Instructor-Led and Online Learning
First Half 2016 Customer Training Catalog:
The training described in this catalog is intended for our customers; Trane, service contractors and dealer technicians, equipment owner HVAC operation and maintenance technicians and supervisors and facility management personnel.
Trane has a policy of continuous product improvement; it reserves the right to change course design and/or content without notice. Trane reserves the right to reject any training course application.
Federal Government:
Orders for training courses by Federal Government employees should be made out to our Federal Government reseller, IMMIX/EC America, Inc. and paid for by credit card. Purchase Orders will only be accepted for amounts greater than $5000. Credit card statements for training will list IMMIX/EC America as the payee. Training provided by TCS Technical Service Training is listed in the GSA Federal Supply Schedule.
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Any class registrations received a minimum of 60 days before the class begins will receive an Early-bird 10 percent tuition reduction.
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The Trane Education Center will email a confirmation letter to the email address you provide in your online profile. Your confirmation provides information for arranging hotel accommodations. If you don’t get an enrollment confirmation, you probably are not enrolled in the class! Call us at 855.803.3563 if this happens!
Check Us Out Online:
To learn more about Trane products and services, visit our webpage: http://www.trane.com/commercial/ north-america/us/en/products-systems/education-training/training/technical-service.html
Building Security:
Attendees are issued a temporary identification badge upon arrival and are required to display the badge on their person throughout the duration of the course.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Necessary PPE will be worn when performing lab exercises. These will be provided by your instructor. If necessary, please bring prescription safety glasses with side shields.
Proper Clothing:
Service personnel attending a class may wear normal work apparel. This means waist-length collared shirt and long trousers. Shorts, Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate for course attendance. Students attending a course that requires participation in exercises utilizing live electrical circuits on lab equipment must wear long trousers and long-sleeve shirts of l00 percent cotton. Closed-toed, leather shoes and long pants are required for plant tours.
Tobacco Policy:
The Trane Engineering Technology Center in La Crosse is a tobacco-free facility. Designated tobacco areas are provided outside of the building.
Technical Service Training
General Information
Photo Policy:
Photography inside the Technology Center requires special authorization. Check photography equipment with our security department when entering the building.
Expert Training:
This catalog presents complete descriptions for our current offering of HVAC and controls courses. Course instructors have strong HVAC and controls service backgrounds and extensive teaching experience. They have access to Trane’s product, service and systems engineers and extensive technical reference resources. A controlled laboratory environment, complete with operational Trane HVAC systems, provides an ideal setting for the hands-on approach used in many of our courses.
IACET "Authorized Provider":
Trane Technical Service Training has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Enrollment Policy:
All courses are offered on a first registered first attend basis. If the class you prefer is filled, your name will be added to a wait list in case of a cancellation.
Course Confirmation:
Once you have registered for a course, an enrollment confirmation should be sent to the email address provided in your online profile.
Course Locations:
Courses are held in our La Crosse, Wisconsin, Technical Training Center, unless noted otherwise.
Hotel Information:
Information needed for contacting BCD Travel and registering for our recommended hotel is provided in the confirmation e-mail. Students are responsible for hotel fees at check-out.
Hotel charges are at our corporate discount rate and include tax. To receive this discount on the cost
of your hotel room, you must make room reservations through BCD Travel. Our hotel provides
airport shuttle service in La Crosse only; we also provide transportation between our training facility and the Best Western Riverfront in La Crosse. Students who make separate hotel arrangements are responsible for their own transportation.
Contact Us
Call us at 855.803.3563
Email at servicetrain@trane.com. 2213 South 20th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Technical Service Training
General Information
The Technical Service Training package
program
is designed to allow customers to receive a discount on training costs for attending any corporate level TST training course through the purchase of TST training credits. The TST training credits can be acquired by purchasing a training package (Platinum or Gold) through the Trane Education Center or calling the Technical Training Registrar toll free at 1-855-803-3563. Through this program, you are able to receive up to ten free training classes (equivalent to 40% off course tuition).TST training credits can be used to purchase any factory level customer training course offered through TST. Each course is equivalent to one dollar. These credits may also be applied to courses offered through Trane College of Building Automation (TCBA) subject to their enrollment policy. They can be used by one employee or twenty-five employees; they are not tied to a single individual.
How does the program work?
1. Determine the package that will best benefit you or your (the Platinum package can be used for two years from the date of purchase, and the Goldpackage can be used for one year from the date of purchase).
2. Create a profile in Trane Education Center (TEC) if you don’t already have one, AND create a profile for each employee you want to enroll in a course.
3. Login and search the TEC online catalog for the appropriate package program and proceed to your Shopping cart for payment.
4. We will receive notification that you have purchased a package and will contact you within 24 hours to activate the program and give you the Training order code. These credits will be available to apply immediately.
5. Login and search the TEC online catalog for the course(s) you want to send your employee(s) to and proceed to the Shopping Cart and uncheck Enroll Self. Select “Training Credits” as your payment method and put in the order code we gave you; click Apply. You will use the same order code each time you want to apply credits to a course enrollment. Proceed through the Shopping Cart and select the individual(s) to apply the course(s) to at the end of the Shopping Cart. You
do not need to apply all credits at the time of purchase.
Our personal white glove service starts immediately. We will track the credits your company has used as well as send periodic updates and reminders of your remaining credits.
Package Program
*Refined in January 2016
Choose from
our two
packages!
PLATINUM 47,500 CREDITS / $28.5k
PLATINUM 47,500 CREDITS / $28.5k
GOLD 7,600 CREDITS / $5.7k
GOLD 7,600 CREDITS / $5.7k
Online Enrollment
1. Search for any course at www.trane.com/servicetraining
2. Click on “Products and Systems” - “Education and Training” - “Class Finder.” All Technical Service Training courses are identified by the words “Factory Training” in the title. Select a course and click on the “Register” link.
3. Every person that wants to take a class needs their own account. If you already have one, you can enter your username and password on the webpage you’re directed to (Trane Education Center) and proceed by browsing our catalog and selecting the course you want to take. Otherwise, if you haven’t taken a class with us before you will need to create an account by clicking on the “New Customer? Register Here” button.
All enrollment is done through Trane Education Center
How to Pay:
Indicate your means of payment when you enroll online. Payment can be made: 1.) By major credit card (preferred method)
2.) By purchase order if a Trane Commercial Account has been established (PO number must accompany enrollment form)
3.) By check or money order made out to The Trane Company
Cancellation Policy:
You can cancel out of a course up to 14 days before the course start date without penalty. Any cancellation made within 14 days of the course start date is subject to full tuition cost; however, student substitutions are allowed. Trane reserves the right to cancel any class. We will notify you of a cancelled class on or before 14 days prior to the class start date. We are not responsible for transportation costs that may result from a class cancellation.
If you have questions, please contact the LMS Training Coordinator at your local Trane office or Trane Technical Training by phone 855.803.3563 or email servicetrain@trane.com.
Online Enrollment:
Most updated scheduled dates for our classes can be found by visiting:
http://www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/us/en/products-systems/
education-training/finder.html
Trane Technical Service Training Contents
Read the course description provided in this catalog before enrolling. If you can’t find
the training you need, contact Trane Technical Training toll free at 855.803.3563.
TITLE PAGE
Introduction: Instructor-Led Classes 8
Course Schedule 12
Air Conditioning Service 13
Commercial Service 1 15
Airside System Service 17
HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting 19
Chilled Water Systems Service 21
CenTraVac System Fundamentals 23
CenTraVac Electronic Controls 25
CenTraVac Mechanical Service 27
Single - Stage Absorption Chillers 29
RTAA/WA/UA Rotary Chillers 31
RTAC Rotary Chillers 33
RTAE Rotary Chillers 35
RTHD Rotary Chillers 37
Precedent Voyager Rooftops 39
IntelliPak I & II Rooftop Units 41
Commercial Rooftop Burner Service 43
Scroll Chiller Service & Troubleshooting 45
Technical Service Training E-Learning Offerings 48
IntelliPak Human Interface Navigation and Status Menu and Reliatel Zone Sensor Testing
49
INTRODUCTION: INSTRUCTOR - LED CLASSES
Technical Service Training currently offers 17 instructor-led courses for customers:
1.
Air Conditioning Service
2.
Commercial Service 1
3.
Airside System Service
4.
HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting
5.
Chilled Water Systems Service
6.
CenTraVac System Fundamentals
7.
CenTraVac Electronic Controls
8.
CenTraVac Mechanical Service
9.
Single - Stage Absorption Chillers
10.
RTAA/WA/UA Rotary Chillers
11.
RTAC Rotary Chillers
12.
RTAE Rotary Chillers
13.
RTHD Rotary Chillers
14.
Precedent Voyager Rooftop
15.
IntelliPak I and II Rooftop Units
16.
Commercial Rooftop Burner Service
17.
Scroll Chiller Service and Troubleshooting
Our instructor-led courses are delivered at the Technical Service Training, Training Center,
located in La Crosse, WI and are also offered regionally in local Trane offices.
All course enrollments must be completed online via
Trane Education Center
and every
student must have their own account. For detailed enrollment instructions, please review page
five.
Wondering which class is appropriate for you? View the following three pages to look at
flow charts of step-by-step class progression.
INTRODUCTION: INSTRUCTOR - LED CLASSES
Technical Service Training
INTRODUCTION: INSTRUCTOR - LED CLASSES
Technical Service Training
INTRODUCTION: INSTRUCTOR - LED CLASSES
Technical Service Training
Course Schedule
Available courses, intended audience, dates and tuition are shown below. Read the course description provided in this catalog before enrolling. All courses are held in Trane’s La Crosse, WI Technical Training Center, unless
noted otherwise. If you can’t find the training you need, contact Trane Technical Training at 855.803.3563.
Course Title
Intended Audience 2nd Half 2015 1st Half 2016 Tuition
Air Conditioning Service HVAC Service & Maintenance Techs Sept. 14 - 18 Nov. 9 - 13 March 7 - 11 May 9 - 13 $1,700
Commercial Service 1 HVAC Service & Maintenance Techs
Oct. 19 - 23 April 11 - 15 $1,700
Airside Systems Service HVAC Service & Maintenance Techs
Nov. 2 - 6 April 18 - 22 $1,700
HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting HVAC Service & Maintenance Techs Sept. 21 - 25 Nov. 16 - 20 March 14 - 18 May 16 - 20 $1,700
Chilled Water Systems Service HVAC Service & Maintenance Techs
Dec. 7 - 11 June 13 - 17 $1,700
CenTraVac System Fundamentals Owner/Operator/
Maintenance Supervisors and HVAC Techs
Sept. 15 - 18 March 1 - 4 May 3 - 6
$1,900
CenTraVac Electronic Controls HVAC Service Techs Sept. 21 - 25 Nov. 9 - 13
March 7 - 11 May 9 - 13
$1,900
CenTraVac Mechanical Service HVAC Service Techs Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 Nov. 16 - 20
March 14 - 18 May 16 - 20
$3,500
Single - Stage Absorption Chillers HVAC Service Techs Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 April 4 - 8 $1,900 RTAA/WA/UA Rotary Chillers HVAC Service &
Maintenance Techs
None at this time April 5 - 8 $1,900
RTAC Rotary Chillers HVAC Service & Maintenance Techs Oct. 13 - 15 Dec. 8 - 10 April 12 - 14 June 7 - 9 $1,900
RTAE Rotary Chillers HVAC Service & Maintenance Techs
None at this time April 19 - 21 $1,900
RTHD Rotary Chillers HVAC Service & Maintenance Techs
Oct. 20 - 22 May 24 - 26 $1,900
Precedent Voyager Rooftops HVAC Service Techs Oct. 6 - 9 April 5 - 8 $1,900 IntelliPak I & II Rooftops HVAC Service Techs Oct. 5 - 9
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 [C]
Feb. 29 - March 4 April 25 - 29 [C]
$1,900
Commercial Rooftop Burner Service
HVAC Service Techs Oct. 13 - 15 March 29 - 13 $1,900
Scroll Chiller Service & Troubleshooting
HVAC Service & Maintenance Techs
None at this time May 9 - 13 $1,900
Early-bird Rate: Any class registrations received a minimum of 60 days before the class begins will receive a 10% tuition reduction. [C] = Class held in Clarksville, TN
Specific Course Objectives
Understand basic system theory.
Identify the four basic parts of the refrigeration system and how they work.
Learn to use refrigeration instruments.
Perform system logging.
Perform system evacuation and charging.
Diagnose and correct start up and service problems related to refrigeration systems.
Measure and adjust superheat and sub-cooling using classroom methods.
Demonstrate refrigerant recovery procedures. Lab Safety
Student participation in any hands-on “live-circuit exercise” portion of this course is dependent upon adherence to the safety prerequisites given by the Instructor.
Target Audience
This course is well suited for entry level air conditioning and/or HVAC maintenance mechanics or perhaps an electrician with new responsibilities in air conditioning maintenance and service. Some previous experience working with HVAC equipment is preferred, but not required.
Prerequisites
This course is open to entry level service technicians and industrial or facility maintenance technicians. The student should have some basic mechanical and electrical background in addition to an aptitude and interest for work with HVAC equipment.
Course Description
This is a comprehensive, entry-level air conditioning service course. It concentrates on essential refrigeration knowledge that all HVAC technicians must eventually possess in order to perform competent HVAC service work. After attending, technicians should have acquired knowledge in tool usage, basic system theory, metering devices, system problem identification, superheat, sub-cooling, piping, and evacuation and recharging techniques. This course is 45-50 percent lab intensive. Packaged rooftop units, 2 to 5 tons, are used in the lab sessions. A separate course is available to help develop electrical troubleshooting skills.
Air Conditioning Service
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Course Outline
A. Introduction 1. Welcome
2. Course Content and Objectives 3. Training Facility Orientation 4. Daily Review of Study Guide B. Safety
1. HVAC and Lab Safety Considerations C. Product Familiarization
1. Nomenclature Identification 2. Identify Lab Units
D. Refrigeration System Components 1. Air Conditioning Cycle Components 2. Compressor
3. Condenser 4. Metering Devices 5. Evaporator
6. AC Terms and Definitions E. Refrigeration Cycle Trainer 1. System Operation
2. Components in the System
3. Use of Pressure-Temperature Charts 4. Diagnosis of Refrigeration Cycle Problems F. Tool Identification and Use
1. Refrigeration Hand Tools 2. Refrigeration Diagnostic Tools G. Superheat and Sub-cooling 1. Calculation Method
2. Parameters
3. Guidelines for System Analysis 4. Lab Practice for Measuring
H. Refrigeration Cycle Familiarization Lab 1. Manifold Gauge Connections
2. Temperature Analyzer Connections 3. System Logging
a. Model, Serial Numbers b. Superheat and Sub-cooling c. Evaporator, Condenser Delta-T’s
d. Interpretation of Pressures
e. Pressure/Temperature Conversions
I. Refrigeration Diagnosis Worksheets and Problems 1. Discussion of Symptoms to Causes
2. Troubleshooting Chart Analysis J. Refrigeration Troubleshooting Lab 1. Diagnosing Refrigeration Circuit Problems a. Component Failures: TXV, Distributor, etc. b. Low Refrigerant Charge
c. Excess Refrigerant Charge 2. Evaluate Operating Units K. Compressors
1. The Function of the Compressor 2. Compressor Failure Modes a. Refrigerant or Oil Slugging b. Refrigerant Flow Restrictions c. Oil Loss and Starvation
d. Motor Overheating & Electrical Failures 3. Changing Compressor after Mechanical Failure 4. Changing Compressor after a Burnout
a. Mild and Severe Burnout Cleanup Procedures b. Filter-Drier Selection& Installation
L. Refrigeration Piping 1. Main Concerns
2. Proper Installation Precautions 3. Brazing Basics
M. Refrigerant Recovery 1. Recovery Equipment 2. Recovery of Lab Units N. Evacuation Methods
1. Deep Vacuum Pump Requirements 2. Triple Evacuation Requirements 3. Tools & Instruments Required 4. Evacuation of Lab Units
O. Refrigerant Charging Methods 1. Weighing Refrigerant Charge
2. Partial Charging Suggestions and Techniques 3. Charging of Lab Units
Air Conditioning Service (Cont’d)
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Specific Course Objectives
Interpretation of temperature / pressure readings on an operating system.
Discuss start-up and service problems within refrigeration system.
Measure airflow using appropriate airflow
instruments and determine basic airside problems.
Determine heating efficiency. Check gas systems using proper test procedures.
Use ANSI / Trane wiring diagrams to properly test single and three-phase electrical systems and components.
Understand the basics of Psychrometrics. Lab Safety
Student participation in any hands-on “live-circuit exercise” portion of this course is dependent upon adherence to the safety prerequisites given by the Instructor, and located on page three of the catalog.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for dealer, contractor, or owner maintenance technicians progressing from residential to light commercial service who have experience in HVAC.
We recommend completion of HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting and Air Conditioning Service before attending this course.
Prerequisites
Students attending must have completed a vocational or technical program in air conditioning / refrigeration, our Trane Air Conditioning Service course, or have equivalent practical experience. Students must also have a working knowledge of the basic theory needed to diagnose the refrigeration cycle and an understanding of the following tools and subjects:
Refrigeration Manifold Gauge Set
Volt / Ohmmeter
Electronic Temperature Meter
Clamp-on Ammeter
Temperature / Pressure Relationships
Metering Devices Course Description
This course exposes the student to light commercial unit operation, set-up and troubleshooting, dual compressor units, refrigerant troubleshooting, heating fundamentals, combustion analysis and unit airflow set-up and checkout. Hands-on training, using Trane light commercial 5 to 25 ton lab equipment, enhances the existing knowledge of technicians who already have appropriate fundamental A/C service skills. The course emphasizes a systematic approach to HVAC service troubleshooting.
IMPORTANT! Be certain that your prospective student meets the educational and/or experience requirements to attend this course. Read the “Prerequisites” section carefully.
Commercial Service 1
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Course Outline
A. Introduction 1. Welcome
2. Course Content and Objectives 3. Training Facility Orientation 4. Safety
B. Refrigeration Diagnosis 1. System Component Operation 2. Refrigerant Diagnosis Lab C. Compressor Diagnosis
1. System Requirements for Compressor Life 2. Compression Ratio
3. Failure Modes D. Piping 1. Main Concerns 2. Problem Applications 3. Scroll Piping Philosophy
4. Pipe Sizing Exercise - Single-Riser Systems E. Heating
1. Combustion Analysis
2. Light Commercial Heating System a. Components
b. Operation
F. Introduction to Air Systems 1. Terms and Definitions 2. Measurement / Instruments G. Air Conditioning Fans 1. Fan Types
2. Mechanical Failures 3. Fan Performance H. Air Lab
1. Duct Traversing
2. Measurement of Duct Pressures 3. CFM Calculations
4. Fan RPM Measurements
5. Measuring Devices Familiarization
I. Psychrometrics 1. Wet Bulb 2. Dry Bulb
3. Relative humidity 4. Dew point/Humidity Ratio J. Wiring Diagrams
1. Voltage and Current Unbalance
2. Read and Interpret ANSI / Trane Diagrams 3. Logical Electrical Troubleshooting
Commercial Service 1 (Cont’d)
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Specific Course Objectives
Verify system airflow using multiple methods
Approach a commercial VAV system and know whether it is working as intended.
Understand the sequence of operation utilizing building plans.
Understand forward curve fans, airfoil fans, and direct drive plenum fans.
Know how to set up and verify proper system air flow with each fan type.
Know the capabilities and the limitations of the building control system from a service technician standpoint.
Use Rover service tool to analyze the air delivery system.
Know the differences between Single Zone, Bypass and Shutoff VAV systems and where each is applied.
Lab Safety
Student participation in any hands-on portion of this course will include ladder safety and use of proper fall protection. It is expected the student will adhere to all
other safety requirements as they arise.
Target Audience
The target audience for this course includes Trane service technicians, controls technicians, service contractors, maintenance technicians, Existing Building Systems (EBS) personnel and others involved with system commissioning or with ensuring that an HVAC system is operating correctly and efficiently. Though geared for service technicians, anyone involved with ensuring that a system is set up to work as efficiently as possible will benefit from the class. The course includes systems used in all geographic regions. The curriculum is designed for "seasoned" or advanced technicians whose responsibility is to interpret and commission new buildings with engineered energy conservation as the top priority.
Prerequisites
Participants attending this course must have strong HVAC skills or an under-standing of engineered building systems and understand the importance of compliance with today’s energy efficiency requirements. Attendees should have an interest in promoting energy
conservation with the customer as well as within their organization with regard to proper (or improper) system setup and operation.
Course Description
This course covers the operation and setup of a commercial VAV system from the standpoint of the service technician. Shutoff VAV, Bypass VAV, and Single Zone VAV will be discussed in the class, although Shutoff VAV (traditional VAV) will be the primary focus. The concepts discussed will apply to new system startup as well as existing buildings. The course also discusses the different fan types used in commercial HVAC units.
The lab exercises are designed around several working VAV systems in our La Crosse training lab. This includes IntelliPak Commercial Self-Contained (CSC) and rooftop units (RTU) with various types of VariTrane VAV boxes. During the lab exercises, students will use the various tools needed to setup and commission (or re-commission) a VAV system. Also, the Rover service tool will be used for VAV box setup and for the purpose of verifying proper system operation from a service perspective. Attendees will learn to recognize important parameters within building plans in order to commission the building as the design engineer intended. The plans used will include the
equipment schedule, sequence of operation, airflow requirements, and ventilation.
Airside System Service
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Course Outline
A. Introduction 1. Welcome
2. Course Content and Objectives 3. Training Facility Orientation 4. Lab Safety
B. Building Plans
1. Layout of an energy efficient building a. Load Calculations b. ASHRAE 2. Submittal a. Sequence of operation b. Unit options 3. Equipment Schedule
4. Hands-on lab - identify system components C. Introduction to Rover
1. Terms and Definitions 2. Uses for service technicians D. VAV System Types 1. Bypass VAV a. Typical applications b. Limitations 2. Shutoff VAV a. Typical application b. Limitations E. VAV Boxes
1. Introduction—VAV box types 2. Operation
3. Application 4. Zone Sensors
5. Hands-on Lab– VAV box setup stand alone and using Rover service tool
a. UCM 4.2 (COMM4) b. VV 550 LonTalk c. UC400 BACnet F. HVAC Unit Operation 1. Constant Volume
a. Constant Volume control types b. Bypass VAV control types
c. Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) with CO2 sensor
2. Single Zone VAV 3. Variable Air Volume a. Supply fan control
b. Discharge temperature control c. Supply air tempering
d. Supply air reset
e. Constant Volume modes
f. Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) with CO2 sensor Hands-on lab unit setup of each type
G. VAV system setup 1. Hands-on lab
2. Setup multiple VAV systems including setting airflow
Airside System Service (Cont’d)
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Specific Course Objectives
Define and use fundamental electrical terms, laws and formulas for understanding what electricity is and what it does.
Understand the basic logic of series, parallel and series-parallel circuits.
Proper usage of meters required to troubleshoot electricity.
Increase confidence and ability in reading complex wiring diagrams.
Improve understanding of control logic and sequence of unit operation.
Understanding of safeties and component operation in Trane equipment.
Become familiar with the characteristics of single and three-phase motors and their associated control components.
Understand the principal maintenance requirements for longer operating life of electrical components.
Learn a systematic, efficient method for electrical troubleshooting which can be applied to all major HVAC products.
Lab Safety
Student participation in any hands-on “live-circuit exercise” portion of this course is dependent upon adherence to the safety prerequisites given by the Instructor, and located on page three of the catalog.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for HVAC installers, maintenance mechanics, industrial electrical technicians and apprentice level service technicians who have HVAC servicing responsibility and need a thorough understanding of electrical troubleshooting skills.
Prerequisites
This course is open to anyone that is motivated to become proficient with the electrical side of HVAC equipment. An understanding of the refrigeration cycle and its components will be helpful.
Course Description
This course is intended to improve a technician’s ability and confidence when electrically troubleshooting commercial HVAC equipment. The course will broaden the technician’s capabilities to troubleshoot controls and other electrical circuits by teaching an understanding of practical electrical theory as applied to the products and components found in HVAC. The information and skills learned should greatly decrease service diagnosis time and take the guesswork out of isolating problems found in single and three-phase air conditioning and heating
products. This course makes extensive use of lab hands-on methods.
HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Course Outline
A. Introduction 1. Course Content
2. Training Facility Orientation 3. Study Guide
4. Safety - General
B. Troubleshooting Fundamentals 1. Electrical Flow, Conductors and Insulators 2. Magnetism
3. Voltage, Current, and Resistance; Ohm’s Law 4. Power, Safety, Volt-Ohm Meters
C. Current and Basic Control 1. Series Flow Logic
2. Parallel Flow Logic
3. Combination Series-Parallel Logic D. Circuits Exercise
1. Wiring Series, Parallel & Series-Parallel Circuits 2. Applying Ohm’s Law
E. Alternating Current 1. Production
a. Single phase
b. Three-phase Wye and Delta Styles 2. Transformation
3. Rating Transformers 4. Effects On Circuits
a. Capacitance & Inductance
5. Resistive, Inductive and Capacitive Circuits a. Power
b. Power Factor c. Horsepower F. Hands-On Lab
1. Wiring Series, Parallel & Series-Parallel A.C. Circuits
2. Applying Electrical Laws 3. Troubleshooting A.C. Circuits
G. Motors
1. Single-Phase Motors 2. Starting Methods
3. Three-Phase Motors and Starters
4. Identifying Failure Modes: Insulation Failures, Ground Faults, Shorts, Opens, Internal Overload,
Single-Phasing, Voltage, Current Unbalance 5. Proper Phasing (3 phase)
6. Failure Modes
7. Calculating Voltage and Current Unbalance 8. Identifying Single-Phase Compressor Motor Terminals
H. Wiring Diagrams
1. Understanding Trane Standardized Diagrams 2. Flow logic
3. Constructing Your Own Field Diagrams 4. Troubleshooting from Diagrams
H. Controls & Safeties - Operation, Checkout & Troubleshooting of HVAC Electrical Components 1. How they Operate
2. How to Adjust 3. How to Troubleshoot J. Controls Lab
1. Wiring Control Circuits With Field-Drawn Diagrams 2. Troubleshooting Controls and Safeties as Applied in Trane Light Commercial or Commercial Rooftops
HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting (Cont’d)
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Specific Course Objectives
Understand the behavior of fluids contained in building chilled water systems.
Identify and understand the application of chilled water system components and auxiliary system components.
Learn to use air-measurement instruments correctly.
Recognize and understand various chilled water system piping configurations.
Identify cooling tower types and optimize their operation.
Calculate CFM on an operating air handler using various methods.
Gain fundamental understanding of chilled water optimization.
Learn how chiller water systems are designed and applied based on chiller type and single vs. multiple chiller installations.
Recognize waterside problems that reduce efficiency and damage equipment.
Properly interpret fan curves and tables.
Become aware of the importance of proper system water treatment.
Learn how airside design and loads can affect chilled water systems.
Lab Safety
Student participation in any hands-on “live-circuit exercise” portion of this course is dependent upon adherence to the safety prerequisites given by the Instructor, and located on page three of the catalog.
Target Audience
This course will benefit personnel who operate and/or maintain commercial HVAC distribution systems or who plan and/or conduct maintenance or service procedures for these systems. This course is intended for plant engineers, maintenance supervisors, operating engineers and HVAC service and maintenance technicians who need an improved understanding of air and chilled water system control and maintenance requirements and techniques.
Prerequisites
This course addresses the needs of persons from widely varied backgrounds and does not require in-depth HVAC knowledge. Students should be ready, however, to assimilate HVAC ‘system’ thinking.
Course Description
This course is intended to provide attendees with a “systems” approach to maintaining and diagnosing problems involving air distribution and water piping systems from a service perspective. It will show technicians and supervi-sors how Trane utilizes water flows to obtain efficient chiller operation. The course will also discuss water system conditions that can be detrimental to efficient operation and possibly damaging to system components. It also in-structs students in appropriate airside systems maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Students will take flow measurements in a laboratory setting, using recommended tools and techniques to determine the chilled water sys-tems performance. Chilled water optimization with multiple chillers will also be discussed, along with chiller control strategies for variable water temperature / flows using Trane Adaptive Control™ technology.
Chilled Water Systems Service
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Course Outline A. Introduction 1. Welcome 2. Course Content/Objectives B. Safety 1. Potential Hazards 2. Lockout / Tagging 3. Chemical Safety 4. Lab Safety
C. Auxiliary System Components 1. Valves (Types, 2-Way, 3-Way) 2. Pumps a. Definitions b. Types c. Construction d. Performance e. Pump Curves 3. Terminal Units 4. Accessories a. Strainers b. Gauges c. Meters d. Thermometers e. Relief Valves f. Drains
D. Pump Performance Lab 1. Horsepower Calculation 2. Determining GPM With Pump Curve
3. Variable Frequency Drive a. New GPM Calculation b. New HP Calculation c. New Ft. of Head Calculation E. Chilled Water Plant Basics 1. Chiller Types (Air-Cooled, Water- Cooled) 2. Heat Exchangers a. Types b. Construction c. Flow Calculations / Measurement
d. Temperature Limits / Guidelines
e. Pass Divider Leaks 3. Formulas
4. Make-Up Water
5. Expansion Tank / Air Removal 6. Glycol Feeders
7. Heat Recovery 8. Chilled Water Reset 9. ARI Conditions 10. Ice Storage / Building F. Unit Control Strategies 1. Unit Control
2. Loading (Staged / Stepped, Variable) 3. Safeties 4. Adaptive Control G. Piping Configuration Comparison 1. Two-Pipe 2. Four-Pipe
3. System Variation (Primary / Secondary, Variable Flow, Low Flow)
H. Cooling Towers 1. Function in the System
2. Water Treatment Requirements I. Chilled Water Systems Lab 1. Determine GPM
a. Flow Meters b. Circuit Setters
c. Heat Exchanger Delta P / Delta T
2. Calculate Chiller Tons 3. System Troubleshooting J. Airside System Basics 1. Terms and Definitions 2. Measurement 3. Instruments
4. Fan Performance Tables and Curves
K. Airside Lab 1. Duct Traversing
2. Duct Pressure Measurement 3. Calculating CFM
4. Measuring Fan RPM
5. Measuring Device Familiarization
Chilled Water Systems Service (Cont’d)
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Specific Course Objectives
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Understand Trane centrifugal chiller operation and chilled water system theory.
Observe chiller construction process.
Use operating logs to recognize normal operation and how abnormal influences affect chiller operation and performance.
Recognize problems that reduce efficiency and damage equipment.
Learn basics of system components.
Understand chilled water piping designs Target Audience
Our target is individuals responsible for the operation and preventative maintenance of Trane CenTraVac chill-ers (CVHE,F,G and the new CVHS). This course will benefit technicians, supervisors or engineers who make planning decisions to support centrifugal chiller maintenance. This class does not include hands-on maintenance training.
Prerequisites
Students will benefit from this course in direct relation to
their background knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, mechanical and basic heat transfer systems. This course addresses the needs of individuals from widely varied backgrounds and does not require in-depth HVAC knowledge.
Plant Tour Requirement
Leather shoes which give good protection and long trousers are required. Neither sandals nor cloth-top shoes are permitted in manufacturing areas.
CenTraVac® System Fundamentals
Course Description
This course will familiarize owner maintenance supervisors and technicians with Trane CVHE,F,G and the new CVHS oil-less centrifugal chiller operation and maintenance requirements. It will also help them understand chilled water systems and load-based chiller dynamics. The course will help technicians troubleshoot and will help chiller owners decide if work can be done in-house or not. Technicians can particularly benefit from coverage on diagnosing and maintaining machine design performance, and learn what can occur if operating outside of these parameters. Students will have the opportunity to observe the manufacturing and the assembly of key components in a factory tour. This course relies primarily on classroom lecture.
Length: 3.5 Days
Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.;Friday 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Course Outline A. Centrifugal Identification 1. CVHE 2. CVHF 3. CVHG 4. CVHS
B. Basic Refrigeration Cycle 1. Refrigeration Terms 2. Charting the Cycle C. CTV Equipment 1. Components 2. Compressors
3. CH530 Operator Interface
4. Tracer AdaptiView™ Control Operator Interface 5. TD 12”
D. Performance
1. Design Factors in Performance 2. Performance and Operating Conditions 3. Effect and Costs of Inefficient Operation E. Logging and Troubleshooting 1. Components of a Good Log 2. Using Logs to Find Problems
3. Electrical Formulas/calculating tonnage 4. Principle of Heat Balance
5. Log Accuracy
F. CenTraVac Plant Tour 1. Condenser Assembly 2. Evaporator Assembly 3. Unit Assembly 4. Run Test Stands G. Purge Operation
1. Trane Purifier Plus™ Purge System 2. Earthwise Purge
H. Preventative Maintenance 1. Oil Analysis
2. Tube Analysis 3. Cooling Tower
CenTraVac® System Fundamentals (Cont’d)
Length: 3.5 Days
Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.;Friday 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Specific Course Objectives
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Operate all the controls covered by this course, including systems interface.
Understand operating logic for Tracer CH530 and Tracer AdaptiView™ control platforms.
Use control information for routine operational troubleshooting.
Use menu-driven diagnostics.
Functionally diagnose various components of an operating control panel.
Perform detailed trouble analysis on controls and determine necessary field repairs or replacement action.
Determine potential electrical or electronic control faults through recommended isolation checkout procedures.
Target Audience
This course is for technicians who regularly work with Trane CVHE/F/G/S chillers. Coverage does not include mechanical maintenance or service.
Prerequisites
Technicians must be comfortable with electrical controls, electrical meters such as digital volt-ohmmeters and understand refrigeration and centrifugal chiller control requirements. It is helpful if technicians have experience with other HVAC electronic control systems or have attended HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting. Familiarity with basic computing skills, file management and internet downloading procedures is also desirable.
Lab Safety
Student participation in any hands-on “live-circuit exercise” portion of this course is dependent upon adherence to the safety prerequisites given on page three of this catalog.
Plant Tour Requirement
Leather shoes which give good protection and long trousers are required. Neither sandals nor cloth-top shoes are permitted in manufacturing areas.
Trane Only: CenTraVac® Electronic Control
Length: 4.5 Days
Course Dates:
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Independent Offices
Schedule: Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.Course Description
This course is intended to update experienced service technicians on Trane CenTraVac chiller control technology. Detailed coverage includes electronic capacity modulation controls found on all Trane centrifugal chillers
manufactured between 2001 and the present. Earlier-model control systems are not discussed in depth. This course covers Tracer CH530™ and Tracer AdaptiView™ control system in use at this time.
CenTraVac® Electronic Controls
Length: 3.5 Days
Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Course Outline
A. Introduction
1. Course Overview and Objectives 2. Training Logistics
B. UCP2, Tracer® CH530 and AdaptiView Control™ 1. Control Platforms
2. Adaptive Control Logic / Functions 3. Operator Interfaces
a. UCP2/DynaView/AdaptiView 1.) Operation / Capabilities
2.) CLD Display/Resistive Touch Screen 3.) Menus / Sub-menus
b. Tech-View/Tracer TU 1.) Operational Capabilities
2.) Laptop / Connection Requirements 3.) Machine Views
4.) Configuration 5.) Binding View
6.) Software Download / Updates 4. Diagnostics
5. Programming (Nameplate Configuration) 6. LLID (Low-Level Intelligent Device) Operation / Concept a. Frame-Mounted LLIDS b. Panel-Mounted LLIDS c. LLID Binding d. LLID Replacement C. Troubleshooting 1. Operator - Service Data 2. Log Data
3. Performance Monitoring D. Motor Controllers 1. Starters & Starting Methods 2. X-Line 3. Wye / Delta 4. Solid-State 5. AFD E. Diagnostics 1. Diagnostic Types 2. Diagnostic Logs 3. Diagnostic Strategies F. System Logging
1. Using “Custom Report” Feature 2. Determining Log Point
G. Chiller Operating Sequence 1. Basic Sequence
2. Timing Sequence 3. Sequence Breakdown
Trane Only: CenTraVac® Electronic Control
Length: 4.5 Days
Course Dates:
Trane Owned
Independent Offices
Schedule: Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.CenTraVac® Electronic Controls (Cont’d)
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Specific Course Objectives
Identify various Trane centrifugal chillers and variations in mechanical components.
Be familiar with documented factory service information available to support Trane centrifugal chillers.
Properly maintain, troubleshoot and repair chiller with varying lubrication and cooling system designs.
Properly overhaul a Model CVHE CenTraVac chiller compressor and motor, using factory-recommended procedures.
Properly inspect compressor and motor components for compliance to factory specifications.
Understand how to properly diagnose problems for centrifugal chiller refrigeration systems.
Target Audience
This course is designed for technicians or mechanics who have experience in other HVAC chiller products and are beginning to work with centrifugal products. The class is useful for experienced centrifugal service technicians who have no formal centrifugal training or experience with Trane CenTraVac chillers.
Attendance Requirements
The student must have previous heavy refrigeration service experience.
The student must have attended Trane’s “CenTraVac Systems Fundamentals” course or have two or more years service exposure to centrifugal equipment.
Student must have skills with close tolerance measuring instruments.
The student must have experience with shop rigging of heavy components (over 150 lbs.) and have completed a “Technician Agreement” attesting to the above conditions.
Notice: Students are required to wear steel-tipped footwear to participate in mechanical lab service procedures.
Plant Tour Requirement
Leather shoes which give good protection and long trousers are required. Neither sandals nor cloth-top shoes are permitted in manufacturing areas. Course Description
This course will broaden any technician’s level of service and overhaul expertise. It will help them gain confidence and experience in system start-up, maintenance, repair and major overhaul of water-cooled CenTraVac® chillers. The course provides learning situations not otherwise available or that may take months or even years of on-the-job exposure to encounter. This course lays a substantial foundation for the technician’s continued professional growth and provides familiarity with other centrifugal chiller products. This is a mechanical service course only. Controls course attendance is required for complete CenTraVac chiller service coverage.
CenTraVac® Mechanical Service
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Course Outline
A. Introduction
1. Orientation to Trane Operations B. Lubrication System
1. CenTraVac Lube System Operation 2. Oil Retention System
3. Lube System Maintenance Procedures 4. Oil Cooler Operation and Maintenance 5. Oil Analysis As A Maintenance Tool C. Purge Systems
1. Purge System Maintenance 2. Purge System Operation
3. Purge Mechanical Troubleshooting D. Machine Components
1. Heat Exchanger Construction and Troubleshooting
2. Compressor Construction and Troubleshooting 3. Review Service and Repair of CVHE/F Compressors
4. Review Diagnosis of Machine Malfunctions E. Motor
1. Review Motor Construction
2. Review Bearing Configurations and Service Procedures
3. Motor Cooling Systems Including Refrigerant Pump 4. Motor Assembly and Service Procedures
F. Performance
1. Chiller Performance Review
2. Heat Exchanger Effect On Performance 3. Chiller and / or System Optimization G. Troubleshooting
1. Identifying Waterside Problems 2. Identifying Refrigerant-Side Problems 3. Focusing On Specific Problem Causes H. Lab Exercise
Students Properly Disassemble, Inspect and Reassemble CVHE Compressor
I. Plant Tour
See “Plant Tour Requirements” above.
CenTraVac® Mechanical Service (Cont’d)
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Specific Course Objectives
Become familiar with absorption chiller construction.
Learn to recognize major absorber components and understand their functions.
Become familiar with lithium bromide (charging, inhibitors, characteristics, etc.).
Learn how to use a Equilibrium Chart and understand its importance for determining system conditions.
Learn the sequence of control operation (pneumatics and electric).
Learn how Trane’s UCP2™ Adaptive Control™ technology has been applied to absorption chillers. Lab Safety
Student participation in any hands-on “live-circuit exercise” portion of this course is dependent upon adherence to the safety prerequisites given by the Instructor, and located on page three of the catalog.
Target Audience
This course is well-suited for technicians who desire a comprehensive understanding of the theory of absorption refrigeration systems.
Prerequisites
The student should have a working knowledge of pneumatic, electrical, heat transfer, steam and mechanical systems.
IMPORTANT: This course utilizes a fully operational absorption chiller with UCP2™ micro control. This provides our students a practical, hands-on opportunity to attain the confidence they need to work with these chillers.
Course Description
This course is the most thorough and comprehensive presentation ever offered by Trane on the foundational understanding of absorption chillers and their refrigeration cycle. Coverage includes a detailed view of absorption chiller components, detailed instruction in the “theory of absorption chiller operation” and in the lithium bromide chemical cycle (includes hands-on), the chemistry of inhibitors, overview of capacity control system operation, crystallization causes and effects, purge system operation, performance and operator logging recommendations. IMPORTANT! Be certain that your prospective student meets the educational and/or experience requirements to attend this course. Read the “Prerequisites” section carefully. Students will be involved in hands-on activities, utilizing an operating chiller, intended to build the confidence needed to service absorption products.
Single - Stage Absorption Chillers
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Course Outline
A. Absorption Chillers - General 1. Introduction
2. Absorption Terminology
3. Absorption Vs. Mechanical Refrigeration Cycles a. Steam Table b. Pressure Table 4. Chiller Components a. Generator b. Condenser c. Evaporator d. Absorber e. Heat Exchanger f. Solution Pump g. Economizer
h. Positive Concentration Limiter
i. SOR (Sensing, Detection, Recovery -ABSD) B. Operational Cycle
1. Generator Temperatures 2. Cooling Tower Function
3. Condenser Pressure / Temperatures 4. Chilled Water Circuit
5. Evaporator Pressure / Temperatures 6. Absorber Circuit
7. Heat Exchanger Cycle 8. Pumps and Seals 9. Lubrication Circuit 10. Purge System C. Operational Analysis 1. Calculating Tonnage 2. Using An Equilibrium Chart a. Performance and Operation b. Interrelation Between Components 3. Crystallization a. Causes b. Anti-Crystallization Devices D. Charging 1. Lithium Bromide 2. Refrigerant 3. Evacuation Procedures 4. Inhibitors 5. Additives E. Internal Components 1. Eliminators 2. Metering Orifices 3. Absorber Spray Trees
4. Condenser and Evaporator Collection Pans F. Machine Maintenance (Hands-On) 1. Pulling Solution Samples
2. Determining Specific Gravity 3. Purge Techniques
4. Determining Hydrogen Production 5. Machine Logging
6. Pump Maintenance G. UCP2 Overview
H. Automatic Purge (ABSD) I. Capacity Control (ABSD) J. AFD (ABSD)
Single - Stage Absorption Chillers (Cont’d)
Length: 4.5 Days
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Specific Course Objectives
Understand the theory of helical rotary chiller operation.
Understand each chiller’s construction and the interrelation of various components.
Learn the capabilities of particular machine designs.
Understand unit wiring and interconnecting diagrams.
Understand control start sequence and operating logic.
Understand system control methods available for building automation.
Use control information for routine operational troubleshooting.
Learn machine control menu-driven diagnosis.
Know routine maintenance requirements for helical-rotary chillers.
Become aware of limits to field servicing methods inherent with helical compressor designs.
Understand service techniques used with refrigerant handling and component repairs.
Lab Safety
Student participation in any hands-on “live-circuit exercise” portion of this course is dependent upon adherence to the safety prerequisites given on page three of this catalog.
Target Audience
This course is intended for contractor and in-plant HVAC service technicians who will work regularly with Trane RTAA, air-cooled and RTWA water-cooled chillers. This course is primarily classroom oriented.
Prerequisites
Technicians must have solid electrical skills equal to HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting. Service experience with other types of liquid chillers and/or Trane’s UCP1 and UCP2™ chiller control system would be helpful, but are not required.
Plant Tour Requirement
Leather shoes which give good protection and long trousers are required for plant tours.
Note: Students attending the course in Pueblo, CO should bring a basic function electronic calculator.
RTAA/WA/UA Rotary Chillers
Length: 3.5 Days
Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Course Description
This course provides training for service and facility maintenance technicians who need an in-depth understanding of the controls, maintenance and troubleshooting of Trane’s RTAA and RTWA helical-rotary chillers. The course provides insights into compressor design, unit operation, unit installation, start-up requirements, unit performance and service diagnosis. Specific service steps are covered for refrigerant handling and component service. Note: This course may be held at the Training Center in La Crosse, WI or at an alternate factory location. The sessions at the factory include a factory tour. Refer to the schedule page for individual class locations.
Course Outline
A. Introduction
Course Overview and Objectives B. Helical-Rotary Chiller Specifics 1. Refrigeration Cycle, Main Components 2. Helirotor Concept
a. Operation b. Advantages
3. Design and Construction/Operation a. Compressors 1.) Intermediate 2.) General Purpose (GP) b. Bearings c. Motor/Rotor 1.) Starter Options
d. Slide Valve & Step Unloaders e. Check Valve
f. Oil Distribution System g. Condensers
1.) Air - Cooled (RTAA) 2. ) Water - Cooled (RTWA) 3.) Remote (RTUA) h. Evaporators 1.) Standard
2.) Remote (Optional)
3.) Remote Evaporator Piping Techniques i. Metering Devices
j. Options
C. Adaptive Control™ Systems 1. UCP1 Modules (70-400 Ton) a. Sequence of Operation
b. Adaptive Control Logic/Functions c. Operator Interface d. Menus e. Capabilities f. Diagnostic Codes g. Programming h. Inputs/Outputs i. Module Troubleshooting 2. Clear Language Display a. Menus
b. Diagnostic Overview c. Programming d. Remote Panel
1.) Functions/Capabilities
D. Plant Tour (Pueblo Sessions Only) Question/Answer Session During Tour E. Troubleshooting
1. Mechanical Components a. Slide Valve/Piston b. Load/Unload Solenoids c. Expansion Valve Test 2. Refrigeration Cycle 3. Controls a. Current Transformers b. Temperature Sensors 4. Safeties 5. Control Modules
6. Interpreting Diagnostic Codes/Menus F. Maintenance/Repair
1. Logging
2. Performance Monitoring
3. Refrigerant Recovery/Recharging Routine Maintenance
G. Sequence of Operation
1. Mapping Functions & Flow Logic Using Wiring Diagrams
I. Simulator Lab (La Crosse Sessions) 1. Programming the UCM
2. Perform EXV Test
3. Check Module Inputs/Outputs 4. Verify Control Parameters/Algorithms
RTAA/WA/UA Rotary Chillers (Cont’d)
Length: 3.5 Days
Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Specific Course Objectives
Understand the operating characteristics of 140 through 500-ton RTAC machines.
Understand RTAC chiller construction and the physical relationship of components.
Describe GP2 compressor construction, operation and checkout.
Understand falling film evaporator construction and operation .
Learn the CH530 control architecture and operating logic.
Understand the field maintenance and limitations of the RTAC chiller.
Lab Safety
Student participation in any hands-on “live-circuit exercise” portion of this course is dependent upon adherence to the safety prerequisites given on page three of this catalog.
Target Audience
This course is intended for owners, contractor and in-plant HVAC service technicians who will work regularly with Trane RTAC rotary chillers. This course is
primarily classroom oriented.
Prerequisites
Technicians must have solid electrical skills equal to HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting. Service experience with other types of liquid chillers and/or Trane’s UCP1 and UCP2™ chiller control system would be helpful, but are not required. Familiarity with basic computing skills, file management and internet downloading procedures is also desirable.
Course Description
This course covers operation, diagnosis and maintenance for Trane model RTAC Rotary Chiller CH530 micro electronic control system with additional coverage of refrigeration system components. Emphasis will be placed on operational characteristics of the GP2 compressor, Falling Film evaporator and E-coil design condenser. Additional coverage provided for chiller operation using unit ANSI Trane wiring diagrams with emphasis on understanding the Adaptive control system logic. Tracer Ch530 control architecture and components will also be discussed.
Note: This course may be held at the Training Center in La Crosse, WI at the factory or an alternate location. The sessions at the factory include a factory tour. Refer to the schedule page for individual class locations.
RTAC Rotary Chillers
Length: 3 Days
Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Course Outline
A. RTAC Helical-Rotary Chiller Specifics 1. RTAC Features Overview 2. RTAC Refrigeration Cycle 3. R-134a/Polyester Oil Concerns
4. Main Component Overviews B. Performance/Parameters 1. Operation & Advantages 2. AHRI Conditions 3. Machine Logging 4. Operational / Logging Parameters C. GP2 (CHHN) Compressor 1. Construction 2. R-134A Optimization 3. Bearing Configuration 4. Oil Distribution a. Oil Charge/level b. Oil Flow Protection 5. Starter Options a. X-Line b. Y-Delta 6. Compressor Loading / Unloading a. Female Stepper 1.) Construction 2.) Operation b. Male Slide Valve 1.) Construction 2.) Operation 7. Discharge Check 8. Compressor Heater D. Falling Film Evaporators 1. With Liquid Vapor Separator a. Construction
b. Operation
2. Without Liquid Vapor Separator a. Construction b. Operation 3. Oil Return 4. Freeze Avoidance a. Pump Control b. Heat Tape c. Chiller Leveling E. RTAC Oil Circuits 1. Polyester Oil / R-134a 2. Oil Separator
3. Oil Level Check F. E-Coil Condenser 1. Ambient Options 2. Condenser Fans 3. Condenser Fan Staging 4. Corrosion Protection 5. Maintenance
G. Liquid Level Sensor 1. Operation
2. External Intelligence (LLID) a. Operating Characteristics 3. Internal Intelligence (LLID) a. Operating Characteristics H. Electronic Expansion Valve 1. Operation 2. Position Indicator 3. LLID Operation I. Tracer CH530 Adaptive Control 1. Control Platform a. Main Processor b. LLID (Low Level Intelligence Device)
c. IPC3 Communication Trunk 2. Adaptive Control Logic 3. Operator Interfaces a. Dyna View
1.) Operation / Capabilities 2.) Resistive Touch Screen 3.) Menu / Submenus c. TechView
1.) Operational Capabilities 2.) Trane.com
(a) Software Download (b) Software Installation 3.) Laptop (a) Minimum Requirements (b) Connection (c) Machine Views (d) Binding (e) Configuring (f) Software Download / Updates d. Diagnostics 1.) Active 2.) Historic J. CH530 Simulator Lab * 1. Understanding Control Logic 2. Programming
3. Downloading Software 4. LLID Binding
5. Configure
* Courses held in Pueblo, Colora-do have a manufacturing plant tour in place of CH530 Simulator Lab
RTAC Rotary Chillers (Cont’d)
Length: 3 Days
Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Specific Course Objectives
Understand the operating characteristics of Trane model RTAE Chiller.
Understand RTAE chiller construction and the physical relationship of components.
Understand GP4 compressor operation.
Understand the RTAE CHIL evaporator construction and operation.
Become familiar with RTAE UC800 control platform and operating logic
Understand the field service, maintenance, and limitations of RTAE chillers
Understand the AFD3 Drive as it relates to the RTAE chiller.
Lab Safety
Student participation in any hands-on “live-circuit exercise” portion of this course is dependent upon adherence to the safety prerequisites given on page three of this catalog.
Target Audience
This course is intended for owners, contractor and
in-plant HVAC service technicians who will work regularly with Trane RTAE rotary chillers. This course is primarily classroom oriented.
Prerequisites
Technician must have solid electrical skills equal to HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting. Service experience with other types of liquid chillers and/or Trane’s CH530 chiller control system would be helpful, but are not required.
Course Description
This course covers the operation of Trane Model RTAE Stealth rotary chillers. Coverage includes chiller refrigeration system components, construction and operation. Emphasis will be placed on the operational characteristics of the GP4 compressor, CHIL evaporator, Transverse condenser and AFD3 cooling circuit. Additional coverage will be provided on the RTAE UC800 control platform with TD7 AdaptiView display, chiller logging and maintenance requirements.
Note: This course may be held at the Training Center in La Crosse, WI at the factory or an alternate location. The sessions at the factory include a factory tour. Refer to the schedule page for individual class locations.
RTAE Rotary Chillers
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Length: 3 DaysTues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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