Jobsite Storage; Site Preparation - Trane VUV Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Pre-Installation

Jobsite Storage

This unit is intended for indoor use only. It is the sole
responsibility of the customer to provide the necessary
protection to prevent vandalism and weather protection of the
equipment. Under no circumstance should the unit be left
unprotected from the elements.
NOTICE
Microbial Growth!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
odors and damage to the equipment and building
materials.
The floor or foundation must be level and the
condensate drain at the proper height for proper
drainage and condensate flow. Standing water and wet
surfaces inside the equipment can become an
amplification site for microbial growth (mold). If there is
evidence of microbial growth on the interior insulation,
it should be removed and replaced prior to operating
the system.
If indoor storage is not possible, Trane makes the following
recommendations to prevent damage:
Note: Keep the equipment on the original wooden blocks/
skid for protection and ease of handling.
• Select a well-drained area, preferably a concrete pad or
blacktop surface.
• Place the unit on a dry surface or raised off the ground to
assure adequate air circulation beneath the unit and to
assure no portion of the unit will contact standing water at
any time.
• Cover the unit securely with a canvas tarp.
NOTICE
Corrosion!
To prevent corrosion damage or wet stains, use only
canvas tarps to cover air handlers. Plastic tarps can
cause condensation to form in and on the equipment.
• Do not stack units.
• Do not pile other material on the unit.

Site Preparation

WARNING
Heavy Object!
Failure to follow instructions could result in death or
serious injury.
Floor structure must be strong enough to support the
weight of the unit. Consult the structural plans, and
have a structural engineer ensure the floor can
withstand the weight of the unit. Inadequate structural
support could result in unit falling.
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• Ensure the installation site can support the total weight of
the unit while allowing for openings in the floor for a return
air duct, electrical, and piping supply lines fed through the
floor. See "Dimensions and Weights," p. 11
approximate section weights; refer to the unit submittals for
actual weights.
• Allow sufficient space for necessary service access.
Internal access to the unit is provided by the removable
front panel. Sufficient space should be allowed to lift the
panel for maintenance purposes (see
Weights," p. 11). Refer to submittals for specific minimums.
NOTICE
Microbial Growth!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
odors and damage to the equipment and building
materials.
The floor or foundation must be level and the
condensate drain at the proper height for proper
drainage and condensate flow. Standing water and wet
surfaces inside the equipment can become an
amplification site for microbial growth (mold). If there is
evidence of microbial growth on the interior insulation,
it should be removed and replaced prior to operating
the system.
• Confirm the floor or foundation is level. For proper unit
operation, the unit must be level (zero tolerance) in both
horizontal axis.
Note: The unit leveling legs can be adjusted to
accommodate slight out-of-level installation
surfaces.
• Wall space design should allow the unit to be mounted to
the wall securely. The wall surface behind the unit should
be smooth and level. Wall and floor moldings should be
removed prior to installation. A wall slightly out of level may
cause problems with unconditioned air leaking into the
room. Remove any object projecting more then 1/8 in. from
the wall surface.
Note: Additional gasket or furr strips may be installed to
accommodate for an uneven wall.
• There are two removable knock-outs in the rear of the unit,
on either end, for piping and electrical supply lines. A pipe
chase is located in the upper back portion of the unit for
crossover piping. The outside air opening is located in the
lower back of the unit and the path to the wallbox on the
outside wall should be unobstructed.
• The physical layout of the room should accommodate any
accessories ordered with the unit. Conditioned air is
distributed through the grille on top of the unit and returned
through the return air grille on the bottom of the unit. Avoid
placing any objects that may obstruct either grille or
interfere with airflow.
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