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•Model number update and inclusion of OAG product information
Digit 5, 6, 7 — Normal Gross
Cooling Capacity (MBh)
000=No Cooling
036=3 Tons High Efficiency
048=4 Tons High Efficiency
060=5 Tons High Efficiency
072=6 Tons High Efficiency
084=7 Tons High Efficiency
096=8 Tons High Efficiency
108 =9 Tons High Efficiency
120 =10 Tons High Efficiency
144 =12 Tons High Efficiency
180 =15 Tons High Efficiency
210 =17 Tons High Efficiency
240=20 Tons High Efficiency
264=22 Tons High Efficiency
300 =25 Tons High Efficiency
360=30 Tons High Efficiency
Digit 8 — Minor Design
Sequence
A =Vertical Discharge/Vertical Return
B =Vertical Discharge/Horizontal
Return
C =Horizontal Discharge/Vertical
Return
D =Horizontal Discharge/Horizontal
Return
Digit 9 — Voltage Selection
3= 208-230/60/3
4= 460/60/3
5= 575/60/3
Digit 10 — Reserved for Future
Use
Digit 11 — Evaporator Type
0= No Cooling
C = DX 4-Row Interlaced
D =DX 6-Row Interlaced
F= Glycol/Chilled Water
Digit 12 — Hot Gas Reheat
0=No HGRH
1= Fin and Tube Modulating
2= Fin and Tube On/Off
3= Microchannel Modulating
4= Microchannel On/Off
Digit 13 — Compressor
0=No Compressors
A =Scroll Compressors
B =Digital Scroll—1
C =Digital Scroll—1
D =Variable Speed Scroll—1
E =Variable Speed Scroll—1
Circuit Only
nd
2
Circuit
st
Circuit Only
st
and 2nd Circuit
st
st
and
Digit 14 — Condenser
0= No Condenser
1= Air-Cooled Fin and Tube
2= Air-Cooled Fin and Tube
3= Water-Cooled DX Condenser
4= Air-Cooled Fin and Tube
5= Air-Cooled Microchannel
w/Head Pressure On/Off Control
Copper/Steel
w/Head Pressure Variable Speed
w/Head Pressure On/Off Control
Variable Speed
Copper/Nickel
Digit 15 — Refrigerant Capacity
Control
0= No RCC Valve
A =RCC Valve on 1
B = RCC Valve on 1
C = ERCC Valve on1
D =ERCC Valve on 1
E =HGBP Valve on 1
F= HGBP Valve on 1
nd
2
Circuit
st
Circuit
st
and 2nd Circuit
st
Circuit
st
and 2nd Circuit
st
Circuit
st
and
Digit 16 — Indoor Fan Motor
(IFM)
0= ECM w/Backward Curved
2= Belt Drive
3= Belt Drive w/VFD
4= Special Motor Option
Plenum Fan
Digit 17 — Indoor Fan Wheel
A =355
B =450 X 2
C =12/9 (single belt drive)
D =12/9 BT (dual belt drive)
Digit 18 — Indoor Fan Motor
(hp)
ECMBelt Drive
A =1 kW2 hp
B = 2 kW3 hp
C = 3 kW5 hp
D =4 kW7.5 hp
E=10 hp
F=15 hp
Digit 19 — Reserved for Future
Use
Digit 20 — Heater Type
(PRI/SEC)
0= No Heat
A =Indirect-Fired (IF)
B =Direct-Fired (DF)
C =Electric—4-Stage
D =Electric—SCR Modulating
E =Dual Fuel (PRI-IF/SEC-DF)
F= Dual Fuel (PRI-ELEC/SEC-DF)
G =Dual Fuel (PRI-IF/SEC-ELEC)
H =Dual Fuel (PRI-ELEC/SEC-ELEC)
J=Hot Water
K =Steam
Digit 21 — Primary Fuel Type
0= No Heat
1=Natural Gas
2=Propane
3= Electric—Open Coil
4= Electric—Sheathed Coil
5=Hot Water
6= Steam
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Model Number Descriptions
OABD, OAGD Units
Digit 22 — Heater Capacity—
Primary Heat Source
IFELEC
0= No HeatNo Heat
A =50 MBh5 kW
B = 75 MBh10 kW
C = 100 MBh15 kW
D =125 MBh20 kW
E =150 MBh24 kW
F= 200 MBh28 kW
G = 250 MBh32 kW
H =300 MBh40 kW
J= 350 MBh48 kW
K = 400 MBh60 kW
L= 500 MBh68 kW
M =600 MBh79 kW
N =99 kW
O =111 kW
P=119 kW
X =Special Heater Option
Digit 23 — Heat Capacity—
Secondary Heat Source
ELECDF
0= No Heat/No Secondary Heat
A =5 kW300 MBh
B = 10 kW650 MBh
C = 15 kW814 MBh
D =20 kW
E =24 kW
F= 28 kW
G = 32 kW
H =40 kW
J= 48 kW
00 =Non DDC—Electromechanical
AA =Trane—Discharge Air Control
AB =Trane—Space Control w/LON
AC =Trane—Discharge Air Control
AD =Trane—Space Control
AF = Trane—Discharge Air Control
AG = Trane—Space Control
AI =Trane—Discharge Air Control
AJ = Trane—Space Control
AK = Trane—Multi-Zone VAV Control
AL = Trane—Multi-Zone VAV Control
AM=Trane—Multi-Zone VAV Control
AN =Trane—Multi-Zone VAV Control
AO = Trane—Single-Zone VA V Control
AP =Trane—Single-Zone VAV Control
AQ = Trane—Single-Zone VA V Control
AR =Trane—Single-Zone VAV Control
XX =Special
w/LON Read-Write w/Display
Read-Write w/Display
w/BACnet
w/BACnet (No Display)
w/BACnet w/Display
w/BACnet w/Display
w/LON Read-Write (No Display)
w/LON Read-Write (No Display)
w/LON Read-Write w/Display
w/BACnet w/Display
w/LON Read-Write (No Display)
w/BACnet (No Display)
w/LON Read-Write w/Display
w/BACnet w/Display
w/LON Read-Write (No Display)
w/BACnet (No Display)
®
(No Display)
Digit 27 — Pow ered Exhaust Fan
Motor (PFM) and Exhaust
Dampers
0= No Powered Exhaust
3= Belt Drive
4= Belt Drive w/VFD
5= Special Motor Option
6= ECM w/Backward Curved
7= ECM w/Backward Curved
8= ECM w/Backward Curved
9= Barometric Relief Dampers
Plenum Fan
Plenum Fan and Barometric
Relief Damper
Plenum Fan and Isolation
Dampers w/End Switch
(No PFM)
Digit 28 — Pow ered Exhaust Fan
Wheel
0= No Powered Exhaust
A =355
B =450 X 2
C =12/9 (single belt drive)
D =12/9 BT (dual belt drive)
Digit 29 — Pow ered Exhaust Fan
Motor (hp)
ECM
0= No Powered Exhaust
A =1 kW2 hp
B = 2 kW3 hp
C = 3 kW5 hp
D =4 kW7.5 hp
E=10 hp
F=15 hp
Belt Drive
DIGIT 30 — Reserved for Future
Use
Digit 31 — ERV (Requires
Powered Exhaust)
0=No ERV
A =ERV—Composite Construction
B = ERV—Composite Construction
C =ERV—Aluminum Construction
D =ERV—Aluminum Construction
w/Bypass
with Frost Protection w/VFD
w/Bypass
with Frost Protection w/VFD
Digit 32 — ERV Size
0=No ERV
1=3014
2= 3622
3= 4136
4= 4634
5= 5856
Digit 33 — Damper Options
0= 100% OA 2-Position Damper
1= 100% OA 2-Position Damper
2= Modulating OA and RA Dampers
w/RA 2-Position Damper
w/Economizer
Digit 34 — Filtration Options
A =No Filters
B=MERV-8, 30%
C =MERV-13, 80%
D =MERV-14, 95%
E =MERV-8 30%, MERV-13 80%
F=MERV-8 30%, MERV-14 95%
G =MERV-8, 30%, with UVC
H =MERV-13, 80%, with UVC
J= MERV-14, 95%, with UVC
K =MERV-8 30%, MERV-13 80%,
L=MERV-8 30%, MERV-14 95%,
M =MERV-8 30%, and TCACS
N =MERV-13 80%, and TCACS
P =MERV-14 95%, and TCACS
Q =MERV-8 30%, MERV-13 80%,
R =MERV-8 30%, MERV-14 95%,
X =Special Filter Options
D =625–4,000 cfm
K =1,500–9,000 cfm
N = 3,750–13,500 cfm
Digit 4 — Major Design
Sequence
D =Revision 5
E =Heat Pump
Digit 5, 6, 7 — Normal Gross
Cooling Capacity (MBh)
000=No Cooling
060=5 Tons High Efficiency
072=6 Tons High Efficiency
084=7 Tons High Efficiency
096=8 Tons High Efficiency
120 =10 Tons High Efficiency
144 =12 Tons High Efficiency
180 =15 Tons High Efficiency
210 =17 Tons High Efficiency
240=20 Tons High Efficiency
264=22 Tons High Efficiency
300 =25 Tons High Efficiency
360=30 Tons High Efficiency
420=35 Tons High Efficiency
480=40 Tons High Efficiency
540=45 Tons High Efficiency
600 =50 Tons High Efficiency
648=54 Tons High Efficiency
w/Head Pressure On/Off Control
Copper/Steel
w/Head Pressure Variable Speed
w/Head Pressure On/Off Control
Variable Speed
Copper/Nickel
Digit 15 — Refrigerant Capacity
Control
0= No RCC Valve
A =RCC Valve on 1
B = RCC Valve on 1
C = ERCC Valve on1
D =ERCC Valve on 1
E =HGBP Valve on 1
F= HGBP Valve on 1
nd
2
Circuit
st
Circuit
st
and 2nd Circuit
st
Circuit
st
and 2nd Circuit
st
Circuit
st
and
Digit 16 — Indoor Fan Motor
(IFM)
0= Direct Drive w/VFD
1= Direct Drive (VFD by Others)
2= Belt Drive
3= Belt Drive w/VFD
4= Direct Drive w/Shaft
5= Special Motor Option
Grounding Ring w/VFD
Digit 17 — Indoor Fan Wheel
A=122
B =122.6
C=150
D =150.6
E=165
F= 165.6
G=182
H =182.6
J=200
K =200.6
L= 182 X 2
M =182.6 X 2
Digit 18 — Indoor Fan Motor HP
A =1/2 hp—1800 rpm
B =1/2 hp—3600 rpm
C =3/4 hp—1800 rpm
D =3/4 hp—3600 rpm
E =1 hp—1800 rpm
F= 1 hp—3600 rpm
G = 1.5 hp—1800 rpm
H =1.5 hp—3600 rpm
J= 2 hp—1800 rpm
K =2 hp—3600 rpm
L= 3 hp—1800 rpm
M =3 hp—3600 rpm
N =5 hp—1800 rpm
P =5 hp—3600 rpm
R = 7.5 hp—1800 rpm
S = 7.5 hp—3600 rpm
T =10 hp—1800 rpm
U = 10 hp—3600 rpm
V =15 hp—1800 rpm
W =15 hp—3600 rpm
Digit 19 — Reserved for Future
Use
Digit 20 — Heat Type (PRI/SEC)
0= No Heat
A =Indirect-Fired (IF)
B =Direct-Fired (DF)
C =Electric—4-Stage
D =Electric—SCR Modulating
E =Dual Fuel (PRI-IF/SEC-DF)
F= Dual Fuel (PRI-ELEC/SEC-DF)
G =Dual Fuel (PRI-IF/SEC-ELEC)
H =Dual Fuel (PRI-ELEC/SEC-ELEC)
J=Hot Water
K =Steam
Digit 21 — Primary Fuel Type
0= No Heat
1=Natural Gas
2=Propane
3= Electric—Open Coil
4= Electric—Sheathed Coil
5=Hot Water
6= Steam
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Model Number Descriptions
OADD, OADE, OAKD, OAKE, OAND, OANE Units
Digit 22 — Heat Capacity—
Primary Heat Source
IFELEC
0= No HeatNo Heat
A =50 MBh10 kW
B = 75 MBh20 kW
C = 100 MBh24 kW
D =125 MBh28 kW
E =150 MBh32 kW
F= 200 MBh40 kW
G = 250 MBh48 kW
H =300 MBh60 kW
J= 350 MBh68 kW
K = 400 MBh79 kW
L= 500 MBh99 kW
M =600 MBh111 kW
N = 700 MBh119 kW
P =800 MBh139 kW
R = 1000 MBh159 kW
S =179 kW
T =199 kW
U =215 kW
X =Special Heater Option
Digit 23 — Heat Capacity—
Secondary Heat Source
IFELECDF
0= No Heat/No Secondary Heat
A =50 MBh10 kW300 MBh
B = 75 MBh20 kW600 MBh
C = 100 MBh 24 kW900 MBh
D =125 MBh 28 kW1200 MBh
E =150 MBh 32 kW
F= 200 MBh 40 kW
G = 250 MBh 48 kW
H =300 MBh 60 kW
J= 350 MBh 68 kW
K = 400 MBh 79 kW
L= 500 MBh 99 kW
M =600 MBh 111 kW
N = 700 MBh 119 kW
P =800 MBh 139 kW
R = 1000 MBh 159 kW
S =179 kW
T =199 kW
U =215 kW
00 =Non DDC—Electromechanical
AA =Trane—Discharge Air Control
AB =Trane—Space Control
AC =Trane—Discharge Air Control
AD =Trane—Space Control
AF = Trane—Discharge Air Control
AG = Trane—Space Control
AI =Trane—Discharge Air Control
AJ = Trane—Space Control
AK = Trane—Multi-Zone VAV Control
AL = Trane—Multi-Zone VAV Control
AM=Trane—Multi-Zone VAV Control
AN =Trane—Multi-Zone VAV Control
AO = Trane—Single-Zone VA V Control
AP =Trane—Single-Zone VAV Control
AQ = Trane—Single-Zone VA V Control
AR =Trane—Single-Zone VAV Control
w/LON Read-Write w/Display
w/LON Read-Write w/Display
w/BACnet
w/BACnet (No Display)
w/BACnet w/Display
w/BACnet w/Display
w/LON Read-Write (No Display)
w/LON Read-Write (No Display)
w/LON Read-Write w/ Display
w/BACnet w/Display
w/LON Read-Write (No Display)
w/BACnet (No Display)
w/Lon Read-Write w/Display
w/BACnet w/Display
w/LON Read-Write (No Display)
w/BACnet (No Display)
®
(No Display)
Digit 27 — Pow ered Exhaust Fan
Motor (PFM) and Exhaust
Dampers
0= No Powered Exhaust
1= Direct Drive w/VFD and
2= Direct Drive (VFD by Others)
3= Belt Drive
4= Belt Drive w/VFD
5= Special Motor Option
6= Direct Drive w/VFD and
7= Direct Drive w/VFD and
8= Barometric Relief Dampers
Gravity Dampers
Barometric Relief Damper
Isolation Dampers w/End Switch
(NO PFM)
Digit 28 — Pow ered Exhaust Fan
Wheel
0= No Powered Exhaust
A=122
B =122.6
C=150
D =150.6
E=165
F= 165.6
G=182
H =182.6
J=200
K =200.6
L= 182 X 2
M =182.6 X 2
Digit 29 — Pow ered Exhaust Fan
Motor (hp)
0= No Powered Exhaust
A =1/2 hp—1800 rpm
B =1/2 hp—3600 rpm
C =3/4 hp—1800 rpm
D =3/4 hp—3600 rpm
E =1 hp—1800 rpm
F= 1 hp—3600 rpm
G = 1.5 hp—1800 rpm
H =1.5 hp—3600 rpm
J= 2 hp—1800 rpm
K =2 hp—3600 rpm
L= 3 hp—1800 rpm
M =3 hp—3600 rpm
N =5 hp—1800 rpm
P =5 hp—3600 rpm
R = 7.5 hp—1800 rpm
S = 7.5 hp—3600 rpm
T =10 hp—1800 rpm
U = 10 hp—3600 rpm
V =15 hp—1800 rpm
W =15 hp—3600 rpm
Digit 30 — Reserved for Future
Use
Digit 31 — ERV (Requires
Powered Exhaust)
0=No ERV
A =ERV—Composite Construction
B = ERV—Composite Construction
with Frost Protection w/VFD
C = ERV—Composite Construction
with Bypass
D =ERV—Composite Construction
with Frost Protection and Bypass
E =ERV—Aluminum Construction
F= ERV—Aluminum Construction
with Frost Protection w/VFD
G =ERV—Aluminum Construction
0= Non-Fused Disconnect
A =Fused Disconnect Switch
B = Non-Fused Disconnect
w/Convenience Outlet
C = Fused Disconnect Switch
w/Convenience Outlet
D = Dual Point Power
w/Convenience Outlet
F= 65 SCCR Electrical Rating
w/Non-Fused Disconnect
G = 65 SCCR Electrical Rating
w/Fused Disconnect
H =65 KAIC Electrical Rating
w/Non-Fused Disconnect
J= 65 KAIC Electrical Rating
w/Fused Disconnect
Digit 37 — Air Flow Monitoring
0= No Airflow Monitoring
1= Airflow Monitoring—IFM
Piezo Ring
2= Airflow Monitoring—PE
Piezo Ring
3= Airflow Monitoring—Outdoor Air
with Display and IFM
w/Piezo Ring
4= Airflow Monitoring—IFM
Piezo Ring and PE Piezo Ring
5= Airflow Monitoring—Outdoor Air
Monitoring w/ Display Supply
Air and Exhaust Air
w/Piezo Rings
Digit 38 — Accessories
0= No Options
A =Hailguards
B =LED Service Light
C =Hailguards and LED
Service Light
Digit 39 — Altitude
0= Sea Level to 1,000 feet
1= 1,001 to 2,000 feet
2= 2,001 to 3,000 feet
3= 3,001 to 4,000 feet
4= 4,001 to 5,000 feet
5= 5,001 to 6,000 feet
6= 6,001 to 7,000 feet
7= Above 7,000 feet
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Features and Benefits
We designed the Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit based on customer requirements from across the
country. Thorough analysis of the performance requirements resulted in a robust design with the
ability to effectively operate over an expansive performance envelope required for the year -round
treatment of outdoor air.
Also, we took into account today’s HVAC market issues, such as indoor air quality (IAQ). We
equipped the Horizon Outdoor Air Unit to meet your ventilation needs—in direct response to the
ventilation and humidity control requirements of ASHRAE standard 62.1.
Trane’s Horizon Outdoor Air Unit leads the industry in the key areas of:
•indoor air quality (IAQ)
•energy efficiency
•high quality and durability
•advanced, integrated controls
•flexibility (including indoor installation)
•enhanced serviceability
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Features
•Stainless steel drain pan sloped in two directions to ensure proper drainage and reduce the
potential for microbial growth
•Double-wall foamed panel construction throughout the indoor section of unit to provide, nonporous, cleanable interior surfaces
•Inlet hood with moisture eliminators
•High efficiency throwaway filter option with standard 2-, 4-, or 6-inch adjustable filter rack
•Piezometer airflow measurement option
•Easy filter access encourages frequent changing
•Refrigerant hot gas reheat for low dewpoint supply air for superior humidity control
•Capable of providing low dew point supply air for superior humidity control
Energy Efficiency
•Total energy wheel option for recovered energy from centralized building exhaust
•Optional modulating recovered refrigerant reheat for unit supply air
High Quality and Durability
•Robust unit construction with 2-inc h do uble wall panels with foam insulat ion for an R-value of
13
•Reversible, hinged access doors
•High quality, long-lasting latches and hinges for all access doors
•Protective standard prepainted finish on cabinet exterior with optional corrosion inhibiting
coatings available for the unit exterior, interior and coils
Advanced Controls
•All controls are factory-engineered, mounted, configured and tested to minimize field startup
time
•UC600 microprocessor control
•Human interface with touch-pad screen for monitoring, setting, editing and controlling
•Capable of supply-air control or zone control of both temperature and relative humidity
•Occupied and unoccupied control sequences
•Optional remote human interface for ease of control access without going outdoors
•Optional LonTalk
building management system or other control systems that support LonTalk
®
communications interface communication link with a Tracer Summit™
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Flexibility
Features and Benefits
•Numerous heater options and temperature rise capabilities available
•Multiple roof curb options (1- or 2-inch vibration isolation, horizontal discharge, multiple
heights) and seismic certification
•Dual fuel (indirect/electric) option
•Custom colors
Figure 1.Condenser side view of the Trane Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit
Enhanced Serviceability
•Hinged access doors for ease of maintenance and service
The Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit (OAU) provides conditioned outdoor air suitable for mechanical
ventilation or make-up air. The OAU conditions outdoor air as necessary to meet system
performance requirements by ventilation with filtration, cooling, dehumidification, and/or heating.
The OAU may deliver ventilation air in a number of ways. Refer to “System Configurations,” p. 15
and Figure 5, p. 17, Figure 6, p. 17, and Figure 8, p. 18 for more information.
•V entilation with Filtration
•Cooling
•Dehumidification
•Heating
System Configurations
Dedicated outdoor air systems can deliver conditioned outdoor air in one of the following ways:
1. Conditioned outdoor air supplied directly to each occupied space, with the local terminal unit
controlling the space dry-bulb temperature. Refer to Figure 2, p. 15.
2. Conditioned outdoor air supplied directly to local terminal units, or return ducts of lo cal RTUs,
which deliver a mixture of the conditioned outdoor air and (conditioned) recirculated air to the
space. Refer to Figure 3, p. 16.
3. Conditioned outdoor air supplied directly to a single space to control the space temperature
and humidity. F o r example, this application will provide temperature and humidity control of
ventilated spaces, such as commercial kitchens or laboratories.
Figure 2 .Direct discharge to conditioned space
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Application Considerations
Main Condenser
Reheat Coil
Main Evaporator
Expansion Valves
Compressors
Indoor Fan
Figure 3.Indirect discharge to fan-coil units
Horizon OAU Operation
The Horizon™ OAU can use either DX cooling, condenser reheat, electric or gas heat to condition
outdoor air. The unit controls modulate cooling and heating capacity, reducing the supply air
temperature swings associated with staged heating and cooling.
OAU with Reheat
Dehumidification
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Figure 4, p. 16 shows the OAU system with a DX refrigerant circuit design using reheat.
Figure 4.Refrigeration system diagram with reheat
Consider Figure 5, p. 17. If the outdoor air dew point is above the dehumidification setpoint (or in
the case of zone control, the zone RH is above the RH setpoint), the OAU will:
•cool the outdoor air to remove required moisture and
•reheat to meet the discharge temperature setpoint.
Application Considerations
h1
h3
h4
h2
Dry Bulb Temperature
Dewpoint Temperature
Wet Bulb Temperature
t3
t4
heating
t1
t2
cooling
At h1, 100 percent outdoor air enters the O A U . The OAU filters, cools, and dehumidifies the air as
it moves through the evaporator coil. Air leaves the evaporator coil saturated at the preset dew
point condition (h3) and is reheated by the reheat coil to the pre-set reheat temperature setpoint
(h4). The reheat coil transfers energy to the airstream. A liquid solenoid valve effectively modulates
the reheat capacity. The outdoor condenser rejects surplus heat. The reheat circuit is first on and
last off, so reheat energy is available at full and part load conditions. Since both the dew point
setpoint and discharge temperature setpoint are fully adjustable, the desired supply air conditions
are maintained at all load conditions.
Figure 5.Psychrometric chart with dehumidification and reheat
Cooling or Heating
OAU Outdoor Air Control without Reheat
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Consider Figure 6, p. 17. If the outdoor air dew point or zone RH is equal to or below the
dehumidification setpoint, the O AU will heat or cool the outdoor air to separate cooling or heating
setpoints. At t1 or t3, 100 percent outdoor air enters the OAU . The OAU filters, and cools or heats
the air as it is drawn through the evaporator and heating section. The air leaves the OAU at the
cooling or heating discharge setpoint (t2 or t4).
Figure 6.Psychrometric chart with cooling or heating only
Figure 7, p. 18 shows the Horizon™ OAU DX system, using a refrigerant circuit design without
reheat.
Note: Space control not available without reheat.
Application Considerations
Main Condenser
Main Evaporator
Expansion Valves
Compressors
Indoor Fan
Dry Bulb Temperature
Dewpoint Temperature
Wet Bulb Temperature
Dehumidification
h1
h2
h3
Figure 7.Refrigeration system diagram without reheat
Dehumidification
Cooling or Heating
Consider Figure 8, p. 18. If the outdoor air dew point is above the dehumidification setpoint, the
OA U will dehumidify the outdoor air. 100 percent outdoor air enters the OAU (h1). The unit filters,
cools and dehumidifies the air as it is drawn through the evaporator coils. Air leaves the evaporator
coils saturated at a preset dew point setpoint (h3) . Since the dew point setpoint is fully adjustable,
the desired dew point condition is maintained at all load conditions.
Figure 8.Psychrometric chart with dehumidification, no reheat
Consider Figure 9, p. 19. If the outdoor air dew point is below the dehumidification setpoint, the
OAU will heat or cool the outdoor air to separate cooling or heating setpoints. 1 00 percent outdoor
air enters the OAU (t1 or t3). The unit filters and cools or heats the air as it is drawn through the
evaporators and heating section. The air leaves the OAU at the cooling or heating setpoint.
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Figure 9.Psychrometric chart with cooling and heating only
Dry Bulb Temperature
Dewpoint Temperature
Wet Bulb Temperature
t3
t4
heating
t1
t2
cooling
Establishing Capacity Requirements
Determining the OAU capacity requirements requires careful thought. Light Commercial
equipment is typically selected based on design sensible conditions. Since latent loads drive the
need for the OAU, base the selection on design latent conditions.
Application Considerations
Cooling & Dehumidification Selection Criteria
Evaporator Design Entering Conditions
Evaporator Design Leaving Conditions
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For many climates the peak outdoor air enthalpy occurs at a time when the outdoor dry-bulb
temperature is not the highest. Refer to the ch apter on climatic design information in the A SHRAE
Handbook of Fundamentals. The cooling and dehumidification design condition data is provided
three ways:
1. Design dry-bulb temperature with mean coincident wet bulb temperature
2. Design wet-bulb temperature with mean coincident dry-bulb temperature
3. Design dew point temperature with mean coincident dry-bulb temperature
The design wet-bulb condition typically represents a significantly higher ou tdoor air enthalpy than
the design dry-bulb condition. Use the condition that represents the highest enthalpy as the
entering evaporator selection condition.
Due to the uncertainty of the local terminal unit’s latent capacity at part load, it is usually most
straightforward to size the OAU to handle the entire latent load on the system, both indoor and
outdoor. With this design approach, the terminal units may do some latent cooling
(dehumidification) during periods of higher sensible load. At these times, the space will run slightly
drier than the design RH limit. This is why it makes sense to select the OAU to limit the space RH
to a maximum allowable level for those conditions when the terminal units are pro viding no space
latent cooling, such as 60 percent RH. Using lower humidity limits may result in an unnecessary
increase in system operating energy use.
Use Table 1, p. 20, Table 2, p. 20, and Table 3, p. 21 to identify the appropriate supply air dew point
for specific design conditions. Fo r a more detailed discussion on determining the selection criteria
of a OA U, refer to SYS-APG00 1-EN (Application Guide: Designing Dedicated Outdoor -Air Systems)
or SYS-APM004-EN (Applications Engineering Manual: Dehumidific ati on in HVAC Systems).
Application Considerations
Reheat
Table 1.Supply air dew point temperature, 75°F at 60 percent RH space limit
The Trane OAU utilizes recovered energy from the cooling process to reheat the air leaving the
evaporator coil as required to meet the discharge air setpoint. The reheat refrigeration circuit is
adequate to deliver enough reheat to supply neutral-temperature air (e.g., 75°F dry-bulb) under
most operating conditions. On very low load days, the reheat circuit may not contain enough
energy to meet the desired reheat setpoint.
cfm per person
Heating
The OAU has electric, heat pump, hot water, or gas heat options. The electric heat option is
available in 0°F–80°F temperature rise offerings with SCR modulation. This means that the lowest
temperature rise provided depends only on heater siz e and unit airflow. Calculate the temperature
rise to confirm that it provides acceptable contro l. Th e el ectric he at wil l mod ul at e to maintain
heating setpoint.
When using hot water heat, the unit controller will modulate a field-provided coil control valve.
Provide an ethylene glycol and water mixture or other means of freeze protection for the hot water
coil if the OAU will be subject to sub-freezing temperatures.
Capacity Control
The capacity control system on the Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit is flexible enough to accommodate
a variety of system applications. These applications include:
•treating outdoor air to supply a single space or multiple spaces or
•simultaneously meet building make-up air needs while controlling the temperature and relative
humidity of a single space.
Each of these applications requires careful consideration to achieve the desired results.
Discharge Air Control
For many multiple spac e, dedicated outdoor air systems, the O AU will continuously supply outdoor
air at a dry-bulb setpoint and a dew point that does not exceed its dew point setpoint. Th is control
approach is simple because it allows the OAU to function independent of local terminal unit
operation or actual space conditions. If the unit selection cri teria is determined using the method
suggested in“Establishing Capacity Requirements,” p. 1 9, the Outdoor Air Unit will limit the space
relative humidity to the target level.
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Application Considerations
Many dedicated outdoor air systems supply reheated air directly to terminal units or to spaces that
have terminal units performing local sens ible cooling. This results in the local terminal units recooling the previously re-heated outdoor air. Reset ting the supply air dry-bulb temperature of the
Outdoor Air Unit offers the opportunity to minimize the amount of time re-cooling occurs. Refer to
“Cooling Setpoint,” p. 22 for more information.
Cooling Setpoint
Because the T rane O AU dehumidifies the outdoor air by cooling it, th is cool outdoor air can reduce
the sensible cooling load on the local terminal unit. At low space sensible loads, the cool outdoor
air may sub-cool the space, causing the local terminal unit to add heat (new energy heat).
Therefore, reset occupied Space Cooling Setpoint (SPCS—Space Control Sequence) or Evaporator
Cooling Setpoint (ECS—Outdoor Air Contro l Sequence) of the O A U to minimize space sensible recooling so the terminal unit with the lowest sensible load is almost at zero cooling capacity (within
the limit of the dew point setpoint). To take full advantage of space demand based dry-bulb reset,
you may need to size some of the local terminal units based on neutral outdoor air temperature.
This strategy will more effectively manage occupant comfort during seasonal changeover for twopipe terminal unit systems. Because the OAU is not connected to the chiller or boiler plant,
accomplish this by resetting the Outdoor Air Unit SPCS or ECS to keep the critical zone at zero
heating capacity when the boiler is off and zero cooling capacity when the chiller is off. A Trane
Integrated Comfort™ system can provide this control capability.
Unoccupied Space Humidity Control
The Horizon™ O AU pro vides conditioned outdoor air for the ventilation and/or make-up air needs
of a building during occupied hours. It can also limit building relative humidity during unoccup ied
hours. To do this, provide a return air path to the OAU and place a relative humidity sensor in the
space served by the OAU or in a common relief air path (like a return corridor) if the OAU serves
multiple spaces. The unit will cycle as required to limit the space humidity to the unoccupied
Dewpoint Setpoint (NSDS) setpoint. Reheat and return air damper options are required for this
operation. For dedicated outdoor air systems ducted to terminal units, these units must cycle with
the operation of the Horizon OA U. A Trane Integrated Comfort™ system can provide this control
capability.
Space Control
For single space applications, the Horizon OAU can control space temperature and limit space
relative humidity. To do this, size the airflow to meet whichever is the highest: the space loads and
ventilation and/or make-up air needs of the application. Install a temperature sensor in the space
to provide temperature control and reset the supply air temperature. If reset of the supply air dew
point is desired, install a space relative humidity sensor in the space to provide relative humidity
limit control.
Outdoor Airflow Balancing
Establish final unit airflow through a field air balancing procedure. Change the fan speed through
replacement or fan sheave adjustment (belt drive indoor fan motor) or VFD Setpoint via the UC600
controller (direct drive fan motor).
Air to Air Energy Recovery
Energy recovery can significantly reduce HVAC system first-cost and operating energy costs.
You can use recovered energy for two purposes:
1. to temper or reheat supply air for independent control of sensible and latent capacity, or
2. to precondition outdoor air as it enters the building for ventilation.
The Horizon™ OAU offers refrigerant heat recovery for reheating the supply air. To precondition
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the outdoor air, use the optional total-energy wheel to recover energy from building exhaust.
Controlling the Total-Energy Wheel
One way to control an energy recovery device is to turn it on and off with the OAU system
exhaust fan. In this case, the total energy wheel enables when the unit is in occupied mode and
the exhaust fan is running. While this control method is certainly simple and effective in some
applications, it may not provide the expected energy saving benefit, particularly when cold air
(vs. neutral air) is supplied to the building.
Another more effective approach is to use the outdoor air dry-bulb to determine when to energize or de-energize the energy recovery device. See Figure 11, p. 23 for an example of this simpli-
fied control. In addition to being more effective from a control standpoint, it’s also a very simple
control method because the wheel is enabled when all of the following are true:
•unit is in occupied mode,
•exhaust fan is enabled,
•Unit Main Control Module (MCM) calls for unit to operate in dehumidification, cooling, or
heating modes, and
•outside air temperature is above the frost protection setpoint (default setpoint 12°F).
If using the O AU to deliver cold, dry conditioned air to th e building (ou tdoor air is cooled to a low
dew point but not reheated), use the cooling setpoint control strategy (see “Cooling Setpoint,”
p. 22).
Application Considerations
Figure 10. Dry-bulb control in a cold DB/dry DP application
Figure 11. Dry-bulb control in a neutral DB/dry DP application
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Application Considerations
Cross Leakage
All energy wheels have some cross leakage. Therefore, do not use energy wheels in applications
involving toxic or hazardous air streams. The percentage of cross leakage depends on the pressure
differentials across the wheel section. With Trane Horizon™ OAU energy wheels, the exhaust air
transfer ratios are typically low (less than 4 percent).
Condensate Drain Configuration
OAU units are selected based on dehumidification capability. As such, condensate can form at a
high rate. Therefore, the OAU drain pan and condensate line are siz ed and designed accordingly.
However, an often-o verlooked element of proper condensate drainage is proper P-T rap and drai n
line sizing and installation. An incorrectly-designed and -installed P-Trap can restrict condensate
flow or cause water in the condensate drain pan to “spit” or “geyser” which may cause condensate
overflow. Carefully install and trap the drain pan to ensure adequate condensate removal under all
conditions.
An evaporator condensate drain connection is provided on each unit. For more inform ation, to the
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance for your specific product:
•OAU-SVX01*-EN (Installation, Operation, and Maintenance: Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit - Indirect Gas-Fired/Electric Heat - Models: OADD, OAKD, OAND)
•OA U-SVX02*-EN (Installation, Operation, and Maintenance: Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit - Indirect Gas-Fired/Electric Heat - Model: OABD)
•OA U-SVX003*-EN (Installation, Operation, and Maintenance: Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit - Air Source Heat Pump - Models: OADE, OAKE, OANE )
•OAU-SVX005*-EN (Installation, Operation, and Maintenance: Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit - Direct Gas-Fired/Electric Heat - Model: OAG)
A condensate trap must be installed at the unit due to the drain connection being on the “negative
pressure” side of the fan. Install the P-Trap using the guidelines in Figure 12.
Pitch drain lines connected to P-Trap at least 1/2 inch for every 1 0feet of horizontal run to assure
proper condensate flow. Do not allow the horizontal run to sag causing a possible double-trap
condition which could result in condensate backup due to “air lock”.
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Figure 12. Condensate trap installation
PANEL ENCLOSURE
D" NPT FEMALE
CONNECTOR
CLEANOUT PLUG
D = PIPE DIAMETER
H = INTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (IN W.G.) + 1"
J = H * 0.5
L = H + J + D
NOTES: 1. PITCH DRAIN AT LEAST 1/2" PER 10' HORIZ ONTAL RUN
2. CONDENSATE DRAIN PAN WILL NOT DRAIN PROPERLY IF
P-TRAP IS NOT PRIMED & OF ADEQUATE HEIGHT TO
A
L
L
OW FOR CABINETOPERATING NEGATIVE PRESSURE
Application Considerations
Acoustical Considerations
Proper unit placement is critical to reducing transmitted sound levels from the OAU to the building.
Therefore, consider acoustic concerns during the design phase and place the unit accordingly. The
most economical means of avoiding an acoustical problem is to place the unit(s) away from
acoustically critical areas. If possible, do not locate units directly above areas such as: off ices,
conference rooms, executive office areas, and classrooms. Instead, ideal locations to consider are:
over corridors, utility rooms, toilets, o r oth er areas where hi gh er so un d levels directly below the
unit(s) are acceptable.
Follow these basic guidelines for unit placement to minimize sound transmission through the
building structure.
1. Never cantilever the compressor side of the unit. A structural cross member or full perimeter
roof curb, supported by roof structural members, must support this side of the unit.
2. Locate the unit’s center of gravity close to or over column or main support beam.
3. If the roof structure is very light, replace roof joists by a structural shape in the critical areas
described above.
4. If several units are to be placed on one span, stagger them to reduce deflection over that span.
It is impossible to totally quantify the building structure effect on sound transmission because it
is dependent on how the roof and building members respond to the O AU’s sound and vibration.
However, following the guidelines listed above will help reduce sound transmissions.
Clearance Requirements
Follow the recommended unit clearances to assure adequate serviceability, maximum capacity,
and peak operating efficiency . Reducing unit clearances may result in condenser coil starvation or
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Application Considerations
warm condenser air recirculation. If the recommended clearances are not possible on a particular
job, consider the following:
•Do the clearances available allow for major service work, such as changing compressors or
coils?
•Do the clearances available allow for proper outside air intake, exhaust air removal, and
condenser airflow?
•If screening around the unit is used, is there a possibility of air recirculation from the exhaust
to the outside air intake or from condenser exhaust to condenser intake.
Review any actual clearances that appear inadequate with your local Trane sales engineer.
When two or more units are placed side by side, increase the distance between the units to twice
the recommended single unit clearance. Stagger the units for these two reasons:
1 . T o reduce span deflection if more than one unit is placed on a single span. Reducing deflection
discourages sound transmission.
2. To assure proper exhaust ai r diffusion before contact with the adjacent unit’s outside air intake.
Duct Design
It is important to note that the rated capacities of the OAU can be met only if the unit is properly
installed. A well-designed duct system is essential to meet these capacities.
Satisfactory air distri bution throughout the system requires an unrestricted and uniform airflow
from the OAU discharge duct.
However, when job conditions dictate installation of elbows near the OAU outlet, using guide vanes
may reduce capacity loss and static pressure loss.
Controls Sequence
For sequence of operation, please refer to the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance for your
specific product:
•OAU-SVX01*-EN (Installation, Operation, and Maintenance: Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit -
•OA U-SVX02*-EN (Installation, Operation, and Maintenance: Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit -
•OA U-SVX003*-EN (Installation, Operation, and Maintenance: Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit - Air
•OAU-SVX005*-EN (Installation, Operation, and Maintenance: Horizon™ Outdoor Air Unit -