Use this manual for Packaged Fresh Air
units, models FADA and FAHA. This is the
“B” issue of this manual, revised to
include the total energy wheel option. It
provides specific installation, operation,
and maintenance instructions for “BO”
and later design sequences.
These units have modular DDC controls
that provide operating functions significantly different than conventional air
conditioning units. Refer to the startup
and test mode procedures within this
manual. Also, reference the Trane
publication,
Programming Guide, FAXA-SVP01B-EN.
For units with gas heat, also reference
Reznor Installation Form RGM 401
the
Installation/Operation/Service Manual.
Overview of Manual
This manual describes proper installation,
startup, operation, and maintenance
procedures for the Packaged Fresh Air
unit. Carefully review the information
within this manual and follow the
instructions to minimize risk of improper
operation and/or component damage.
The roof curb specifically designed for the
Packaged Fresh Air unit is available in
14” or 24” height from Trane. The curb
must be mounted on a permanent roof
structure before attempting to install the
unit. Reference the roof curb installation
instructions in the Trane publication,
data for use with curbs other than Trane,
can be found on pages 15-32of this
manual.
Note: One copy of this manual ships
inside the control panel of each unit.
It is important that you perform periodic
maintenance to help ensure trouble free
operation. Should equipment failure
occur, contact a qualified Trane service
organization for an experienced HVAC
technician to properly diagnose and
repair this equipment.
Note: Do not release refrigerant to the
atmosphere!
Packaged Fresh Air Unit
Dimensional
If adding or removing refrigerant, the
service technician must comply with all
federal, state, and local laws.
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
Warnings indicate potential hazardous
situations, which if not avoided, can cause
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Cautions indicate a potentially hazardous
situation, which if not avoided, may cause
minor or moderate injury. Also, cautions
may alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Cautions indicate a situation that may
cause equipment or property-damage
only.
Examples follow below.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage!
Disconnect all electrical power
including remote disconnects before
servicing unit. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure power
cannot be inadvertently energized.
Failure to do so can cause death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Use copper conductors only!
Unit terminals are not designed to
accept other type conductors. Failure
to use copper conductors may cause
equipment damage.
Common HVAC Acronyms
For convenience, a number of acronyms
and abbreviations are used throughout
this manual. These acronyms are
alphabetically listed and defined below.
BAS = building automation systems
cfm = cubic-feet-per-minute
CKT. = circuit
CV = constant volume
CW = clockwise
CCW = counterclockwise
E/A = exhaust air
ECEM = exhaust/comparative enthalpy
module
F/A = fresh air
FAU = fresh air unit
GBAS = generic building automation
system
HI = human interface
I/O = inputs/outputs
IOM= installation/operation/maintenance
manual
IPC = interprocessor communications
LCI = LonTalk™ communication interface
LH = left-hand
MCM = multiple compressor module
MWU = morning warmup
NSB = night setback
O/A = outside air
psig = pounds-per-square-inch, gage
pressure
R/A = return air
RH = right-hand
RPM = revolutions-per-minute
RTM = rooftop module
S/A = supply air
SCM = single circuit module
SZ = single-zone (unit airflow)
TCI = Tracer communications module
UCM = unit control modules
VAV = variable air volume
VCM = ventilation control module
VOM = ventilation override module
ZSM = zone sensor module
Special Note on Refrigeration
Emissions
World environmental scientists have
concluded that ozone in our upper
atmosphere is being reduced due to the
release of CFC fully halogenated
compounds. Trane urges all HVAC
service personnel to make every effort to
prevent any refrigerant emissions while
installing, operating, or servicing
equipment. Always conserve
refrigerants for continued use and follow
all warnings and cautions in this manual.
Note: This document is customer property
and must be retained by the unit’s owner for
use by maintenance personnel.
Operation ……………………………………………………………54
General Information …………………………………………54
Sequence of Operation ………………………………………62
Maintenance………………………………………………………… 67
General Information …………………………………………67
Maintenance Procedures ……………………………………71
Periodic Checklists ……………………………………………77
Index ………………………………………………………………… 79
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information
Packaged Fresh Air unit Model Number Description
Following is a complete description of the Packaged FAU model number. Each digit in the model number has a corresponding code
that identifies specific unit options.
F A D A 040 6 G A,00,8,4 0 1 A 0 1 A0,5,70,7 A 0 0 0 E F 0 10,0,00,0A A A A
A = terminal block
B = non-fused disconnect switch
Digit 40 – Convenience outlet
0 = none
A = 115V, factory wired
B = 115V, field wired
Digit 41 – Extended grease lines
0 = none
A= extended grease lines
Digit 42 – Agency approval
0 = no agency approval
A = UL approval
Digit 43 – Roof curb
A = 14” curb
B = 24” curb
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information
Packaged Fresh Air unit Accessory Model Number Description
Following is a complete description of the Packaged FAU accessory model number. Each digit in the model number has a
corresponding code that identifies specific accessory options.
0 = none
A = 14”
B = 24”
C = acoustical
D = 14” curb for unit w/ERV
E = 24” extended for unit w/ERV
F = 24” extended, acoustical for unit w/
ERV
Digits 10, 11 – Design sequence
A0 = design sequence
Digit 12 – Filter type
0 = none
A = 2” pleated media
B = 2” cleanable
C = 2” pleated media total energy wheel
only
D = 2” cleanable total energy wheel only
E = 2” pleated media unit & total energy
wheel
F = 2” cleanable unit & total energy wheel
Digit 13 – Control interface kits
0 = none
A = LonTalk
B = LCI (comm5) & generic building
C = LCI (comm5) & GBAS (0-5 VDC) &
D = LCI (comm5) & VOM
E = GBAS (0-5 VDC)
F = GBAS (0-5 VDC) & VOM
G= VOM
Digit 14 – Time clock
0 = none
A = time clock
Digit 15 – Remote mounted human
0 = none
A = remote mounted human interface
B = remote mounted human interface with
C = interprocessor communication bridge
Digit 16 – Zone sensor
0 = none
A = zone temperature sensor
®
(LCI) (comm5)
automation system (GBAS) (0-5 VDC)
ventilation override module (VOM)
interprocessor communication bridge
module board kit
module board kit
BAYSENS017*
communications interface
interface
Digit 17 – Zone sensor with timed override
0 = none
A = zone temperature densor with timed
override BAYSENS013*
Digit 18 – Zone sensor with timed override
and local setpoint adjustment
0 = none
A = zone temperature sensor with timed
override buttons and local setpoint
adjustment BAYSENS014*
Digit 19 – Remote minimum position
potentiometer control
0 = none
A = remote minimum position
potentiomenter control BAYSTAT023*
Digit 20 – Dual setpoint sensor
0 = none
A = dual setpoint sensor
Digit 21 – Dual setpoint sensor with system
function lights
0 = none
A = dual setpoint sensor with system
function lights
Digits 22 – Space relative humidity kit
0 = none
A = space relative humidity kit
Digit 23 – Carbon dioxide sensor
0 = none
A = carbon dioxide sensor
Digit 24 – Dry-bulb duct sensor
0 = none
A = dry-bulb duct sensor
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Installation
Unit Nameplate
The unit nameplate identifies the unit
model number, appropriate service
literature, and wiring diagram numbers. It
is mounted on the control panel door.
Reference this information when making
inquiries or ordering parts or literature for
the fresh air unit.
Unit mounted IntelliPak
microprocessor control
with easy-to-read human
interface
®
information
2’’ Pleated filter section with
adjustable rack to 4’’
Horizontal or vertical
discharge openings
Hi-rise electric
(or gas) heat
1’’ Solid double-wall
panels of foamedin-place construction
Quiet FC fan
Figure I-GI-1. Packaged fresh air unit components
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Non-corrosive IAQ
drain pan sloped in
two directions
Optional condenser
reheat coil with
modulating control
Standard protective
bird screen on inlet
hood
Traq® damper
available for airflow
measurement
Optional return air
damper for unoccupied
recirculation
All ship-with items are
inside this compartment
pre-installation
Installation
Installation
Pre-Installation Considerations
Checklist
The following checklist is provided to give
an overview of the factoryrecommended pre-installation
considerations. Follow the procedures in
this section to ensure the installation is
complete and adequate for proper unit
operation. Verify this checklist is complete
before beginning unit installation.
Verify the unit size and tagging with the
o
unit nameplate to ensure the correct
unit is received.
Inspect the unit for possible shipping
o
damage and make any necessary
claims with the freight delivery
company immediately.
Before installing the roof curb,
o
remember to allow minimum
recommended clearances for routine
maintenance and service. Refer to unit
dimensions and clearances on
submittals or in Dimensions and
Weights section on page 15.
Verify the unit roof curb is installed
o
properly prior to beginning unit
installation. See the
Installation Manual, FAXA-SVN01B-EN
o Make proper acoustic considerations
before installing unit. Do not install unit
above sound-senstive locations.
Allow adequate space for service and
o
operating clearances. Reference page
10.
Make provisions for correct supply
o
power and note electrical connection
knockouts locations on the unit
submittals or in the Dimensions and
Weights section on page 15. This
includes main power and dual power
connections for electric heat.
Roof Curb
considerations
Note: Verify electric stub-out within roof
curb assembly, if using bottom electrical
knockouts.
o Electrical supply power must meet
specific balance and voltage
requirements as described in the
“Electrical Requirements” section on
page 36.
Units with gas heat, ensure adequate
o
gas service and piping is available at
unit installation location.
Ensure the unit installation location is
o
level.
Receiving and Handling
Shipping Package
Packaged Fresh Air units ship fully
assembled.
Ship-Separate Accessories
Field-installed sensors ship separately
inside the unit’s filter/return air section.
Units with gas heat have temporary
panels in place for shipping. The
permanent panels are located in this
compartment and must be field-installed.
Units with the total energy wheel option
.
have an exhaust louver that ships inside
the exhaust compartment. Install the
louvers after installing the unit in its final
position.
WARNING
No step surface!
Do not walk on the sheet metal drain
pan. Walking on the drain pan can
cause the supporting metal to
collapse, causing death or serious
injury.
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pre-installation
Installation
Receiving Checklist
Complete the following checklist
immediately after receiving unit
shipment to detect possible shipping
damage. If entry into the unit is
necessary, bridge between the unit’s
main supports using multiple 2 x 12
boards.
Verify that the unit nameplate data
o
corresponds to the sales order and bill
of lading (including electrical data).
Visually inspect the unit exterior for
o
physical signs of shipping damage or
material shortages.
If a unit appears damaged, inspect it
o
immediately before accepting the
shipment. Remove access panels and
check for interiour component
damage. Make specific notations
concerning the damage on the freight
bill. Do not refuse delivery.
Report concealed damage to the
o
freight line within the allotted time
after delivery. Verify with the carrier
what their allotted time is to submit a
claim.
Note: Failure to follow these procedures
may result in no reimbursement for
damages from the freight company.
considerations
o Do not move damaged material from
the receiving location. It is the
receiver’s responsibility to provide
reasonable evidence that concealed
damage did not occur after delivery.
Do not continue unpacking the
o
shipment if it appears damaged. Retain
all packaging. Take photos of damaged
material if possible.
Notify the carrier’s terminal of the
o
damage immediately by phone and
mail. Request an immediate joint
inspection of the damage by the
carrier and consignee.
Notify your Trane representative of
o
the damage and arrange for repair.
Have the carrier inspect the damage
before making any repairs to the unit.
Unit Storage
Isolate all side panel service entrances
and base pan openings, such as conduit
holes and supply and return air openings
from the ambient air until the unit is ready
for startup.
If relocating the unit is necessary after the
initial delivery, position the unit on the
open trailer so the inlet hood is facing the
rear of the trailer.
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pre-installation
Service Access
Maintain adequate clearances around
and above the fresh air unit to ensure
proper unit operation and allow sufficient
service access. See Figure I-PC-1 for
recommended clearances. If installing the
unit higher than the typical curb elevation,
field-construct a catwalk around it to
provide safe, easy maintenance access.
WARNING!
Hazardous voltage!
Disconnect electrical power source
and remote disconnects before
servicing unit. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure power
cannot be inadvertently energized.
Failure to do so may cause death or
injury.
Installation
air path into unit
considerations
unit without TE wheel
service access
for removal of
gas or electric
heaters
condenser airflow and
compressor maintenance
WARNING!
Disconnect gas supply!
Before servicing unit, FIRST turn off
the gas supply. Failure to turn off the
gas supply can cause death or serious
injury.
WARNING!
Combustible materials!
Maintain proper clearance between
the unit heat exchanger, vent
surfaces, and combustible materials.
Refer to this manual for proper
clearances. Improper clearances can
cause a fire hazard. Failure to
maintain proper clearances can cause
death, serious injury, or property
damage.
unit with TE wheel
service
access for
removal of
air path into
condenser airflow
Figure I-PC-1. Top view of fresh air unit showing recommended service and code clearances.
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pre-installation
Roof Curb
You must install the roof curb before
beginning unit installation. Reference the
Roof Curb Installation Manual, FAXASVN01B-EN
instructions. For reference, installation
instructions are provided below.
Reference roof curb dimensions in the
Dimensions and Weights section on
pages 15–32.
Note: Do not tighten any of the screws
used to assemble this section until the
curb has been leveled and squared in its
installed location.
Roof Curb and Ductwork
Ensure the unit curb encloses the entire
unit base area. It is referred to as a “full
perimeter” type curb. Fabricate and
install the supply air and return air
ductwork adjoining the roof curb before
the unit is set into place. Note electrical
stub-ups within the curb.
General
Set the roof curb and Packaged Fresh Air
unit level to ensure proper operation. If
providing a field-fabricated roof curb, see
page 12 for roof curb details for units
without the total energy wheel option.
See page 13 for units with the total
energy wheel option. All installations
must conform with local building codes,
or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.
Note: Trane has a roof curb specifically
designed for the Packaged Fresh Air unit
available in the following options: 14” or
24” height, and an acoustic curb. To
install it, reference the Accessory Roof
Curb Installation Manual, FAXASVN01B-EN.
Roof Support
The roof must be capable of adequately
supporting the weight of the Packaged
Fresh Air unit as well as the curb. See
Figure I-IP-1 on page 40 for approximate
unit four-corner weights.
Trane Roof Curb Installation
If the building is new, the curb may be
assembled at any convenient location
and installed as soon as the roof support
members are in place. The curb must be
mounted on the roof deck and support
for complete installation
Installation
provided directly below the flanges of the
roof curb for further support and to
minimize vibration. If the fresh air unit is
to be installed on an existing building,
hoist the curb shipping container to the
roof, where the curb can be assembled
more conveniently.
Standard Perimeter Curb Rail Assembly
Follow the procedure below as an
example of how to field-assemble a field
roof curb. This procedure also applies to
the Trane standard 14” roof curb.
Reference pages 12 & 13 for assembly
drawings.
1. Attach corner angle (7) using 4 sheet
metal screws to the end of end rail (1)
adjacent to side rail (3). Place the
clearance holes in the corner angle
toward the top of the curb.
2. Attach end rail (1) to side rail (3) using 4
sheet metal screws.
3. Align side rail (4) next to side rail (3)
and attach crossmember (11)
perpendicular to both side rails at the
joint using eight sheet metal screws.
4. Attach corner angle (8) using eight
sheet metal screws to end rail (2) and
side rail (4). Place the clearance holes in
the corner angle toward the top of the
curb.
5. Attach corner angle (9) using eight
sheet metal screws to end rail (2) and
side rail (5). Place the clearance holes in
the corner angle toward the top of the
curb.
6. Align side rail (6) next to side rail (5)
and attach crossmember (11)
perpendicular to both side rails at the
joint using eight sheet metal screws.
7. Attach corner angle (10) using eight
sheet metal screws to end rail (1) and
side rail (6). Place the clearance holes in
the corner angle toward the top of the
curb.
Return and Exhaust Air Opening
Assembly
8. Place end rail (12) between side rail (3)
and side rail (6) with flanges positioned
away from the return air opening and
attach it with two sheet metal screws at
each end. Use rails (14), (15), (16), and
(17) as spacers.
9. Place side rail (14) between end rail (1)
and end rail (12) with flanges positioned
away from the return air opening and
attach it with two sheet metal screws at
each end.
considerations
10. Place side rail (15) between end rail
(1) and end rail (12) with flanges
positioned toward the return air
opening and attach it with two sheet
metal screws at each end.
11. Place side rail (16) between end rail
(1) and end rail (12) with flanges
positioned away from side rail (15) and
attach it with two sheet metal screws at
each end.
12. Place side rail (17) between end rail
(1) and end rail (12) with flanges
positioned away from the exhaust air
opening and attach it with two sheet
metal screws at each end.
Supply Air Opening Assembly
13. Place end rail (13) between side rail
(4) and side rail (5) with flanges
positioned away from the supply air
opening and attach it with two sheet
metal screws at each end. Use rails (18)
and (19) as spacers.
14. Place side rail (18) between end rail
(2) and end rail (13) with flanges
positioned away from the supply air
opening and attach it with two sheet
metal screws at each end.
15. Place side rail (19) between end rail
(2) and end rail (13) with flanges
positioned away from the supply air
opening and attach it with two sheet
metal screws at each end.
Units with the Total Energy Wheel Only
16. Attach corner angle (26) using five
sheet metal scres to the side of duct
support (25) without flanges. Place the
clearance holes in the corner angle
toward the top of the curb.
17. Align side rail (23) next to side rail (3)
and attach crossmember assembly
(25) and (26) perpendicular to both side
rails at the joint using ten sheet metal
screws.
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pre-installation
Standard roof curb assembly,
units without TE wheel option
7
1
23
15
R/A
E/A
17
10
16
Installation
Curb legend
(1) end rail (R/A end)(13) duct support end rail
(2) end rail (S/A end)(14) duct support end rail (R/A end)
(3) side rail(15) duct support side rail (R/A end)
(4) side rail(16) duct support side rail (E/A end)
(5) side rail(17) duct support side rail (E/A end)
(6) side rail(18) duct support side rail (S/A end)
(7) corner angle(19) duct support side rail (S/A end)
(8) corner angle(20) 6” wood nailer; side
(9) corner angle(21) 6” wood nailer; side
(10) corner angle(22) 6” wood nailer; end
(11) crossmember(23) 6” wood nailer; end
(12) duct support end rail
14
12
6
3
11
considerations
20
8
13
5
4
S/A
18
19
22
21
2
Note: Center lines connect
corresponding holes in the
rails and crossmember. All
screws are installed from
outside the curb.
corner angle
end rail
Typical std. curb corner assembly for units
without the total energy wheel option
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side rail
return air end
Typical std. curb rail and crossmember assembly for units without
the total energy wheel option
9
side rails
supply air end
supply air end
crossmember
Note: Center lines connect
corresponding holes in the
rails and crossmember. All
screws are installed from
outside the curb.
pre-installation
Extended HeightRoof Curb ComponentLayout
Wi
th Total Energy Wheel
Figure 4
Standard roof curb assembly,
units with the TE wheel
Installation
Curb legend
(1) end rail (R/A, E/A end)(15) duct support end rail
(2) end rail (S/A end)(16) duct support side rail (R/A end)
(3) side rail(17) duct support side rail (R/A end)
(4) side rail(18) duct support side rail (E/A end)
(5) side rail(19) duct support side rail (E/A end)
(6) side rail(20) duct support side rail (S/A end)
(7) corner angle(21) duct support side rail (S/A end)
(8) corner angle(22) crossmember
(9) corner angle(23) side rail
(10) corner angle(24) side rail
(11) crossmember(25) duct support end rail
(12) crossmember(26) corner angle
(13) crossmember(27) corner angle
(14) duct support end rail
considerations
EN
D
side rail
duct support end rail
Typical standard roof curb assembly for units with the TE wheel
corner angle
side rail
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pre-installation
Installation
Installation
Acoustic Considerations
Before determining the final unit
installation site, remember that proper
unit placement is critical in reducing
transmitting sound levels to the building.
The ideal time to make provisions to
reduce sound transmissions is during the
design phase. The most economical
means of avoiding a potential acoustical
problem is to place units in areas that are
not acoustically sensitive. Ideal locations
are over over corridors, utility rooms,
toilets, or other areas where higher
sounds levels below the unit may be
acceptable.
Follow these basic guidelines to help
minimize sound transmission through the
building structure:
• Locate the unit’s center of gravity close
to or over a column or main support
beam.
• If the roof structure is very light, replace
roof joists using a structural shape in
the critical areas described above.
Note: Cut applicable holes only for the
supply, exhaust, and return duct penetration in the roof deck. To maintain
roof integrity and prevent possible
property damage, do not remove the
roof decking from the inside perimeter of
the curb.
considerations
Installation Preparation
Before installing the unit, perform the
following procedures to ensure proper
unit operation.
1. Verify the roof curb is level. To ensure
proper unit operation, install the unit
level (zero tolerance) in both horizontal
axes. Failure to level the unit properly
can result in condensate management
problems, such as standing water
inside the unit. Standing water and wet
surfaces inside units can result in
microbial growth (mold) in the drain
pan that may cause unpleasant odors
and serious health-related indoor air
quality problem.
2. Allow adequate service and code
clearances as recommended in
“Service Access” section on page 10.
3. Position the unit and skid assembly in
its final location. Test lift the unit to
determine exact unit balance and
stability before hoisting it to the
installation location. See Figure I-IP-2 on
page 41 for typical rigging procedures,
including cautions and proper uses of
such equipment as fork lifts, spreader
bars, and hooks.
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dimensions
Typical exterior dimensions,
ft./in.
Installation
outdoor side view, unit without total energy wheel