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Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Performance Climate Changer™ Air Handler Model UCCA for Indoor and Outdoor Applications Electric Coil Coil Hood Heat Control Box Mixing Box / Dischage Plenum Filter Pipe Cabinet Sizes 3 to 30 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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When working with or around hazardous chemicals, these compounds have the same potential impact to the ALWAYS refer to the appropriate SDS and OSHA/GHS environment. Trane advocates the responsible handling of all (Global Harmonized System of Classification and refrigerants. Labeling of Chemicals) guidelines for information on...
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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 to its content without obligation to notify any person of such revision or change.
Carefully review the procedures discussed in this manual to Note: The unit serial number and order number is required minimize installation and startup difficulties. when ordering parts or requesting service for a Trane air handler. Nameplate Each Performance air handler section includes one or more nameplate/label as shown in the figure below, that identifies Figure 1.
For more information, refer to the following documents, insulation are acceptable for ambient temperatures up to 104º available from your local Trane sales engineer: F, while motors with Class F insulation can withstand ambient temperatures to +140º F (60º C).
This package can be used as part of a stand-alone operation, or it can be fully integrated into a comprehensive WARNING control system. The Trane EarthWise™ system incorporates the benefits of factory-installed controls and links the air Proper Field Wiring and Grounding handler to the Tracer®...
Model Number Descriptions Digit 1, 2, 3, 4 - Product Group Digit 12 - Coil, Drain Pan and Motor Digit 15 - Coil Options Side (continued) UCCA = Performance Climate Changer No coil option Aluminum fin with galvanized Stainless steel drain pan, RH coil/ Digit 5 - Configuration casing, 1/2 in.
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Model Number Descriptions Digit 18, 19, 20 - Electric Heater kW Digit 23 - Motor Horsepower Digit 25 - Drives (continued) (continued) No motor 2000 rpm fixed/1950-2050 1 hp (0.746 kW) variable 032 = 32.0 kW 1 1/2 hp (1.119 kW) Direct-drive plenum/MI fan 034 = 34.0 kW 2 hp (1.492 kW)
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Model Number Descriptions Digit 26, 27 - VFD setting/DDP Fan Digit 32 - Controls Options 3 Speed (continued) No controls - 3 options Outdoor air temperature sensor B7 = 117 Hz/3475 rpm field wired B8 = 118 Hz/3505 rpm Duct static pressure sensor field B9 = 119 Hz/3535 rpm wired...
See the Receiving Checklist section Notify your Trane sales representative of the damage and below for detailed instructions. arrange for repair. Do not attempt to repair the unit without consulting the Trane representative.
Pre-Installation Outdoor Storage • Allow room for supply and return piping, ductwork, electrical connections, and coil removal. • Ensure there is adequate height for condensate drain NOTICE requirements. See “Drain Pan Trapping,” p. Corrosion! Note: If unit is installed in a mechanical room on a pad, Use only canvas tarps to cover air handlers.
Pre-Installation Roof Curb Installation Checklist See Roof Curbs For Performance Climate Changer™ Air Handlers Model UCCA for Outdoor Applications Sizes 3-30 – Installation Instructions (CLCH-SVN006*-EN) for information on installing roof curbs. It is recommended that the curb be installed directly on the support members and fastened to the supports using tack welds or other equivalent methods.
Dimensions and Weights Service Clearances Figure 3. Service clearances for indoor units Unit Coil/Access Mixing Box / Filter Filter Coil Coil Electric Heat Control Box Table 1. Service clearance dimensions (inches) for indoor units Unit Size Component Filter 40.00 44.00 42.00 42.00 40.00...
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Dimensions and Weights Figure 4. Service clearances for outdoor units Electric Coil Coil Hood Heat Control Box Mixing Box / Dischage Plenum Filter Pipe Cabinet Table 2. Service clearance dimensions (inches for outdoor units) Unit Sizes Component Coil Pull 49.00 62.00 66.00 78.00...
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Dimensions and Weights Table 3. Performance air handler model UCCA dimensions (inches) 1500 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 3500 10,500 12,500 15,000 Nom airflow (CFM) Unit size Indoor units Horizontal unit height 27.50 32.50 38.00 38.00 41.75 45.57 48.07 54.32 60.57 60.57 Horizontal unit width...
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Dimensions and Weights Table 3. Performance air handler model UCCA dimensions (inches) (continued) 1500 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 3500 10500 12500 15000 Nom airflow (CFM) Unit size Fan/Motor data FC fans Wheel size (in.) 12x9 12x12 15x15 18x15 18x18 20x15 20x20 20x18...
Dimensions and Weights Fans Table 4. Fan weights (pounds) Supply Fan Motorized Impeller Supply Fan Unit Size Supply Fan FC Fan Supply Fan DDP Fan Fan (Standard) Motorized Impeller Fan (Premium) 30.71 60.63 30.00 60.00 47.09 96.03 87.00 69.21 110.09 87.00 120.50 83.02...
Dimensions and Weights Controls All controls boxes and starters weigh 15 pounds. Table 6. VFD Weights (pounds) and line input VFD (single Fan) VFD (dual Fan) Type Line Input Weight Line Input Weight 200 V / 60 Hz / 3 PH 3.50 1800 4.20...
Installation - Mechanical Lifting and Rigging Vertical FC Fan 3 to 10 1. Remove screws attaching shipping protection brackets Remove Shipping Tie-Downs from center of isolation base to casing mounting bracket. Prior to unit placement, remove the shipping tie-downs. See Figure 7.
Installation - Mechanical FC Fan Size 12 to 30 WARNING 1. Remove drive side screws on isolator brackets Risk of Unit Dropping! 2. Cut banding and remove Improper use of the tie down brackets could result in Figure 9. Shipping tie-down removal for FC fan 12 to 30 unit dropping and crushing technicians which could result in death or serious injury, and equipment damage.
Installation - Mechanical Lifting Indoor Units Figure 13. Lifting indoor lug (with optional baserail) WARNING 0.875 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.
Installation - Mechanical • Use all lifting lugs provided. See the figure below for lug Figure 15. Fork lift points hole sizes and location. Figure 17. Outdoor lifting lugs 2.50 1.38 Side View Unit lifting lug 2.50 1.25 • Lifting Indoor Units with Optional Baserail For unit sizes 3 to 30, a forklift may be used to lift a single section or small subassembly, provided the forks extend under Hood lifting lug...
Installation - Mechanical Lifting Hoods and Pipe Cabinets • Section assembly; see “Unit Assembly for Indoor Units,” • Ceiling-suspended indoor unit assembly; see “Ceiling WARNING Suspension for Indoor Units,” p. Risk of Unit Dropping! WARNING Placing, assembling, and/or suspending more than one module/subassembly at a time could result in module/ Toxic Fumes! subassemblies dropping and crushing technicians...
Installation - Mechanical • For parallel-to-airflow channels, size channels based on a Figure 21. Tie downs can be used to tie down to floor four-point load distribution. • For perpendicular-to-airflow channels, size channels based on the load distribution of the individual sections and install the channels so that both ends of every section are supported.
Installation - Mechanical Figure 23. Typical ceiling suspension for parallel-to-airflow channels and perpendicular-to-airflow channels Using Integral Base Frame If a factory-provided integral base frame is used for ceiling suspension, the individual sections and/or subassemblies will have base frame shipping splits and base frame lifting lugs. While using the base frame for ceiling suspension: •...
Installation - Mechanical Figure 24. Ceiling suspension for unit sizes 3 to 30 Hole diameter is 0.625 inches • Bolt the shipping splits together. Figure 25. Bring sections close, remove strap • Ensure that the hanger rods extend through the bottom of channels.
Installation - Mechanical If the unit has a second level fan, it is necessary to remove the screws, as shown in the figure below, before joining the mixing or filter section to the coil section. Figure 26. Joining mixing, return, and other accessories section to unit with second level fan Final assembly with screws removed Remove Bottom Two Screws:...
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Installation - Mechanical Figure 28. Remove screws, install lifting lugs Figure 29. Use spreader bars to lift top unit (1) Lifting lug # LUG00180 Temporarily use for lifting second level. (2) Screw: 0.313 - 18 x 0.875 sheet metal (1) Lifting lug #LUG00180 (3) Screw: Temporarily use for...
Refer to the unit submittals and unit tagging for correct placement of all sections. If there are any discrepancies between the submittals and the unit tagging, contact your local Trane representative before proceeding. Following the order of the sections on the unit submittals and Intake...
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Installation - Mechanical Strips of tape must contact each other at intersections Butyl tape with liner Roof hook Trim angle 2. Remove the shipping supports from the pipe cabinet. 5. Lift the pipe cabinet using the side lifting lugs. Tuck the pipe cabinet roof underneath the unit roof overhang.
Installation - Mechanical Weather Hoods 1. Remove shipping protection plastic film from the hood. 2. Per the unit drawing, determine mounting locations of the unit weather hoods. 3. Using the factory provided screws, mount the weather hoods to the unit. 4.
Installation - Mechanical Field Conversions 7. Remove V-belt(s). 8. Detach fan from the isobase and rotate to the desired Fan Discharge Conversion for Indoor Air discharge position. Handlers 9. It may be necessary to remove and reinstall the fan shaft on the opposite side depending on the new discharge Performance UCCA air handlers are available in the following position.
Installation - Mechanical Figure 40. Contact service parts for angle/gasket kit Figure 42. Isolator adjustment for unit size 10 Required clearance Figure 43. Isolator adjustment for unit size 12 to 30 15. Reattach front/back panels. 16. Reattach access doors and side panels. 17.
Pitch the connection lines horizontal or satisfactory coil operation and to prevent operational damage: downward toward an open drain. Trane recommends installing a plug to facilitate cleaning of the trap. See the table below for •...
Coil Piping and Connections Figure 44. Drain pan trapping for negative and positive pressure applications Section under negative pressure Section under positive pressure L = H + J + pipe diameter where: L = H + J + pipe diameter where: H = 1 inch for each inch of negative H = 1/2 inch (minimum) pressure plus 1 inch...
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0.25 inches HG (3.5 inches of water). modulated and is 25 psig or higher. Note: Trane steam coils require a minimum of 2 psi of To prevent coil damage, complete the following pressure to assure even heat distribution.
Coil Piping and Connections Water Coil Piping submittals for coil water velocity. If the water velocity is below these minimums, vent the coil by one of the following methods: Figure 46 Figure 47 illustrate typical water coil piping 1. Install an air vent in the top pipe plug tapping of the return configurations.
Coil Piping and Connections Refrigerant Coil Piping Figure 48 illustrates an example of a split-system component arrangement. Use it to determine the proper, relative sequence of the components in the refrigerant lines that connect the Note: Refer to for information on handling refrigerants. condensing unit to an evaporator coil.
MCHE. replacement of the filter core. Note: Trane condensing units with MCHE no longer employ pump-down, but isolation solenoids are required. The suggested solenoid uses a 120-volt service and requires code-compliant wiring to the condensing unit.
After operating the system and testing Trane now has many years of experience in the successful use all fittings and joints to verify that the system is leak-free, of equipment without hot gas bypass in commercial comfort- insulate suction lines to prevent heat gain and unwanted cooling applications.
For specific handling concerns with R- coil), should be dismantled, drained, and reassembled. 410A, please contact your local Trane representative. After all components have been drained, the amount of Every part of an existing split system needs to be analyzed to...
Coil Piping and Connections Field-Installed Evaporator Piping Examples Figure 50. Single-circuit condensing unit: evaporator coil with one distributor Evaporator Coil with Standard Circuiting Suction line Liquid line Sight glass Thermal Solenoid Filter drier expansion valve valve (TXV) Distributor 1. Pitch the liquid line slightly –1 inch/10 feet – so that the refrigerant drains toward the evaporator.
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Coil Piping and Connections Figure 51. Single-circuit condensing unit: evaporator coil with two distributors 1. Pitch the liquid line slightly – 1 inch/10 feet – so the Evaporator Coil with Horizontal-Split refrigerant drains toward the evaporator. Suction line (Standard) Circuiting 2.
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Coil Piping and Connections Figure 52. Single-circuit condensing unit: evaporator coil with four distributors 1. Pitch the liquid line slightly – 1 in./10 feet – so that Evaporator Coil with Horizontal-Split the refrigerant drains toward the evaporator. (Standard) Circuiting 2. Provide one expansion valve per distributor. Suction line Thermal expansion valves (TXV)
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Coil Piping and Connections Figure 53. Dual-circuit condensing unit: evaporator coil with two distributors Evaporator Coil Suction line with Horizontal-Split (Standard) Circuiting (circuit 2) Liquid line (circuit 2) Sight glass Solenoid Distributor valve Suction line (circuit 1) Liquid line (circuit 1) Thermal Filter drier expansion...
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Coil Piping and Connections Figure 54. Dual-circuit condensing unit: evaporator coil with four distributors 1. Pitch the liquid line slightly – 1 in./10 feet – so that Evaporator Coil the refrigerant drains toward the evaporator. with Horizontal-Split (Standard) Circuiting Suction line 2.
Properly connect the system’s oversized protective inadvertently energized. For variable frequency drives earthing (grounding) terminal. or other energy storing components provided by Trane or others, refer to the appropriate manufacturer’s literature for allowable waiting periods for discharge of NOTICE capacitors.
Electrical Requirements Important recommendation Table 11. Electric heat voltage ratings Do not bundle or run interconnection wiring in parallel with or in the same conduit with any high-voltage wires (110 V or Unit Voltage Heater Voltage greater). Exposure of interconnection wiring to high-voltage wiring, inductive loads, or RF transmitters may cause radio frequency interference (RFI).
SHEET DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES. TOLERANCE: THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY AND SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR ITS CONTENTS DISCLOSED TO OUTSIDE PARTIES WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF TRANE HIGH VOLTAGE FINISH SINGLE MOTOR, VFD, NO ELECTRIC HEAT DRAWN BY: K. GRIGSBY...
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES. TOLERANCE: THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY AND SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR ITS CONTENTS DISCLOSED TO OUTSIDE PARTIES WITHOUT THE WRITTEN HIGH VOLTAGE CONSENT OF TRANE FINISH SINGLE MOTOR, VFD, NO ELECTRIC HEAT DRAWN BY: K. GRIGSBY...
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES. TOLERANCE: THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY AND SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR ITS CONTENTS DISCLOSED TO OUTSIDE PARTIES WITHOUT THE WRITTEN HIGH VOLTAGE CONSENT OF TRANE FINISH DUAL MOTOR, VFD, NO ELECTRIC HEAT DRAWN BY: K. GRIGSBY...
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES. TOLERANCE: THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY AND SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR ITS CONTENTS DISCLOSED TO OUTSIDE PARTIES WITHOUT THE WRITTEN HIGH VOLTAGE CONSENT OF TRANE FINISH DUAL MOTOR, VFD, NO ELECTRIC HEAT DRAWN BY: K. GRIGSBY...
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES. TOLERANCE: THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY AND SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR ITS CONTENTS DISCLOSED TO OUTSIDE PARTIES WITHOUT THE WRITTEN HIGH VOLTAGE CONSENT OF TRANE FINISH SINGLE MOTOR, NO VFD, NO ELECTRIC HEAT DRAWN BY: K. GRIGSBY...
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES. TOLERANCE: THIS DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY AND SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR ITS CONTENTS DISCLOSED TO OUTSIDE PARTIES WITHOUT THE WRITTEN HIGH VOLTAGE CONSENT OF TRANE FINISH SINGLE MOTOR, NO VFD, NO ELECTRIC HEAT DRAWN BY: K. GRIGSBY...
Table 17 on tagout procedures to ensure the power cannot be page inadvertently energized. For variable frequency drives or other energy storing components provided by Trane – Fan sheaves should be tight and aligned. or others, refer to the appropriate manufacturer’s •...
Units shipped with an optional variable frequency drive (VFD) Unit Operation are preset and run-tested at the Trane factory. If a problem with a VFD occurs, ensure that the programmed parameters listed Table 15 have been set. If trouble still persist after verifying...
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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.
Start-Up Tension the Fan Belt Figure 64. Belt tensioner Notice Belt Over-Tension! Over-tensioning the belt could result in equipment Force scale damage as it reduces fan and motor bearing life, Small O-ring accelerates belt wear, and can cause shaft failure. Notice Belt Under-Tension! Under tensioning the belt could result in belt failure.
Start-Up Table 16. Typical sheave diameter and deflection force Belt Deflection Force (lbs) Super gripbelts and unnotched gripbands Gripnotch belts and notched gripbands Smallest sheave Cross section diameter range (in.) Speed (rpm) range Used belt New belt Used belt New belt 1,000–2,500 3.0–3.6 2,501–4,000...
Start-Up Align Fan and Motor Sheaves Figure 66. Proper drive alignment Align the fan and motor sheaves using a straightedge. The Center line straightedge must be long enough to span the distance Lines must must coincide be parallel between the outside edges of the sheaves. When the sheaves are aligned, the straightedge will touch both sheaves at points A through D (see Figure...
Routine Maintenance WARNING WARNING Hazardous Service Procedures! Rotating Components! Failure to follow all of the recommended safety Failure to secure rotor or disconnect power before warnings provided, could result in death or serious servicing could result in rotating components cutting injury.
Protective Equipment (PPE) including goggles or face prevent air bypass. If using filters not supplied by shield, chemical resistant gloves, boots, apron or suit Trane, apply foam gasketing to the vertical edges of the as required. For personal safety refer to the cleaning filter.
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Routine Maintenance Figure 68. Gain access to both sides of coil shown for sizes 8, 14, 17, 21, 25, and 30 Access panel can now be removed 5. Mix a high-quality coil cleaning detergent with water according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For MI fan vertical unit, access via the coil door, see Figure Note: If the detergent is strongly alkaline after mixing (PH 8.5...
Coil Winterization Water coil winterization procedures consist primarily of WARNING draining water from the coil before the heating season. Trane recommends flushing the coil with glycol if coils will be exposed Hazardous Pressures! to temperatures below 35 degrees.
Routine Maintenance Moisture Purge Cycle 2. Wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, remove any standing water. By it’s very nature, any HVAC unit with a cooling coil serves as 3. Scrape solid matter off of the drain pan. a dehumidifier, reducing the surrounding air’s ability to hold water vapor as its temperature falls.
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Routine Maintenance • Horizontal units equipped with a housed fan, low limit Figure 72. Resetting low limit switch for vertical switch can be accessed through the fan access door (see motorized impeller fans Figure 70). Figure 70. Resetting low limit switch for horizontal units with housed fans Note: Fan and coil access Low limit...
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Routine Maintenance Figure 73. Resetting low limit switch for horizontal DDP fan units sizes 3, 6, 10, and 12 Removable access panel Panel removed from unit Screw: 10-16 x 0.750 self-driller Remove all from perimeter panel Detail A Low limit freeze stat For unit sizes 8 and 14 to 30, see Figure Figure 74.
Routine Maintenance Fans Figure 75. Bearing set screw alignment WARNING Rotating Components! Failure to secure rotor or disconnect power before servicing could result in rotating components cutting and slashing technician which could result in death or serious injury. The following procedure involves working with rotating components.
Routine Maintenance Fan Bearing Lubrication Fan Motor Inspection Inspect fan motors periodically for excessive vibration or NOTICE temperature. Operating conditions will vary the frequency of inspection and lubrication. Motor lubrication instructions are on Bearing Failure! the motor tag or nameplate. If for some reason these instructions are not available, contact the motor manufacturer.
Troubleshooting This section is intended to be used as a diagnostic aid only. For detailed repair procedures, contact your local Trane service representative. WARNING Hazardous Service Procedures! Failure to follow all of the recommended safety warnings provided could result in death or serious injury. The maintenance and troubleshooting procedures recommended in this manual could result in exposure to electrical, mechanical or other potential safety hazards.
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Troubleshooting Table 22. Air handler troubleshooting recommendations (continued) Symptom Probable Cause Recommended Action Poor alignment Loosen bearing set screws and realign (see “Align Fan and Motor Sheaves,” p. Bearing noise Failed bearing Replace bearing. Inadequate lubrication Replace bearing. Incorrect airflow Check fan operating condition.
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