Trane GVAF Series Installation Operation & Maintenance

Trane GVAF Series Installation Operation & Maintenance

R134a-r1234ze-r513a air cooled high speed centrifugal chiller

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Installation Operation Maintenance
GVAF
R134a - R1234ze - R513A
Air cooled
High Speed Centrifugal Chiller
450 - 1600 kW
April 2020
CTV-SVX009D-GB
Confidential and proprietary Trane information
Original instructions

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  • Page 1 Installation Operation Maintenance GVAF R134a - R1234ze - R513A Air cooled High Speed Centrifugal Chiller 450 - 1600 kW April 2020 CTV-SVX009D-GB Confidential and proprietary Trane information Original instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    *water temperature: max 100° C *absolute service pressure: min 1 bar/max 11 bars Log Check Sheet ....................54 Accessories - Hot water coil: *water temperature: min. +2° C/max. 100° C *absolute service pressure: min 1 bar/max 11 bars CTV-SVX009D-GB UNT-PRC002-GB © 2020 Trane...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Any concealed damage shall be notified by a registered drain and vent connection. letter of protest to the last carrier of the goods within 7 days of delivery. Notify the local TRANE sales office Units are generally shipped with refrigerant charge. at the same time.
  • Page 4: Unit Model Number Description

    Unit model number description Technical Data Digit 1, 2, 3, 4 - Unit model Digit 20 - Evaporator Configurations GVAF = Air-Cooled Chiller 2 = Standard pass evaporator T = Standard Pass Evaporator + Turbulators Digit 5 to 7 - Nominal Tonnage 125 = 125 tons Digit 21 - Thermal Insulation 145 = 145 tons...
  • Page 5 Unit model number description Digit 31 - Flow switch Digit 43 - Literature language X = None B = Bulgarian F = Field installed flow switch C = Spanish D = German Digit 32 - Electrical Panel Protection E = English Sound power levels X = Enclosure with dead front protection F = French...
  • Page 6: General Data

    General Data Technical Data Table 1 : General Data GVAF 155-450 : High Efficiency Low Noise and Extra Low Noise - R134a/R513A GVAF X Cooling Capacity (1) (kW) 1001 1119 1235 1376 1475 1580 Unit electrical data (2) (3) (5) Power supply (V/Ph/Hz) 230/1/50...
  • Page 7 General Data Table 1 : General Data GVAF 155-450 : High Efficiency Low Noise and Extra Low Noise -R134a/R513A (continued) GVAF X Standard / High and Low ambient fan option Sound power levels Fan / motor Type Propeller fan / Variable Brushless DC motor Airflow per Fan (m3/h) 19340...
  • Page 8: Extra Low Noise -R134A

    General Data Technical Data Table 2 : General Data GVAF 190-350 : Extra Efficiency Low Noise and Extra Low Noise -R134a/R513A GVAF XP Cooling Capacity (1) (kW) 728.19 767.87 1117 1243 Unit electrical data (2) (3) (5) Power supply (V/Ph/Hz) 230/1/50 Maximum Power input in cooling (kW)
  • Page 9 General Data Table 2 – General Data GVAF 190-350 : Extra Efficiency Low Noise and Extra Low Noise -R134a/R513A (continued) GVAF XP Extra Low Noise fan option Sound power levels Fan / motor Type Airflow per Fan (m3/h) 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000...
  • Page 10: Fan Motor Extra Low Noise -R134A

    General Data Technical Data Table 3 : General Data GVAF 125-350 : Extra Efficiency XPG(HFO) Low Noise and Extra Low Noise - R1234ze GVAF XP-G Cooling Capacity (1) (kW) 1001 1121 1242 Power supply (V/Ph/Hz) 230/1/50 Unit electrical data (2) (3) (5) Capacities Maximum Power input in cooling (kW)
  • Page 11 General Data Table 3 – General Data GVAF 125-350 : Extra Efficiency XPG(HFO) Low Noise and Extra Low Noise - R1234ze (continued) GVAF XP-G Sound power levels Condenser Type Full aluminum Micro channel heat exchanger Discharge Quantity 7/7/ 7/7/ 7/7/ 7/7/ 14/6 14/6...
  • Page 12: Nominal

    Operating Map Technical Data GVAF Operating Map 2 Compressors - GVAF 125 ~175XPG 2 Compressors - GVAF 155 ~250X 50.0 50.0 47.0 46.5 41.5 43.5 50.0 41.0 41.0 38.5 38.5 45.5 45.5 40.0 40.0 43.5 43.5 Power supply (V/Ph/Hz) 41.5 230/1/50 Capacities 30.0...
  • Page 13: Installation Requirements

    FWD 20 sweating under normal operating conditions or freezing appropriate Trane sales office. during low ambient temperature conditions. 10. Start the unit under supervision of a qualified service Intake technician.
  • Page 14 Installation Requirements Technical Data Figure 1a – Lifting WARNING! Improper Unit Lift! Test lift unit approximately 10 cm to verify proper center of gravity lift point. To avoid dropping of unit, reposition lifting point if unit is not level. Failure to properly lift unit could result in unit dropping and possibly crushing operator/ technician which could result in death or serious injury and Power supply...
  • Page 15 Installation Requirements Elastomeric Isolators Installation Isolator Pads Installation (Optional) (Optional) Isolators are ready to install. Mountings have to be placed on a rigid and level foundation. External equipment should Isolators are ready to install. Mountings have to be placed not transmit additional vibration to the chiller. The position on a rigid and level foundation.
  • Page 16: Electric Power Supply (V/Ph/Hz) 230/1/50

    Dimensional Data Technical Data The dimensional data below are given for example only. Dimensions details, dimensions of hydraulic connections, electrical connections, weights, isolator positioning, specific features for heat recovery and free cooling are included in submittals and diagrams provided in documentation package. Figure 4 –...
  • Page 17: Chilled Water Piping Recommendations

    Measurements taken in a room adjacent to the room containing the FWD, at the outlet of the rectangular duct (1.5 m water: in Trane air-cooled chillers. Use of either will lead to an long) fixed to its discharge opening. unpredictably shorter life cycle. Trane encourages the •...
  • Page 18: Evaporator Piping

    Evaporator Piping Technical Data Evaporator water connections are grooved. CAUTION! The chilled-water connections to the evaporator Thoroughly flush all water piping to the unit before making are to be “grooved pipe” type connections. Do not attempt the final piping connections to the unit. Components and to weld these connections, because the heat generated from layout will vary slightly, depending on the location of welding can cause microscopic and macroscopic fractures...
  • Page 19 Evaporator Piping Evaporator Piping Components Piping components include all devices and controls used to provide proper water system operation and unit operating safety. A typical GVAF evaporator piping is shown below. Sound power levels Figure 5 – Typical GVAF evaporator water piping Discharge Measurement conditions: Measurements taken in a room adjacent to the room containing the FWD, at the outlet of the rectangular duct (1.5 m...
  • Page 20 Evaporator Piping Technical Data Drains GVAF chillers are equipped with 2 drain connections with valves: one located on the input box and the other on the back box of evaporator. Power supply (V/Ph/Hz) 230/1/50 Figure 6 – Drain and vent position on evaporator Capacities Cooling capacity on water (1) (kW)
  • Page 21 “loss-of-flow” diagnostic before shutting FWD 08 increase. Refer to applicable local codes for relief valve the unit down. Contact a Trane service representative if installation. nuisance machine shutdowns persist. FWD 10 Adjust the switch to open when water flow falls below nominal values.
  • Page 22: Optional Integrated Pump Package

    Optional Integrated Pump Package Technical Data Pump Curves In the figures below are described Pump Curves with a combination of Standard Head - High Head with standard tubes and turbulators inside the evaporator for the whole unit range. Figure 8 – Pump Curve Power supply (V/Ph/Hz) 230/1/50...
  • Page 23 Optional Integrated Pump Package Figure 9 – Hydraulic module water chart Sound power levels Discharge Measurement conditions: Measurements taken in a room adjacent to the room containing the FWD, at the outlet of the rectangular duct (1.5 m long) fixed to its discharge opening. Power level in dB(A), per Hz frequency band Overall power Unit...
  • Page 24: Dimensions ( Lxwxth)

    Optional Free-Cooling Technical Data Table 4 – Free cooling - General Data GVAF 155-450 - High Efficiency Low Noise and Extra Low Noise GVAF X GVAF X GVAF X GVAF X GVAF X GVAF X GVAF X GVAF X GVAF X GVAF X GVAF X Heat-Exchanger Type...
  • Page 25 Optional Free-Cooling Table 5 – Free cooling - General Data GVAF 190-350 - Extra Efficiency Low Noise and Extra Low Noise GVAF XP 190 GVAF XP 205 GVAF XP 245 GVAF XP 310 GVAF XP 350 Heat-Exchanger Type Aluminum heat exchanger Fan type (1) Sound power levels Power per Motor (kW)
  • Page 26: Not Available For Fwd30 And Fwd45

    Optional Free-Cooling Technical Data Table 6 – Free Cooling – General Data GVAF 125 - 350 - Extra Efficiency XPG (HFO) R1234ze Low Noise and Extra Low Noise GVAF GVAF GVAF GVAF GVAF GVAF GVAF GVAF GVAF GVAF GVAF XP-G XP-G XP-G XP-G...
  • Page 27 Optional Free-Cooling General information Chiller integrated free-cooling operation mode The chiller integrated free-cooling system fluid based consist in a set of “Macro-channels” or “Radiators” coils, fit in the same frame than the MCHE condenser coils of the chiller The power of chiller integrated free-cooling relies on Sound power levels the chiller control to maximize the use of free-cooling refrigerant circuit.
  • Page 28: Sound Level (L/M/H Speed)

    Optional Free-Cooling Technical Data Figure 10 – Flow chart – Free-Cooling – Direct free cooling version Power supply (V/Ph/Hz) 230/1/50 Capacities ITEM DESIGNATION Cooling capacity on water (1) (kW) 18,8 30,1 DRY COOLER COILS Heating capacity on water (2) (kW) 11,9 18,9 20,9...
  • Page 29 Free Cooling, Direct free cooling version long) fixed to its discharge opening. If there is a need to get a definition for partial heat recovery coil distribution, please contact the Trane Sales office. Power level in dB(A), per Hz frequency band...
  • Page 30 Optional Free-Cooling Technical Data Figure 13 – Flow chart - Free cooling - Glycol free version Power supply (V/Ph/Hz) 230/1/50 Capacities ITEM DESIGNATION ITEM DESIGNATION DRY COOLER COILS Cooling capacity on water (1) (kW) 18,8 30,1 TEMPERATURE SENSOR PUMP Heating capacity on water (2) (kW) 11,9 18,9...
  • Page 31 Optional Free-Cooling Note for installation The free cooling option circuit consists of copper, carbon steel, cast iron, zinc, synthetic rubber, brass, and All Submittal, lifting diagram, neoprene pads positioning Aluminum AA3102, AA3003, AA4045 in addition to other and wiring diagrams have been supplied with chiller materials that may be in the building loop connected order.
  • Page 32 Optional Free-Cooling Technical Data With a Phillips screwdriver, move the end of travel. Fix it to always keep an opening between 100% and the If the minimum opening is modified after the first minimum desired (50%) in example below. powering, motor re-calibration is needed to validate the new operating range.
  • Page 33 Optional Free-Cooling Water Pressure Drops - Coils The free cooling water pressure drops given in charts below (coil + valve) should be added to evaporator pressure drop to get full unit pressure drop. Figure 14 – Water Pressure drop coils - Total and Partial Direct Free cooling Sound power levels Water Pressure Drop Coils- Direct Free Cooling 30%EG Discharge...
  • Page 34 Optional Free-Cooling Technical Data Figure 15 – Water Pressure drop coils - Total and Partial Free Cooling - Glycol free Power supply (V/Ph/Hz) 230/1/50 Capacities Cooling capacity on water (1) (kW) 18,8 30,1 Heating capacity on water (2) (kW) 11,9 18,9 20,9 38,2...
  • Page 35 Evaporator Waterside Figure 16 – Evaporator water pressure drop Water Pressure Drop- Evaporator only 1000 Sound power levels Discharge Measurement conditions: 1. 250 B-2 Pass Measurements taken in a room adjacent to the room containing the FWD, at the outlet of the rectangular duct (1.5 m 2.
  • Page 36 Evaporator Waterside Technical Data Freeze Protection Depending on the ambient temperature the unit may be exposed to freeze, there are multiple options for freeze protection. They are listed in order of highest ambient (least freeze protection) to the lowest ambient (most freeze 2.
  • Page 37: General Electrical Recommendations

    • For variable frequency drives or other energy storing Intake Strict adherence to these warnings must be observed. components provided by Trane or others, refer to the Failure to do so may result in personal injury or death. appropriate manufacturer’s literature for allowable...
  • Page 38 General Electrical Recommendations Technical Data Electrical data To get the following electrical data details: Refer to General Data tables for each unit configuration and size. - Maximum Power input (kW) Power supply (V/Ph/Hz) 230/1/50 - Unit rated amps (Max compr +Fan+Control) Capacities - Unit start up amps (Starting Amps of the largest compr+RLA of 2nd compr+RLA of all fans+ control) Cooling capacity on water (1)
  • Page 39: Unit Dimensions Installer-Supplied Components

    • All control (interconnecting) wiring (in conduit) for field activates the pumps. If ambient temperatures below -20°C supplied devices are expected, contact your Trane local office. Measurement conditions: • Fused-disconnect switches Measurements taken in a room adjacent to the room containing the FWD, at the outlet of the rectangular duct (1.5 m CAUTION! The control panel main processor does not long) fixed to its discharge opening.
  • Page 40: Width X Depth (Mm)

    Installer-Supplied Components Technical Data In general, when there is either a non-latching or latching The relay output from (1A11) is required to operate the evaporator water-pump (CHWP) contactor. Contacts should diagnostic, the CHWP relay is turned off as though be compatible with a 115/230V (ac) control circuit. The CHWP there was a zero-time delay.
  • Page 41: Operating Principles

    Operating Principles This section describes the overall flow chart principle for GVAF . Detailed information for a given order is supplied with order package documentation. Figure 20 – Example of Typical Refrigerant System Schematic - 2 compressors unit Sound power levels Discharge Measurement conditions: Measurements taken in a room adjacent to the room containing the FWD, at the outlet of the rectangular duct (1.5 m...
  • Page 42 Each refrigerant circuit includes a compressor suction and discharge service GVAF use R134a / R513A or R1234ze(E), Trane believes valve, liquid line shutoff valve, removable core filter, liquid that responsible refrigerant practices are important to...
  • Page 43: Controls/Tracer Td7 Operator Interface

    Sintesis Excellent GVAF chillers, Tracer™ TU FWD 10 service tool is required (Non-Trane personnel, contact See chiller User Guide for information on communication your local Trane office for software purchase information). FWD 12 interface. Tracer TU adds a level of sophistication that improves...
  • Page 44: Weight (Kg)

    Pre-Start Checkout Technical Data Installation Checklist 13. Check and set, as required, all UC800 TD7 menu items. 14. Stop the chilled-water pump. Complete this checklist as the unit is installed, and verify 15. Do not use recycled refrigerant as it may contain oil, that all recommended procedures are accomplished which can affect system reliability.
  • Page 45 Pre-Start Checkout Water System Pressure Drop 4. Turn power on by closing the unit supply-power fused- disconnect switch. Measure the water-pressure drop through the evaporator 5. Read the phase sequence on the indicator. The ABC LED on the field installed pressure taps on the system water of the phase indicator will glow.
  • Page 46: Recommended Fuse Size

    Pre-Start Checkout Technical Data Expansion Tank Tracer UC800 Set-Up (Pump Package Option) Using Tracer TU service tool, adjust the settings. Refer to Tracer TU manual and UC800 user guide for instruction on The factory installed expansion tank initial pressure should settings.
  • Page 47: Unit Start Up Procedures

    Unit Start Up Procedures Daily Unit Start Up The timeline for the sequence of operation begins with a load (high building heat inertia). This inertia may lead power-up of the main power to the chiller. The sequence to compressor capacity limitations due to choke at low assumes 2 circuits, with one or two compressors, Sintesis pressure ratio.
  • Page 48 Unit Start Up Procedures Technical Data Temporary Shutdown and Restart Extended Shutdown Procedure Temporary Shutdown is used for control operation, The following procedure is to be followed if the system is to maintenance or to repair the unit typically less than one be taken out of service for an extended period of time (i.e.
  • Page 49: Periodic Maintenance

    Perform all maintenance procedures and inspections at the Conservation and emission reduction can be accomplished recommended intervals. This will increase the life of the by following recommended Trane operation, maintenance, chiller and minimize the possibility of costly failures. and service procedures,...
  • Page 50 Periodic Maintenance Technical Data Refrigerant Management Chiller settings Prior starting refrigerant charge optimization, the Proper refrigerant charge is essential for proper unit technician must insure the following chiller conditions: operation, unit performances, and environmental protection. • Constant water flow on a air purged circuit is strictly Only trained and licensed service personnel should service necessary during the whole operation (water fl ow to be the chiller.
  • Page 51 Periodic Maintenance Isolation of the Refrigerant Charge Refrigerant Filter Replacement – on the Low side of the System Changing Procedures By closing the suction-line service valve, refrigerant A dirty filter is indicated by a temperature gradient charge can be isolated in the evaporator for maintenance across the filter, corresponding to a pressure drop.
  • Page 52: Condenser Coils Mche Maintenance

    If the leak is found to be within the tube area of the coil, a field repair kit (KIT16112) is available through your local Trane parts center. Because of the all-aluminum construction and aluminum’s high thermal expansion rate, a leak located at or on the header assembly cannot be repaired.
  • Page 53: Integrated Pump Maintenance (Optional With Pump Package)

    Integrated Pump Maintenance (Optional with Pump Package) Water Pump Maintenance Use lithium-based grease. Figure 24 – Motor bearings CAUTION! The lifting eyebolts of the motor are suitable for the weight of the motor only. It is not allowed to carry the Sound power levels complete pump on the lifting eyebolts of the motor.
  • Page 54: Water Temperature: Max 100° C

    Technical Data The operator log sheet are included for use as appropriate, for installation completion verification before Trane Start-up is scheduled, and for reference during the Trane Start-up. Operator Log Sintesis GVAF chiller with UC800 Controller - Tracer AdaptiView Reports - Log Sheet...
  • Page 55 Notes Sound power levels Discharge Measurement conditions: Measurements taken in a room adjacent to the room containing the FWD, at the outlet of the rectangular duct (1.5 m long) fixed to its discharge opening. Power level in dB(A), per Hz frequency band Overall power Unit speed...
  • Page 56 For more information, please visit trane.com or tranetechnologies.com. Trane has a policy of continuous product and product data improvement and reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice. We are committed to using environmentally conscious print practices.

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