Installation

Installation responsibilities

Generally, the contractor must do the following when installing an RTUB/RTCA unit.

Install the units on a flat foundation, level (within 1/4" [6 mm] across the length of the unit), and strong enough to support unit loading.

Install the units per the instructions contained in the Installation section of this manual.

Install any optional sensors and make electrical connections at the UCM-CLD.

Where specified for the RTUB, provide and install valves in the water piping upstream and downstream of the evaporator water connections, to isolate the evaporator for maintenance and to balance and trim the system.

Furnish and install a flow switch and/or auxiliary contacts to prove chilled-water flow.

Furnish and install pressure gauges in the inlet and outlet piping of the evaporator (for RTUB).

Furnish and install a drain valve to the bottom of the evaporator water box (for RTUB).

Supply and install a vent cock to the top of the evaporator water box (for RTUB).

Furnish and install strainers ahead of all pumps and automatic modulating valves.

Furnish and install check valves on the discharge lines (between oil separators and condenser) in order to avoid any refrigerant migration leading to catastrophic damages to evaporator and/or compressor (due to freeze-up or liquid slugging).

Interconnect the RTUB and the remote condenser.

Provide and install field wiring.

Install heat tape and insulate the chilled-water lines and any other portions of the system, as required, to prevent sweating under normal operating conditions or freezing during low-ambient temperature conditions.

Start the unit under the supervision of a qualified service technician.

Storage

If the chiller is stored for a long period of time prior to installation, the following precautionary measures must be taken:

Store the unit in a safe place sheltered from bad weather

At least every three months (quarterly), check the pressure in the refrigerant circuits to verify that the nitrogen holding charge is intact. If it is not, contact a qualified service organization and the appropriateTrane sales office.

Close the discharge and liquid-line isolation valves.

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Trane RTUB 207-224, RTCA 108-216 manual Installation responsibilities, Storage