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Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
PolyTherm™
Simultaneous Chiller/Heater
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.
Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment by an unqualified person could result in death or serious injury.
When working on the equipment, observe all precautions in the literature and on the tags, stickers, and labels that are
attached to the equipment.
December 2021
SAFETY WARNING
ARTC-SVX005B-EN
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- Page 1 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance PolyTherm™ Simultaneous Chiller/Heater 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. Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment by an unqualified person could result in death or serious injury. When working on the equipment, observe all precautions in the literature and on the tags, stickers, and labels that are attached to the equipment.
- Page 2 A A L L W W A A Y Y S S r r e e f f e e r r t t o o a a p p p p r r o o p p r r i i a a t t e e S S a a f f e e t t y y D D a a t t a a impact to the environment. Trane advocates the...
- Page 3 This document and the information in it are the property of Trane, and may not be used or reproduced F F a a i i l l u u r r e e t t o o f f o o l l l l o o w w i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s b b e e l l o o w w c c o o u u l l d d r r e e s s u u l l t t i i n n in whole or in part without written permission.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Model Number Descriptions....7 Service Access..... . . 23 Chiller/Heater Module Main Model Number and Coding. - Page 5 T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Module Cntrl Status ....37 Maintain Glycol Level .
- Page 6 T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Logical Flow ....... 71 Request for Initial Startup .
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Page 7: Model Number Descriptions
Model Number Descriptions Digit 1— Brand Digit 14, 15 — Chiller Application T = Trane MM = Modular CP = Cold Plunge Process Digit 2 — Model Series DW = Drinking Water and Filtration P = Process and Modular Series Digit 16, 17 —... -
Page 8: Model Number And Coding
“as-built” configuration. N N o o t t e e : : Critical information for contacting Trane technical support. Reference to the actual chiller/ heater module serial number may also be beneficial. -
Page 9: General Information
Any damage procedures have been completed and any deviations must be reported to the motor carrier and Trane within are reported to Trane immediately. five days of receipt of the shipment. -
Page 10: Customer Responsibilities
G G e e n n e e r r a a l l I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Trane will document and photograph the status of the... -
Page 11: Site Preparation And Clearances
G G e e n n e e r r a a l l I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Figure 2. Chiller/Heater installation recommendations Site Preparation and Clearances connective piping to and from the chiller/heater. -
Page 12: Chiller/Heater Clearances
Each installation has specific considerations. Contact Trane for definitive guidance and C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n L L e e a a k k s s ! ! approval on a job-by-job basis. -
Page 13: Rigging, Lifting, And Moving The Chiller/Heater
G G e e n n e e r r a a l l I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Figure 4. Recommended chiller/heater module rigging After setting each module, remove front or rear access •... -
Page 14: Chiller/Heater Description
This manual provides relevant data to properly operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Trane F F a a i i l l u u r r e e t t o o d d i i s s c c o o n n n n e e c c t t p p o o w w e e r r b b e e f f o o r r e e s s e e r r v v i i c c i i n n g g c c o o u u l l d d PolyTherm Simultaneous chiller/heater. -
Page 15: Components Parts
C C h h i i l l l l e e r r / / H H e e a a t t e e r r D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n Condenser The condenser is a key chiller/heater component that receives refrigerant in the form of gas from the compressor and changes it to liquid that absorbs the heat dissipated by a cooling... - Page 16 C C h h i i l l l l e e r r / / H H e e a a t t e e r r D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n to each evaporator, condenser and source/sink heat source/sink heat exchanger to operate as an evaporator exchanger inlet.
- Page 17 C C h h i i l l l l e e r r / / H H e e a a t t e e r r D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n N N O O T T I I C C E E Pressure transducers convert pressure into an electronic signal that the microprocessor displays in...
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Page 18: Pre-Installation
N N o o t t e e : : If Trane pumps are provided, check that each operating, with this form signed and returned to Trane, pump’s overload setting matches the nameplate... - Page 19 Check the box if there are any customer-supplied devices connected to the chiller/heater wiring. ☐ List devices: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Check the box if there are any Trane remote devices connected to the chiller/heater wiring. ☐ Check the box if voltage drops are detected.
- Page 20 P P r r e e - - I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Table 3. Initial startup readiness checklist (continued) Startup Readiness Dimension ☐...
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Page 21: Installation Piping
Installation Piping Install Piping and External weight inside the pipes. A 40-mesh screen strainer must be installed in each water/liquid system piping Components inlet for proper filtration an protection of the heat exchangers. The following figure provides a Proper support of piping and pipe hangers must recommended installation of components. -
Page 22: Connecting Module Couplings
I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n P P i i p p i i n n g g Dowfrost 4. Lubricate the main header coupling gasket with an approved lubricant and re-install onto the roll I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Dowfrost inhibited propylene glycol-based grooved header pipe. -
Page 23: Installation Electrical
Installation Electrical Wiring and Piping I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Electrical Hazards: Read before installing! This equipment must be installed by Modules must be installed in accordance with the qualified personnel in accordance with all manufacturer’s recommendations where shown on the local and national codes. -
Page 24: Power Interlock Switch
I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l Single Point Connections the phase monitor indicating whether the voltage is within acceptable values. -
Page 25: Operating Principles
Operating Principles The PolyTherm Simultaneous Chiller/Heater is a state- The PolyTherm Chiller/Heater is designed to operate of-the-art six-pipe multipurpose system (See Figure 7, with a water/glycol mixture to prevent rust, scaling, 25) featuring independent water circuits to satisfy and organic growth and uses R-410A or R-134a end user's requirements for heating and cooling year- refrigerant. - Page 26 O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r i i n n c c i i p p l l e e s s In cooling mode, the diverting valves direct the load In heating mode, the diverting valves direct the load chilled fluid to the evaporator and simultaneously heating fluid to the condenser and the source/sink fluid...
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Page 27: Operating Procedures
Operating Procedures Operator Interface Panel-Mounted Disconnect Switch SomePolyTherm Chiller/Heater systems are optionally All PolyTherm Simultaneous chiller/heater units, equipped with a panel-mounted disconnect switch whether they are composed of a single module or up to installed on the outside of the power distribution panel 10 modules, are automated systems that use a (or on each module’s electrical and control panel if the touchscreen interface panel to monitor, report, and... -
Page 28: Panel
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Module Electrical and Control Panel has fuses and breakers, compressor switches, and the microprocessor controller. -
Page 29: Controllers
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 13. Microprocessor controller A primary controller is used to control and coordinate preserved. -
Page 30: Microprocessor Functions
The basic level, ‘user,’ does not require a password. The higher access levels are the technician (‘tech’) and administrator (‘admin’) levels that can only be accessed by Trane technical personnel. Contact Trane technical support regarding the possibility of any potential issues involving the higher-level functions. - Page 31 O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 16. Interface navigation scheme System Primary Module Secondary Modules...
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Page 32: Home Screen Features
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Home Screen Features modules that communicate directly with the touchscreen interface are viewable via the module There are three primary sections in the home screen:... -
Page 33: Project Name
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 17. The home screen, ‘System Control’ Project Name •... -
Page 34: Log In
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s should be pressed for few seconds to power the chiller/ heater. -
Page 35: Admin Level
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Modules Layout Screen Admin Level This is the highest access level and provides access The chiller/heater can be composed of up to a... -
Page 36: Conditions
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Module Layout Screen Status Conditions On the home screen, pressing the alarm button displays the active alarms screen. -
Page 37: Module Indicators
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Table 6. The overview screens Secondary Overview 2 Screen Primary Overview 1 Screen Module Indicators... -
Page 38: Lead Module
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Lead Module Mode Status By default, the primary module is the lead module (the There are six possible values:... -
Page 39: Compressor Overview Screens
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Compressor Overview Screens Use the left and right scrolling buttons to scroll through the overview screens. -
Page 40: Module I/O Screens
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s • T T e e m m p p S S t t a a g g e e - - D D o o w w n n D D e e l l a a y y - When a compressor (analog input and analog output), Digital I/O (digital has been staged down, this delay must elapse input and digital output), and Expansion #2 I/O screens. -
Page 41: Analog Inputs
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Table 9. The input/output screens (continued) Primary I/O Expansion #2 Screen Secondary I/O Expansion #2 Screen Primary I/O Expansion #1 Screen... -
Page 42: Digital Inputs
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Digital Inputs There is an LED for each digital input that indicates its current state. -
Page 43: Expansion Io Screen
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s • An alarm that shuts down and locks out the entire Figure 22. -
Page 44: Description
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Description Save This column describes all refrigeration cycle related Pressing this button saves the changes made to the alarms, and captures the instantaneous values of the... -
Page 45: Trend Screen
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 23. Alarm history State The alarm history screen displays the history of alarms recorded by the primary microprocessor (See... - Page 46 O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 24. Cooling trend screen Cooling Trend Screen Figure 25.
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Page 47: Operator Tasks
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Heating Trend Screen Use the left and right scrolling buttons to switch between cooling trend and heating trend screens. -
Page 48: Emergency Power Shutdown
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s N N o o t t e e : : See recommended inspection interval in the maintenance section of this manual. -
Page 49: Maintain Glycol Level
N N o o t t e e : : Trane will not validate the chiller warranty if the proper water/glycol mixture composition and Maintain Glycol Level quality is not maintained. - Page 50 O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Trane can provide concentrated solutions of Dowfrost,...
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Page 51: Controls Interface
Controls Interface Chiller Controls microprocessor communicates with the secondary microprocessor in each module via a local network Each system is provided with a touchscreen interface communications protocol. The primary module also panel that is used to turn the chiller/heater on and off, includes a phase monitor to protect against low adjust set points, clear alarms, and perform detailed voltage, phase imbalance, phase loss, and phase... - Page 52 C C o o n n t t r r o o l l s s I I n n t t e e r r f f a a c c e e Figure 29. PolyTherm power distribution panel Panel Disconnect turned to the off position before the panel can be opened for service.
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Page 53: Touchscreen Interface Panel
C C o o n n t t r r o o l l s s I I n n t t e e r r f f a a c c e e Figure 31. PolyTherm secondary module high voltage Touchscreen Interface Panel microprocessor controller rotates the lead compressors every 168 system operating hours. -
Page 54: Thermal Capacity
Fluid inlet and outlet temperature where it is desired to operate with a lower flow rate or • Suction and discharge refrigeration pressures on higher temperature change, consult Trane technical each refrigeration circuit support for recommendations. • Compressor run status Electronic Controls •... -
Page 55: Sequence Of Operations
Sequence of Operations This manual describes a typical water-cooled chiller/ valves on the evaporators, condensers and source/sink heater system with few, if any, optional components or heat exchanger. devices attached. When in cooling mode, the diverting valves direct the load chilled fluid to the evaporator and simultaneously Description direct the source/sink fluid to the brazed plate heat exchanger operating as a condenser. -
Page 56: Chiller/Heater Performance Data
Chiller/Heater Performance Data This manual uses a typical 120-ton water-cooled chiller/ purposes. The model number and a chiller/heater’s heater consisting of four modules with brazed plate precise configuration can be found on the model heat exchangers and condensers for example nameplate. -
Page 57: Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance for HVAC equipment and facilities can down time. Trane chillers are designed for ease of include a “preventive maintenance checklist” which access with a premium placed on locating key includes small checks which can significantly extend components to facilitate visual inspection and hands- service life. -
Page 58: Inspection And Maintenance
M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Inspection and Maintenance W W A A R R N N I I N N G G Schedule... -
Page 59: Weekly
M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Table 14. -
Page 60: Quarterly
M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s 9. -
Page 61: Maintenance Tasks
Repair and replace as necessary. the frequency needed for strainer cleaning. On multiple 12. Inspect entire plumbing system for leaks. module chiller/heaters, Trane provides service isolation valves on each evaporator to isolate each strainer for 13. Review logged alarms and look for repetitive cleaning without disrupting the operation of any trends. -
Page 62: Compressor Tasks
When properly positioned and the gasket using a soft natural bristle brush and within a machine room or space, Trane compressors tap water. Apply a light coating of lubrication to the can be quickly removed for repair or replacement. (See gasket. - Page 63 M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Install Tandem Compressor W W A A R R N N I I N N G G Verify that power is disconnected from the chiller/...
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Page 64: Chiller/Heater Troubleshooting
Controller Diagnostic Codes C C O O D D E E 5 5 – Compressor (Moderate Run) Trip: The Compressor used in Trane chillers are highly module will flash yellow five times when the automated with digital capability to record and report a compressor has operated between 15 minutes and 18 range of operating parameters and critical events. -
Page 65: Phase Monitor Protection
C C h h i i l l l l e e r r / / H H e e a a t t e e r r T T r r o o u u b b l l e e s s h h o o o o t t i i n n g g The following table assists in explaining the alarm event of an alarm. -
Page 66: Symptoms And Solutions
C C h h i i l l l l e e r r / / H H e e a a t t e e r r T T r r o o u u b b l l e e s s h h o o o o t t i i n n g g Symptoms and Solutions N N o o t t e e : : An anti-short cycle timer is included in the primary microprocessor controller to prevent the... - Page 67 Increase suction pressure; suction temperature pressure; check for Expansion valve malfunctioning proper superheat; check electronic expansion valve replace if necessary; cabling to stepping motor; contact Trane technical support Compressor service valves closed Open service valve (if so equipped) counterclockwise completely...
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Page 71: Logical Flow
Logical Flow High Voltage Logical Flow The chiller/heater is designed to operate with high voltage power supplied to the unit at all times. The PolyTherm Simultaneous Chiller/Heater is available in a range of voltage/amperage/phase Control Logical Flow configurations to meet the demands of a worldwide market. - Page 72 L L o o g g i i c c a a l l F F l l o o w w Figure 37. Expansion board wiring (primary module) Figure 38. Expansion valve wiring ARTC-SVX005B-EN...
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Page 73: Water/Glycol Mixture Logical Flow
L L o o g g i i c c a a l l F F l l o o w w Water/Glycol Mixture Logical used within a closed system as shown in the following figure. Flow Trane recommends using a water/glycol mixture instead of an all water fluid. The water/glycol mixture is Figure 39. PolyTherm chiller/heater piping installation diagram ARTC-SVX005B-EN... -
Page 74: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Appendix A. Acronyms and Abbreviations All acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual, Table 17. Acronyms and abbreviations (continued) on the chiller controllers, and on module indicators and Expansion Item gauges are listed in the following tables. Compens Compensation COND, Cond condenser Acronym List Canadian Standards Association... - Page 75 A A c c r r o o n n y y m m s s a a n n d d A A b b b b r r e e v v i i a a t t i i o o n n s s Table 17.
- Page 76 A A c c r r o o n n y y m m s s a a n n d d A A b b b b r r e e v v i i a a t t i i o o n n s s Table 17.
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Page 77: Request For Initial Startup
As part of a continuous commitment to quality, initial returned to Trane at least 10 working days prior to the startup of this chiller by a factory-certified technician scheduled initial startup date. - Page 78 R R e e q q u u e e s s t t f f o o r r I I n n i i t t i i a a l l S S t t a a r r t t u u p p order or payment in advance will be required to reschedule an aborted initial startup.
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Page 79: Active Alarm List
Appendix C. Active Alarm List Warning All active alarms are reported on the Active Alarms screen. This is an informative alarm; no action is required. Alarm Notes Application • Alarm covers special cases that can occur on the active alarms screen are listed below. Shows if alarm applies to primary microprocessor •... - Page 80 A A c c t t i i v v e e A A l l a a r r m m L L i i s s t t Table 18. Touchscreen interface active alarm states (continued) Application Type Alarm Action BMS OFFLINE...
- Page 81 A A c c t t i i v v e e A A l l a a r r m m L L i i s s t t Table 18. Touchscreen interface active alarm states (continued) Application Type Alarm Action EVD SYSTEM ALARM...
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