Installation RTAA-IOM-4A

Operation
Maintenance
Library Service Literature
Product Section Refrigeration
Product Rotary liquid Chillers – Air-Cooled
Model RTAA
Literature Type Installation, Operation, Maintenance
Sequence 4
Date March 1995
File No. SV-RF-RLC-RTAA-IOM-4-0395
Supersedes RTAA-IOM-4

Air-Cooled
Series R®
Rotary Liquid
Chillers
Design Sequence “AO” and Later
Packaged Air-Cooled Chiller,
RTAA 70-125
Remote Evaporator
Air-Cooled Chiller,
RTAA 70-125

Clear Language Display

Models
RTAA-70 RTAA-100
RTAA-80 RTAA-110
RTAA-90 RTAA-125

Part No. X39551156-01

Since The Trane Company has a policy of continuous product improvement, it reserves the right to change
specifications and design without notice. The installation and servicing of the equipment referred in this booklet
should be done by qualified, experienced technicians.
©American Standard Inc. 1991
 IMPORTANT NOTICE
Effective July 1, 1992, all service operations must use recovery systems to minimize
losses of refrigerant to the atmosphere when servicing units with Class I and Class II
refrigerants.
Class I (CFC) and Class II (HCFC) refrigerants include CFC-12, HCFC-22, CFC-500,
CFC-502, CFC-11, CFC-113 and HCFC-123. Deliberate venting is prohibited by
Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
In the normal service of air conditioning systems, there are three major activities
mandated by the EPA regulations: recovery, recycling and reclaiming.
1) Recovery — the act of removing refrigerant from the air conditioning unit so that
losses of refrigerant to the atmosphere are minimized.
Whenever a refrigeration circuit is opened, the recovery of the refrigerant is required.
If there is no reason to believe that the refrigerant is “bad”, such as during service of
gaskets, expansion valves or solenoid valves, the refrigerant is often returned to the
unit without treatment. (Note: Always follow the equipment manufacturer’s
recommendations regarding replacement of unit filter driers during service.)
If there is reason to suspect that the refrigerant is bad, such as with a compressor
failure, the refrigerant should either be replaced or recycled.
Recovery is also required when a piece of equipment is decommissioned. This
prevents the loss of refrigerant upon disposal of the unit. The recovered refrigerant
usually is sold to refrigerant reclaimers rather than reused in the customer’s new
equipment.
2) Recycling — the act of cleaning recovered refrigerant for use in the customer’s
equipment.
First, the refrigerant is boiled to separate the oil. Then it is run through a filter drier to
separate moisture and acid.
Because of limited field testing capability, the quality and identity of any recycled
refrigerant is suspect. For this reason, the EPA will most likely allow recycling of
refrigerant only when it is returned to its original owner. Resale of the recycled
refrigerant to third parties will not be allowed.
As a result, most servicers will only recycle refrigerant when the quantity of the
refrigerant to be recycled and the expertise of the technician make it attractive to do
so. Most suspect refrigerant will be sold to a reclaimer rater than be serviced in the
field.
3) Reclaiming — the act of purifying refrigerant and testing it to ARI 700 “new”
refrigerant standards. With reclamation, each batch of refrigerant undergoes
extensive laboratory tests and the waste streams are disposed of according to
environmental regulations.
Most reclamation will be done at centralized processing facilities because of the
testing, waste handling and EPA certification requirements for reclamation. The Trane
Company and others offer reclamation services for most refrigerants.
Reclamation is probably the most attractive alternative for users with salvaged and
suspect refrigerant.

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 Refrigerant Emission Control
Evidence from environmental scientists indicates that the ozone in our upper
atmosphere is being reduced, due to the release of CFC fully halogenated
compounds.
The Trane Company encourages every effort to eliminate, if possible, or vigorously
reduce the emission of CFC, HCFC and HFC refrigerants into the atmosphere that
result from installation, operation, routine maintenance, or major services on this
equipment. Always act in a responsible manner to conserve refrigerants for
continued use, even when acceptable alternatives are available.
Conservation and emission reduction can be accomplished by following
recommended Trane operation, maintenance and service procedures, with specific
attention to the following:
1. Refrigerant used in any type of air conditioning or refrigerating equipment
should be recovered for reuse, recovered and/or recycled for reuse, reprocessed
(reclaimed) properly destroyed, whenever it is removed from equipment by an
EPA certified Type II or Universal technician. Never release refrigerant into the
atmosphere.
2. Always determine possible recycle or reclaim requirements of the recovered
refrigerant before beginning recovery by any method. Questions about recovered
refrigerants and acceptable refrigerant quality standards are addressed in ARI
Standard 700.
3. Use approved containment vessels and safety standards. Comply with all
applicable transportation standards when shipping refrigerant containers.
4. To minimize emissions while recovering refrigerant, use recycling equipment.
Always use methods which will pull the required vacuum while recovering and
condensing refrigerant into containment.
5. When leak checking with trace refrigerant and nitrogen, use HCFC-22 (R-22),
rather than CFC-12 (R-12) or any other fully halogenated refrigerants. Be aware of
any new leak test methods which eliminate refrigerant as a trace gas.
6. When cleaning system components or parts, avoid using CFC-11 (R-11) or CFC-
113 (R-113). Refrigeration system clean up methods which use filters and dryers
are preferred. Do not use solvents which have ozone depletion factors. Properly
dispose of used materials.
7. Take extra care to properly maintain all service equipment that directly support
refrigeration service work, such as gauges, hoses, vacuum pumps and recycling
equipment.
8. Stay aware of unit enhancements, conversion refrigerants, compatible parts and
manufacturer’s recommendations which will reduce refrigerant emissions and
increase equipment operating efficiencies. Follow manufacturer’s specific
guidelines for conversion of existing systems.
9. In order to assist in reducing power generation emissions, always attempt to
improve equipment performance with improved maintenance and operations that
will help conserve energy resources.

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Table of
Contents

1 General Information 34 Refrigerant Sensors

1 Literature Change History 36 Leak Test and Evacuation
1 Unit Identification 36 Refrigerant and Additional Oil Charge
1 Unit Inspection 36 --Refrigerant Charge Determination
1 Inspection Checklist 36 --Example: Refrigerant Charge
1 Loose Parts Inventory Computation
1 Unit Description --Oil Charge Determination
5 Commonly Used Acronyms
6 Warnings and Cautions 37 Installation - Electrical
6 Installation Responsibilities 37 General Recommendations
7 Nameplates 43 --Installer-Supplied Components
7 --Outdoor Unit Nameplate 43 Power Supply Wiring
7 --ASME Nameplate 43 --General
7 --Compressor Nameplate 44 --Control Power Supply
8 Model Number Coding System 45 --Heat Tape Power Supply
8 Storage 45 --Water Pump Power Supply
45 Interlock Wiring
9 Installation - Mechanical 47 --Alarm/Running/Maximum
Packaged Unit Capacity Outputs
9 General 47 --Alarm/Running/Maximum Capacity
9 Pre-Installation Indicator Wiring
9 Location Requirements 48 Low Voltage Wiring
9 --Noise Considerations 48 --Emergency Stop (Normal Trip)
9 --Foundation 48 --External Circuit Lockout - Circuit #1
12 --Clearances 48 --External Circuit Lockout - Circuit #2
12 --Additional Location Requirements for 48 --Ice Making Option
Remote Evaporator Only 49 --External Chilled Water Setpoint (CWS)
12 Rigging 51 --External Current Limit Setpoint (CLS)
12 Lifting Procedures 52 --Optional Bidirectional
17 Unit Isolation Communication Link (BCL)
17 --Direct Mounting 52 ----General
17 --Isolator Mounting 52 ----Communication Link
17 ----Neoprene Isolators Connection Procedure
17 ----Spring Isolators 53 Remote Clear Language Display
17 Unit Leveling Installation Procedure
17 Water Piping 53 --General
20 --Evaporator Water Piping 53 --Remote CLD Mounting
20 --Evaporator Refrigerant 55 --Remote CLD Panel Wiring
Relief Valve Piping 55 --ICS Address Setting
20 --Evaporator Piping 55 --Multiple Unit Operation
21 --Evaporator Piping Components 56 Installation Check List
21 ----Entering Chilled Water Piping 56 --Receiving
21 ----Leaving Chilled Water Piping 56 --Unit Location and Mounting
21 --Evaporator Drain 56 --Unit Piping
21 --Chilled Water Flow Switch 57 --Electrical Wiring
23 --Water Treatment
23 --Water Pressure Gauges 59 Operating Principles -
23 --Water Pressure Relief Valves Mechanical
23 --Freeze Protection 59 General
59 Refrigeration (Cooling) Cycle
25 Installation - Mechanical 59 --Cycle Description
Remote Evaporator 60 --Compressor Description
Interconnecting Refrigerant 60 ----Compressor Motor
Piping 60 ----Compressor Rotors
25 General 61 ----Compressor Loading Sequence
25 System Configuration and 61 Oil System Operation
Interconnecting Refrigerant Piping 61 --Overview
31 Line Sizing 61 --Oil Separator
31 --Liquid Line Sizing Steps 63 --Compressor Bearing Oil Supply
32 --Example Liquid Line Sizing 63 --Compressor Rotor Oil Supply
32 --Suction Line Sizing Steps 63 --Female Unloader Valve
33 --Example Suction Line Sizing 63 --Oil Filter
33 --Suction Accumulator Sizing 63 --Condenser Fan Staging
34 Piping Installation Procedures

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 65 Operating Principles - 109 Pre-Start Checkout
Adaptive Control™ 109 General
Microprocessor Logic with 110 Unit Voltage Power Supply
Clear Language Display 110 Unit Voltage Imbalance
65 General 111 Unit Voltage Phasing
67 Clear Language Display Keypad Overview 112 Water System Flow Rates
67 --General 112 Water System Pressure Drop
68 --Select Report Group 112 Clear Language Display Set-up
68 --Select Settings Group
68 --Passwords 113 Start-up Procedures
68 --Select Report Group and Select 113 General
Settings Group Flowcharts 115 System Superheat
69 --Auto/Stop Keys 115 System Subcooling
69 --Power Up
87 Diagnostics 117 Unit Shutdown Procedures
100 Operational Features 117 Temporary Shutdown and Restart
100 --Entering Evaporator Water Temperature 117 Extended Shutdown Procedure
100 --Current Limit Setpoint 118 System Restart After Extended
100 --Low Ambient Lockout Shutdown
100 --Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV) Test
100 --Current Overload Protection 119 Periodic Maintenance
100 --Leaving Chilled Water 119 General
Temperature Control 119 Weekly Maintenance
100 --Chilled Water Reset (CWR) | 119 Monthly Maintenance
102 --Leaving Water Temperature Cutout 119 Annual Maintenance
102 --Low Refrigerant Temperature Cutout
104 --Low Ambient Temperature Start 123 Maintenance
104 ----Low Refrigerant Temperature 123 General
Cutout and Low Pressure Cutout Retry 123 Coil Cleaning
104 --Balanced Compressor Starts and Hours 123 Chemically Cleaning The Evaporator
105 --Phase Imbalance Protection 124 Water Treatment
105 --Reverse Rotation Protection 124 Oil Separator Level Check
105 --Oil Failure Protection 125 Oil Filter Change
105 DIP Switch Settings
105 --Compressor Overload DIP Switches 127 Refrigerant Charging and
105 IPC Address Recovery
107 --2-10 VDC/4-20 mA Input for External 127 Low Side Repairs
Chilled Water Setpoint (CWS) and 127 High Side Repair
Current Limit Setpoint (CLS) 127 Adding Refrigerant
107 --Mechanical Control Settings
107 --Remote CLID Operation 129 Unit Wiring
107 --Communication Failure 129 General
129 Unit Electrical Data

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 List of
Illustrations

2 Figure 1 26 Figure 9b 55 Figure 20

Typical RTAA Packaged Unit Remote Evaporator Installation Remote Display Panel
70-125 Tons (Front/Side Exterior View) No Elevation Difference, Suction and Interconnecting Wiring
3 Figure 2 Liquid Lines 15 Feet or Less 59 Figure 21
Typical RTAA Packaged Unit 27 Figure 9c Refrigeration System and
70-125 Tons (Rear Exterior View) Remote Evaporator Installation Control Components
7 Figure 3 Condensing Unit Above Evaporator - 60 Figure 22
Nameplates 100 Feet or Less RTAA Refrigerant and Oil Diagram
8 Figure 4 27 Figure 9d 62 Figure 23
Model Number Coding System Remote Evaporator Installation Oil Separator
10 Figure 5 Condensing Unit Below Evaporator - 64 Figure 24
Rigging and Lifting Weights - 15 Feet or Less Fan State at Circuit Startup
Packaged Unit 28 Figure 9e 66 Figure 25
11 Figure 5a Refrigerant Circuit Identification RTAA Control Panel
Rigging and Lifting Weights - 32 Figure 9f 67 Figure 26
Remote Evaporator Liquid Line Sizing Example Operator Interface Adaptive Control
13 Figure 6 33 Figure 9g 70 Figure 27
Dimensions and Clearances for Suction Accumulator Sizing Example Chiller Report
RTAA Packaged Units 70 - 125 Tons 35 Figure 9h 72 Figure 28
14 Figure 6a Refrigerant Sensor Mounting and Refrigerant Report
Dimensions and Clearances for RTAA Wiring 73 Figure 29
with Remote Evaporator 70 - 125 Tons 37 Figure 10 Compressor Report
15 Figure 6b Warning Label 74 Figure 30
Remote Evaporator Dimensions, 38 Figure 11 Operator Settings
RTAA 70 - 100 Tons Typical Field Wiring for RTAA Unit 77 Figure 31
16 Figure 6c 40 Figure 11a Service Settings
Remote Evaporator Dimensions, Typical Field Wiring for RTAA Unit with 85 Figure 32
RTAA 110 - 125 Tons Remote Evaporator Service Tests
18 Figure 7 43 Figure 12 88 Figure 33
Isolator Placement for Typical RTAA Control Box - Right Side Diagnostics
Packaged Unit 70 - 125 Tons 44 Figure 13 104 Figure 34
19 Figure 7a Control Box - Front Low Refrigerant Temperature and
Isolator Placement for RTAA with 46 Figure 14 Low Pressure Cutout Ignore Time
Remote Evaporator Typical RTAA Chiller interlock 111 Figure 35
20 Figure 8 47 Figure 15 Associated Research Model 45 Phase
Suggested Piping for Alarm/Running/Maximurn Capacity Sequence Indicator
Typical RTAA Evaporator Contact Outputs 114 Figure 36
22 Figure 9 49 Figure 16 Unit Sequence of Operation
RTAA Evaporator Water Pressure Drop Resistor and Potentiometer 121 Figure 37
26 Figure 9a Arrangement for External Chilled Operator’s Log
Remote Evaporator Installation Water Setpoint 123 Figure 38
No Elevation Difference, Suction and 51 Figure 17 Chemical Cleaning Configuration
Liquid Lines 20 Inches or Less Resistor and Potentiometer 124 Figure 39
Arrangement for External Current System Oil Level Specifications
Limit Setpoint 125 Figure 40
54 Figure 18 Oil Filter Change
Remote CLD Panel Mounting Holes 126 Figure 41
and Electrical Access Knockouts Oil Pressure Drop
55 Figure 19 129 Figure 42
Shielded, Twisted Pair Communication Legend
Link at the Remote CLD Panel 130 Figures 43 - 46
Schematic Wiring
138 Figure 47
Connection Wiring, X-Line
140 Figure 48
Panel to Unit Wiring, X-Line
142 Figure 49
Connection Wiring, Wye-Delta
144 Figure 50
Panel to Unit Wiring, Wye-Delta
146 Figure 51
Component Locations

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 List of
Tables

4 Table 1
General RTAA Mechanical
Specifications
5 Table 2
RTAA Refrigerant Circuit Designations
and Capacities
29 Table 2a
RTAA circuit Capacities (nominal tons)
29 Table 2b
Equivalent Lengths of Non-Ferrous
Valves and Fittings (feet)
30 Table 2c
Liquid Line Sizes
30 Table 2d
suction Line Sizes (‘’O.D.”) for
Upflow Lines
30 Table 2e
Suction Line Sizes (“O.D.”) for
Horizontal and/or Downflow Lines
31 Table 2f
Additional Suction Accumulator Line
36 Table 2g
System Refrigerant Charge
36 Table 2h
Field Installed Piping Charge
42 Table 3
Electrical Data
47 Table 4
Alarm/Running/Maximum Capacity
Relay output Configurations
47 Table 5
Alarm/Running/Maximum Capacity
Menu Settings
50 Table 6
Input Values vs. External Chilled
Water Setpoint
51 Table 7
Input Values vs. External Current
Limit Setpoint
93 Table 8
Diagnostic Codes
100 Table 9
Compressor(s) Current Limit Setpoints
vs. Chiller Current Limit Setpoint (CLS)
103 Table 10
Leaving Fluid Temperature Setpoints
106 Table 11
Compressor Overload DIP
Switch Settings

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General
Information

[] If concealed damage is discovered,

Literature Change stop unpacking the shipment. Do
History not remove damaged material
from the receiving location. Take
RTAA-IOM-4 (October 1993) photos of the damage, if possible.
The owner must provide
Original manual. Covers installation, reasonable evidence that the
operation, and maintenance of “AO” damage did not occur after delivery.
design sequence RTAA-70 thru RTAA-
125 units. [] Notify the carrier’s terminal of the
damage immediately, by phone and
by mail. Request an immediate,
Unit Identification joint inspection of the damage with
the carrier and the consignee.
When the unit arrives, compare all
nameplate data with ordering and [] Notify the Trane sales representative
shipping information. and arrange for repair. Do not repair
the unit, however, until damage is
inspected by the carrier’s
representative.
Unit Inspection
When the unit is delivered, verify that it
is the correct unit and that it is properly Loose Parts Inventory
equipped. Compare the information
which appears on the unit nameplate Check all the accessories and loose parts
with the ordering and submittal which are shipped with the unit against
information. Refer to “Nameplates”. shipping list. Included in these items will
be water vessel drain plugs, isolators,
Inspect all exterior components for rigging and electrical diagrams, and
visible damage. Report any apparent service literature, which are placed inside
damage or material shortage to the the control panel and/or starter panel for
carrier and make a “unit damage” shipment.
notation on the carrier’s delivery
receipt. Specify the extent and type of
damage found and notify the Unit Description
appropriate Trane Sales Office.
The 70 thru 125-ton Model RTAA units
Do not proceed with installation of a are helical-rotary type, air-cooled liquid
damaged unit without sales office chillers designed for installation
approval. outdoors. The unit has two compressors
and the compressor circuits are
Note: If the Remote Evaporator Option completely assembled, hermetic
is ordered, the remote evaporator will packages. They are factory-piped, wired,
be shipped in a separate crate. leak-tested, dehydrated, and tested for
proper operation before shipment. The
units are factory charged with refrigerant
Inspection Checklist and oil.

To protect against loss due to damage Note: Packaged units are factory charged
incurred in transit, complete the with refrigerant and oil. Remote
following checklist upon receipt of the evaporator units are shipped with a
unit. holding charge of nitrogen and a partial
charge of oil.
[] Inspect the individual pieces of the
shipment before accepting the Figures 1 thru 3 show typical RTAA
unit. Check for obvious damage to packaged units and their components.
the unit or packing material. Tables 1 and 2 contain general RTAA
mechanical specifications. Chilled water
[] Inspect the unit for concealed inlet and outlet openings are covered for
damage as soon as possible after shipment. Each circuit has a separate
delivery and before it is stored. compressor motor starter.
Concealed damage must be
reported within 15 days.

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Figure 1
Typical RTAA Packaged Unit
70 - 125 Ton
(Front/Side Exterior View)

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Figure 2
Typical RTAA Packaged Unit
70 - 125 Ton
(Rear Exterior View)

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 Table 1
General RTAA Mechanical Specifications
Size
70 80 90 100 110 125
Compressor
Quantity 2 2 2 2 2 2
Nominal Size (Tons)(1) 35/35 40/40 50/40 50/50 60/50 60/60
Evaporator
Water Storage (Gallons) 39.8 37.8 34.4 32.1 53.4 45.8

(Liters) 150.6 143.1 130.2 121.5 202.1 173.4

Min. Flow (GPM) 84 96 108 120 132 150

(L/Sec) 5.3 6.1 6.8 7.6 8.3 9.5

Max. Flow (GPM) 252 288 324 360 396 450

(L/Sec) 15.9 18.2 20.4 22.7 25.0 28.4

Condenser
Qty of Coils 4 4 4 4 4 4
Coil Length (Ft)(1) 13/13 13/13 14/13 14/14 17/14 17/17
Coil Height (In) 42 42 42 42 42 42
Number of Rows 2 2 2 2 2 2
Condenser Fans
Quantity (1) 4/4 4/4 5/4 5/5 5/5 5/5
Diameter (In) 30 30 30 30 30 30
Total Airflow (CFM) 68,380 68,380 73,365 78,355 82,950 87,550
Nominal RPM 855 855 855 855 855 855
Tip Speed (Ft/Min) 6715 6715 6715 6715 6715 6715
Motor HP (Ea) 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
Min Starting/Oper. Ambient
Std Unit (Deg. F) 15 15 15 15 15 15
Low Amb. (Deg. F) -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10
General Unit
Refrigerant HCFC-22 HCFC-22 HCFC-22 HCFC-22 HCFC-22 HCFC-22
No. of Independent
Refrigerant Circuits 2 2 2 2 2 2
% Min. Load(3) 10 10 10 10 10 10
Refrig Charge (Lb)(1) 58/58 61/61 73/61 73/73 98/73 98/98
(Kg) 26/26 27127 33/27 33/33 44/33 44/44
Oil Charge (Qts)(1,4) 10/10 10/10 12/10 12/12 12/12 12/12
(L) 10.6/10.6 10.6/10.6 12.7/10.6 12.7/12.7 12.7/12.7 12.7/12.7
Notes:
1. Data containing information on two circuits shown as follows: ckt1/ckt2
2. Minimum start-up/operating ambient based on a 5 mph wind across the condenser.
3. Percent minimum load is for total machine, not each individual circuit.
4. Trane Part Change # Oil-31 (see service bulletin SCOM-SB-1).

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 Table 2 RTAA Refrigerant Circuit Designations and Capacities
RTAA Model Circuit/Tons Compressor/Tons
70 1 35 A 35
2 35 B 35
80 1 40 A 40
2 40 B 40
90 1 50 A 50
2 40 B 40
100 1 50 A 50
2 50 B 50
110 1 60 A 60
2 50 B 50
125 1 62.5 A 60
2 62.5 B 60

The RTAA series features Trane’s Commonly Used LRA = Locked Rotor Amps
exclusive Adaptive ControITM logic LVG = Leaving Chilled Water
with Clear Language Display. It Acronyms Temperature
monitors the control variables that Acronyms used in this manual are MAR = Machine Shutdown, Auto Reset
govern the operation of the chiller unit. defined below. MMR = Machine Shutdown, Manual
Adaptive Control logic can adjust these Reset
variables, when necessary, to optimize BAS = Building Automation System NEC = National Electric Code
operational efficiencies, avoid chiller BCL = Bidirectional Communications OAT = Outdoor Air Temperature
shutdown, and keep producing chilled Link PCWS = Front Panel Chilled Water
water. An optional remote display is CAR = Circuit Shutdown, Auto Reset Setpoint
available to monitor unit operation CMR = Circuit Shutdown, Manual Reset PFCC = Power Factor Correction
from a remote location. CILD = Clear Language Display Capacitors
PSID = Pounds-per-Square-inch
These dual-compressor units feature CLS = Current Limit Setpoint
Differential (pressure differential)
two independent circuits, one for each CWR = Chilled Water Reset
PSIG = Pounds-per-Square-inch
compressor. Compressor unloaders are CWS = Chilled Water Setpoint
(gauge pressure)
solenoid actuated. Each refrigerant DDT = Design Delta-Temperature
PWM = Pulse Width Modulation
circuit is provided with filter drier, sight Setpoint (i.e., the difference
RAS = Reset Action Setpoint
glass, electronic expansion valve, and between entering and leaving
RLA = Rated Load Amps
charging valves. chilled water temperatures)
ENT = Entering Chilled Water RCWS = Reset Chilled Water Setpoint
The shell-and-tube type evaporator is (CWR)
Temperature
manufactured in accordance with RRS = Reset Reference Setpoint
EXV = Electronic Expansion Valve
ASME standards. The evaporator is (CWR)
FLA = Full Load Amps
fully insulated and is equipped with SV = Slide Valve
HGBP = Hot Gas Bypass
water drain and vent connections Tracer® = Type of Trane Building
HVAC = Heating, Ventilating and Air
Packaged units have heat tape Automation System
Conditioning
protection to -20 F. SCI = Serial Communications
IFW = Informational Warning
I/O = Input and Output Wiring Interface
LPC = Low Pressure Cutout UCLS = Unit Current Limit Setpoint
LRTC = Low Refrigerant Temperature UCM = Unit Control Module
Cutout (Microprocessor-based)
UCWS = Unit Chilled Water Setpoint

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 Warnings and Cautions
Warnings and Cautions appear in
boldface type at appropriate points in
this manual.
Warnings are provided to alert
personnel to potential hazards that can
result in personal injury or death.
Cautions alert personnel to conditions
that could result in equipment damage.
Your personal safety and reliable
operation of this machine depend upon
strict observance of these’ precautions.
The Trane Company assumes no
liability for installation or service
procedures performed by unqualified
personnel.

Installation
Responsibilities
Generally, the contractor must install
the unit per the instructions contained
in the “Installation - Mechanical” and
“Installation -Electrical” sections of this
manual, including the following:
[ ] Install unit on a flat foundation,
level (within 1/4" [6.4 mm]), and
strong enough to support unit
loading.
[ ] Install any options and make
electrical connections at the UCM.

For remote evaporator units only

Furnish and install refrigerant piping,
refrigerant, and oil, per instructions
outlined in this manual.
Note: The standard leaving chilled
water sensor is factory installed in the
evaporator leaving water outlet.

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Nameplates Outdoor Unit Nameplate Compressor Nameplate
The outdoor unit nameplate provides The “compressor” nameplate provides
the following information: the following information:
The RTAA outdoor unit nameplates
(Figure 3) are applied to the exterior Compressor model number.
- Unit model and size descriptor. Compressor serial number.
and interior surface of the Control - Unit serial number.
Panel door (Figure 1). A compressor Compressor electrical characteristics.
- Identifies unit electrical requirements. Utilization Range. Recommended
nameplate is located on each - Lists correct operating charges of R-22
compressor. refrigerant.
and refrigerant oil.
- Lists unit test pressures.
- Identifies installation, operation and ASME Nameplate
maintenance and service data
literature. This nameplate is affixed to the top of
- Lists drawing numbers for unit wiring the suction side of the evaporator head
diagrams. and provides the following information:
- ASME national board number
- maximum temperature
- maximum working pressure

Figure 3
Nameplates

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 Each position, or group of positions,
Model Number in the number is used to represent a
Storage
Coding System feature. For example, in Figure 4, Extended storage of the outdoor unit
position 8 of the unit model number, prior to installation requires the
The model numbers for the unit and
Unit Voltage, contains the number “4”. following precautionary measures:
the compressors are comprised of
numbers and letters which represent From the chart, it can be seen that a 1. Store the outdoor unit in a secure
features of the equipment. Shown on “4” in this position means that the unit area.
the chart in Figure 4 are samples of voltage is 460/60/3.
2. At least every three months
typical unit model numbers, followed (quarterly), check the pressure in the
by the coding system. refrigerant circuits to verify that the
Figure 4 refrigerant charge is intact. If it is not,
Model Number Coding System contact a qualified service organization
The Series R unit model number is as follows: and the appropriate Trane sales office.
Model Number:
Digit Number:

RTA A 070 4 Y A0 1 B 1 D A 0
0 1 2
123 4 567 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 (DIGIT POSITION FOR ABOVE)
Digits 01, 02 Digit 13
Unit Model Condenser Coll Fin Material
RT = Rotary Chiller A = Aluminum
Digit 03 B = Blue Fin Coil Protection
S = Special
Unit Type
A = Air Cooled Digit 14
Digit 04 Agency Listing
0 = No Agency Listing
Development Sequence 1 = UL Listing
A = First Sequence
2 = C.S.A. Listing
Digits 05, 06, 07 Digit 15
Nominal Capacity Control Interface
070 = 70 Nominal Tons
C = Deluxe without Communication
080 = 80 Nominal Tons
D = Deluxe with Communication
090 = 90 Nominal Tons
100 = 100 Nominal Tons Digit 16
110 = 110 Nominal Tons Chilled Water Reset
125 = 125 Nominal Tons 0 = No Chilled Water Reset
Digit 08 1 = Based on Return Water
Temperature
Unit Voltage 2 = Based on Outside Air Temperature
D = 380/60/3
3 = Based on Zone Temperature
A = 200/60/3
C = 230/60/3 Digit 17
J = 346/50/3 Miscellaneous Factory
4 = 460/60/3 Installed Options
5 = 575/60/3 A = Architectural Louvered
S = Special Panels (factory)
Digit 09 B = Control Power
Compressor Starter Type Transformer (factory)
Y = Y-Delta Closed Transition D = Low Ambient Lockout
X = X-Line (Across the Line) Sensor (factory)
S = Special F = Power Disconnect (factory)
G = Low Ambient Operation (factory)
Digits 10, 11 J = Remote Evaporator
Design Sequence K = Coil Protection (factory)
AO = First Sequence (Factory Input) M = Access Guard (factory)
N = Neoprene Isolators (field)
Digit 12 Q = Spring Isolators (field)
Evaporator Leaving Temperature R = Remote Display Panel (field)
1 = Standard 40 to 65 F
2 = Low 0 to 39 F
3 = Ice-Making 20 to 65 F
S = Special
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Installation - Mechanical
Packaged Unit and Units with
Remote Evaporator Option

General Foundation
The following instructions are Provide rigid, non-warping mounting
applicable to 70 to 125-ton packaged pads or a concrete foundation of
units. sufficient strength and mass to support
the outdoor unit operating weight (i.e.,
including completed piping, and full
Pre-installation operating charges of refrigerant, oil and
Report any damage incurred during water). Refer to Figure 7 for unit
handling or installation to the Trane operating weights. Once in place, the
sales office immediately. An Installation outdoor unit must be level within 1/4"
Check Sheet is provided on Page 36. (6.4 mm) over its length and width. The
Trane Company is not responsible for
Location Requirements equipment problems resulting from an
improperly designed or constructed
Noise Considerations foundation.
Locate the outdoor unit away from
soundsensitive areas. If required, install
rubber vibration isolators in all water
piping and use flexible electrical
conduit. Refer to “Unit Isolation”.
Consult an acoustical engineer for
critical applications. Also refer to Trane
Engineering Bulletins for application
information on RTAA chillers.

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 Figure 5
RTAA Rigging and Lifting Weights - Packaged Unit

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 Figure 5a
RTAA Rigging and Lifting Weights - Remote Evaporator

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RTAA-SA-2024A
 Clearances Rigging
Provide enough space around the The Model RTAA chiller should be
outdoor unit to allow the installation moved by lifting. Refer to Figure 5 for
and maintenance personnel typical unit lifting and weights. Refer to
unrestricted access to all service points. the rigging diagram that ships with
Refer to submittal drawings for the unit each unit for specific “per unit” weight
dimensions, to provide sufficient data.
clearance for the opening of control
panel doors and unit service. Refer to
Figure 6 for minimum clearances. WARNING: To prevent injury or
In all cases, local codes which require death and unit damage, capacity
additional clearances will take of lifting equipment must exceed
precedence over these unit lifting weight by an
recommendations. adequate safety factor.
Note: If the outdoor unit configuration
requires a variance to the clearance
dimensions, contact your Trane Sales Lifting Procedure
Off ice Representative. Also refer to
Trane Engineering Bulletins for Caution: To prevent damage do not
application information on RTAA use a forklift to lift or push the unit.
chillers. [ ] Install chains and safety chains
Additional Location through the six lifting plates
Requirements for Remote provided on the unit (Figure 5).
Evaporator Only
The Remote evaporator must be WARNING: To prevent injury or
installed indoors, unless: death and unit damage, use the
lifting method shown in Figure 5.
- The ambient temperature is always
greater than 32 F.
- The system circulating liquid is a [ ] Attach lifting chains or cables to
nonfreezing glycol-type solution, the chains installed above. Each
selected for the prevailing ambient cable alone must be strong
temperature. enough to lift the chiller.
- The evaporator is protected from
[ ] Attach cables to lifting beam. Total
freezing by properly installed and
lifting weight, lifting weight
applied insulation and heat tape.
distribution and required lifting
Caution: To prevent damage due to beam dimensions are shown in
freezing, do not install the unit Figure 5 and on the rigging
outside without adequate freeze diagram shipped with each unit.
protection. Lifting beam crossbars must be
positioned so lifting cables do not
The remote evaporator should be contact the sides of the unit.
mounted on a base of suitable strength
to support the operating weight. Caution: To prevent unit damage,
Remote evaporator weights and position lifting beam so that cables
mounting locations are shown in do not contact the unit.
Figure 5a.
The remote evaporator must be level
when installed. Be sure to allow
adequate clearance for water and
refrigerant piping connection,
performance of service procedures,
reading of gauges and thermometers,
and operation of valves. Space must be
allowed at one end of the evaporator to
pull tubes, if required.

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 Figure 6
Dimensions and Clearances for RTAA Packaged Unit
70 - 125 Tons

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RTAA-SU-1010C
 Figure 6a
Dimensions and Clearances for RTAA with Remote Evaporator
70 - 125 Tons

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RTAA-SU-1011C
 Figure 6b
Remote Evaporator Dimensions,
RTAA 70 - 100 Tons

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RTAA-SU-1012C
 Figure 6c
Remote Evaporator Dimensions,
RTAA 110 - 125 Tons

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Unit Isolation Mount the unit on to the isolators.
Clearances between the top plate and
There are two mounting methods that the lower housing of each isolator
will minimize sound and vibration should be 1/4 to 1/2-inch. Make minor
problems. They are the direct-mount adjustments by turning the isolator
method and the isolator-mount leveling bolt. A 1/4-inch variance in
method. elevation is acceptable.
Direct Mounting Install a 1/2" (13 mm) nut on each
The unit can be direct-mounted on an isolator positioning pin.
isolated concrete pad or on isolate
concrete footings at each mounting Unit Leveling
location. Refer to Figure 7 for unit
operating weights. A mounting hole is Before snugging down the mounting
provided in the base of the unit frame bolts, level the unit carefully. Check unit
at each mounting location. Provide a level end-to-end by placing a level on
means of securely anchoring the unit to the top surface of the unit frame. Unit
the mounting surface. Level the unit should be level to within 1/4-inch (6.35
carefully Refer to “Unit Leveling”. mm) over its length. Place the level on
the unit frame to check front-to-back
Isolator Mounting level. Adjust to within 1/4" (6.35 mm) of
If the unit is installed using the optional level front-to-back. Use the adjustable
neoprene or spring isolators, use one spring isolators or shims to level the
of the mounting methods that follow: unit.

Neoprene Isolators
Water Piping
Install the optional neoprene mounting
isolators at each mounting location. Thoroughly flush all water piping to the
Refer to Figure 7 for isolator selection, unit before making the final piping
placement and loading information. connections to the unit.
Isolators are identified by color and by Caution: If using an acidic
the isolator part number. commercial flushing solution,
Bolt the isolators to the mounting construct a temporary bypass
surface. Do not fully tighten the around the unit to prevent damage
mounting bolts. Mount the unit on the to internal components of the
isolators and install a 1/2" (113 mm) nut evaporator.
on each isolator positioning pin.
Maximum isolator deflection should be Caution: To avoid possible
approximately 1/4-inch. Level the unit equipment damage, do not use
carefully. Refer to “Unit Leveling”. Now untreated or improperly treated
fully tighten isolator mounting bolts. system water.
Spring Isolators When completing the NPT-type water
(Packaged Chillers Only) connections, apply a suitable pipe
sealant, or Teflon tape, to prevent water
Install the optional spring-type isolators leakage. To minimize heat gain and to
at each mounting point. The isolator prevent condensation, insulate all
springs are color-coded to help identify piping.
the proper isolator. Refer to Figure 7 for
isolator selection, placement and Caution: Avoid overtightening and
loading information. possible damage of water
Bolt the isolators to the mounting connections. The lubricating
surface. Do not fully tighten the isolator properties of Teflon tape make the
mounting bolts. possibility of overtightening more
likely.

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Figure 7
Isolator Placement for
Typical RTAA Packaged Unit
70 - 125 Tons

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 Figure 6a
Isolator Placement for RTAA
with REmote Evaporator

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RTAA-SU-1012C
 Caution: To prevent capacity The chilled water connections are on
Evaporator Water Piping reduction and relief valve damage, the left side of the unit (when facing the
Evaporator Refrigerant do not exceed vent piping code control panel). If it is necessary for the
Relief Valve Piping specifications. chilled water piping to enter the unit
from the right side, elbows can be used
Important. Vent pipe size must conform
to route the piping 1800 over the top of
to the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15-1992 WARNING: To prevent injury due the evaporator, as shown in Figure 8.
(or latest version) for vent pipe sizing. to inhalation of R-22 gas, do not
All federal, state, and local codes take A vent is provided on the top of the
discharge refrigerant within the evaporator at the leaving water end. Be
precedence over any suggestions
stated in this manual. mechanical room or to the sure to provide additional vents at high
atmosphere. points in the piping to bleed air from
Note: All relief valve venting is the
the chilled water system. Install
responsibility of the installing
necessary pressure gauges to monitor
contractor. Evaporator Piping the entering and leaving chilled water
The remote evaporators on chillers Figure 8 illustrates typical evaporator pressures.
sold with this option utilize relief valves piping components. Components and
installed in each circuit of the layout will vary slightly, depending on Caution: To prevent damage to
evaporator head. There is one relief the location of connections and the chilled water components, do not
valve per circuit, and they must be water source. allow evaporator pressure
vented to the outside of the building. (maximum working pressure) to
Caution: The chilled water exceed 215 psig.
The relief valves are 3/8" SAE flare connections to the evaporator are
connections. They have a 300 psig to be “victaulic” type connections. Provide shutoff valves in lines to the
relief setpoint, and relieve at 10.21 lba/ Do not attempt to weld these gauges to isolate them from the
min. The connection size and locations system when they are not in use. Use
connections, as the heat generated
are shown in the chiller’s submittals. rubber vibration eliminators to prevent
Refer to local codes for relief valve vent from welding can cause internal vibration transmission through the
line sizing information. damage to the evaporator. water lines.
If desired, install thermometers in the
lines to monitor entering and leaving
water temperatures. Install a balancing
valve in the leaving water line to
control water flow balance. Install
shutoff valves on both the entering and
leaving water lines so that the
evaporator can be isolated for service.
Figure 8 A pipe strainer should be installed in
Suggested Piping for Typical RTAA Evaporator the entering water line to prevent
water-borne debris from entering the
evaporator.

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Evaporator Piping Components Chilled Water Flow Switch
“Piping components” include all Chilled water flow protection is
devices and controls used to provide provided by the UCM without the need
proper water system operation and for a chilled water flow switch. A flow
unit safety. These components and switch for chilled water is strictly
their general locations are given below. discretionary but if not installed, a
signal must be sent to the chiller to
Entering Chilled Water Piping indicate that water flow has been
[] Air vents (to bleed air from established, eg. chilled water pump
system). motor starter auxiliary contacts,
[] Water pressure gauges with building automation system, etc.
shutoff valves. If additional chilled water flow
[] Vibration eliminators. protection is desired, use a field-
installed flow switch or differential
[] Shutoff (isolation) valves. pressure switch with the pump motor
[] Thermometers (if desired). starter auxiliary contacts to sense
system water flow. Install and wire the
[] Cleanout tees. Relief valve.
flow switch in series with the chilled
[] Pipe strainer. water pump motor starter auxiliaries
Caution: To prevent tube damage (refer to “Interlock Wiring”).
install strainer in evaporator water Specific connection and schematic
inlet piping. wiring diagrams are shipped with the
unit. Some piping and control
Leaving Chilled Water Piping schemes, particularly those using a
[] Air vents (to bleed air from single water pump for both chilled and
system). hot water, must be analyzed to
determine how and or if a flow sensing
[] Water pressure gauges with
device will provide desired operation.
shutoff valves.
Follow the manufacturer’s
[] Vibration eliminators. recommendations for selection and
[] Shutoff (isolation) valves. installation procedures. General
[] Thermometers. guidelines for flow switch installation
are outlined below:
[] Cleanout tees.
1. Mount the switch upright, with a
[] Balancing valve. minimum of 5 pipe diameters of
[] Flow Switch (if desired). straight horizontal run on each side. Do
not install close to elbows, orifices or
Caution: To prevent evaporator valves.
damage, do not exceed 215 psig
Note: The arrow on the switch must
(14.6 bar) evaporator water
point in the direction of flow.
pressure.
2. To prevent switch fluttering, remove
all air from the water system.
Evaporator Drain Note: The UCM provides a 6-second
A 3/4" drain connection is located time delay after a “loss-of flow”
under the outlet end of the evaporator. diagnostic before shutting the unit
This may be connected to a suitable down. Contact a qualified service
drain to permit evaporator drainage representative if nuisance machine
during unit servicing. A shutoff valve shutdowns persist.
must be installed on the drain line. 3. Adjust the switch to open when
water flow falls below nominal.
Evaporator data is shown in Figure 9.
Refer to Table 1 for minimum flow
recommendations. Flow switch
contacts are closed on proof of water
flow.
4. Install a pipe strainer in the entering
evaporator water line to protect
components from water-borne debris.

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Figure 9 (Continued on
RTAA Evaporator next page)
Water Pressure Drop

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Figure 9
RTAA Evaporator Water Pressure Drop
(Continued from previous page)

Water Treatment Water Pressure Gauges Freeze Protection

Using untreated or improperly treated Install field-supplied pressure gauges If the unit will remain operational at
water in these units may result in (with manifolds, whenever practical) as subfreezing ambient temperatures, the
inefficient operation and possible tube shown in Figure 8. Locate pressure chilled water system must be protected
damage. Consult a qualified water gauges or taps in a straight run of pipe; from freezing, following the steps listed
treatment specialist to determine avoid placement near elbows, etc. Be below:
whether treatment is needed. The sure to install the gauges at the same 1. Heat tape is factory-installed on the
following disclamatory label is elevation. packaged unit evaporator and will
provided on each RTAA unit: To read manifolded pressure gauges, protect it from freezing in ambient
Customer Note open one valve and close the other temperatures down to -20 F.
The use of improperly treated or (depending upon the reading desired). 2. Install heat tape on all water piping,
untreated water in this equipment may This eliminates errors resulting from pumps, and other components that
result in scaling, erosion, corrosion, differently calibrated gauges installed may be damaged if exposed to freezing
algae or slime. The services of a at unmatched elevations. temperatures. Heat tape must be
qualified water treatment specialist Water Pressure Relief Valves designed for low ambient temperature
should be engaged to determine what applications. Heat tape selection should
treatment, if any, is advisable. The Install a water pressure relief valve in
be based on the lowest expected
Trane Company warranty specifically the evaporator inlet piping between the
ambient temperature.
excludes liability for corrosion, erosion evaporator and the inlet shutoff valve,
or deterioration of Trane equipment. as shown in Figure 8. Water vessels 3. Add a non-freezing, low temperature,
Trane assumes no responsibilities for with close-coupled shutoff valves have corrosion inhibiting, heat transfer fluid
the results of the use of untreated or a high potential for hydrostatic to the chilled water system. The
improperly treated water, or saline or pressure buildup on a water solution must be strong enough to
brackish water. temperature increase. Refer to provide protection against ice
applicable codes for relief valve formation at the lowest anticipated
Caution: Do not use untreated or installation guidelines. ambient temperature. Refer to Table 1
improperly treated water. for evaporator water storage capacities.
Equipment damage may occur. Caution: To prevent shell damage
install pressure relief valves in the Note: Use of glycol type antifreeze
evaporator water system. reduces the cooling capacity of the unit
and must be considered in the design
of the system specifications.

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Installation - Mechanical
Remote Evaporator Interconnecting
Refrigerant Piping

General System Configuration

The RTAA outdoor unit with the and Interconnecting
Remote Evaporator option is shipped
as two pieces: the outdoor unit Refrigerant Piping
(condensing) and the evaporator. Short The system may be configured in any
suction line connections are provided of the four arrangements shown in
with the outdoor condensing unit. The Figures 9a through 9d. The
liquid line connections are at the end configurations and their associated
opposite the control panel. elevations, along with the total distance
The remote evaporator is shipped between the remote evaporator and
complete, with factory-mounted the compressor/condenser section,
refrigeration specialties (electronic play a critical role in determining
expansion valves, sight-glasses and suction and liquid line sizes. This will
removable core filter-dryers). All also affect field refrigerant and oil
evaporator refrigerant line connections charges. Consequently, there are
are at one end of the evaporator. The physical limits which must not be
installing contractor need only provide violated if the system is to operate as
and install the interconnecting designed. Please note the following
refrigerant piping between the remote requirements for field installation:
evaporator and the outdoor
condensing unit. In some instances, the
installing contractor may also need to
lengthen the factory installed suction
accumulator.

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Figure 9a
Remote Evaporator Installation
No Elevation Difference, Suction and Liquid Lines 20 Inches or Less

Figure 9b
Remote Evaporator Installation
No Elevation Difference, Suction and Liquid Lines 15 feet or Less
(Suction accumulations may be required)

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Figure 9c
Remote Evaporator Installation
Condensing Unit Above Evaporator - 100 Feet or Less

Figure 9d
Remote Evaporator Installation
Condensing Unit Below Evaporator - 15 Feet or Less
(Suction accumulator may be required)

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 1. The remote evaporator MUST be See Figure 9e for circuit number
matched with its respective outdoor identification. RTAA Circuit Capacities
condensing unit. are shown in Table 2a.
2. The circuit number on the outdoor Caution: If the circuits are crossed,
condensing unit must match the circuit serious equipment damage may
number on the evaporator, i.e. circuit occur.
#1 on the outdoor condensing unit
must be connected with circuit # 1 on
the remote evaporator and likewise for
circuit #2.

Figure 9e
Refrigerant Circuit Identification

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Table 2a 3. Piping between the evaporator and 5. Suction lines must be insulated.
RTAA Circuit Capacities outdoor unit is not to exceed 200 actual 6. The line sizes defined in Tables 2c,
(nominal tons) feet and/or an equivalent length of 300 2d, and 2e are to be used only for
feet. (The latter includes the equivalent 40-50 F leaving water temperature
length of pressure drops of all and/or full-load ice-making
Model Circuit 1 Circuit 2 associated field installed fittings,
70 35 35 applications.
valves, accessories, and straight
80 40 40 lengths of interconnecting piping Note: The factory must size piping for
90 50 40 leaving water temperatures other than
100 50 50
including the suction accumulator.)
40-50 F.
110 60 50 4. Horizontal portions of suction lines
125 60 60 must be downward sloping toward the
compressor at least 1/2 inch for each 10
feet of run. This promotes the
movement of oil in the direction of gas
flow.

Table 2b
Equivalent Lengths of Non-Ferrous Valves and Fittings (feet)
Line Size Short Short Long
Inches Globe Angle Radius Radius
OD Valve Valve ELL ELL
1-1/8 87 29 2.7 1.9
1-3/8 102 33 3.2 2.2
1-5/8 115 34 3.8 2.6
2-1/8 141 39 5.2 3.4
2-5/8 159 44 6.5 4.2
3-1/8 185 53 8 5.1
Reproduced by permission of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute.

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Table 2c
Liquid Line Sizes
35 Ton Circuit 35 Ton Circuit
Total Liquid Line Size (OD”) Total Liquid Line Size (OD”)
Equiv. Horizontal Equiv. Horizontal
Length or Upflow Upflow Upflow Length or Upflow Upflow Upflow
(ft) Downflow 1-5 ft 6-10 ft 11-15 ft (ft) Downflow 1-5 ft 6-10 ft 11-15 ft
25 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.125 25 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.125
50 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.125 50 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.375
75 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.375 75 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.375
100 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.375 100 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.375
125 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.375 125 1.125 1.125 1.375 1.375
150 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.375 150 1.125 1.125 1.375 1.375
175 1.125 1.125 1.375 1.375 175 1.125 1.375 1.375 1.625
200 1.125 1.125 1.375 1.375 200 1.125 1.375 1.375 1.625
225 1.125 1.125 1.375 1.625 225 1.375 1.375 1.375 1.625
250 1.125 1.375 1.375 1.625 250 1.375 1.375 1.375 1.625
275 1.125 1.375 1.375 1.625 275 1.375 1.375 1.375 1.625
300 1.375 1.375 1.375 1.625 300 1.375 1.375 1.375 1.625

35 Ton Circuit 35 Ton Circuit

Total Liquid Line Size (OD”) Total Liquid Line Size (OD”)
Equiv. Horizontal Equiv. Horizontal
Length or Upflow Upflow Upflow Length or Upflow Upflow Upflow
(ft) Downflow 1-5 ft 6-10 ft 11-15 ft (ft) Downflow 1-5 ft 6-10 ft 11-15 ft
25 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.125 25 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.375
50 1.125 1.125 1.125 1.375 50 1.125 1.125 1.375 1.375
75 1.125 1.125 1.375 1.375 75 1.125 1.125 1.375 1.625
100 1.125 1.125 1.375 1.625 100 1.125 1.375 1.375 1.625
125 1.125 1.375 1.375 1.625 125 1.375 1.375 1.375 1.625
150 1.125 1.375 1.375 1.625 150 1.375 1.375 1.375 1.625
175 1.375 1.375 1.375 1.625 175 1.375 1.375 1.625 1.625
200 1.375 1.375 1.375 1.625 200 1.375 1.375 1.625 2.125
225 1.375 1.375 1.625 1.625 225 1.375 1.375 1.625 2.125
250 1.375 1.375 1.625 2.125 250 1.375 1.625 1.625 2.125
275 1.375 1.375 1.625 2.125 275 1.375 1.625 1.625 2.125
300 1.375 1.375 1.625 2.125 300 1.375 1.625 1.625 2.125

Table 2d Table 2e
Suction Line Sizes Suction Line Sizes (‘’O.D.”) for
(‘’O.D.”) for Upflow Lines Horizontal and/or Downflow Lines
Outside Circuit Size
Circuit Size Diameter Total Equiv.
(nominal tons) (inches) Length (ft) 35 Ton 40 Ton 50 Ton 60 Ton
35 2-1/8 25 2.125 2.125 2.625 2.625
40 2-1/8 50 2.125 2.125 2.625 2.625
50 2-5/8 75 2.125 2.125 2.625 2.625
60 2-5/8 100 2.125 2.625 2.625 2.625
125 2.125 2.625 2.625 2.625
150 2.625 2.625 2.625 3.125
175 2.625 2.625 2.625 3.125
200 2.625 2.625 2.625 3.125
225 2.625 2.625 2.625 3.125
250 2.625 2.625 3.125 3.125
275 2.625 2.625 3.125 3.125

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7. Figure 9a depicts an installation to 15 feet above the elevation of the 1. Compute the actual length of field
where the remote evaporator elevation remote evaporator is required in both installed piping.
is the same as that of the outdoor circuits.
condensing unit. The suction and liquid 2. Multiply the length from step # 1 by
line are horizontal or down flowing 11. Compressor & oil separator heaters 1.5 to estimate the equivalent length.
only. must be on at least 24 hours prior to
3. Using Table 2c for the proper
compressor start.
8. Figure 9b shows a variation to Figure tonnage circuit, look in the “Horizontal
9a. The remote evaporator and outdoor or Downflow” column. Find the outside
condensing unit are at the same Line Sizing diameter that corresponds to the
elevation but interconnecting piping To determine the appropriate outside equivalent length computed in step # 2.
may be installed up to 15 feet above diameter for field installed liquid and 4. With the outside diameter found in
the base elevation. In this case a suction lines, it is first necessary to step #3, use Table 2b to determine the
suction line trap is required to assure establish the equivalent length of pipe equivalent lengths of each fitting in the
oil return, and the suction accumulator for each line. It is also necessary to field installed piping.
line must be extended at least by the know the capacity (tons) of each circuit.
amount determined from Table 2f. 5. Sum the equivalent lengths of all the
Circuit capacities for each RTAA unit
field installed elbows.
9. For installations where the remote are listed in Table 2a.
evaporator is at a lower elevation than 6. Add the length found in step # 5 to
Liquid Line Sizing Steps the actual length from step # 1. This is
the outdoor condensing unit as shown
in Figure 9c, the elevation difference is Line sizing is an iterative process. While your new equivalent line length.
not to exceed 100 feet. An inverted iterating to determine the proper 7. Using Table 2c again, find the new
liquid line trap to prevent unwanted equivalent line length use the outside diameter that corresponds to
free cooling modes and a suction line “Horizontal or Downflow” column of the new equivalent line length from
trap to assure oil return from the Table 2c. After the final equivalent line step # 6.
evaporator must be included on both length has been determined in step # 9,
then break down the piping into it’s 8. Using Table 2b and the new outside
circuits as shown. The apex of the diameter found in step # 7, find the
liquid line trap should be at a height “Horizontal or “Downflow” and
“Upflow” components and select the equivalent line length of each elbow,
above the condenser coils. The highest and sum them.
point of the suction line piping must proper outside diameter. Note that
not exceed 4 inches above the outdoor “Upflow” has a column for one to five, 9. Add the length found in step # 8 to
condensing unit suction line six to ten, and eleven to fifteen feet. the actual length from step # 1. This is
connection point. The steps to compute liquid line size your final equivalent line length.
10. When the elevation of the remote are as follows: 10. With the final equivalent line length
evaporator exceeds that of the outdoor found in step # 9, use Table 2c to select
condensing unit as shown in Figure 9d, the proper outside diameter for
the elevation difference may not horizontal or downflow lines, and any
exceed 15 feet. The suction upflow lines.
accumulator line must be extended at
least by the amount determined from
Table 2f. This line must not exceed 4
inches above the outdoor unit suction
line connection point. An inverted
suction line trap whose apex is 3
Table 2f
Additional Suction Accumulator Line
Required Length in Feet of Field Installed Suction Line Accumulator
35 Ton Circuit 40 Ton Circuit 50 Ton Circuit 60 Ton Circuit
Liquid Line 2 1/8" 0. D. 2 5/8" 0. D. 2 1/81' 0. D. 2 5/8" 0. D. 2 5/8" 0. D. 3 1/8" 0. D. 2 5/8" 0. D. 3 1/8" 0. D
Length in Suction Suction Suction Suction Suction Suction Suction Suction
Actual Ft. Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line
20 1 1 5 3 9 6 14 10
40 7 5 14 9 15 11 21 15
60 14 9 23 15 21 15 27 19
80 20 13 32 21 28 19 33 23
100 26 17 N/A 26 34 24 40 28
120 32 21 N/A 32 40 28 46 32
140 N/A 25 N/A 38 46 33 52 37
160 N/A 29 N/A 43 53 37 N/A 41
180 N/A 33 N/A 49 59 41 N/A 45
200 N/A 37 N/A 55 65 46 N/A 50

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Example Liquid Line Sizing 10. From Figure 9f, there is 8 feet of 6. Add the length from step #5 to the
upflow on the liquid line inverted trap. length from step #4. This is the first
For this example, refer to Tables 2a, 2b,
Therefore, select: estimate of the equivalent line length.
2c, and Figure 9f, and assume a 50 ton
Upflow = 1-3/8 inches 7. In Table 2e find the column for the
circuit.
circuit tonnage you are sizing. In that
1. From Figure 9f, the actual length of
column find the outside diameter that
field installed piping is: Suction Line Sizing Steps corresponds to the equivalent length
80+8+8+21 =117 feet
The steps to compute suction line size computed in step #6.
2. Estimate equivalent line length: are as follows: 8. Use Table 2b and the diameter found
117 feet x 1.5 = 175 feet
1. Break the suction line into it’s in step #7 to determine the equivalent
3. From Table 2c for a 50 ton circuit, for “Upflow” and“ Horizontal or lengths of each fitting.
175 equivalent feet the OD is 1-3/8 Downflow” components. The 9. Sum the following: equivalent
inches. horizontal or downflow length should lengths of the fittings from step #8, the
4. In Figure 9f there are six long-radius include that portion of field-installed actual length of the horizontal or
elbows. From Table 2b, for 1-3/8 inch suction line within the condensing downflow suction line, and the
elbows, the equivalent feet is: unit’s base. See Figure 9f. equivalent length of the upflow line
6 elbows x 2.2 feet = 13.2 feet 2. From Table 2d, select the appropriate found in step #4. This is the new
5. Adding equivalent feet from step #4 “Upflow” suction line outside diameter estimate of the equivalent length of the
to step #1 gives: according to the circuit tonnage. This is entire suction line.
13.2 feet + 117 feet = 130.2 feet the diameter of the upflow suction line 10. With the new length found in step
and any fittings in the upflow line. #9, go back to Table 2e and find the
6. From Table 2c, for a 50 ton circuit, for
125 equivalent feet (nearest to 130.2), 3. With the diameter found in step #2, new diameter for the circuit you are
the OD is 1-1/8 inches. use Table 2b to find the equivalent sizing.
length of each fitting in the upflow line. 11. Repeat steps #8-10 with the new
7. From Table 2b, for 1-1/8" OD long- Sum the equivalent lengths of all the
radius elbows, the equivalent feet is: diameter found in step #10.
fittings in the upflow line.
6 elbows x 1.9 feet = 11.4 feet 12. The diameter found in step #11 is
4. Sum the final length found in step #3 the horizontal or downflow suction line
8. Adding equivalent feet from step #7 with the actual length of the upflow
to step #1 gives: diameter.
line. This is the final equivalent length
11.4 feet + 117 feet = 128.4 feet of the upflow portion of the suction 13. The diameter found in step #2 is the
9. From Table 2c, for a 50 ton circuit, for line. diameter of the upflow suction line and
125 equivalent feet (also nearest to any fittings in the upflow line.
5. Multiply by 1.5, the actual length of
128.4 feet), the OD is still: the horizontal or downflow portion of Note: The diameters of the upflow, and
Horizontal or Downflow = 1 1/8 inches the suction line. horizontal or downflow portions of the
suction line may differ depending on
the application.

Figure 9f
Liquid Line Sizing Example

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Example Suction Line Sizing Note: In this example, it the liquid and The height of the suction accumulator,
suction lines had dropped the 11 feet specified in Table 2f, may not exceed 4
For this example, refer to Tables 2b, 2d, from the evaporator and then run the inches above the suction line
2e, and Figure 9f, and assume a 50 ton 25 feet horizontal at the outdoor connecting point at the outdoor
circuit on a 100 ton chiller. condensing unit’s elevation, the 15 feet condensing unit. In addition, the
1. From Figure 9f, the actual length of of suction accumulator would not be suction accumulator must be pitched
upflow, and horizontal or downflow is: required. toward the compressor 1/2 inch per 10
upflow (20 + 5) = 25 feet Note: When sizing suction line feet of horizontal run.
horizontal or downflow (75+8) = 83 ft diameters, the length of the suction
2. Table 2d for a 50 ton circuit shows: accumulator should be included in any
Upflow suction line outside computations.
diameter = 2-5/8 inches
3. According to Figure 9f, there are 6
long radius ELL’s From Table 2b for a Figure 9g
diameter of 2-5/8 inches: Suction Accumulator Sizing Example
6 elbows x 3.4 feet = 20.4 feet
4. Final equivalent length of upflow
suction line:
20.4 + 25 = 45.4 feet
5. There are no fittings in the horizontal
portion. Therefore, the final equivalent
line length is:
45.4 + 83 = 128.4 feet
6. From Table 2e, for a 50 ton circuit,
and 125 equivalent feet (nearest to
128.4):
Horizontal or downflow suction line
diameter = 2-5/8 inches
Note: In this example, the horizontal
line is pitched downward in the
direction of flow.
Suction Accumulator Sizing
Installations similar to those in Figures
9b and 9d will require that the suction
accumulator be extended at least by the
amount shown in Table 2f. The suction
accumulator length in feet is dependent
upon: circuit tonnage, suction line O.D.,
and actual liquid line length.
The following example uses Figure 9g
and assumes a 50 ton circuit with a 2-5/
8 inch O.D. suction line. Figure 9g
illustrates an installation where the
remote evaporator is 11 feet above the
outdoor condensing unit. A liquid line at
the same elevation as the evaporator
runs horizontally 25 feet. Then it drops
11 feet to the same elevation as the
suction line connecting points on the
outdoor condensing unit, and runs
horizontally 5 feet to the outdoor
condensing unit. From Figure 9g, the
actual length of liquid line is 41 feet (25
+ 11 + 5). With the previously
mentioned assumptions, Table 2f
indicates 15 feet of 2-5/8 inch O.D.
suction accumulator needs to be added.
Figure 9g shows one method of piping
the additional 15 feet.

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 Piping Installation WARNING: To prevent injury or
death, due to explosion and/or
Procedures inhalation of phosgene gas,
The outdoor unit and the evaporator purge the system thoroughly
are shipped with a 25 psig holding while sweating connections. Use
pressure of dry nitrogen. Do not relieve a pressure regulator in the line
this pressure until field installation of
between the unit and the high
the refrigerant piping is to be
accomplished. This will require the
pressure nitrogen cylinder to
removal of the temporary pipe caps. avoid over-pressurization and
possible explosion.
Note: Use Type L refrigerant-grade
copper tubing only.
The refrigerant lines must be isolated
to prevent line vibration from being
Refrigerant Sensors
transferred to the building. Do not The suction line refrigerant sensors
secure the lines rigidly to the building must be installed by the contractor
at any point. installing the refrigerant piping. The
sensors are prewired and each is ”wire-
All horizontal suction lines should be
tied” to its respective liquid line.
pitched downward, in the direction of
Fittings and adapters for mounting of
flow, at a slope of 1/2 in. per 10 feet of
the sensors are located in the remote
run. This allows for larger line size,
evaporator terminal box. See Figure 9h
which will improve unit efficiency.
for mounting instructions.
Do not use a saw to remove end caps,
as this may allow copper chips to
contaminate the system. Use a tubing
cutter or heat to remove the end caps.
When sweating copper joints, flow dry
nitrogen through the system. This
prevents scale formation and the
possible formation of an explosive
mixture of R-22 and air. This will also
prevent the formation of toxic
phosgene gas, which occurs when
refrigerant is exposed to open flame.

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Figure 9h
Refrigerant Sensor Mounting and Wiring

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 The approximate amount of refrigerant
Leak Test Refrigerant and is therefore the sum of the values
and Evacuation Additional Oil Charge determined from Tables 2g and 2h.
After installation of the refrigerant Refrigerant Charge Determination Oil Charge Determination
piping, thoroughly test the system for
The approximate amount of refrigerant The unit is factory charged with the
leaks. Pressure test the system at
charge required by the system must be amount of oil required by the system,
pressures required by local codes.
determined by referring to Table 2g without the field-installed piping. The
Immediately before evacuation, install and must be verified by running the amount of additional oil required is
the liquid line filter cores. These will be system and checking the liquid line dependent upon the amount of
shipped with the evaporator. sightglasses. refrigerant that is added to the system
Note: Do not install these before the To determine the appropriate charge, for the field installed piping.
circuit is ready for evacuation, as the first refer to Table 2g to establish the Use the following formula to calculate
cores will absorb moisture from the required charge without the field- the amount of oil to be added:
atmosphere. installed piping. Next, determine the Pints of Oil (Trane Oil-31) =
For field evacuation, use a rotary-type charge required for the field-installed lbs of refrigerant added for field-installed piping
vacuum pump capable of pulling a piping by referring to Table 2h. 100
vacuum of 100 microns or less. Follow Note: The amounts of refrigerant listed From the example above, in which the
the pump manufacturer’s instructions in Table 2h are based on 100 feet of weight of the additional refrigerant
for proper use of the pump. The line pipe. Actual requirements will be in added for the field-installed piping was
used to connect the pump to the direct proportion to the actual length of 34.0 lbs (30.6 + 3.4 ), the amount of oiI
system should be copper and be the piping. to be added equals 0.34 pints (34.0/100)
largest diameter that can be practically per circuit.
Note: Table 2h assumes:
used. A larger line size with minimum
Liquid Temperature = 100 F
flow resistance can significantly reduce
Suction Temperature = 35 F
evacuation time.
Suction Superheat Temperature = 4 F
Use the ports on the compressor
suction service valves and the liquid
line shutoff valves for access to the Example: Refrigerant Charge Computation
system for evacuation. Insure that the
Determine the approximate amount of charge required for an RTAA 100 ton unit
compressor suction service valve, the
with a remote evaporator that is located 75 feet away (i.e. the actual length of field-
liquid line shutoff valve, the oil line
installed pipe is 75 feet for each suction line and liquid line). Assume that the
shutoff valve and any field installed
suction lines have been previously determined to be 2-5/8 in., O.D. and the liquid
valves are open in the proper position
lines are 1-1/8 in. O.D.
before evacuating.
1. From Table 2g for a 50 ton
Insulate the entire suction line and the
circuit requires: = 73 lbs. R-22.
suction accumulator line. Where the
line is exposed to the weather, wrap it 2. From Table 2h for a 2-5/8
with weatherproof tape and seal with inch OD suction line: 75 feet x 4.5 lbs./1 00 feet = 3.4 lbs. R-22
weatherproof compound. 3. From Table 2h for a 1 1/8
inch OD liquid line: 75 feet x 40.8 lbs./1 00 feet = 30.6 lbs. R-22
4. Total R-22 charge
per circuit: Sum results of steps #1,2, and 3 = 107 lbs. R-22 per circuit
5. Total R-22 charge
per machine: 2 circuits x 107 lbs. R-22/circuit = 214 lbs. R-22 per machine

Table 2g Table 2h
System Refrigerant Charge Field-installed Piping Charge

Circuit Size Lbs. of R-22 Suction Line Liquid Line

35 58 Pipe O.D. Lbs. R-22 Lbs. R-22
40 61 (inches) per 100 ft. per 100 ft.
50 73 1-1/8 0.78 40.8
60 98 1-3/8 1.2 62.2
1-5/8 1.7 88
2-1/8 2-9 153.1
2-5/8 4.5 236.1
3-1/8 6.4 -

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Installation - Electrical

All wiring must comply with local

General codes and the National Electric Code.
Recommendations Typical field wiring diagrams are
shown in Figure 11. Minimum circuit
WARNING: The Warning Label ampacities and other unit electrical
data are on the unit nameplate and are
shown in Figure 10 is displayed shown in Table 3. See the unit order
on the equipment and shown on specifications for actual electrical data.
wiring diagrams and schematics. Specific electrical schematics and
Strict adherence to these connection diagrams are shipped with
warnings must be observed. the unit.
Caution: To avoid corrosion and
overheating at terminal
connections, use copper
conductors only.

Figure 10
Warning Label

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Figure 11 (Continued on
Typical Field Wiring Next Page)
for RTAA Unit

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39 RTAA-IOM-4A
Figure 11a (Continued on
Typical Field Wiring Next Page)
for RTAA Unit with
Remote Evaporator

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Table 3
Electrical Data

Unit Wiring Motor Data

Rec Time
Rated Delay or Compressor (Ea) Fans (Ea) Control
Unit Size Voltage MCA (2) MOP (1) RDE (3) Qty. RLA (4) LRA (7) Qty. KW FLA KW (6)
RTAA 70 200/60 300 400 350 2 115/115 800/800 8 1.0 5.1 0.75
230/60 265 350 300 2 100/100 690/690 8 1.0 5.0 0.75
460/60 133 175 150 2 50/50 330/330 8 1.0 2.5 0.75
575/60 108 125 125 2 40/40 270/270 8 1.0 2.2 0.75
346/50 153 200 175 2 58/58 390/390 8 1.0 2.7 0.75
400/50 133 175 150 2 50/50 325/325 8 1.0 2.5 0.75
RTAA 80 200/60 361 500 400 2 142/142 800/800 8 1.0 5.1 0.75
230/60 319 400 350 2 124/124 760/760 8 1.0 5.0 0.75
460/60 160 200 175 2 62/62 380/380 8 1.0 2.5 0.75
575/60 131 175 150 2 50/50 304/304 8 1.0 2.2 0.75
346/50 184 250 225 2 72/72 430/430 8 1.0 2.7 0.75
400/50 160 200 175 2 62/62 375/375 8 1.0 2.5 0.75
RTAA 90 200/60 428 600 500 2 192/142 990/880 9 1.0 5.1 0 75
230/60 378 500 450 2 167/124 820/760 9 1.0 5.0 0 75
460/60 190 250 225 2 84/62 410/380 9 1.0 2.5 0.75
575/60 154 200 175 2 67/50 328/304 9 1.0 2.2 0.75
346/50 217 300 250 2 96/72 485/430 9 1.0 2.7 0.75
400/50 190 250 225 2 84/62 402/375 9 1.0 2.5 0.75
RTAA 100 200/60 483 600 600 2 192/192 990/990 10 1.0 5.1 0.75
230/60 426 500 500 2 167/167 820/820 10 1.0 5.0 0.75
460/60 214 250 250 2 84/84 410/410 10 1.0 2.5 0.75
575/60 173 225 200 2 67/67 328/328 10 1.0 2.2 0.75
346/50 243 300 300 2 96/96 485/485 10 1.0 2.7 0 75
400/50 214 250 250 2 84/84 402/402 10 1.0 2.5 0.75
RTAA 110 200/60 535 700 600 2 233/192 1190/990 10 1.0 5.1 0.75
230/60 471 600 600 2 203/167 1044/820 10 1.0 5.0 0.75
460/60 235 300 300 2 101/84 522/410 10 1.0 2.5 0.75
575/60 191 250 225 2 81/67 420/328 10 1.0 2.2 0.75
346/50 270 350 300 2 117/96 585/485 10 1.0 2.7 0.75
400/50 236 300 300 2 101/84 512/402 10 1.0 2.5 0.75
RTAA 125 200/60 576 800 700 2 233/233 1190/1190 10 1.0 5.1 0.75
230/60 507 700 600 2 203/203 1044/1044 10 1.0 5.0 0 75
460/60 253 350 300 2 101/101 522/522 10 1.0 2.5 0 75
575/60 205 250 225 2 81/81 420/420 10 1.0 2.2 0.75
346/50 291 400 350 2 117/117 585/585 10 1.0 2.7 0.75
400/50 253 350 300 2 101/101 512/512 10 1.0 2.5 0.75
Notes:
(1) MOP - Maximum Overcurrent Protection - may be either fused/HACR type breaker (UL/CSA) or with circuit breakers (CSA only). MOP 225 percent of the largest compressor RLA plus
100 percent of the second compressor RLA plus the sum of the condenser fans FLAs per NEC 440-22.
(2) MCA - Minimum Circuit Ampacity - 125 percent of largest compressor RLA plus 100 percent of second compressor plus the sum of the condenser fans FLAs per NEC 440-33.
(3) RECOMMENDED TIME DELAY OR DUAL ELEMENT (RDE) FUSE SIZE: 150 percent of the largest compressor RLA plus 100 percent of the second compressor RLA and the sum of the
condenser fan FLAs.
(4) RLA - Rated Load Amps - rated in accordance with UL Standard 465.
(5) Local codes may take precedence.
(6) Control kw includes operational controls only. Does not include heat tapes.
(7) LRA - Locked Rotor Amps - based on full winding start units.
(8) VOLTAGE UTILIZATION RANGE:
Rated Voltage Utilization Range
200/60 180-220
230/60 208-254
460/60 414-506
575/60 516-633
346/50 311-381
400/50 340-460
(9)60 HZ UNITS -A 115/60/1, 15 amp. customer provided power connection is required to operate the unit controls. A separate 115/60/1, 15 amp. customer provided power connection is
also needed to power the evaporator heat tape (420 watts 0 120 volts). If the optional control power transformer is used, the customer needs only to provide a power connection for
the heat tapes.
(10)50 HZ UNITS - A separate 220/60/1 15 amp. customer provided power connection is also needed to power evaporator heat tape (420 wafts @ 220 volts).

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Do not allow conduit to interfere with Remote Evaporator Only: Caution: Use only copper
other components, structural members [] Control wiring between the conductors for terminal
or equipment. outdoor unit and the evaporator connections to avoid corrosion or
Control voltage (115V) wiring in terminal box. overheating.
conduit must be separate from conduit Cut holes for the appropriately-sized
carrying low voltage (<30V) wiring. wiring conduits in the lower right side
Caution: To prevent control Power Supply Wiring of the power connection panel. The
malfunctions, do not run low wiring is passed through these
voltage wiring (<30V) in conduit General conduits and connected to the terminal
with conductors carrying more blocks or optional unit-mounted
disconnect. Refer to Figure 1 and
than 30 volts. All power supply wiring must be sized Figure 12.
and selected accordingly by the project
engineer in accordance with the To provide proper phasing of 3-phase
Installer-Supplied Components National Electrical Code. input, make connections as shown in
Figure 11 and as stated on the yellow
Caution: Customer wiring interface WARNING label in the starter panel.
connections are shown in the WARNING: To prevent injury or For additional information on proper
electrical schematics and death, disconnect electrical phasing, refer to “Unit Voltage
connection diagrams that are power source before completing Phasing”. Proper equipment ground
shipped with the unit. wiring connections to the unit. must be provided to each ground
The installer must provide the connection in the panel.
following components if not ordered All wiring must comply with local
with the unit: codes and the National Electrical Code.
[] Power supply wiring (in conduit) The installing (or electrical) contractor
for all field-wired connections. must provide and install the system
interconnecting wiring, as well as the
[] All control (interconnecting) wiring
power supply wiring. It must be
(in conduit) for field supplied
properly sized and equipped with the
devices.
appropriate fused-disconnect switches.
[] Fused-disconnect switches. The type and installation location(s) of
[] Power factor correction capacitors. the fused-disconnects must comply
with all applicable codes.

Figure 12
Control Box - Right Side

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 Control Power Supply If the transformer is not provided,
If the unit is equipped with the optional connect control power (115V, 750VA, 15
amp maximum fuse size) to terminals
control power transformer, it is not
necessary to provide control power 1TB3-1 and 1TB3-2, as shown in
voltage to the unit. Figure 13.

Caution: 380/415 volt units are

factory connected as 415 volt units.
For 380 volt units, the leads must
be moved to the appropriate
terminals on the transformer (1T1).
See Unit Wiring Diagrams.
Reprogram “Unit Line Voltage”
(Service Setting Menu) to 380.

Figure 13
Control Box - Front

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Heat Tape Power Supply Figure 14 shows a typical interlock of
(Packaged Units Only) an RTAA chiller. There are three points
(six wires) on the chiller that are
Note: Units with the Remote required to be connected.
Evaporator option do not have heat
tape. 1. External Auto/Stop (Terminals
lUlTB3-3 and -4). This input would be
The evaporator shell is insulated from supplied by the field. A contact closure
ambient air and protected from would start the chiller water pump and
freezing temperatures by a chiller, via the UCM pump control
thermostatically controlled heat tape. contacts. Opening the contact would
Whenever the chilled water put the operating compressors into the
temperature drops to approximately “RUN:UNLOAD” mode and initiate a
37 F, the thermostat energizes the heat timing period (1 to 30 minutes,
tape. The heat tape will protect the adjustable through the Clear Language
evaporator from ambient temperatures Display). This will delay termination of
down to -20 F. chilled water pump operation via the
Provide an independent power source UCM pump control contacts. Examples
(115V, 15 amp), with a fuse disconnect. of the input at terminals 1U1TB3- 3 and
The heat tape is factory wired back to -4 would be a time clock, ambient
the unit control panel. Customer thermostat, building automation
connections are made on terminal strip system, etc.
1TB3, terminals 14 and 15. 2. UCM Pump Control Contacts
Water Pump Power Supply (Terminals 1U1TB4-8 and -9). This
output is a set of contacts that will close
Provide power supply wiring with
and start the chilled water pump when
fuseddisconnect for the chilled water
the external auto/stop contacts are
pump(s).
closed. When the contacts are opened,
1 to 30 minutes later (adjustable
Interlock Wiring through the Clear Language Display)
Caution: The chiller water pump the UCM pump contacts open.
must operate for a minimum of 3. Proof of Chilled Water Flow Interlock
one minute after the UCM receives (Terminals 1U1TB3-1 and -2). This
a command through the external terminal must be field installed. Contact
Auto/Stop input to shut down the closure between the terminals indicates
proof of chilled water flow. Examples of
chilled water system. Do not use this would be a pump starter auxiliary
the proof of chiller water flow contact, flow switch, differential
interlock (1U1TB3-1 and -2) by itself pressure switch, or a contact from a
as the normal means of building automation system (see
terminating chiller operation. Chilled Water Flow Switch in the Water
Normally, when the compressors are Piping section of this manual). Opening
terminating a cycle (when chiller Stop of this contact would immediately
key, loss of load, low ambient run shutdown the chiller and initiate an
inhibit, or external Auto/Stop), the automatic reset diagnostic indicating
controller will initiate the “Run: loss of chilled water flow.
UNLOAD” mode. This operating mode
commands the compressors to their
complete unloaded position, which
takes about 1/2 minute. This will allow
the compressor to be totally unloaded
for the next start-up. If only the proof of
chilled water flow interlock is used, the
chiller will shut down on an immediate
(non-friendly) shutdown and initiate an
automatic reset diagnostic.

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 Figure 14
Typical RTAA Chiller Interlock

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46
Alarm/Running/Maximum panel to the proper terminals of
Capacity Outputs terminal strip
Terminals 1 to 7 on terminal strip TB4 1U1TB4 on the UCM, as shown in
of the 1 U 1 board provide a variety of Figure 11. Refer to the field diagrams
contact outputs. These are dependent which are shipped with the unit.
upon the setting of Programmable
Relay Setup (“Service Setting Menu”)
and its relationship to diagnostics, Figure 15
compressors operating and the system Alarm/Running/Maximum
operating at full capacity. Capacity Contact Outputs
As shown in Figure 15, there are three
relays. Relay 1 has SPDT contacts.
Relays 2 and 3 have SPST normally-
open contacts. The relays can provide
three different output configurations, as
shown in Table 4, and each
configuration offers four choices as to
how the alarm relay is to respond to a
set of diagnostics.
Table 5 shows the twelve settings
available in Programmable Relay Setup
(“Service Settings Menu”) and the
diagnostics which are issued for each
set of conditions.
Table 4
Alarm/Running/Maximum
Capacity Relay Output
Configurations
Relay Output Configuration
1: RLY 1 = Alarm
RLY 2 = Compressor Running
RLY 3 = Maximum Capacity

2: RLY 1 = Circuit 1 Alarm

RLY 2 = Circuit 2 Alarm
RLY 3 = Maximum Capacity
Table 5
Alarm/Running/Maximum Capacity Menu Settings
3: RLY 1 = Alarm
RLY 2 = Circuit 1 Running Programmable Diagnostics that the
RLY 3 = Circuit 2 Running Relay Setup Relays Output Alarm-Relay(s) is Active
Setting Configuration MMR/ MAR/
Alarm/Running/Maximum (Service Setting Menu) (Table 4) CMR diag. CAR diag. IFW
Capacity Indicator Wiring 1 1 YES NO NO
If the optional remote Alarm/Running/ 2 1 YES YES NO
3 1 YES YES YES
Maximum Capacity contacts are used,
4 1 YES NO YES
provide electrical power, 115 VAC 5 2 YES NO NO
(contact load not to exceed 1150 VA 6 2 YES YES NO
inrush, 115 VA sealed), with 7 2 YES YES YES
fuseddisconnect to a customer- 8 2 YES NO YES
furnished remote device. Also provide 9 3 YES NO NO
proper remote device ground 10 3 YES YES NO
connections. 11 3 YES YES YES
12 3 YES NO YES
To install the available remote running
Notes:
and alarm indication, the installer must MMR = Machine Manual Reset
provide leads 525 thru 531 from the CMR = Circuit Manual Reset
MAR = Machine Auto Reset
CAR = Circuit Auto Reset
IFW = Informational Warnings

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Low Voltage Wiring External Circuit Lockout To install, cut, strip and wire-nut
Circuit #1 existing wire loop #4 on the P53
The remote devices described below connector of the 1U5 module to low
require low voltage wiring. All wiring to The UCM provides auxiliary control of
voltage leads 46A and 46B.
and from these remote input devices to a customer specified or installed
Connections are shown in the field
the UCM must be made with shielded, contact closure, for individual operation
diagrams which are shipped with the
twisted-pair conductors. Be sure to of Circuit #1. If the contact is closed, the
unit.
ground the shielding only at the Clear refrigerant circuit will not operate. The
Language Display. See Figure 11 for the refrigerant circuit will run normally Ice Making Option
recommended conductor sizes. when the contact is opened. This Ice Machine Control (Operator Settings
feature is used to restrict total chiller Menu) must be Enabled. The UCM
Caution: To prevent control operation, eg. during emergency provides auxiliary control for a
malfunctions, do not run low generator operations. customer specified/installed contact
voltage wiring (<30 V) in conduit External circuit lockout will only closure for ice making. When contact
with conductors carrying more function if External Circuit Lockout (5K20) is provided, the chiller will run
than 30 volts. (Service Setting Menu) is enabled. normally when the contact is open.
These customer-supplied contact Upon contact closure, the UCM will
closures must be compatible with 12 initiate an ice-building mode, in which
Emergency Stop (Normal Trip) the unit runs fully loaded at all times.
VDC, 45 mA resistive load. Silver or
The Clear Language Display provides gold plated contacts are Ice-building shall be terminated either
auxiliary control for a customer recommended. by opening the contact or based on the
specified installed latching tripout. entering evaporator water temperature
When this customer-furnished remote To install, cut, strip and wire-nut setting under Active Ice Termination
contact (5K18) is provided, the chiller existing wire loop #W7 on the P43 Setpoint (Chiller Report Menu). The
will run normally when the contact is connector of the 1U4 module to low UCM will not permit the ice-building
closed. When the contact opens, the voltage leads 45A and 45B. mode to be reentered until the unit has
unit will trip off on a manually Connections are shown in the field been switched out of ice-building mode
resettable diagnostic. This condition diagrams which are shipped with the (open 5K20 contacts) and then
requires manual reset at the chiller unit. switched back into ice building mode
switch on the front of the Clear External Circuit Lockout (close 5K20 contacts).
Language Display. Circuit #2 In ice-building, the current setpoint will
To connect, first remove the jumper The UCM provides auxiliary control of be set at 120%. For example, if the
located between terminals 3 and 4 of a customer specified or installed Front Panel or External Current Limit
1U1TB1. Connect low voltage leads 513 contact closure, for individual operation setpoint is set to 80%, in ice-building
and 514 to those terminals. Terminal of Circuit #2. If the contact is closed, the the Active Current Limit is 120%.
strip locations are shown in Figure 11. refrigerant circuit will not operate. The If, while in ice-building mode, the unit
Refer to the field diagrams which are refrigerant circuit will run normally gets down to the freezestat setting
shipped with the unit. when the contact is opened. This (water or refrigerant), the unit will shut
Silver or gold-plated contacts are feature is used to restrict total chiller down on a manually resettable
recommended. These customer operation, eg. during emergency diagnostic, just as in normal operation.
furnished contacts must be compatible generator operations. Connect leads 501 and 502 from 5K20
with 12 VDC, 45 mA resistive load. External circuit lockout will only to the proper terminals 1U2TB1 -1 and -
function if External Circuit Lockout 2, as shown in Figure 12. Refer to the
(Service Setting Menu) is enabled. field diagrams which are shipped with
These customer-supplied contact the unit.
closures must be compatible with 12 Silver or gold-plated contacts are
VDC, 45 mA resistive load. Silver or recommended. These customer
gold plated contacts are furnished contacts must be compatible
recommended. with 12 VDC, 45 mA resistive load.

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External Chilled Water Setpoint 1. Remote Resistor/Potentiometer Input
(CWS) (fixed or adjustable)
This option allows the external setting Connect the remote resistor and/or
of the Chilled Water Setpoint, potentiometer to terminals TB1 -3 and
independent of the Front Panel Chilled TB1 -5 of Options Module 1U2, as
Water Setpoint, by one of three means: shown in Figure 16.
1. A remote resistor/potentiometer For units with 40 to 60 F LCWS range, a
input (fixed or adjustable) field-furnished 25 Kohm linear taper
potentiometer (±10%) and a fixed 5.6
2. An isolated voltage input 2-10 VDC Kohm (±10%) 1/4 Watt resistor should
3. An isolated current loop input be used.
4-20 mA For units with 20 F to 39 F LCWS range,
To enable external setpoint operation, a field-furnished 25 Kohm linear taper
“External Chilled Water Setpoint “ potentiometer (±10%) and a fixed 15
(Operator Settings Menu) should be Kohm (±10%) 1/4 Waft resistor should
set to “E” using the Clear be used.
Language Display.

Figure 16
Resistor and Potentiometer
Arrangement for External Chilled
Water Setpoint

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 If the potentiometer is to be remotely 3. Isolated 4-20 mA Current
mounted, it and the resistor must be Source Input
connected to the UCM prior to
Set DIP Switch SW1 -1 of Options
mounting. Then, with the Clear
Module 1U2 to “ON”. Connect the
Language Display showing “Active
current source to terminals TBI-4 (+)
Chilled Water Setpoint” (Chiller Report
and TB1-5 (-)’ CWS is now based on the
Menu), the Clear Language Display can
following equation:
be used to calibrate the positions of the
potentiometer to correspond with the Setpoint OF = (mA x 4.0625) - 16.25
desired settings for the leaving water Sample values for CWS vs. mA signals
temperature. External resistor input are shown in Table 6.
values for various chilled water
Minimum setpoint = 0 F (4.0 mA)
setpoints are shown in Table 6.
Maximum setpoint = 65 F (18.8 mA)
2. Isolated 2-10 VDC Voltage Source Maximum = 30 mA
Input. continuous input
current
Set DIP Switch SW1-1 of Options Input impedance = 499 ohms (SW1-1 on)
Module 1U2 to “OFF”. Connect the
voltage source to terminals TBI -4 (+) Note: The negative terminal TB1-5 is
and TB1 -5 (-) on Options Module 1U2. referenced to the UCM chassis ground.
CWS is now based on the following To assure correct operation, 2-10 VDC
equation: or 4-20 mA signals must be isolated or
“floating” with respect to the UCM
CW Setpoint OF = (VDC x 8.125) - 16.25 chassis ground. See Figure 11.
Sample values for CWS vs. VDC
signals are shown in Table 6.
Minimum setpoint = 0 F (2.0 VDC input)
Maximum setpoint = 65 F (9.4 VDC input)
Maximum = 15 VDC
continuous input
voltage
Input impedance = 40.1 Kohms
(SW1-1 on)

Table 6
Input Values Vs. External Chilled Water Setpoint
Inputs
Resulting Chilled
Resistance (Ohms) Current (ma) Voltage (Vdc) Water Setpoint (F)
94433 4.0 2.0 0.0
68609 5.2 2.6 5.0
52946 6.5 3.2 10.0
42434 7.7 3.9 15.0
34889 8.9 4.5 20.0
29212 10.2 5.1 25.0
24785 11.4 5.7 30.0
21236 12.6 6.3 35.0
18327 13.8 6.9 40.0
15900 15.1 7.6 45.0
13844 16.3 8.2 50.0
12080 17.5 8.8 55.0
10549 18.8 9.4 60.0
9050 20.0 10.0 65.0

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 External Current Limit Setpoint To cover the entire range of Current
(CLS) Limit Setpoints (40 to 120%), a field
furnished 50 Kohm log taper
This option allows the external setting
potentiometer (±10%) and a fixed 820
of the Current Limit Setpoint,
ohm (±10%) 1/4 Waft resistor should be
independent of the Front Panel Current
wired in series and connected to
Limit Setpoint, by one of three means:
terminals TB1-6 and TB1-8 of options
1. A remote resistor/potentiometer module 1 U2, as shown in Figure 17.
input (fixed or adjustable)
If the potentiometer is to be remotely
2. An isolated voltage input 2-10 VDC mounted, it and the resistor must be
3. An isolated current loop input connected to the UCM prior to
4-20 mA mounting. Then, with the Clear
Language Display showing “Active
To enable external Current Limit Current Limit Setpoint” (Chiller Report
Setpoint operation, “External Current Menu), the Clear Language Display can
Limit Setpoint” (Operator Settings be used to calibrate the positions of the
Menu), should be set to “E” using the potentiometer to correspond with the
Clear Language Display. desired settings for the current limits.
1. Remote Resistor/Potentiometer Input External resistor input values for
various current limit setpoints are
shown in Table 7.

Figure 17
Resistor and Potentiometer Arrangement for
External Current Limit Setpoint

Table 7
Input Values Vs. External Current Limit Setpoint
Inputs
Resulting Current
Resistance (Ohms) Current (ma) Voltage (Vdc) Limit Setpoint (%RLA)
49000 4.0 2.0 40
29000 6.0 3.0 50
19000 8.0 4.0 60
13000 10.0 5.0 70
9000 12.0 6.0 80
6143 14.0 7.0 90
4010 16.0 8.0 100
2333 18.0 9.0 110
1000 20.0 10.0 120

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2. 2-10 VDC Voltage Source Input Set Optional Bidirectional Communication Link
DIP Switch SW1 -2 of Options Module Communications Link (BCL) Connection Procedure
1U2 to “OFF’. Connect the voltage
source to terminals TB1 -7 (+) and TB1 - This option allows the Clear Language 1. Refer to the Tracer installation
8 (-) of Options Module 1U2. CLS is Display in the control panel to literature to determine proper
now based on the following equation: exchange information (eg. operating communi- cation, link termination
setpoints and Auto/Standby connections at the Tracer unit.
CIL Setpoint % = (VDC x 10) + 20 commands) with a higher level control 2. Refer to the Remote Clear Language
Sample values for CLS vs. VDC signals device, such as a Tracer, a multiple- Display installation procedure in this
are shown in Table 7. machine controller or a remote display manual.
panel. A shielded, twisted-pair
Minimum setpoint = 40% (2.0 VDC input) 3. Connect the shield of the
Maximum setpoint = 120% (10.0 VDCinput) connection establishes the bidirectional
communications link between the unit communication link wiring to the
Maximum = 15 VDC
continuous input control panel and the Tracer, designated shield terminal at the Tracer
voltage multiplemachine controller or remote unit.
Input impedance = 40.1 Kohms display panel. 4. Connect leads 561 and 562 from the
(SWI-2 off) proper terminals of I U2TB2 on the
Note: The shielded, twisted-pair
3. 4-20 mA Current Source Input conductors must run in a separate UCM to the Tracer, as shown in Figure
conduit. 11. There is no polarity requirement for
Set DIP Switch SW1-2 of Options
this connection.
Module 1U2 to “ON”. Connect the Caution: To prevent control
current source to terminals TB1 -7 (+) malfunctions, do not run low 5. At the LIM the shield should be cut
and TB1 -8 (-) of Options Module 1U2. and taped to prevent any contact
voltage wiring (<30 V) in conduit between the shield and ground. See
CLS is now based on the following
with conductors carrying more Figure 11.
equation:
than 30 volts.
CL Setpoint % = (mA x 5) + 20 Note: On multiple-unit installations,
splice the shielding of the two twisted
Sample values for CLS vs. mA signals
General pairs that come into each UCM in the
are shown in Table 7.
“daisy chain” system. Tape the spliced
Minimum setpoint = 40% (4.0 mA) Field wiring for the communication link connections to prevent any contact
Maximum setpoint = 120% (20.0 mA) must meet the following requirements: between the shield and ground. At the
Maximum = 30 mA last UCM in the chain, the shield should
1. All wiring must be in accordance
continuous input
current with the NEC and local codes. be cut and taped off.
Input impedance = 499 ohms 2. Communication link wiring must be 6. For unit ICS address selection, see
(SW1 -2 off) shielded, twisted-pair wiring (Belden ICS Address (Service Settings Menu).
Note: The negative terminal TB1 -8 is 8760, or equivalent). See Figure 11 for
referenced to the UCM chassis ground. wire size.
To assure correct operation, 2-10 VDC 3. The maximum total wire length for
or 4-20 mA signals must be isolated or each communication link is 5,000 feet.
“floating” with respect to the UCM
chassis ground. See Figure 11. 4. The communication link cannot pass
between buildings.
5. All UCM’s on the communication link
can be connected in a “daisy chain”
configuration.

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 Prior to mounting the panel, the actual
Remote Clear microprocessing board needs to be
Language Display carefully removed and set aside. To
remove the board, open the protective
Installation Procedure door that covers the keypad. Remove
The Remote CLD is intended for indoor the cover plate at the bottom of the
use and is not weatherproof. It is keypad, by loosening the screw on the
mounted in a molded-plastic display cover plate.
box with a molded rubber keypad.
After removing the cover plate, remove
Although this is not the same as the
the four screws that secure the keypad
membrane keypad of the unit’s CLD,
(one in each corner). The keypad can
the key locations and labels are
now be lifted out of the display box.
identical.
Attach the display box to the mounting
surface with screws through the
General mounting hole and two mounting
slots, shown in Figure 19.
Caution: To prevent control
malfunctions, do not run low Note: If an electrical box is to be used,
voltage wiring (30 volts or less) in attach the display box with screws
conduit with circuits of greater through the four mounting slots
around the knockout.
than 30 volts.
The top of the display box is marked
Field wiring for the communication link
“TOP”. Note the position of the box
must meet the following requirements:
before mounting it to the surface. With
1. All wiring must be in accordance the box in the desired position against
with NEC and all local codes. the mounting surface, mark the
2. Communication link wiring must be location of the mounting holes.
14 AWG shielded, twisted pair wire Remove the box and drill the necessary
(Belden 8760, or equivalent). holes in the surface. Put the display box
3. The communication link must not back in position and secure it to the
exceed 5,000 feet for each link. mounting with the required screws.
4. The communication link must not The microprocessing board can now
pass between buildings. be replaced in the display box with its
four attaching screws.
Remote CLD Mounting
All mounting hardware (tools, screws,
etc.) is to be field supplied. Figure 18
shows the mounting holes in the back
of the Remote CLD panel. Also shown
are the electrical access knockouts at
the bottom and top of the panel.
Remove the knockouts that will be
used for wire entry, prior to mounting
the panel.
Note: On the back of the panel is a
knockout for an electrical outlet box, if
one is to be used.

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Figure 18
Remote CLD Panel
Mounting Holes and
Electrical Access Knockouts

X13650416
RTAA-IOM-4A 54
Remote CLD Panel Wiring the shield to a grounding lug in the Multiple Unit Operation
unit’s control panel. Cut and tape the
The Remote CLD requires a 24 volt In a multiple unit configuration, the
shield at the Remote CLD panel, as
power source and a shielded, twisted- Remote CLD Panel has the capability to
shown in Figure 19.
pair wire between the panel and the communicate with up to four units.
Clear Language Display. See Figure 19. Connect the 24 volt power supply to Each unit requires a separate
terminals J2A and J2B in the Remote communication link with the Remote
CLD panel. The polarity of the power CLD panel.
WARNING: To prevent injury or source is not a concern, but the power
death, disconnect the electrical Terminal strip TB4 is used to wire in the
source must be grounded to terminal
power source before completing second, third and fourth units to the
J2Gnd.
connections to the unit. Remote CLD. TB4 is labeled as shown
Note: A field-supplied Class 2, 24 VAC, below:
40 VA transformer can be used as a
As shown in Figure 20, the wire runs power supply for the Remote CLD
from terminals J3A- 1 (+) and J3A-2(-) panel.
in the unit’s buffer module (1 U7) to Note: Both a Remote CLD and a Tracer
terminals J1 (+) and J1 (-) in the unit can be connected to the UCM
Remote CLD. Be sure that one lead is Terminals 1-3 are for the second unit.
connected to the terminal at each end ICS Address Setting
Terminals 4-6 are for the third unit.
and the other lead is connected to the The setting of the ICS address for the Terminals 7-9 are for the fourth unit.
(-) terminal at each end. Remote CLD is not necessary.
For units #2, #3 and #4 wire similarly as
shown in Figure 20.
Do not run the shielded, twisted-pair
wire in a conduit that also contains
circuits of greater than 30 volts. Attach

Figure 19
Figure 20
Shielded, Twisted Pair Communication Link
Remote Display Panel
at the Remote CLD Panel
Interconnecting Wiring

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 Installation Unit Piping
[] Flush all unit water piping before
Check List making final connections to the
Complete this checklist as the unit is unit.
installed, to verify that all
recommended procedures are Caution: If using an acidic
accomplished before the unit is started. commercial flushing solution,
This checklist does not replace the construct a temporary bypass
detailed instructions given in the around the unit to prevent damage
“Installation - Mechanical” and to internal components of the
“Installation - Electrical” sections of evaporator.
this manual. Read both sections
completely, to become familiar with the Caution: To avoid possible
installation procedures, prior to equipment damage, do not use
beginning the work. untreated or improperly treated
system water.
[] Connect the chilled water piping to
Receiving the evaporator.
[] Verify that the unit nameplate data [] Install pressure gauges and shutoff
corresponds to the ordering valves on the chilled water inlet
information. and outlet to the evaporator.
[] Inspect the unit for shipping [] Install a pipe strainer in the
damage and any shortages of entering chilled water line.
materials. Report any damage or
shortage to the carrier. [] Install a balancing valve and flow
switch (discretionary) in the
leaving chilled water line.
Unit Location [] Install a drain with shutoff valve or
and Mounting drain plug on the evaporator.
[] Inspect the location desired for [] Vent the chilled water system at
installation and verify adequate high points in the system piping.
service access clearances. [] Apply heat tape and insulation, as
[] Provide drainage for evaporator necessary, to protect all exposed
water. piping from freeze-up.
[] Remove and discard all shipping
materials (cartons, etc.)
[] Install optional spring or neoprene
isolators, if required.
[] Level the unit and secure it to the
mounting surface.

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Electrical Wiring Caution: Information in
Interconnecting Wiring: Chilled
WARNING: To prevent injury or Water Pump Interlock and External
death, disconnect electrical Auto/Stop must be adhered to or
power source before completing equipment damage may occur.
wiring connections to the unit. [] If the remote running/alarm
indicator contacts are used, install
leads 525 thru 531 (maximum
Caution: To avoid corrosion and capacity) from the panel to the
overheating at terminal proper terminals on terminal strip
connections, use copper 1U1, TB4.
conductors only. [] If the emergency stop function is
Connect the unit power supply wiring used, install low voltage leads 513
with fused-disconnect to the terminal and 514 to terminals 3 and 4 of
block (or unit-mounted disconnect) in 1U1, TB1.
the power section of the control panel.
[] If indoor zone temperature is to be
Connect the control power supply used, install leads 501 and 502 on
wiring with fuse disconnect to the 6RT4 to the proper terminals on
terminal strip in the power section of 1U2, TB1.
the control panel.
[] If the ice making option is used,
Connect power supply wiring to the install leads 501 and 502 on 5K20
evaporator heat tape. Connect leads to the proper terminals on
551 and 552 to terminals 14 and 15 of 1U2, TB1.
terminal strip 1TB3.
[] If Remote CLD Panel is used, install
Connect power supply wiring to the field supplied 24V to panel and
chilled water pump. interconnect wiring to chiller(s).
Connect power supply wiring to any
auxiliary heat tapes.
Check Interlock Wiring, including
External Auto/Stop (terminals 1U1TB3-
3 and -4), UCM Pump Control Contacts
(terminals 1U1TB4-L8 and -9) and Proof
of Chilled Water Flow Interlock
(terminals 1U1TB3-1 and -2).

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RTAA-IOM-4A 58
 Operating Principles -
Mechanical

General Refrigeration
This section describes the mechanical (Cooling) Cycle
operating principles of Series R air-
cooled chillers equipped with Cycle Description
microcomputerbased control systems. Figure 21 represents the refrigeration
The 70 - 125-ton Model RTAA units are system and control components.
dual-compressor, helical-rotary type Vaporized refrigerant leaves the
aircooled liquid chillers. The basic evaporator and is drawn into the
components of an RTAA unit are: compressor. Here it is compressed and
leaves the compressor as a mixture of
- Clear Language Display hot gas and oil (which was injected
- Unit Control Modules (UCM) during the compression cycle).
- Unit-mounted panel
- Helical-rotary compressor The mixture enters the oil separator at
- Direct Expansion evaporator the in/out cap. The separated oil flows
- Air- cooled condenser to the bottom of the separator, while
- Oil supply system (hydraulic and the refrigerant gas flows out the top
lubrication) and passes on to the tubes in the
- Interconnecting piping condensing coils. Here circulating air
removes heat from the refrigerant and
Components of a typical RTAA unit are condenses it.
identified in Figures 1 and 2.
The condensed refrigerant passes
through the electronic expansion valve
and into the tubes of the evaporator. As
the refrigerant vaporizes, it cools the
Figure 21
system water that surrounds the tubes
RTAA Refrigeration System and in the evaporator.
Control Components

59 RTAA-IOM-4A
 Compressor Description end of the motor barrel, through a
suction strainer screen, across the
The compressors used by the Model
motor, and into the intake of the
RTAA Series “R” Air-cooled chiller
compressor rotor section. The gas is
consists of two distinct components:
then compressed and discharged
the motor and the rotors.
directly into the discharge line.
Compressor Motor There is no physical contact between
A two-pole, hermetic, squirrel-cage the rotors and compressor housing.
induction motor (3600 rpm) directly The rotors contact each other at the
drives the compressor rotors. The point where the driving action between
motor is cooled by suction refrigerant the male and female rotors occurs. Oil
gas from the evaporator, entering the is injected along the top of the
end of the motor housing through the compressor rotor section, coating both
suction line. rotors and the compressor housing
interior. Although this oil does provide
Compressor Rotors rotor lubrication, its primary purpose is
The compressor is a semi-hermetic, to seal the clearance spaces between
direct-drive helical rotary type the rotors and compressor housing.
compressor. Each compressor has two
A positive seal between these internal
rotors - “male” and “female” - which
parts enhances compressor efficiency
provide compression. See Figure 22.
by limiting leakage between the high
The male rotor is attached to, and
pressure and low pressure cavities.
driven by, the motor, and the female
rotor is, in turn, driven by the male Capacity control is accomplished by
rotor. Separately housed bearing sets means of two unloader valve
are provided at each end of both rotors. assemblies in the rotor section of the
compressor. The female rotor valve is a
The helical rotary compressor is a
two-position valve and the male valve
positive displacement device. The
is an infinitely variable position valve.
refrigerant from the evaporator is
See Figure 22.
drawn into the suction opening at the

Figure 22
RTAA Refrigerant and
Oil Diagram

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Compressor load capacity is
determined by the positions of the
Oil System Operation
unloader valves. They divert refrigerant Overview
gas from the rotors to the compressor Oil that collects in the bottom of the oil
suction, thus unloading the separator is at condensing pressure
compressor. This varies the during compressor operation;
compressor capacity to match the load therefore, oil is constantly moving to
and reduces the KW draw of the lower pressure areas. Refer to
compressor motor. Figure 22.
The two-position female unloader will As the oil leaves the separator, it passes
fully open or fully close a port on the through the oil cooler at the top of the
rotor housing, at the discharge end of condensing coils. It then goes through
the female rotor. This relieves the the service valve and filter. At this point,
refrigerant gas to suction and unloads some of the oil is used to control the
the compressor. The female unloader slide valve movement in the
valve is the first stage of loading after compressor, via the male load/unload
the compressor starts and the last solenoids. The remaining oil passes
stage of unloading before the through the master oil valve and
compressor shuts down. performs the functions of compressor
The modulating male unloader valve bearing lubrication and compressor
opens or closes ports in the rotor oil injection.
housing along the side of the male If the compressor stops for any reason,
rotor. It can move to a more loaded the master oil valve closes, isolating the
(closed) position after the female oil charge in the separator and oil
unloader valve is in the loaded position cooler during “off “ periods. The
or can relieve refrigerant gas to suction master oil valve is a pressure activated
to unload the compressor. valve. Discharge pressure off the
Compressor Loading Sequence rotors, that is developed when the
compressor is on, causes the valve to
When there is a call for chilled water,
open.
the UCM will start the compressor
which has the least number of starts. If To ensure proper lubrication and
the first compressor cannot satisfy the minimize refrigerant condensation in
demand, the UCM will start the other the compressor, a heater is mounted
compressor and then balance the load on the bottom of the compressor
on both compressors by pulsing the housing. A signal from the UCM
load/unload solenoids. energizes this heater during the
compressor “Off” cycle to keep
The load on the compressors will be
refrigerant from condensing in the
kept in balance, as load fluctuates, until
compressor. The heater element is
the demand for chilled water is reduced
continuously energized.
to a level that can be handled by one
compressor. At this time, the UCM will Oil Separator
drop off the compressor that has the The oil separator consists of a vertical
greatest number of operating hours tube, joined at the top by the refrigerant
and will adjust the load on the other discharge line from the compressor. As
compressor, as required. shown in Figure 23, the discharge line
is essentially tangential to the tube.
This causes the refrigerant to swirl in
the tube and throws the oil to the
outside, where it collects on the walls
and flows to the bottom. The
compressed refrigerant vapor, stripped
of oil droplets, exits out the top of the
oil separator and is discharged into the
condensing coils.
The oil separators on chillers with the
remote evaporator option incorporate
heaters to prevent refrigerant migration
when the machine is off.

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 Figure 23
Oil Separator

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Compressor Bearing Oil Supply Oil Filter
Oil is injected into the bearing housings Each compressor is equipped with a
located at each end of both the male replaceable-element oil filter. The filter
and female rotors. Each bearing removes any impurities that could foul
housing is vented to compressor the solenoid valve orifices and
suction, so that oil leaving the bearings compressor internal oil supply
returns through the compressor rotors galleries. This also prevents excessive
to the oil separator. wear of compressor rotor and bearing
surfaces. Refer to the maintenance
Compressor Rotor Oil Supply portion of this manual for
Oil flows through this circuit directly recommended filter element
from the master oil valve, through the replacement intervals.
oil filter to the top of the compressor
rotor housing. There it is injected along Condenser Fan Staging
the top of the rotors to seal clearance The fans on the RTAA 70-125 Ton units
spaces between the rotors and the are staged by logic in the UM The UCM
compressor housing and to lubricate takes several different pressures and
the rotors. temperatures into account, to
determine when fans should be added
Female Unloader Valve or subtracted. Input from the outside
The position of the female unloader air temperature sensor, the saturated
valve determines compressor capacity. condensing refrigerant temperature
Its position is dependent on whether sensor, and the saturated evaporator
the backside of the female unloader refrigerant temperature sensor are
valve is exposed to the compressor monitored to determine fan staging.
discharge or suction pressure. See
The number of fans activated at startup
Figure 22.
is dependant upon the outdoor air
The female unloader valve solenoid temperature. Figure 24 shows fan
receives a constant signal from the activation at different temperatures.
UCM, based on system cooling During normal operation, the micro
requirements. To load the compressor, uses PID control to maintain a 70±5
the female unloader valve solenoid is psid between the condensing pressure
energized and discharge pressure is and the evaporator pressure. Through
passed through the normally-closed the use of algorithm logic, a fan will be
port and into the cylinder. This pushes added if the pressure differential is
the female unloader valve closed. greater than 75 psid and the fan
To unload the compressor, the female inverter is at maximum speed.
unloader valve solenoid is de-energized A “Low Differential Pressure”
and the discharge pressure is relieved diagnostic will take the circuit off-line if
to the suction of the compressor. The the pressure differential falls below 40
female unloader valve retracts into the psid for more than two minutes.
cylinder and the compressor is
A “High Differential Pressure”
unloaded.
diagnostic will take the circuit off-line if
Just prior to a normal compressor the pressure differential increases to
shutdown, the male unload valve 350 psid or greater. This diagnostic can
solenoid is energized and the slide also be produced if the pressure
valve moves to the fully-unloaded differential increases to the range
position, so the unit always starts fully between 320 psid and 349 psid. The
unloaded. UCM will allow the unit to remain
online if there is no increase in pressure
for a one hour period. Otherwise, the
unit will trip off-line and display the
“High Differential Pressure” diagnostic.

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Figure 24
Fan State at Circuit Startup

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Operating Principles - Adaptive
Control™ Microprocessor Logic with
Clear Language Display

General The Clear Language Display has

various functions that allow the
The exclusive Trane Adaptive Control operator to read unit information and
logic with the Clear Language Display adjust setpoints. The following is a list
is comprised of a system of individual of the available functions:
modules located in the control panel.
The system consists of six different - Operating and Diagnostic descriptions
microprocessor-based components, - Settings of local setpoints and
one of which is the Clear Language adjustments
Display, as shown in Figure 25. The - Actual controlling setpoints
processors are:
- Specific temperatures
- Clear Language Display - 1U6
- Specific Pressures
- Chiller Module - 1U1
- Enable/Disable status of features and
- Communication and Setpoint Reset options
Option Module - 1U2
- Selection status of Sl units or English
- Expansion Valve Module - 1U3 units
- Compressor Module (one per - Under/Over voltage protection
compressor) - 1U4, 1U5,
- Display of % line voltage
- Remote Display Buffer Module - 1U7
- Alarm/Running/Maximum Capacity
contacts
- Display Starts and Hours

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Figure 25
RTAA Control Panel

Note: See page 129 for legend

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 will activate the backlight. The backlight
Clear Language will stay activated for 10 minutes after
Display Keypad the last key is pressed. At 10 F or below
the backlight will stay activated
Overview continuously.
General The keys are grouped on the keyboard
Local operator interface with the by the following functions (refer to
system is accomplished using the 16 Figure 26):
keys on the front of the Clear Language - Select Report Group
Display panel. The readout screen is a
two line, 40 character liquid crystal with - Select Settings Group
a backlight. The backlight allows the - Selection Keys
operator to read the display in low-light
conditions. The depression of any key - Stop & Auto Keys

Figure 26
Operator Interface
Adaptive Control

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