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Installation, Operation, and Maintenance CVHE, CVHF, and CVHG Water-Cooled CenTraVac™ ™ Chillers With Tracer® AdaptiView™ Control CVHE CVHF CVHG X39641075120 S S A A F F E E T T Y Y W W A A R R N N I I N N G G Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment.
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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 M M a a t t e e r r i i a a l l S S a a f f e e t t y y impact to the environment. Trane advocates the...
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N N O O T T m m i i x x r r e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a n n t t s s o o r r o o i i l l s s ! ! • Start-up must be performed by Trane or an agent of Trane specifically authorized to perform startup and This Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manual warranty of Trane®...
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Revision History Copyright Updates to: This document and the information in it are the property of Trane, and may not be used or reproduced • “Water Flow Detection Controller and Sensor,” p. in whole or in part without written permission. Trane (ifm efector®...
Product Definition and Selection (PDS) system. This system describes the product offerings using a product coding block which is made up of feature categories and codes that identify all characteristics of a unit. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
4. Check the oil sump sight glasses to verify that the actuate mechanical ventilation. sump was factory-charged with 9 gallons (34.1 L) of oil. If no oil level is visible, contact your local Trane • Audible and visual alarms, activated by the sales office.
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Meet foundation requirements • Safety chains Rigging • Clevis connectors • Lifting beam • Trane will perform or have direct on-site supervision Disassembly/Reassembly of the disassembly and (as required) reassembly work (contact your local Trane office for pricing) • Isolation pads or spring isolators •...
Start-up must be performed by Trane or an agent of Trane specifically authorized to perform start-up and warranty of Trane® products. Contractor shall provide Trane (or an agent of Trane specifically authorized to perform start-up) with notice of the scheduled start-up at least two weeks prior to the scheduled start-up.
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If the chiller will be stored for more than six months after production, contact your local Trane Service Agency for required extended storage actions to minimize impact to the chiller and preserve the warranty.
N N o o t t e e : : The control panel side of the unit is always designated as the front side of the unit. 1. Suction Elbow 2. Compressor 3. Terminal Box 4. Control Panel 5. Condenser 6. Motor Housing 7. Economizer 8. Oil Tank Assembly 9. Purge 10. Evaporator 11. Display Panel CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : The weight information provided here should be used for general information only. Trane does not recommend using this weight information for considerations relative to chiller handling, rigging, or placement.
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Operating weights assume the largest possible refrigerant charge. Weights with starters assume the heaviest possible starter (AFD when it’s an allowed option). Industrial Control Panel (INDP) option, add 50 lb. Control Power Transformer (CPTR) option, add 130 lb. Supplemental Motor Protection (SMP) option, add 500 lb. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
For specific weights for your only. Trane does not recommend using this chiller, refer to your submittal package. weight information for considerations relative to chiller handling, rigging, or Table 4.
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Operating weights assume the largest possible refrigerant charge. Weights with starters assume the heaviest possible starter (AFD when it’s an allowed option). Industrial Control Panel (INDP) option, add 23 kg. Control Power Transformer (CPTR) option, add 59 kg. Supplemental Motor Protection (SMP) option, add 227 kg. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Trane will not assume responsibility for compressor and the lifting beam.
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N N o o t t e e : : Follow instructions provided by the spring 6. When lift is complete, detach the clevis connections isolator manufacturer, being careful to not and safety chain. damage isolator adjustment bolt. Figure 5. Typical rigging arrangements for CVHE, CVHF, and CVHG CenTraVac™ ™ chillers CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
N N o o t t e e : : Disassembly and reassembly work includes B = 18 in. (457.2 mm) dowel-pinning the compressor and removing it from the unit. Contact Trane or an agent of C = 9 in. (228.6 mm) Trane specifically authorized to perform start- up and warranty of Trane ®...
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An alternative method of fastening the chiller to the isolators is to cement the neoprene pads. 5. Set the chiller on the isolators; refer to “Standard CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Immediately report any unit damage method to level the unit. incurred during handling or installation at the job site to the Trane sales office. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
29.5 ft (9 m) designed, adjust the length of the flow switch (see item labeled “1” in the preceding figure). Allow paddle to compensate for the pipe diameter and the at least five pipe diameters straight run of pipe CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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O O v v e e r r t t i i g g h h t t e e n n i i n n g g ! ! Trane application. It is NOT necessary to D D o o n n o o t t e e x x c c e e e e d d t t o o r r q q u u e e s s p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s a a s s i i t t c c o o u u l l d d make adjustments to the “Temp”...
Any adjustment that is necessary can be made to the piping at that time. Expenses that result from a failure to follow this recommendation will NOT be paid by Trane. Water piping connection sizes and components are identified in Table 6, p.
(137.9 kPaD). If larger pressure drops are expected in N N o o t t e e : : If needed, plug-type sensor extension cables are the application, contact your local Trane representative available for purchase from Trane Parts Service.
Flange adapters are not Refer to the following figure for gasket provided for CVHE, CVHF, or CVHG CenTraVac™ configuration. chillers with 300 psig (2068.4 kPaG) waterboxes that 3. Align and bring two pipe ends together and slide have 14 in.
N N o o t t e e : : Before tightening any of the bolts, align the flanges. Flange bolt torque requirements are 33–50 45–68 provided in the following table. 70–90 95–122 105–155 142–210 N N o o t t e e : : Bolt size is determined by the diameter of bolt shank. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
Next, sequentially tighten the remaining half of Figure 22. Flange bolt tightening sequence (more the bolts in numerical order. than 24 bolts) CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
. . sequence Waterside design pressure is either 150 psig (1034.2 kPaG) or 300 psig (2068.4 kPaG); refer to unit nameplate or to submittal documentation. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
Standard 15 doesn’t prohibit its use, some local pressure-relief valves and NOT to balanced relief codes do. valves, rupture members (as used on Trane® Testing conducted in Trane laboratories has qualified centrifugal chillers), fusible plugs, or pilot-operated the following materials for PVC pipe construction as valves.
Figure 24, p. – Install the two top bolts. – Center the disk and gaskets to the flange bore. – Hand-tighten all bolts assuring equal pressure. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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For R- 123 chillers, refer to Installation, Operation, and Maintenance: R-123 Low-Pressure Refrigerant Handling Guidelines Conservation and Safe Handling of R-123 Refrigerant in Trane Chillers for Service Technicians (CTV-SVX05*-EN). For R-514A chillers, refer to Installation, Operation, and Maintenance: R-514A Low-Pressure Refrigerant...
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Standard 15 for additional requirements on rework and expenses that result from a piping rupture disk and relief valve vent failure to properly install RuptureGuard ™ lines. will NOT be paid by Trane. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
3-in. (76.2 mm) valve: “C” value 0 to 104.20 142M 142L 127.49 4-in. (101.6 mm) valve: C value 104.21 to 223.9 142L 142L 134.89 RuptureGuard™ is not available for 250E evaporator/250L 51.01 56.80 15.30 7.13 condenser units with heat recovery. 142E 142L 143.11 210L 210L 149.91 CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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N N o o t t e e : : The preceding figure, provided as a reference, is based on ASHRAE Standard 15. Vent line size is typically dictated by state or local code which may be different from ASHRAE Standard 15 requirements. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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= C C value from the preceding table (convert C C pressure at sea level, 14.7 psi (101.34 kPa). in lb/min to kg/s for SI) • f = Moody friction factor in fully turbulent flow CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
. . Operation outside of normal design conditions as defined in this section may require additional insulation; contact Trane for further review. Table 13. Evaporator insulation requirements Free Cooling Standard Unit 3/4 in.
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Evaporators with ASME nameplates must have insulation cut out around the nameplate. Do NOT glue insulation to the nameplate. • Apply 2-in. (50.8-mm) wide black tape on overlap joints. Where possible apply 3-in. (76.2-mm) wide strip of 0.38-in. (9.7-mm) thick insulation over butt joint seams. • Insulate all economizer supports. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
1A2 power supply located in the chiller control panel. Wiring and Port Descriptions The following figure illustrates the UC800 controller ports, LEDs, rotary switches, and wiring terminals. The numbered list following the figure corresponds to the numbered callouts in the illustration. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
1. Rotary Switches for setting BACnet® MAC address or MODBUS® ID. 2. LINK for BACnet® MS/TP, or MODBUS® Slave (two terminals, ±). Field wired if used. 3. LINK for BACnet® MS/TP, or MODBUS® Slave (two terminals, ±). Field wired if used. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Maintain at least 6 in. (16 cm) between low- voltage (less than 30V) and high voltage circuits. Failure to do so could result in electrical noise that could distort the signals carried by the low-voltage wiring, including inter-processor communication (IPC). CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n : : C C o o n n t t r r o o l l s s Figure 31. Standard control panel: Tracer® ® AdaptiView™ ™ main unit assembly (showing low voltage and higher voltage areas for proper routing of field wiring) CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n : : C C o o n n t t r r o o l l s s Figure 32. Optional control panel: Tracer® ® AdaptiView™ ™ main unit assembly (showing low voltage and higher voltage areas for proper routing of field wiring) CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
Figure 33. Tracer® ® AdaptiView™ ™ shipping location I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : For best results, Trane, or an agent of Trane, must install the Tracer ®...
. . Do NOT modify or cut enclosure to provide electrical access. Removable panels have been provided, and any modification should be done away from the enclosure. If the starter enclosure must be cut to CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
Wires, lugs, and fuses/breakers are sized based on National Electric Code NEC [NFPA 70] and UL 1995. 1Q1 Circuit Breaker to Starter connects to 2X16 Starter Panel Terminal for all starter types except the AFDG (Trane-supplied remote Danfoss AFD); for the AFDG, 1Q1 Circuit Breaker to Starter connects to 2X13 Starter Panel Terminal.
All wiring to be in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) and any local codes. Starter by Others Specification available from your local Trane sales office. Wires, lugs, and fuses/breakers are sized based on National Electric Code (NEC) [NFPA 70] and UL 1995.
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PT can be located from the starter module is half of the listed value. listed value. Wires, lugs, and fuses/breakers are sized based on National Electric Wires, lugs, and fuses/breakers are sized based on National Electric Code (NEC) [NFPA 70] and UL 1995. Code (NEC) [NFPA 70] and UL 1995. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
Size the power supply wiring in accordance with compressor motor. PFCCs are available as an option National Electric Code (NEC), using the RLA value for unit- and remote-mounted starters. stamped on the chiller nameplate and transformer load on L1 and L2. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
, , s s e e e e P P R R O O D D - - S S V V B B 0 0 6 6 * * - - E E N N . . Simultaneously disconnect capacitors and load from line power. If the capacitors are not switched offline when the load is disconnected, they continue to add capacitance to the electrical distribution system. A leading power factor—too much capacitance—may CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
NOT route control conduit into the top of the box. Starter to Motor Wiring (Remote-Mounted Starters Only) Ground Wire Terminal Lugs Ground wire lugs are provided in the motor terminal box and in the starter panel. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
Use only shielded, twisted-pair wiring for the inter- event that a starter failure, such as processsor communication (IPC) circuit between welded contacts, keeps the chiller the starter and the control panel on remote- motor running after the controller mounted starters. interrupts the run signal. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
D-rings if removal is needed for clearance purposes. N N o o t t e e : : Trane assumes no responsibility for the design, documentation, construction, compatibility, N N o o t t e e : : If the box is removed for installation...
Before beginning wiring and torquing, ensure proper trays. To limit the effects of corona or ionization with motor terminal care and do NOT apply any excess cables carrying more than 2000V, Trane requires that stress. the power cable have a metallic shield, unless the cable is specifically listed or approved for non-shielded use.
If the Chilled Water Flow Proving Input is a factory-installed ifm efector® flow-sensing device, the secondary field device (recommended with 38°F [3.3° C] and lower leaving chilled water temperatures) for proof of flow connects from 1X1-5 to 1K26-4 (binary input; normally open, closure with flow). Remove factory jumper when used. CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
Mount the places the secondary flow sensing device in series sensor probe where needed; however, mount the with the ifm efector® flow-sensing device. sensor module in the control panel. 2. For field-provided primary proof of flow devices, CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
(locked out), and then that a separate The sensor will be configured (given its identity and source control power (115 Vac) be utilized to become functional) at start-up when the Trane service power up the control circuits. technician performs the start-up configuration. It will Use the as-built starter schematic to ensure correct NOT be operational until that time.
CenTraVac™ chiller. If mechanical problems do occur, however, contact a Trane service technician to ensure proper diagnosis and repair of the unit. I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Although CenTraVac ™ chillers can operate...
Figure 46. Pressure enthalpy curve economizer and on to the compressor motor bearings. From the bearings, the oil drains back to the manifold and separator under the motor and then on to the oil tank. Figure 47. Refrigerant flow, 2-stage CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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12. Economizer 13. Oil supply to bearings, 0.625 in. (15.875 mm) OD 14. Purge 15. Compressor 16. Liquid refrigerant motor coolant supply, 1.125 in. (28.575 mm) OD 17. Liquid refrigerant to economizer 18. Liquid refrigerant to evaporator 19. Evaporator CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
The evaporator eductor line has a shut-off your fingertips. For more information, refer to Tracer valve mounted by the evaporator.The shut-off valve AdaptiView Display for Water-Cooled CenTraVac will be set during commissioning, but may be adjusted Chillers Operations Guide (CTV-SVU01*-EN). CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
This diagram can be thought of as a • Starting state chart, with the arrows and arrow text, depicting • Running the transitions between states: • Stopping • The text in the circles are the internal software designations for each state. Figure 49. Software operation overview CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
85 percent of the chiller nameplate RLA Start-up Sequence of Operation—Wye- for 1.5 seconds, the starter transitions to the “Delta” delta configuration. Logic circuits within the various modules will CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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Figure 53, p. 74 illustrates this sequence. initiated as follows: 1. The inlet guide vanes are driven closed (up to CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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STOP key once, except the inlet guide vanes are not open and stop the chilled water pump after the chilled sequence-closed and the compressor motor is water pump delay timer has timed out after immediately turned off. compressor shut down (see Figure 55, p. 76). CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p a a n n d d S S h h u u t t - - d d o o w w n n Figure 54. Sequence of operation: Fast restart within postlube CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
• Surging for seven minutes at full open inlet guide temperature. The control panel will not permit the Ice vanes (IGV) Building mode to be entered again until the unit is CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p a a n n d d S S h h u u t t - - d d o o w w n n Figure 56. Sequence of operation: ice making: running to ice making CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
The gas • additional refrigerant. and liquid line valves then close and compressor operation begins (refer to Figure 51, p. 73, beginning at CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
• The relay at 1A11-J2-4 to 6 is a FC auxiliary This is NOT heat recovery. Although this feature could relay and can be used as required. be used to recover heat in some form, a heat recovery CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
The control panel also checks compressor motor winding temperature and a start is initiated after a minimum restart inhibit time if the winding temperature is less than 265°F (129.4°C). The chilled water pump relay is energized and evaporator water CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
Tracer® AdaptiView™. qualified Trane service technicians. After the post-lube cycle is done, the unit returns to N N o o t t e e : : During extended shut-down periods, be sure to auto mode.
7 to 15 psig (48.3 to 103.4 kPaG). Oil Sump Temperature 140°F to 176°F (60.0°C to 80.0°C) Unit not running Oil Sump Temperature 95°F to 162°F (35.0°C to 72.2°C) Unit running Oil Sump Differential 18 to 22 psid (124.1 to 151.7 kPaD) Oil Pressure CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
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Apply oil to any exposed metal parts to prevent rust. Shut down the chiller once each year to check the items listed on the “CVHE, CVHF, and CVHG CenTraVac™ Chiller Annual Inspection List,” p. D– (refer to “Forms and Check Sheets,” p.
Daily Every 3 months Every 6 months Annually Submit a sample of the compressor oil to a Trane- qualified laboratory for comprehensive analysis. Measure the compressor motor winding resistance to ground; a qualified service technician should conduct this check to ensure that the findings are properly interpreted.
The purge is designed to remove non-condensable minimize impact to the chiller and preserve the gases and water from the refrigeration system. For R- warranty. In addition, contact your local Trane Service 123 chillers, purge operation, maintenance, and Agency for recommendations for storage requirements...
. . D D o o n n o o t t u u s s e e n n o o n n - - a a p p p p r r o o v v e e d d I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : If leak testing is required, contact a Trane r r e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a n n t t s s , , r r e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a n n t t s s u u b b s s t t i i t t u u t t e e s s , , o o r r n n o o n n - - Service Agency.
(one familiar with the local water three months while other sites may require anode supply’s chemical mineral content) for a replacement every two to three years. Trane recommended cleaning solution suitable for the recommends inspection of anodes for wear sometime job.
1. Determine the type and size of chiller being equipment. serviced. Refer to Trane® nameplate located on chiller control panel. Discussion I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : This section contains rigging and lifting information only for Trane CenTraVac ™...
Weights shown are maximum for waterbox size. Verify the waterbox from the latest published literature. Connection Devices Information Table 26. Connection devices Part Unit Product Order Information Number Safety Hoist Contact Trane Parts RNG01884 Ring 3/4-10 Department Safety Hoist Contact Trane Parts RNG01885 Ring 1/2-13 Department...
• “CenTraVac™ Chiller Installation Completion and I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Start-up must be performed by Trane or an Request for Trane Service,” p. B–1...
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I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Start-up must be performed by Trane or an CenTraVac™ chiller agent of Trane specifically authorized to Pumps perform start-up and warranty of Trane ®...
6. T T e e s s t t i i n n g g Dry nitrogen available for pressure testing (for This is to certify that the Trane equipment has been disassembled units) properly and completely installed, and that the...
Appendix C. CVHE, CVHF, and CVHG CenTraVac™ ™ Chiller Start-up Tasks to be Performed by Trane W W A A R R N N I I N N G G N N o o t t e e : : All conditions which do not conform to the...
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3. P P r r e e p p a a r r a a t t i i o o n n f f o o r r S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p Security Settings Relieve nitrogen holding charge. Basic Troubleshooting Evacuate and charge the system. Apply power to the starter panel. C–2 CVHE-SVX02M-EN...
Appendix D. CVHE, CVHF, and CVHG CenTraVac™ ™ Chiller Annual Inspection List Follow the annual maintenance instructions provided Verify control parameters. in the text of this manual, including but not limited to: Test appropriate sensors for accuracy. 1. C C o o m m p p r r e e s s s s o o r r / / M M o o t t o o r r Ensure sensors are properly seated in wells with Motor continuity.
Appendix E. CVHE, CVHF, and CVHG CenTraVac™ ™ Chiller Operator Log Water-Cooled CVHE, CVHF and CVHG CenTraVac™ ™ Chillers with UC800 Controller Tracer® ® AdaptiView™ ™ Reports—Log Sheet Log 1 Log 2 Log 3 Evaporator Entering Leaving Saturated Refrig. Press...
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C C V V H H E E , , C C V V H H F F , , a a n n d d C C V V H H G G C C e e n n T T r r a a V V a a c c ™ ™ C C h h i i l l l l e e r r O O p p e e r r a a t t o o r r L L o o g g Water-Cooled CVHE, CVHF and CVHG CenTraVac™ ™ Chillers with UC800 Controller Tracer®...
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