Trane Series R™ Helical Rotary Chiller RTAC250H

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Use the initial charging procedure under the following circumstances:

NOTE: This procedure can be followed even with the refrigerant charge isolated in the evaporating section of the unit.

If small quantities of oil were removed to service refrigeration components, such as the evaporator, simply replace the oil that was removed into the serviced component prior to vacuum and recharge of the refrigerant.

If oil was removed from the compressor only to service a compressor or change the oil filter follow this procedure:

If the compressor is a new compressor or has been removed from the system and reworked, add 1 quart (2 lb.) oil to the motor cavity prior to installing the com¬pressor into the chiller.

Compressor installed in the system?

Make sure that the filter shut off valve is closed. Other compressor isolation valves may also be closed depending upon the service that was completed. For example, changing the oil filter would require the compressor to be isolated and pulled into vacuum.

While unit is running in stable conditions.

Check MP pressure for evaporator, condenser and intermediate oil.

Observe liquid line sight glass on EXV.

If liquid line sight glass has bubbles measure the subcooling entering the EXV. The subcooling should never be less than 4 °F under any circumstances.

A clear sightglass alone does not mean that the system is properly charged. Also check the rest of the system operating conditions.

Inspect the entire system for unusual conditions and inspect the condenser coils for dirt and debris. If the coils are dirty, refer to coil cleaning.

Sign off on the weekly maintenance

Attach vacuum hoses to evaporator service valves (one per circuit)

Attach charging hoses to the charging port on the liquid line filter (one per circuit)

Begin semi-automatic vacuum procedure

When vacuum is complete (indicated), manually isolate the unit from vacuum

Charge unit through the filter housing port per Table 1 - Table 4

When charging is complete, shut evaporator service valve

Disconnect vacuum and charging hoses

Proper oil and refrigerant charge is essential for proper unit operation, unit perfor-mance, and environmental protection. Only trained and licensed service personnal should service the chiller.

Some symptoms of a refrigerant under-charged unit:

• Higher than normal discharge superheat

• Larger than normal evaporator approach temperatures (leaving water temperature - saturated evaporator temperature)

• Low evaporator refrigerant temperature limit

• Low refrigerant temperature cutout diagnostic

Warning: Ensure you are wearing appropriate PPE

Secure the isolators to the mounting surface using the mounting slots in the isolator base plate

Align the mounting holes in the base of the unit with the threaded positioning pins on the top of the isolators

Lower the unit onto the isolators and secure the isolator to the unit with a nut

Enter the isolator deflection (should be 1/4 inch or 6 mm)

Fully tighten the isolator mounting bolts

Sign off on the isolator replacement