Trane Series R™ Helical Rotary Chiller RTWD140STD

After the unit has operated for approximately 30 minutes and the system has stabilized, check the operating conditions and complete the procedures below:

Check evaporator and condenser pressures with gauges and compare to the reading on the unit chiller.

Pressure readings should fall within the specified ranges listed in Table 23, p. 65 and Table 24, p. 65. If chiller measurements vary significantly from values listed, problems may exist with refrigerant and oil charge levels. Contact local Trane service.

Note: Optimal condenser pressure is dependent on condenser water temperature, and should equal the saturation pressure of the refrigerant at a temperature 2 to 5°F above that of leaving condenser water at full load.

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CAUTION: Do not use untreated or improperly treated water, or equipment damage may occur.

Condenser tube fouling is indicated when the “approach” temperature (i.e., the difference between the refrigerant condensing temperature and the leaving condenser water temperature) is higher than predicted.

Standard water applications will operate with less than a 10°F approach. If the approach exceeds 10°F cleaning the condenser tubes is recommended.

NOTE: Glycol in the water system typically doubles the standard approach.

If the annual condenser tube inspection indicates that the tubes are fouled, 2 cleaning methods can be used to rid the tubes of contaminants.

WARNING: Heavy Objects! Failure to properly lift waterbox could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Straight Vertical Lift Required! Failure to properly lift waterbox in straight vertical lift could cause the eyebolts to break which could result in death or serious injury from object dropping.

Once service is complete, the waterbox/ cover should be reinstalled following all previous procedures in reverse.

New o-rings or gaskets used on all joints after thoroughly cleaning each joint?

Contact local Trane parts center for information.

Note: Torque bolts in a star pattern. See the table below for torque values.

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Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Run the unit fully unloaded for approximately 20 minutes.

Attach a 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch hose with a sight glass in the middle to the oil sump service valve (1/4 inch flare) and the oil separator service valve (1/4 inch flare).

Note: Using high pressure rated clear hose with appropriate fittings can help speed up the process.

After the unit is off line for 30 minutes, move the sight glass along the side of the oil sump.

Enter the oil level from the bottom of the oil sump.

Note: If oil levels are not between 3 inch and 5 inch, contact Trane service.

After the level is determined, close the service valves and remove the hose/sight glass assembly.

Clean all water strainers in both the chilled and condensing water piping systems

See “Refrigerant and Oil Charge Management,” p. 65. If chiller measurements vary significantly from values listed in Table 23, p. 65 and Table 24, p. 65, problems may exist with refrigerant and oil charge levels. Contact local Trane service.

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