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Direct Mount Transition Mount LiquiFlo Mount Models: CVHE, CVHF, AFDH Design Sequence: SAFETY WARNING Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment can be hazardous and requires specific knowledge and training.
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(Global Harmonized System of Classification and compounds have the same potential impact to the Labeling of Chemicals) guidelines for information on environment. Trane advocates the responsible handling of allowable personal exposure levels, proper all refrigerants-including industry replacements for CFCs respiratory protection and handling instructions.
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Table of Contents Model Number Descriptions ed LiquiFlo 1.0/1.5 Adaptive Frequency Drive ....5 Unit Model Number ....5 Mechanical Installation of a Unit-Mounted Nameplates .
535 Maximum RLA - 60 Hz (460/480) Remote Mount 0H = 590 Maximum RLA - 60 Hz Transition Mount ® For service purposes, Trane Model (460/480) LiquiFlo Mount AFDH Air-Cooled drive upgrade 0J = 678 Maximum RLA - 60 Hz...
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Model Number Descriptions Digits 28, 29 — Harmonic Attenuation 00 = No Attenuation Line Reactors 0A = Line /Load Reactor, 0.125mH, 320 Amps, NEMA1 0B = Line /Load Reactor, 0.105mH, 400 Amps, NEMA1 0C = Line /Load Reactor, 0.085mH, 500 Amps, NEMA1 0D = Line /Load Reactor, 0.065mH, 600...
Nameplates A nameplate is installed on each AFDH Air-Cooled Drive that is printed on this nameplate when making warranty unit. Always provide the model number and serial number inquiries, ordering parts, or ordering literature for the unit. Figure 1. Nameplate AFDH-SVN004C-EN...
AFDH upgrade package can be installed. The AFDH series of upgrade air-cooled Adaptive Frequency drive packages are only intended for installation on existing Trane chillers with CVHE, CVHF, or CVHG model centrifugal compressors. Trane makes no claim of suitability or performance regarding upgrade AFDH drives on older Trane centrifugal compressor models or on chillers made by other manufacturers.
Pre-Installation Confirming the AFDH Package can NOTICE be Properly Installed Route Incoming Power Conduit to the Roof of AFDH Cabinet! This chapter details potential interference fit problems, mechanical incompatibility situations, electrical code Routing the incoming power conduit into the AFDH stipulations, and electrical conduit and wiring issues that cabinet anywhere other than through the specified can prevent the successful installation and/or operation of...
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Pre-Installation Direct Mount. Transition Mount. Figure 2. Comparison of direct-mounted AFDH to Figure 4. Comparison of transition-mounted AFDH to typical unit-mounted starter typical unit-mounted starter Figure 3. Open direct mount AFDH internal view Figure 5. Open transition mount AFDH internal view AFDH-SVN004C-EN...
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Pre-Installation LiquidFlo. Important: • Verify electrical disconnect switch installation height Figure 6. Comparison of LiquiFlo AFDH to AFDB meets requirements of current NEC and/or local codes.Typical requirement is that switch can be no LF MOUNTING AFDH higher than 72 inches above the surface of the operator area floor or platform.
AFDH motor to fail. Cable lengths that exceed 250 feet drive. It is recommended to use Trane Option Analyzer or between the drive and the motor create the potential a similar software to determine the optimum setpoint.
Pre-Installation Electrical Cable Size Specifications for AFDH Drives Table 2. Input/output power wire cable sizes AFDH E-Frame drives (380V/400V) 380V/400V E-Frame AFDH Maximum amps Four wire Four wire Four wire Four wire Four wire INCOMING POWER TO DRIVE CIRCUIT BREAKER: Number lugs lugs lugs...
® • Loctite 554 thread sealant for refrigerant safely lift up to 1500 lb. applications (Trane part number SEL00528). Important: A spreader bar will be required if the drive – Used in applications where a pressure unit will be hoisted into position using a transducer needs to be installed.
Pre-Installation Recommended Rigging and Unit Lifting Points Lifting Procedures for AFDH Drive Figure 8. Unit lifting points and center of gravity Units WARNING Heavy Objects! Failure to follow instructions below or properly lift unit could result in unit dropping and possibly crushing operator/technician which could result in death or serious injury, and equipment or property-only damage.
Pre-Installation Alternative Lifting Method Figure 9. Preferred lifting method using two identical individual hoists If it is only possible to use a single hoisting device to lift an AFDH drive unit to position it for installation, a spreader bar should be used to allow adjusting the rigging as necessary to balance the unit around its center-of-gravity to ensure full control of the unit during lifting.
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Pre-Installation Figure 12. Transition mount and LiquiFlo 1.0/1.5 frame 3 CENTER OF GRAVITY CENTER OF GRAVITY 39.57 CENTER OF GRAVITY ORIGINAL ORIGINAL ORIGINAL ORIGINAL CENTER OF 10.73 39.57 27.28 GRAVITY Figure 13. LiquiFlo 1.0/1.5 frame 4 CENTER OF GRAVITY CENTER OF GRAVITY 35.83 CENTER OF GRAVITY ORIGINAL...
AFDH Drive Package Specifications Direct Mount Unit Dimension Figure 14. Top, front, and side view of E-Frame AFDH cabinet with dimensions - Direct mount drive AFDH-SVN004C-EN...
AFDH Drive Package Specifications Transition Mount Unit Dimensions Figure 15. Top, front, and side view of E-Frame AFDH cabinet with dimensions - Transition mount drive AFDH-SVN004C-EN...
AFDH Drive Package Specifications LiquiFlo 1.0/1.5 Frame 4 Unit Dimensions Figure 16. Top, front, and side view of LF 1/1.5 frame 4 E-Frame AFDH cabinet with dimensions - LiquiFlo drive Z-bracket mounting studs (each stud = 3/8-16 x 1.75 in.) Two-piece access door cover on top of the 9.3 in.
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AFDH Drive Package Specifications Figure 17. Rear view of LF 1/1.5 frame 4 E-Frame AFDH cabinet with dimensions - LiquiFlo drive 58.40 57.62 Tor terminal access cover. Size of cutout is 7.2 in. x 17.6 in. Centerline of Z-bracket mounting studs AFDH-SVN004C-EN...
AFDH Drive Package Specifications Drive Unit Weights and Heat Rejection Table 5. AFDH E-Frame unit weights (380V/480V) 380V/480V E-Frame AFDH Maximum amps Transiti Transiti Transiti Transiti Transiti Enclosure Type Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Unit Weight (lb) 1402 1437.5 1516.2 1402 1437.5 1516.2 1402 1437.5 1516.2...
AFDH Drive Package Specifications E-Frame Drive Unit Components Drive Unit Component Parts Housed within the Custom Enclosure Figure 18. Custom enclosure parts E-Frame D and E-Frame AFDH-SVN004C-EN...
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AFDH Drive Package Specifications Table 8. Custom enclosure parts: E-Frame 658 amps model drives (380V/400V) Trane Assembly Part Numbers for all Optional Model Versions of 380V/400 V E-Frame 658 amps AFDH Trane Mnemonic Figure 18 Trane X-Code Part Supplier Part...
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AFDH Drive Package Specifications Table 10. Custom enclosure parts; E-Frame 800 amps model drives (380V/400V) Trane Assembly Part Numbers for all Optional Model Versions of 380V/400V E-Frame 800 amps AFDH Trane Mnemonic Figure 18 Trane X-Code Part Supplier Part Quantity...
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AFDH Drive Package Specifications Table 12. Custom enclosure parts: E-Frame 990 amps model drives (380V/400V) Trane Assembly Part Numbers for all Optional Model Versions of 380V/400V E-Frame 990 amps AFDH Trane Mnemonic Figure 18 Trane X-Code Part Supplier Part Quantity...
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AFDH Drive Package Specifications Table 14. Custom enclosure parts; E-Frame 678 amps model drives (460V/480V) Trane Assembly Part Numbers for all Optional Model Versions of 460V/480V E-Frame 678 amps AFDH Trane Mnemonic Figure 18 Trane X-Code Part Supplier Part Quantity...
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AFDH Drive Package Specifications Table 16. Custom enclosure parts; E-Frame 780 amps model drives (460V/480V) Trane Assembly Part Numbers for all Optional Model Versions of 460V/480V E-Frame 780 amps AFDH Trane Mnemonic Figure 18 Trane X-Code Part Supplier Part Quantity...
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AFDH Drive Package Specifications Table 18. Custom enclosure parts; E-Frame 450 amps model drives (575V/600V) Trane Assembly Part Numbers for all Optional Model Versions of 575V/600V E-Frame 450 amps AFDH Trane Mnemonic Figure 18 Trane X-Code Quantity Number Callout Part Description...
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AFDH Drive Package Specifications Table 20. Custom enclosure parts; E-Frame 570 amps model drives (575V/600V) Trane Assembly Part Numbers for all Optional Model Versions of 575V/600V E-Frame 570 amps AFDH Trane Mnemonic Figure 18 Trane X-Code Part Supplier Part Quantity...
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AFDH Drive Package Specifications Table 22. Custom enclosure parts; E-Frame 730 amps model drives (575V/600V) Trane Assembly Part Numbers for all Optional Model Versions of 575V/600V E-Frame 730 amps AFDH Trane Mnemonic Figure 18 Trane X-Code Part Supplier Part Quantity...
AFDH Drive Package Specifications Additional Hardware Shipped with Tracer® AdaptiView™ AFDH Packages Table 24. Tracer® AdaptiView™ miscellaneous hardware contents Tracer® AdaptiView™ Miscellaneous Hardware Component Parts List Trane X-Code Mnemonic Part Description Quantity Part Number Number Low pressure transducer; 0–70 PSIA, IPC3 OUTPUT, 24 VDC, 0-70 PSIA, 0.25 - 18 NPTF...
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AFDH drive, and connect to the compressor motor terminal board. Table 25. Part numbers for motor panel transition covers Trane Part Mnemonic Part Description Number...
Heavy Objects! inadvertently energized. For variable frequency drives or Failure to follow instructions below or properly lift unit other energy storing components provided by Trane or could result in unit dropping and possibly crushing others, refer to the appropriate manufacturer’s literature...
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To ensure a safe lift, Note: The existing Z-bracket and transition cover on Trane recommends drilling a hole and bolting the Transition and LF 1/1.5 installations will be tabs to the enclosure to ensure a safe lift.
Installation Mechanical Installation of a Unit- Figure 20. Removing bottom panel bracket from starter Mounted AFDH E-Frame panel brackets Transition Mount Drive to Replace Transition Mount Starter WARNING Heavy Objects! Failure to follow instructions below or properly lift unit could result in unit dropping and possibly crushing operator/technician which could result in death or serious injury, and equipment or property-only damage.
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Installation Figure 21. Removal of Z-bracket weldment nuts Figure 22. Transition mounting 1. Panel mounting plate 2. Evaporator mounting bracket 3. Bolt 4. Lockwasher 5. Washer 6. Washer 7. Nut 3. Using safe lifting practices, carefully lift the cabinet and position it over the brackets on the evaporator.
Installation LiquiFlo Frame 3 Drive Figure 23. Position cabinet base over evaporator Replacement brackets WARNING Heavy Objects! Failure to follow instructions below or properly lift unit could result in unit dropping and possibly crushing operator/technician which could result in death or serious injury, and equipment or property-only damage.
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Installation Figure 25. AFDH drive angle bracket adjustment Figure 26. Starter panel welded brackets markings to trim Figure 27. Starter panel brackets markings to trim extra length 2. Mark to trim the starter panel brackets that are welded to the evaporator shell as they will interfere with the drive.
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Installation 3. Use a saw-zaw to trim the starter panel brackets. Refer of the new drive cabinet to slide into the bracket at to the below figure. these locations. 5. Prepare lifting equipment and rigging. Figure 28. Starter panel brackets during trimming a.
Installation Direct Mount Drive to Replace Figure 30. Installing bolts on mounting brackets on the Direct Mount Starter evaporator and cabinet angle bracket WARNING Heavy Objects! Failure to follow instructions below or properly lift unit could result in unit dropping and possibly crushing operator/technician which could result in death or serious injury, and equipment or property-only damage.
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Installation 3. Reuse the motor terminal access bolts and bolt the cabinet to the motor at the motor terminal. Do NOT place the full weight of the cabinet onto the brackets at this time. Keep tension on the lift rigging to support the weight of the cabinet.
Installation WARNING Unit Lowering! Do not drop the drive cabinet assembly onto the evaporator mounting brackets when setting it into position! Dropping the cabinet onto the brackets could result in damage to the drive cabinet, the brackets, and/ or the evaporator shell. 1.
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Installation Figure 33. Install linkage subassembly into tube sheet 1. Linkage subassembly 2. Tubesheet 3. Bolt 4. Spacers 5. Plane washer 6. Nut 4. Use gantry to lift right side of drive slightly over horizontal. Fixed linkage under the C channel from enclosure with bolts, washers and nuts, then tight the fasteners.
Installation Circuit Breaker Adjustment to Figure 34. Fixing linkage under the C channel Accommodate Power Line Wiring Adjust circuit breaker location to ease power line wiring installation. See picture below. 1. Linkage subassembly 2. C channel 3. Nut 4. Washers 5.
Follow proper lockout/ tagout procedures to ensure the power cannot be inadvertently energized. For variable frequency drives or other energy storing components provided by Trane or others, refer to the appropriate manufacturer’s literature for allowable waiting periods for discharge of capacitors.
Installation Input Power Wire Installation Figure 38. Adjustable circuit breaker NOTICE Route Incoming Power Conduit to the Roof of the AFDH Cabinet! Routing the incoming power conduit into the AFDH cabinet anywhere other than through the specified location on the cabinet roof, will be considered an unsupported field modification to the cabinet design.
Installation Grounding AFDH Cabinet 3. Attach the leads in pairs to the correct motor terminals (both T1 leads to the T1 terminal, both T2 leads to the T2 terminal, and both T3 leads to the T3 terminal). WARNING a. Torque the 3/8-inch bolts at each terminal Proper Field Wiring and Grounding connection to 44 foot-pounds.
Installation Routing of Control Wiring to NOTICE AFDH Cabinet Keep Dirt, Debris, or Metal Filings From Entering the Drive Cabinet! NOTICE Failure to observe the appropriate precautions could result in damage to the electrical components when Route Incoming Power Conduit to the they are energized for the first time.
Range Default Setting Recommended Setting Enter Chiller Model from Unit Nameplate Unit Type (MODL) CVHE, CVHF, CVHG, CVGF CVHE (Note: only CVHE or CVHF apply) Tracer TU Configuration View: UC800 Range Default Setting Recommended Setting Starter Type Not Applicable Unit Mount Wye-Delta...
Global Parts Technical Service Department. Complete all items on the commissioning checklist and The correct values are listed on the unit in the startup procedures for the CVHE and CVHF as nameplate shipped with each unit. defined in the operation maintenance manual or other applicable manual.
Table 27. Job specific settings Group Parameter Description Value After all settings are made save a copy chiller service report for future use. Recommend that Trane Techs load to Motor kW Set to nameplate NMKW ComfortSite by chiller serial number.
Follow proper lockout/ tagout procedures to ensure the power cannot be inadvertently energized. For variable frequency drives or other energy storing components provided by Trane or others, refer to the appropriate manufacturer’s literature for allowable waiting periods for discharge of capacitors.
Setting Manufacture AFD Control Auto Type Re-Optimization Sensitivity Vender ID Model Number UC800 Starter Type: Unit Mount AFD Trane Setting Tracer TU: Configuration View: Starter Default Volts and Hz Amps Unit Line Voltage Motor NP Power Motor Temperature Protection Type...
For variable frequency drives or avoid electrical hazards. other energy storing components provided by Trane or Note: The power module fan comes on with power. others, refer to the appropriate manufacturer’s literature Other fans cycle with drive operation.
Wiring Diagram Matrix Wiring Diagram Description Number 50712127 CenTraVac™ Wiring Diagram with Danfoss Adaptive Frequency Drive Note: Wiring diagrams are available via e-Library. AFDH-SVN004C-EN...
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