Summary of Contents for Trane Start to Finish R-410A
Page 1
Installation Guide Start to Finish™ R-410A Scroll Compressors Model Numbers: SFCOM090***4PSNAD SFCOM181***4PSNAD SFCOM300***4PSNAN SFCOM109***4PSNAD SFCOM182***4PSNAN SFCOM301***4PSNAN SFCOM121***4PSNAD SFCOM183***4PSNAN SFCOM360***4PSNAN SFCOM145***4PSNAD SFCOM240***4PSNAN SFCOM361***4PSNAN SFCOM156***4PSNAD SFCOM241***4PSNAN 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.
Page 2
OSHA, NFPA 70E, or other country-specific Practices requirements for arc flash protection, PRIOR to Trane believes that responsible refrigerant practices are servicing the unit. NEVER PERFORM ANY important to the environment, our customers, and the air SWITCHING, DISCONNECTING, OR VOLTAGE conditioning industry.
Page 3
Copyright This document and the information in it are the property of Trane, and may not be used or reproduced in whole or in part without written permission. Trane reserves the right to revise this publication at any time, and to make changes...
Page 4
Introduction to its content without obligation to notify any person of such revision or change. Trademarks All trademarks referenced in this document are the trademarks of their respective owners. Revision History Updated for Trane Technologies. PART-SVN234B-EN...
SFCOM360-2304AN procedure, but is intended to identify procedures or SFCOM3614604PSNAN SFCOM361-4604AN precautions that may be unique to a Start to Finish R-410A compressor and should be taken into account to properly SFCOM3604604PSNAN SFCOM360-4604AN and safely remove, install, and troubleshoot the compressor.
General Information The oil should be visible through the oil sightglass both Table 2. Torque values during operation and when the compressor(s) is off. Oil level slightly below the sightglass, but still visible is Item Torque acceptable. Rotolock equalizer nut 133 ±...
General Information Figure 11. Operating envelope R410A Operating Map - Superheat 20F R410A Operating Map - Superheat 20F Evaporating temperature (°F) Refrigerant Type WARNING Start to Finish™ compressors are approved for use with R-410A refrigerant only. Any use of hydrocarbon Heavy Objects! refrigerants or air is strictly prohibited! Failure to follow instructions below or properly lift unit...
General Information Spreader bar use is recommended to better balance the Figure 13. Nominal capacity 182–361 compressor. Figure 12. Lifting compressor with spreader bar Oil equalizer Rotolock connection fitting Use lifting hooks with close clasps. 1/4 Schrader port Table 4. Compressor weight with full oil charge Oil drain valve Nominal Capacity...
General Information Other modification may cause oil return Figure 15. Tandem and Trio issues and lead to compressor failure. Cut the lines in a convenient place, remove the compressor, and then unbraze the lines from the compressor. On reinstallation, reinstall lines to compressor and reassemble the cut lines utilizing a slip coupling.
General Information Proceed as described in the following sections: Braze compressor into the system. Compressor connections are copper-plated steel. Use BAg-28, 40% • “Leak Detection,” p. 26 silver, with paste flux to make the copper tube connections • “Vacuum Testing and Evacuation,” p. 27 to the compressor.
Removal and Installation Removal WARNING Refrigerant under High Pressure! WARNING Failure to follow instructions below could result in an Pressurized Burning Fluid! explosion which could result in death or serious injury or equipment damage. System contains oil and Failure to follow these instructions could result in death refrigerant under high pressure.
Removal and Installation oil to be drained out of the compressor. After the There are special considerations that are unique to refrigerant has been recovered, pressurize the replacing compressors in a tandem or trio set: system with nitrogen to help remove oil from the 1.
Removal and Installation 4. It will be necessary to use an oil catch pan under the oil • Remove the suction plug before the discharge plug to equalizer connection to catch the oil when the avoid oil spray while opening the compressor. connection is loosened and removed.
Removal and Installation ii. Use 40% silver brazing alloy with flux. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manual for proper size and location of the restrictor. iii. Start heating the tube first. Evenly heat the tube, location 1 (see Figure 19), until it reaches a dull •...
Removal and Installation 182–361 Nominal Capacity Figure 21. 090–181 nominal capacity wiring diagram • Before removing wires, mark them so that they can be Blue dot put back on the same terminal when the new Unmarked indicating T2 compressor is installed. (Phase B) (Phase C) •...
Removal and Installation WARNING WARNING Hazardous Pressures! Hazardous Voltage w/Capacitors! Failure to properly regulate pressure could result in a Failure to disconnect power and discharge capacitors violent explosion, which could result in death or serious before servicing could result in death or serious injury. injury or equipment or property-only-damage.
Removal and Installation Charging the System NOTICE Improper Crankcase Heater Operation! WARNING Exception to 8-hour Minimum Crankcase Hazardous Pressures! Heater Operation Time! Failure to follow safety precautions below could result Failure to follow this instruction could result in a in a sudden rise of pressure possibly resulting in a compressor failure.
Startup Follow the instructions in the unit Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manual. If there are no instructions available, use these guidelines: NOTICE Equipment Damage! Failure to follow guidelines below could result in equipment damage. • Never start the compressor without refrigerant in the system.
Maintenance Check the unit Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manual for specific instructions. Operating conditions must always remain within the operating range of the compressor. This includes: • Operating pressures (suction and discharge pressure). • Operating temperatures (suction, discharge, and liquid). •...
Troubleshooting Check the unit Installation, Operation, and low side of the system; this situation is indicated by an Important: Maintenance manual for additional extremely warm suction inlet to the compressor. information regarding diagnosis and • 360–361 nominal capacity compressors contain an causes.
Troubleshooting – Liquid line solenoid valve does not open (if so • Defective compressor; look for dark oil in the equipped). sightglass. – Dirty evaporators, either air-to-air or water-to-air. • Low voltage (voltage outside the ±10% range from nominal voltage); voltage utilization range is printed –...
Page 33
Troubleshooting module must match module input voltage as printed on module nameplate. 2. Check wire connection tightness. 3. Try to reset the module (interrupt power for five seconds). 4. If, after reset, module M1-M2 closes, determine which fault caused module to trip. 5.
Log Sheet Replacement Scroll Compressors Complete and retain a record in the job file for future reference. Log Sheet for Installers Job Name: Job Address: Equipment Model Number: Equipment Serial Number: Compressor Model Number: Compressor Serial Number: Startup Date: Table 5. System operating data Refrigeration Data Circuit 1...
Log Sheet Table 9. Condenser Type Air Cooled Water Cooled Entering Temperature Leaving Temperature Ambient Not Applicable Number of Fans ON Not Applicable Clean (Yes/No) Table 10. Evaporator Type DX-Air DX-Water Entering Temperature Leaving Temperature CFM/GPM Clean (Yes/No) Chiller pressure drop Not Applicable Systems Check ...
Page 36
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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Start to Finish R-410A and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers