Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and
servicing of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment can be hazardous and requires specific
knowledge and training. Improper ly installed, adjusted or alt er ed equipment b y an unqualified person could
result in death or serious injury. When working on the equipment, observe all precautions in the literature
and on the tags, stickers, and labels that are attached to the equipment.
October 2012
CLCH-SVX07C-EN
X-39641152010
Warnings, Cautions and Notices
Warnings, Cautions and Notices.
cautions and notices appear at appropriate intervals
throughout this manual. Warnings are provide to alert
installing contractors to potential hazards that could result
in death or personal injury. Cautions are designed to alert
personnel to hazardous situ ations that could result in
personal injury, while notices indicate a situation that
could result in equipment or property-damage-only
accidents.
Your personal safety and the proper operation of this
machine depend upon the strict observance of these
precautions.
Read this manual thoroughly before operating or servicing
this unit.
ATTENTION:
appropriate sections throughout this literature. Read
these carefully:
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE:
Warnings, Cautions and Notices appear at
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
s
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury. It
could also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
Indicates a situation that could result in
equipment or property-damage only
Note that warnings,
Important
Environmental Concerns!
Scientific research has shown that certain man-made
chemicals can affect the earth’s naturally occurring
stratospheric ozone layer when released to the
atmosphere. In particular, several of the identified
chemicals that may affect the oz one layer are refrigerants
that contain Chlorine, Fluorine and Carbon (CFCs) and
those containing Hydrogen, Chlorine, Fluorine and
Carbon (HCFCs). Not all refrigerants containing these
compounds have the same potential impact to the
environment. T rane advocates the responsible handling of
all refrigerants-including industry replacements for CFCs
such as HCFCs and HFCs.
must also be adhered to for responsible management of
refrigerants. Know the applicable laws and follow them.
WARNING
Proper Field Wiring and Grounding
Required!
All field wiring MUST be performed by qualified
personnel. Improperly installed and grounded field
wiring poses FIRE and ELECTROCUTION hazards. To
avoid these hazards, you MUST follow r equirements f or
field wiring installat i on a nd grounding as described in
NEC and your local/state electrical codes. Failure to
follow code could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Required!
Installing/servicing this unit could result in exposure to
electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards.
•Before installing/servi cing this unit, technicians
MUST put on all P ersonal Protectiv e Equipment (PPE)
recommended for the work being undertaken.
AL WAYS r efer to appropr iate MSDS sheets and OSHA
guidelines for proper PPE.
•When work ing with or ar ound hazar dous c hemicals,
ALWAYS refer to the appropriate MSDS sheets and
OSHA guidelines for information on allowable
personal exposure levels, proper respiratory
protection and handling recommendations.
•If there is a risk of arc or flash, tec hnicians MUST put
on all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in
accordance with NFPA 70E or other country-specific
requirements for arc flash protection, PRIOR to
servicing the unit.
Failur e to f ollow r ecommendations could resul t in death
or serious injury.
Responsible Refrigerant Practices!
Trane believes that responsible refrigerant practices are
important to the environment, our customers, and the air
conditioning industry. All technicians who handle
refrigerants must be certified. The Federal Clean Air Act
(Section 608) sets forth the requirements for handling,
reclaiming, recovering and recycling of certain
refrigerants and the equipment that is used in these
service procedures. In addition, some states or
municipalities may have additional requirements that
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
believes that molds and bacteria inside buildings have the
potential to cause health problems in sensitive
individuals. If specified, Trane provides ultraviolet lights
(UV-C) as a factory-engineered and installed option in
select commercial air handling products for the purpose of
reducing microbiological growth (mold and bacteria)
within the equipment. When factory provided, polymer
materials that are susceptible to deterioration by the UV-C
light will be substituted or shielded from direct expo sure
to the light. In addition, UV-C radiation can damage human
tissue, namely eyes and skin. To reduce the potential for
inadvertent exposure to the lights by operating and
maintenance personnel, electrical interlocks that
automatically disconnect power to the lights are provided
at all unit entry points to equipment where lights are
located.
Warnings, Cautions and Notices
WARNING
Equipment Damage F rom Ultra violet (UV)
Lights!
Trane does not recommend field installa tion of
ultraviolet lights in its air handling equipment for the
intended purpose of improving indoor air quality. High
intensity C-band ultra v io let light is known to severely
damage polymer (plastic) materials and poses a
personal safety risk to anyone exposed to the light
without proper personal protective equipment (could
cause damage to eyes and skin). Polymer materials
commonly found in HVAC equipment that may be
susceptible include insulation on electrical wiring, fan
belts, thermal insulation, various fasteners and
bushings. Degradation of these materials can result in
serious damage to the equipment.
Trane accepts no responsibility for the performance or
operation of our air handling equipment in which
ultraviolet devices were installed outside of the Trane
factory.
Connecting the operator display
Setting up the operator display
Calibrating the operator display
Adjusting brightness and contrast
External communications port
Use this manual to install, star tup, operate, and maintain
the Performance Climate Changer™ air handler. Carefully
review the procedures discussed in this manual to
minimize installation and startup difficulties.
Nameplate
Each Performance air handler section includes one or
more nameplate/label (see Figure 1), which i dentifies the
Figure 1. Performance air handler section nameplate
type of section and functional components, customer
tagging information, the unit serial number, the unit order
number, the build-section position for installation, and the
unit model number.
Note: The unit serial number and order number is
required when ordering parts or requesting service
for a Trane air handler.
6 CLCH-SVX07C-EN
General Information
General Information
Operating Environment
The Performance Climate Changer™ air handler is a
central station air handler for indoor and outdoor
applications. When considering the placement of the air
handler, it is important to consider the operating
environment. The acceptable ambient temperature range
for unit operation is -40ºF to 140ºF (-40ºC to 60ºC).
For heating applications, a special motor may be required
to withstand the higher temperatures. Motors with Class B
insulation are acceptable for ambient temperatures up to
104º F, while motors with Class F insulation can withstand
ambient temperatures to +140º F (60º C).
Note: Units with UL approval have a maximum ambient
temperature requirement of 104ºF. The customer
should provide adequate freeze protection for the
coils. See “Routi ne Maintenanc e” on page 121 for
more information.
Unit Description
The Performance Climate Changer air handler is designed
for a variety of controlled-air applications. The basic unit
consists of a fan, heating and/or coolin g coils, filters, and
dampers.
Trane air handlers ship as complete assemblies or in subassemblies if shipping splits are required. Some assembly
is required when the unit ships in subassemblies.
A wide variety of components is available for Trane air
handlers, including numerous fan, coil, and filter options,
access sections, diffusers, discharge plenums, face-andbypass sections, UL-approved electric heat sections,
humidifiers, mixing boxes, moisture eliminator sections,
exhaust dampers, controls, blenders and airflo w
monitoring stations.
For more information, refer to the following documents,
available from your local Trane sales engineer:
•CLCH-PRC015-EN, P erformance Climate Changer™ Air
Handler catalog
•CLCH-PRC016-EN, P erformance Climate Changer™ Air
Handler quick select
•CLCH-SVN05A-EN, Roof Curbs for Performance
Climate Changer™ Air Handlers installation
instructions
•CLCH-PRG003-EN, Performance Climate Changer™
Air handler guide specifications
•CLCH-SLB017 -EN, Performance Climate Changer™ Air
Handler sales brochure
•CLCH-SVX08A-EN, Gas Heat in Performance Climate
Changer™ Air Handlers installation, operation, and
maintenance guide
Factory-Mounted Controls
Trane air handlers are available with a wide selection of
factory-mounted controls, including controllers, motor
starters, and variable frequency drives (VFD).
Most control components are mounted inside the unit.
Depending on the system configuration, this may include
damper actuators, dirty filter switches, averaging
temperature sensors, and low limit switches. VFDs,
starters, controllers, control transformers, static pressure
transducers, DC power supplies, and customer interface
relays will be in enclosures m ou nte d on the inside of the
unit.
Small items that cannot be factory-mounted, such as
space temperature sensors, outside air temperature
sensors, and humidity sensors, will ship inside the control
enclosures, or packaged and shipped inside the fan or
mixing box section. Larger items are shipped inside the
fan section.
Note: All control valves ship directly to the “ship-to
address” from the vendor unless another address
is given on the Trane sales order.
All factory-mounted control systems (controls that are
factory-wired to a unit controller or termination strip)
ordered without starters or variable-frequency drives
(VFDs) are provided with 120 to 24 Vac control
transformers mounted and wired in the auxiliary control
panel. The customer must provide 1 20 Vac control power ,
50/60 Hz, typically 3 amps for unit sizes 3 to 57 and 5 amps
for unit sizes 66 to 100. A dedicated 15-amp circuit is
recommended.
Factory-mounted control systems ordered with factorymounted starters or VFDs are supplied wit h line to 24 Vac
control transformers. No additional power wiring is
required.
Pre-Packaged Solutions for Controls
If the air handler has been selected using one of Trane’s
pre-packaged solutions options for controls, there are a
number of resources available to aid in commissioning
and start-up of the unit. These resources include
commissioning sheets, graphics and tec hnical application
notes. The tec hnical applic ation notes i nclude the contro l
sequencing, T rane Graphic Programming (TGP) and Rover
set-up files for the specific unit selected. These resources
are available through your local Trane sales office.
CLCH-SVX07C-EN7
General Information
For a more in-depth understanding of controls, refer to the
following manuals:
•For programmable MP580 controllers
– CNT-SVP01A-EN
•For hardware installation
– CNT-SVN01A-EN
•For Trane TR200 Drives
– BAS-SVX19A-EN
Wiring
WARNING
Proper Field Wiring and Grounding
Required!
All field wiring MUST be performed by qualified
personnel. Improperly installed and grounded field
wiring poses FIRE and ELECTROCUTION hazards. To
avoid these hazards, you MUST follo w requirements for
field wiring installation and grounding as described in
NEC and your local/state electrical codes. Failure to
follow code could result in death or serious injury.
Entrances are generally provided for field-installation of
high and low voltage wiring through a pipe/nipple
connection in the unit depending on unit configuration
with or without factory-mounted controls. Before
installation, consider overall unit serviceability and
accessibility before mounting, running wires (power),
making penetrations, or mounting any components to the
cabinet.
Wiring to the air handler must be provided by the installer
and must comply with all national and local codes. The fan
motor nameplate includes a wiring diagram. If there are
any questions concerning the wiring of the motor, write
down the information on the motor nameplate and contact
your local Trane sales office.
8 CLCH-SVX07C-EN
Pre-Installation Requirements
Based on customer requirements, Trane air handlers can
ship as complete units or as individual sections to be field
assembled. Unit sizes 3-120 have an integral base frame
designed with the necessary number of lif t points for safe
installation. Indoor air handlers sizes 3-30 are also shipped
with a shipping skid designed for forklift transport.
Unless otherwise specified, Performance indoor air
handlers ship in subassemblies if the total length of the
units exceeds 98 inches or if the total weight exceeds the
limits shown in Table 1. If either the maximum weight or
maximum length is exceeded, the unit will ship in multiple
pieces. See Table 2 for limits for outdoor air handlers.
Note: These limits are based on a four-point lift.
Table 1.Shipping length and weight limitations for
Table 2.Shipping length and weight limitations for
outdoor air handlers
Unit Size
3–3124.50360.008,000
35-5824.5096.00
66-12024.5096.00
Notes:1Some specialty sections can be attached to the adjacent section
even if this causes length to be greater than 96 inches, up to
118.44 inches.
Minimum
Length (in.)
Maximum
Length (in.)
1
1
Maximum
Weight (lb.)
12,000
12,000
Receiving Checklist
Upon receipt of the air handler(s), a thorough inspection
should be performed to note any shipping damage that
may have occurred and that the shipment is complete. All
factory shipping protection should be removed
immediately to allow complete access for the inspection.
The shipping protection provided by the factory is for
transit protection only and shou ld not be used as a jobsite
storage cover.
Note: Delivery cannot be refused. Trane is not
responsible for shipping damage.
•Check all access doors to confirm that the latc hes and
hinges are not damaged.
•Inspect the interior of each section for any internal
damage.
Note: Concealed damage must be reported within
15 days of receipt.
•Inspect the coils for damage to the fin surface and/or
coil connections.
•If the unit was ordered with factory-mounted controls,
locate all sensors.
Note: Items that cannot be factory- mounted should s hip
inside the control enclosures or should be
packaged inside the fan or mixing box section.
•Check all control devices attached to the unit exterior
and confirm that they are not damaged.
•Manually rotate the fan wheel to ensure free
movement of the shaft, bearings, and drive.
•Inspect the fan housing for any foreign obj e cts.
•If the unit is shipped in subassemblies, locate the
assembly hardware, which should be packaged and
shipped inside the fan or mixing box section.
•Inspect and test all piping for possible shipping
damage. Nipples may be installed on coils at the
factory but should always be tightened and tested
before any connections are made. Rough handling
during shipping, in addition to other factors can cause
pipe connections to become loose.
Note: T rane will not be responsible for any leak at the field
connections. Coils have been factory pressure
tested before shipping.
Assembly Hardware
Trane air handlers ship with all necessary assembly
hardware and gasket material. This hardware is packaged
in either a clear plastic envelope or cardboard box and can
be found inside the fan, mixing box, or access section. If
there is not enough space inside the section, a crate or
pallet will be loaded onto the bed of the truck. Check the
Parts List on the Field Assembly drawing against the
contents of the crate. Do not proceed with unit assembly
until verification that all materials are present. Sometimes
it is necessary to use more than one section to ship
hardware. Please check all sections thoroughly before
contacting your local Trane sales engineer to report
missing hardware.
Resolving Shipping Damag e
Trane air handlers ship freight-on-board (FOB), meaning
that the unit belongs to the customer the moment the
delivery truck leaves the factory. If damage has occurred to
the unit during shipment, follow these instructions:
Note: Trane is not responsible for shipping damage.
1 . Make specific notation, describing the damage, on the
freight bill. Take photos of the damaged material if
possible.
2. R eport all claims of shipping damage to the delivering
carrier immediately and coordinate carrier inspection
if necessary.
Note: Do not attempt to repair the unit without consulting
the delivering carrier.
CLCH-SVX07C-EN9
Pre-Installation Requirements
3. Notify your Trane sales representative of the damage
and arrange for repair.
Note: Do not attempt to repair the unit without consulting
the Trane sales representative.
4. Keep the damaged material in the same location as it
was received.
Note: It is the receiver's responsibility to provide
reasonable evidence that concealed damage was
not incurred after delivery.
Storage Recommendations
NOTICE:
Corrosion!
Use only canvas tarps to cover air handlers. Plastic
tarps can cause condensation to form in and on the
equipment, which could result in corrosion damage or
wet storag e stains.
Note: All factory shipping protection shou ld be removed.
This wrapping is for transit protection only and
should not be used for jobsite storage.
Indoor air handlers and/or field-installed accessories that
must be stored for a period of time before installation must
be protected from the elements. A controlled indoor
environment is recommended for proper storage.
Outdoor air handlers require no special protection for
storage before installation. K e ep the equipment in the
original container for protection and ea se of handling.
Note: The warranty does not cover damage to the unit or
controls due to negligence during storage.
General Storage
The unit controller and all other electrical/electronic
components should be stored in conditions of
-20ºF to 120°F and 5 to 95 percent relative humidity, non-
condensing. Electrical components are not moisturetolerant. Factory protective coverings should be removed
prior to storage.
Long-Term St orage
For longer periods of storage, allow proper clearance
around the unit to perform periodic inspection and
maintenance of the equipment.
While the unit is in storage:
•Every two weeks, rotate the fan and motor shaft 30
revolutions by hand. Check for free rotation.
•Every six months, check fan shaf t bearings and grease
lines. Add grease using a manual grease gun following
the lubrications recommendations in “Fan Bearing
Lubrication” on page 124.
•Check the motor lubrication; remove and clean grease
plugs and check for the presence of moisture in the
grease. If moisture is present, remove the motor and
send it to an authorized repair shop for bearing
inspection/replacement. If no moisture if present, refer
to the motor manufacturer’s lubrication
recommendation for proper lubrication.
Outdoor Storage Considerations
Outdoor storage is not recommended for units that will be
installed indoors. However, when outdoor storage is
necessary, several things must be done to prevent
damage:
Note: Keep the equipment on the or iginal wooden blocks/
skid for protection and ease of handling.
•Select a well-drained area, preferably a concrete pad or
blacktop surface.
•Place the unit on a dry surface or ra ised off the ground
to assure adequate air circulation beneath the unit and
to assure no portion of the unit will contact standing
water at any time.
•Loosen the belt tension on the drive belts.
•Cover the unit securely with a canvas tarp.
•Do not stack units.
•Do not pile other material on the unit.
Preparing the Unit Site
•Ensure the installation site can support the total weight
of the unit (see “Unit Dimensions and Weights” on
page 12 for approximate section weights; refer to the
unit submittals for actual weights).
•Allow sufficient space for adequate free air and
necessary service access (see “Service Clearances”
on page 12). Refer to submittals for specific
minimums.
•Allow room for supply and return piping, ductwork,
electrical connections, and coil removal.
•Ensure there is adequate height for condensate drain
requirements. See “Drain Pan Trapping” on page 86.
Note: If unit is installed in a mechanical room on a pad,
inadequate height may necessitate core-drilling
the floor to attain proper trap height. Insufficient
height could inhibit condensate drainage and
result in flooding the unit a nd/or eq uipment r oom.
10 CLCH-SVX07C-EN
Pre-Installation Requirements
Screw securing roof
felt to rigid insulation
or 2 x 10
Flashing
(field-supplied)
Roofing felt
(field-supplied)
4 x 4 cant
(field-supplied)
Roof deckSupport channels
NOTICE:
Microbial Growth!
The floor or foundation must be level and the
condensate drain at the proper height for proper coil
drainage and condensate flow. Standing water and wet
surfaces inside the equipment can become an
amplification site for microbial growth (mold), which
could cause odors and damage to the equipment and
building materials.
•Confirm the roof curb or foundation of the mounting
platform is level and large enough to accommodate
the unit. Refer to the unit submittals for specific
dimensions.
•Provide adequate lighting for maintenance personnel
to perform maintenance duties.
•Provide permanent power outlets in close proximity to
the unit for installation and maintenance.
•Depending upon job requirements, the customer may
need to provide 120 Vac power to the unit controller.
Refer to submittals for more information. A dedicated
15-amp circuit is recommended.
•Wiring for the air handler must be provided by the
installer and must comply with all national and local
electrical codes.
•If the unit integral base frame ceiling suspension
provisions are not used, the installer/contractor must
provide a ceiling-suspended mou nti ng frame
designed to support the length, width, and weight of
the entire air -handling unit. See “Ceiling Suspension”
on page 26 for more information.
•Rooftop curb-mounted units must be sealed tightly to
the curb. Use proper sealants and roof-to-curb sealing
techniques to prevent water and air leakage. Refer to
CLCH-SVN05A-EN Roof Curbs for Performance
Climate Changer™ Air Handlers Installation
Instructions.
Note: Preparation of the roof curb or pier mount and roof
openings should be completed prior to lifting the
unit to the roof.
Roof Curb Installation Checklist
Figure 2.Cross section of typical curb installation on
new construction
1. Verify that the roof structure can adequately support
the combined weight of the unit and curb assembly.
2. Ensure that the selected installation location provides
sufficient service and operational clearances.
3. Remove any twist within the curb due to roof supports
and square the curb.
4. Level the curb.
5. Secure the curb to the roof support members.
6. Install 2-inc h thick boards or rigid insulation around the
curb.
7. Install cant strips around the curb.
8. Bring field supplied roofing felt up to the top of the curb
nailing strips. Nail felt into place.
9. Install field supplied flashing und er the lip of the curb
flanges and over the felt.
10. Apply sealant to the fou r corners.
11. Caulk all joints between the curb and the roof.
Attach the gasket material to the curb’ s top flanges (entire
perimeter) and to the supply and return air duct opening
panel flanges.
See CLCH-SVN05A-EN Roof Curbs for P erformance
Climate Changer™ Air Handlers Installation Instructions
for information on installing roof curbs.
It is recommended that the curb be installed directly on the
support members and fastened to the supports using tac k
welds or other equivalent methods. Properly supported
decking sh ould be ins talle d inside the ai r handl er section
of the curb when this method is used. See Figure 2.
CLCH-SVX07C-EN11
Unit Dimensions and Weights
Filter mixing box
Coil
Fan
Gas heat
Access
door
UV
lights
VFD
F
E
D
C
B
A
Note: For specific dimensional and weight information, refer to the unit submittals. The dimensions and weights in this
manual are approximate. T r ane has a policy of continuous product and product data improvement and reserves
the right to change design and specifications without notice.
Service Clearances
A minimum clearance of the section width plus 1 2 inc hes
on the access door side of the gas heat section is
recommended for routine maintenance. This clearance
Figure 3. Service Clearance
provides enough room to replace the heat exchanger in
the event of failure. The section side panels must be
removed to access the heat exchanger. Refer to Table 3 for
service clearance recommendations for the air handler.
C (Catalytic Air
Cleaner)
D (external starter
or VFD)
D (internal starter
or VFD)
E (fan)484848485154586160516651665866607060776677669393101101
F (gas heat - Ext
Vestibule)
F (gas heat - Int
Vestibule)
Note: At a minimum, the above clearance dimensions are recommended on one side of the unit for regular service and maintenance. Refer to as-built
submittal for locations of items such as filter access doors , coil, piping connections, motor locations, hoods, pipe cabinets, etc. Sufficient clear an ce
must be provided on all sides of unit for removal of access panels, plug panels, or section-to-section attachment brackets. Clearance for starters, VFDs,
or other high-voltage devices must be provided per NEC requir ements.
Note: For specific dimensional and weight information, refer to the unit submittals. The dimensions and weights in this manual are approximate. Tr ane has
a policy of continuous product and product data improvement and reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice.
Note:1Nominal airflow is based on 500 fpm through a no minal coil (i .e. 500xunit size 8=4000 cfm ). 2Airflow@625 fpm through th e flat filter (maximum filt er velocit y).
3
Height includes standard 2.5-inch base frame for sizes 3-57 and 6-inch base frame for sizes 66-120. 4Height includes 6-inch base frame for sizes 3-120.5Variable
lengths available from 14-96 inches. 6Fan section weights include the heaviest fan with the largest ODP motor available. 7Nominal length and height shown for
discharge plenums. Variable plenum height and length is available from 0.5 to 1.5 of nominal. 8Access section required with humidifiers for dispersion distance.
Prior to unit placement, remove the shipping tiedowns. See Figure 4.
Figure 4.Isolator tie-down rem oval
•Shipping tie-downs are located at each corner of the
isolation base. See Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7, and
Figure 8.
Figure 5.Isolator tie-down for unit sizes 3-8Figure 6.Isolator tie-down for unit sizes 10-30
Required
clearance
Tiedown
Figure 7.Isolator tie-down removal for unit sizes 66-120 Figure 8.Belt-drive plenum fan tie down
CLCH-SVX07C-EN21
Installation - Mechanical
Remove plug panel plate
Remove
tie-down
•Access for removal of shipping tie-downs for unit sizes
3-30 is available through the fan section access door or
opposite drive-side plug panel. See Figure 9.
Figure 9.Plug panel plate
•Access for removal of shipping tie-downs for unit sizes
3-30 is available through the fan section access door or
opposite drive-side plug panel. See Figure 9.
•Remove the bolt. This will release the isolator and
make it possible to remove the pipe or spacer.
•Replace plug panel if applica ble.
Note: For outdoor air handlers, after isolator tie-down is
removed, remove the paper backing from the butyl
tape around plug panel perimeter prior to replacing
plug panel.
General Lifting Considerations
WARNING
Risk of Unit Dropping!
Always place, assemble, and suspend modules/
subassemblies one at a time. Placing, assembling, and/
or suspending more than one module/subassembly at
a time could result in module/subassemblies dropping
and crushing technicians which could result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage.
WARNING
Improper Unit Lift!
Test lift unit approximately 24 inches to verify proper
center of gravity lift point. To avoid dropping of unit,
reposition lifting point if unit is not level. Failure to
properly lift unit could result in unit dropping and
possibly crushi ng ope rator/technician which could
result in death or serious injury and possible equipment
or property-only damage.
:
NOTICE:
Equipment Damage!
Keep skid in place until unit is ready to set. Do not
move the unit or subassembly without the skid in
place as shipped from the factory. Premature skid
removal could result in equipment damage.
Before preparing the unit for lifting, estimate the
approximate center of gravity for lifting safety. Because of
placement of internal componen ts, the unit weight may be
unevenly distributed, with more weight in the coil a nd fan
areas. Approximate unit weights are provided in “Unit
Dimensions and Weights” on page 12. Refer to the unit
submittals for actual section weight s. Test the unit for
proper balance before liftin g.
For outdoor air handlers, preparation of the roof curb or
pier mount and roof openings must be comple ted before
lifting to the roof. See CLCH-SVN04A-EN Roof Curbs for
Performance Climate Changer Air Handlers installation
instructions for details.
WARNING
Heavy Objects!
Ensure that all the lifting equipment used is properly
rated for the weight of the unit being lifted. Each of the
cables (chains or slings), hooks, and shackles used to
lift the unit must be capable of supporting the entire
weight of the unit. Lifting cables (chains or slings) may
not be of the same length. A djust as necessary fo r ev en
unit lift. Other lifting arrangements could cause
equipment or property damage. Failure to follow
instructions above or properly lift unit could result in
unit dropping and possibly crushing operator/
technician which could result in death or serious injury.
Always rig subassemblies or sections as they ship from
the factory. Never bolt sections together before rigging.
•Make the loop of the sling parallel to the direction of
airflow, if possible.
•When hoisting the unit into position, use the proper
rigging method, suc h as straps, slings, spreader bars,
or lifting lugs for protection and safety.
•Use all lifting lugs provided. See Figure 10 and Table 8
for lug hole sizes and location.
22 CLCH-SVX07C-EN
Installation - Mechanical
Unit lug
Pipe cabinet
or hood lug
Diameter
Width
Height
Rigging and spreader
bars furnished
by others
Figure 10. Lug holes
Table 8.Lug hole sizes
SectionLocationUnit SizeWidthHeight
Indoor3-21, 25, 300.881.38
Unit Lug
Hole Size
Pipe Cabinet Outdoor3-1202.5-in. diameter
HoodOutdoor3-1201-in. diameter
Indoor
Indoor66-1201.252.75
Outdoor3-301.252.75
22, 26, 31,
35-58
1.381.25
•For unit sizes 3 to 120 with integral base frame, use
field-provided spreader bars and slings to rig units and
subassemblies as shown in Figure 11. The air handler
is not designed to be lifted or rigged from the top of the
unit.
Figure 11.Lifting detail for unit sizes 3 to 120
•For outdoor units, never stack the pipe cabinet or inlet
hood on the unit as it is being lifted.
•Do not attach the intake/exhaust hood or pipe cabinet
to the unit prior to lifting the unit. Doing so may
damage the equipment. Attach the hoods to the unit
only after all sections are in place.
•For outdoor air handlers, all shipping suppo rts and
crating on the face of the sections must be removed to
permit proper fit-up and sealing of the surfaces.
Dispose of properly.
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48 in.
Wooden toe
cleat or metal
cross beam
Unfasten external bracket
to remove wooden toe cleat.
Lifting Hoods and Pipe Cabinets
WARNING
Risk of Unit Dropping!
Always place, ass emble, and suspen d modules/subassemb lies one at a time . Placing, assemb ling, and/or suspend ing
more than one module/subassembly at a time could result in module/subassemblies dropping and crushing
technicians which could result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Do not use a fork lift on air handlers or subassemblie s
larger than size 30. Improper use of fork lifts on units
larger than size 30 could result in equipment damage.
Trane is not responsible for equipment damage
resulting from improper fork lifting practices.
Note: Do not use a forklift on outdoor air handlers or
indoor air handlers/subassemblies larg er than size
30.
For unit sizes 3-30, a forklift may be used to lift a single
section or small subassembly, pro vided the forks extend
under both ends of the base frame, or a s indicated in
Figure 14. The forks should not contact the bott om of the
air handler. Units should only be lifted from the proper end
identified by the lifting label on the u nit. A lif ting crane or
other means should be used for larger units where forks
cannot extend under both base rails.
Figure 14. Fork lift points with base rail
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Piers
Unit Placement and Assembly
If the air handler ships in subassemblies or in individual
sections, some assembly is required, including:
•Ceiling-suspended indoor unit assembly; see See
“Ceiling Suspension” on page 26.
•Section-to-section assembly; see “Section-to-Section
Assembly” on page 27.
WARNING
Toxic Fumes!
Keep open flame away from unit exterior or interior. Do
not weld or use cutting torch on the exterior or interior
of the unit. The unit contains polyurethane insulatio n.
Flame could produce toxic gas which could result in
death or serious injury.
:
NOTICE:
Equipment Damage!
The internal sections of this unit containing electrical
components must not exceed 104
temperature. Internal sections of the unit which do not
contain electrical components must not exceed 200o F
temperature. Failure to comply with temperature
requirements could result in equipment damage.
o
F operating
Refer to the unit submittals and unit tagging for correct
placement of all sections. If there are any discrepancies
between the submittals and the unit tagging, contact you r
local Trane representative before proceeding.
Following the order of the sections on the unit submittals
and tagging, individually place e ach unassemb led section
or subassembly in the appropriat e installation location.
Note: Prior to placing fan section in the approp ri ate
installation location, verify shipping tie-downs
have been removed.
For outdoor units, the pipe cabinet must also be m ounted
as an individual section. Refer to “P ipe Cabinet
Installation” on page 32 for specific instructions.
When mounting the unit on a roof curb, make sure the
gasketing between the roof curb and unit base provides an
airtight seal.
When mounting the unit on a pier mount, locate one pier
at each corner as a minimum, directly unde r neath any
shipping split (ensure full support under each side) and
then every four feet at equally spaced intervals around the
perimeter of the unit. Both the unit and the pipe cabinet
should be supported by their base around the entire
perimeter. See Figure15 and Figure 16.
Figure 15. Piers located in each corner and spaced evenly
every four feet
Unit Placement
WARNING
Risk of Unit Dropping!
Always place, assemble, and suspend modules/
subassemblies one at a time. Placing, assembling, and/
or suspending more than one module/subassembly at
a time could result in module/subassemblies dropping
and crushing technicians which could result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage.
NOTICE:
Microbial Growth!
The floor or foundation must be level and the
condensate drain at the proper height for proper coil
drainage and condensate flow. Standing water and wet
surfaces inside the equipment can become an
amplification site for microbial growth (mold), which
could cause odors and damage to the equipment and
building materials.
If a unit arrives in sections, then each section must be
individually hoisted, set on the housekeeping pad, roof
curb, or pier mount and then assembled.
Note: Piers beneath shipping splits must be structurally
sound to support the weight of the unit.
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4 ft
Figure 16. Side view with two shipping splits - locate
one pier directly under each shipping split
ceiling-suspended mounting frame designed to support
the length, width, and weight of the entire air-handling
unit. See “Unit Dimensions and Weights” on page 12 for
approximate weights.
Note: It is the building engineer’ s responsibility to size the
structural channels and to provide the appropriate
hangers.
Structural channels in a field-provided frame can be
mounted parallel to airflow or perpendicular to airflow:
•For parallel-to-airflow channels, size channels based
on a four-point load distribution (see Figure17.
Note: Piers beneath shipping splits must be structurally
sound to support the weight of the unit.
For proper operation, the unit must be installed level (zero
tolerance) in both horizontal axes. For vertical discharge
units, allow space under the unit for supply air ductwork
connections.
Unit Assembly
Note: Air handlers often include optional factory-
provided casing penetration entry points for fieldprovided wiring. Consider overall unit
serviceability and accessibility before mounting,
running wires (power), making cabinet
penetrations, or mounting any components to the
cabinet.
See “Component Install ation Re quirements” on page 45
for special assembly/installation consid erations.
Removing the Shipping Skid
Remove the wooden shipping blocks, wooden toe cleat if
there is one, and end cleats prior to lowering unit into final
position or installing the unit to the roof curb.
•For perpendicular-to-airflow channels, size channels
based on the load distribution of the individual
sections and install the channels so that both ends of every section are supported (see Figure 18).
Do not use mounting legs for ceiling suspension,
external isolation, or unit support during module
placement. Mounting legs are designed only to secure
the unit to the floor, housekeeping pad, or platform.
Improper use of the mounting legs as described above
could result in unit dropping and crushing technicians
which could result in death or serious injury, and
equipment damage.
Note: Ceiling suspension is not recommended for units
larger than size 57 unless using a field-provided
mounting frame.
Using a Field-Provided Mounting Frame
If a field-provided mounting frame is used for ceiling
suspension, the installer/contractor must provide a
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Hole diameter
is 0.625 inches
Using Integral Base Frame
Figure 19. Ceiling suspension for unit sizes 3-57
•Suspend the unit (on both sides of the unit) at each
shipping split lug as well as the four corners of the unit
(see Figure 19). See Figure 10 and Table 8 on page 23
for lug hole sizes.
•Bolt shipping splits together.
The hanger rods must extend through the bottom of the
base lug. It is the building engineer’s responsibility to
provide the appropriate hangers.
Shipping Gussets
Prior to pulling the shipping splits together, the shipping
gussets (see Figure 20) should be removed to simplify
panel removal (except for units requ ir e d OSHPD
certification). If there is enough access after joining the
shipping splits, the gussets can be removed after they are
joined. The exception to this rule is for size 35-50 stacked
units. For these sizes, the gusse t should be left in place for
the lower level unit unless they are installed in a shipping
split that contains a coil.
Do not mistake the coil structural gusset (see Figure 21)
If using the factory-provided integral base frame for ceiling
suspension, individual sections and/or subassemblies will
have base frame shipping splits and base frame lifting
lugs. When using the base frame for ceiling suspension:
used on unit sizes 66-120 with the shipping gussets.
Section-to-Section Assembly
Air handlers ship with all necessary assembly hardware
and gasket material. The hardware should be packaged in
either a clear plastic envelope or cardboard box inside the
fan section, access section, or mixing box.
The number of sections to be assembled often makes it
necessary to use more than one section to ship the
assembly material; therefore, check all sections
thoroughly before contacting your Trane sales
representative to report missing items.
Sections are joined with gasketing applied to one of the
mating surfaces and hardware to bolt the sections
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together. The gasketing for section-to-section joints is a
closed cell foam with adhesive backing.
To assemble the unit:
1. Locate the mounting hardware and gasket material.
2. All shipping supports and crating on the face of the
sections must be removed and discarded to permit
proper fit-up and sealing of the surfaces. Remove any
shipping bolts located on the mo unting surfaces of the
sections (see Figure 22).
3. Apply the gasketing to one of the mating surfaces; see
Figure 22, Figure 23, and Figure 24.
Installation - Mechanical
Indoor units - Gasket
0.375 in. T x 0.750 in. W (3-30)
1.0 in. T x 1.0 in. W (35-120)
Outdoor units - Butyl tape
0.375 in. T x 0.375 in W (3-120)
Butyl Tape
0.375 in. T x 0.375 in. W
Gasket
0.375 in. T x 0.750 in. W
Gasket
X23010544010
1.00 inches T
x
4.00 inches W
Use 2 x 4 inch wood to protect
hands from accidental pinching
Figure 22. Section-to-section installation
Figure 24. Stacked unit assembly (shown for sizes 3-50)
Figure 23. Coil-section-to-downstream-section bolt up
with splash guard
Note: Reference the appropriate controller manual for
more details on the installation of units with
factory-mounted controls.
4. If the unit is equipped with factory-mounted controls,
move adjacent subassembly within six inches and
fasten quick connects where the sections bolt together
(see Figure 25).
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5. Use a bar clamp to pull adjacent sh ipping section lifting
lugs together.
6. For indoor units sizes 66-120 and for outdoor units size
10-120, a wedge bloc k is provided to aid in pulling and
aligning the units together. At tach the wedge bloc ks to
both sides of the units being pulled together, matching
the correct wedge block with the cor rect hole pat tern.
See Figure 29, p. 30.
7. V erify that the subassembly with the overhang profile
on the roof is higher than the mating subassembly . If it
is not, raise one end of the subassembly and brin g the
unit together. See Figure 26.
8. Due to unlevel floor and platforms, the roof may be
misaligned as shown in Figure 26. A common solution
Installation - Mechanical
Loosen screws along
width of unit for roof
height adjustment.
Loosen screws along
width of unit for roof
height adjustment.
is to raise one end of the shipping section to clear the
hemming before pulling the units together.
Figure 26. Roof alignment (indoor unit only)
Figure 27. Adjust height of roof by adjusting vertical channels
9. In addition, an adjustment can also be made to the
height of the roof of either subassembly.
At the center
(width-wise) of the unit, measure the height of each
adjacent subassembly and verify that the
subassembly with the overlap sheet metal is higher
than the mating subassembly roof. If it is not, adjust
the height of either subassembly by loosening the
screws in the vertical channels or component
structure and adjust the height of the roof. See
Figure 27
and Figure 28).
Figure 28. Adjust height of roof by loosening screws