Trane Series R™ Helical Rotary Chiller RTAC300S

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 compressor 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.

CAUTION: Evaporator Damage! Water must be flowing through the evaporator during the entire charging process to avoid freezing and rupturing of the evaporator tubes. Charge first with vapor to avoid freezing tubes.

Weight of the amount of charge removed

Does the weight of the charge removed match with the values in Table 1 - Table 4?

If there is a difference in charge, it may indicate a leak.

Is the charging hose attached to the evaporator service valve (3/8” (9mm) flare)?

Amount of charge added to the evaporator

Is the total circuit charge up to the level indicated in the chart?

Is the service valve closed and charging hose disconnected?

Perform all weekly maintenance procedures

Ensure enough space around the outdoor unit for unrestricted access to all service points.

Enter the unit dimensions as per submittal drawings

Enter the minimum clearance for compressor service in feet

Is there sufficient clearance for the opening of control panel doors?

Local codes requiring additional clearances will take precedence over these recommendations.

Is there unobstructed flow of condenser air?

Avoid warm air recirculation and coil starvation.

Is there any debris, trash, supplies etc. in the vicinity of the unit?

Keep condenser coils and fan discharge free of snow or other obstructions.

Isolate the refrigerant charge outside of the compressor and close all four valves leading to the compressor?

Disconnect power to the chiller?

WARNING: Hazardous Voltage! Disconnect all electric power, including remote disconnects before servicing. Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures to ensure the power can not be inadvertently energized. Failure to disconnect power before servicing could result in death or serious injury.

Evacuate the compressor through the service fitting provided?

Disconnect all four lines attached to the compressor, as well as the junction box?

Remove three screws from the bottom of the compressor?

Remove the compressor by sliding it out of the chiller onto a well supported skid or other platform?

Reinstall all lines, wires, and screws?