigerant pressure in the chiller, to check operating and
Refrigerant Report Menu on the safety controls, and to inspect
Clear Language Display. WARNING
electrical components for
[ ] If operating pressure conditions Position all electrical disconnects in deficiencies.
seem to indicate a refrigerant the “Open“ position and lock them, [ ] Inspect all piping components for
shortage, measure the system to prevent injury or death due to leakage and damage. Clean out
superheat and system electrical shock. any inline strainers.
subcooling. Refer to the Start-up
procedure paragraph. [ ] Clean and repaint any areas that
show signs of corrosion.
[ ] If operating conditions indicate a
refrigerant overcharge, remove
refrigerant at the liquid-line WARNING
service valve. Allow refrigerant to
escape slowly to minimize oil Position all electrical disconnects in
loss. Do not discharge refrigerant the “Open“ position and lock them,
into the atmosphere. to prevent injury or death due to
electrical shock.

RTWB-SVN01B-E4 33
Periodic
Maintenance

Maintenance Cleaning the condenser Remove the condenser heads.


General Run a round nylon brush from the
General Water that is available for end through the tubes, to loosen
This section describes specific condensing frequently contains deposits.
maintenance procedures that must minerals or other contaminants that Flush the tubes with water. Then
be performed as a part of the normal collect on the inside of the inspect the tubes for scale
maintenance program for this unit. condenser tubes. Scale accumulation. If there is no scale in
Be certain that electrical power to accumulation will accelerate with the tubes, reassemble the condenser
the unit is disconnected before high condensing temperatures and and piping.
performing these procedures. the use of water with high mineral
content. Cooling devices collect dust If there is scale in the tubes, follow
and foreign material that are also the procedures in the following
WARNING deposited on the condenser tubes, paragraph.
forming sludge. Chemical cleaning
Position all electrical disconnects in To maintain maximum efficiency, the Chemical cleaning is the most
the “Open“ position and lock them, condenser must remain as free of satisfactory method of cleaning
to prevent injury or death due to these deposits as possible. Even a scale from the condenser. With this
electrical shock. very thin layer on the inside tube treatment, scale is dissolved and
surfaces reduces the heat-transfer flushed away by circulating a
Cleaning the evaporator ability of the condenser. Indications chemical solution through the tubes
of scale deposits are: decreased and headers.
The evaporator water system is a
part of a closed loop and should not water flow through the condenser, Internal condenser components are
accumulate an appreciable amount reduced temperature differential composed of copper, steel, and cast
of scale or sludge. If it is determined between the entering and leaving iron. With this information, water
that the chiller is fouled, attempt to condenser-water, and abnormally treatment firms will be able to
dislodge any foreign material by high condensing temperatures. recommend a suitable chemical for
backflushing the system several There are two accepted methods of this purpose. If water treatment is
times. If this does not work cleaning the condenser tubes, as not available, consult a chemical
satisfactorily, chemically clean the discussed in the following supply house.
chiller using the procedures outlined paragraphs.
in the following section. Water treatment
Mechanical cleaning
The mechanical cleaning method is The use of untreated or improperly
used primarily to remove sludge and treated water in the unit may result
other loose material from the in the formation of scale, algae, or
condenser tubes. slime. It may also cause erosion or
corrosion. It is recommended that a
Follow the steps below: qualified water treatment specialist
Turn off the chiller and condenser provide recommendations for
water supplies. proper water treatment. The Trane
Break piping connections and the Company assumes no responsibility
unions. for equipment failure caused by the
use of untreated or improperly
treated water.

34 RTWB-SVN01B-E4
Periodic
Maintenance

Oil separator check level Figure 15 – System Oil Specifications

Follow the steps listed below and


refer to the notes listed in Figure 12.
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Attach the hoses and sight glass
to the oil-separator Schrader
valves, as shown in Figure 12.
Remove non-condensibles.
3. After the unit has been off for 10
minutes, move the sight glass up
and down until the level can be
seen.
4. After the level has been
determined, remove the sight
glass and hoses.

1: Oil separator
2: Valve
3: ¼" refrigeration hose
4: Sight glass
5: Minimum oil level
6: Maximum oil level

Table 12 – Oil level limit


Oil separator diameter
152 mm 203 mm 254 mm
Minimum oil level (mm) 90 120 145
Maximum oil level (mm) 155 205 235

RTWB-SVN01B-E4 35
Periodic
Maintenance

Oil filter change Figure 16 – Oil filter pressure drop


Note: Routine changing of the oil or Oil Filter Pressure Drop
the oil filter is not recommended.
Normal Pressure Drop
The oil filter is oversized for this
application. Oil Filter Pressure Drop (Bar) Maximum Pressure Drop

The oil and filter should be replaced


only if analysis reveals that the oil is
contaminated. Oil type and system
capacities are shown in Table 2.
Pressure drop across the oil filter is
shown in Figure 13. Oil filter
pressure drop is the difference
between the two pressure-control
ports.

Refrigerant filter change


If the temperature drop through the
filter is higher than 4K, the filter Condensing Pressure – Suction Pressure (Bar)
should be changed.

36 RTWB-SVN01B-E4
Periodic
Maintenance

To change the oil filter in the unit, 8. Install a new copper gasket
refer to Figure 14 and follow the under the bolt head that had one
steps listed below. at time of removal. Replace all
For units without the discharge other bolts and tighten to 89.5
valve option: Nm.
1. Shut off the compressor and 9. Vacuum the refrigerant circuit at
disconnect all electrical service 500 micron and isolate the
to the compressor. vacuum pump.
2. Vacuum the refrigerant out of 10. Confirm that no moisture or
the circuit. leaks are present by letting the
vacuum stand for 2 hours. The
3. Remove the seven bolts on the pressure should not raise more
oil filter cover. A pan may be than 250 microns.
necessary to catch any oil that is
released after the cover is 11. Charge the unit with oil, in a
loosened. quantity equal to what has been
removed, by using the charging
4. Remove the cover and the oil valve placed on the oil filter.
filter element.
Note: the oil is very sensitive to
5. Install the new filter element. moisture. Use the oil
6. Coat the new cover gasket with immediately after the oil can has
refrigerant oil. been opened.
7. Install the cover plate and cover 12. Charge the unit with refrigerant
plate gasket. R134a (refer to the charging
procedure)

RTWB-SVN01B-E4 37
Periodic
Maintenance

For units with the discharge valve 9. Install a new copper gasket
option: under the bolt head that had one
1. Closed the angle valve placed on at time of removal. Replace all
the refrigerant liquid line to store other bolts and tighten to 89.5
the refrigerant in the condenser. Nm.

2. After the compressor stops, 10. Vacuum the refrigerant circuit at


closed the compressor discharge 500 micron and isolate the
valve and disconnect the unit. vacuum pump.

Note: Do not make successive 11. Confirm that no moisture or leaks


vacuums by using the are present by letting the
compressor. Irreversible vacuum stand for 2 hours. The
compressor damage could occur. pressure should not raise more
than 250 microns.
3. Vacuum the refrigerant
remaining in the evaporator. 12. Charge the unit with oil, in a
quantity equal to what has been
4. Remove the seven bolts on the removed, by using the charging
oil filter cover. A pan may be valve placed on the oil filter.
necessary to catch any oil that is
released after the cover is Note: the oil is very sensitive to
loosened. moisture. Use the oil
immediately after the oil can has
5. Remove the cover and the oil been opened.
filter element.
13. Charge the unit with refrigerant
6. Install the new filter element. R134a (refer to the refrigerant
7. Coat the new cover gasket with charging paragraph).
refrigerant oil. 14. Open all the valves before
8. Install the cover plate and cover restarting the chiller.
plate gasket.

Figure 17 – Oil filter change

1
2

1: Oil charging valve


2: Oil pressure control port
3: Oil pressure control port

38 RTWB-SVN01B-E4
Periodic
Maintenance

Refrigerant charging Adding refrigerant 5. Confirm that no moisture or


The RTWB units are shipped with an leaks are present by letting the
If the refrigerant needs to be entire charge of refrigerant and oil. If vacuum stand for 2 hours. The
adjusted, be certain to monitor the the unit has no pressure, the system pressure should not raise more
subcooling and superheat must be leak tested prior to adding than 250 microns.
measurements. The subcooling refrigerant. Evacuate the system
needs to be between 6 and 12°C 6. Close the liquid line valve placed
down to at least 500 microns prior to
when the unit is running fully at the outlet of the condenser.
adding the refrigerant.
loaded. The superheat needs to be 7. Open the EXV and add
close to, or at, the superheat refrigerant by using the charging
setpoint entered in the UCM. C AUTION valve placed on the liquid line.
8. After the pressure between the
Water must be flowing through the
C AUTION tube bundles during this entire
refrigerant bottle and the
refrigerant circuit is balanced,
process. Refrigerant pressures
The evaporator water flow must be make a vacuum by using the
below 2,3 bar gauge can cause
established and maintained while compressor in order to store the
freezing and rupturing of the heat
adjusting the charge. Refrigerant refrigerant in the condenser.
exchangers.
pressures below 2,3 bar gauge can 9. Continue to charge the machine
cause freezing and rupturing of the 1. Connect 110 V power to the
by using the refrigerant charging
evaporator tubes. female stepload solenoid and the
valve placed on the liquid line.
male load/unload solenoids. This
must be done to evacuate all of 10. After the pressure is balanced
the cavities in the compressor. between the bottle and the
machine, open the liquid line
2. Open all service valves.
valve and start the compressor.
3. Connect hoses from the vacuum
11. Complete the charge by using
pump to the LP and HP ports on
the charging valve placed on the
the unit.
suction line. For the correct
4. Evacuate the system to 500 refrigerant charge refer to the
microns and isolate the vacuum Table 2.
pump.

RTWB-SVN01B-E4 39
Maintenance Contract Training
It is strongly recommended that you The equipment described in this
sign a maintenance contract with manual is the result of many years
your local Service Agency. This of research and continuous
contract provides regular development. To assist you in
maintenance of your installation by obtaining the best use of it, and
a specialist in our equipment. maintaining it in perfect operating
Regular maintenance ensures that condition over a long period of time,
any malfunction is detected and the constructor have at your
corrected in good time and disposal a refrigeration and air
minimizes the possibility that conditioning service school. The
serious damage will occur. Finally, principal aim of this is to give
regular maintenance ensures the operators and maintenance
maximum operating life of your technicians a better knowledge of
equipment. We would remind you the equipement they are using, or
that failure to respect these that is under their charge. Emphasis
installation and maintenance is particularly given to the
instructions may result in immediate importance of periodic checks on the
cancellation of the warranty. unit operating parameters as well as
on preventive maintenance, which
reduces the cost of owning the unit
by avoiding serious and costly
breakdowns.

Literature Order Number RTWB-SVN01B-E4


Date 1003
Supersedes RTWB-SVN01A-E4_0801
Stocking Location Europe
Trane has a policy of continuous product and product data improvement and reserves the right to
change design and specifications without notice. Only qualified technicians should perform the
installation and servicing of equipment referred to in this publication.
Trane
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