Performance Climate Changer Air Handler
Model UCCA
Sizes 3-30
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Trane Performance Climate Changer™ Air Handlers
Mixing box with
angled filter rack
Coil
Direct-drive
fan
2-inch double-wall
foam injected casing
VFD
Low voltage
control enclosure
T rane has a Performance Climate Changer air handler adaptable to almost every environment. The
Performance model UCCA is designed for budget-conscience applications, but does not sacrifice
on construction, quality, or performance.
•2-inch R13 foam insulated panels and doors
•Less than 0.005 inches at +/-4 inches w.g. panel and door deflection
A = Horizontal/front top with housed fan
B = Horizontal/top front with housed fan
C = Vertical/front top with housed fan
D = Vertical/top front with housed fan
E = Vertical/back top with housed fan
F = Vert ical/top back with housed fan
G = Horizontal/front top with DDP fan
H = Horizontal/top front with DDP fan
S = Special
Digit 6, 7 - Unit size
3 = Unit size 3
6 = Unit size 6
8 = Unit size 8
10 = Unit size 10
12 = Unit size 12
14 = Unit size 14
17 = Unit size 17
21 = Unit size 21
25 = Unit size 25
30 = Unit size 30
Digit 8 - Unit voltage
0 = No motor, controls, or electric heat
A = 208 volt/60 hertz/3 phase odp
B = 230 volt/60 hertz/3 phase odp
C = 460 volt/60 hertz/3 phase odp
D = 575 volt/60 hertz/3 phase odp
S = Special
Digit 9 - Open
0 = Open for future use
Digit 10, 11 - Design sequence
A0 = A0
Digit 12 - Connections
R = Polymer drain pan, RH coil/RH motor
L = Polymer drain pan, LH coil/LH motor
C = Polymer drain pan, RH coil/LH motor
D = Polymer drain pan, LH coil/RH motor
E = Stainless steel drain pan, RH coil/
RH motor
F = Stainless steel drain pan, LH coil/
LH motor
G = Stainless steel drain pan, RH coil/
LH motor
H = Stainless steel drain pan, LH coil/
RH motor
S = Special
Digit 13 - Coil #1 first in
airstream
0 = No unit coil #1
A = 1 row preheat hydronic/9 fins per in.
B = 1 row preheat hydronic/12 fins per in.
C = 1 row preheat hydronic/14 fins per in.
D = 2 row preheat hydronic/9 fins per in.
E = 2 row preheat hydronic/12 fins per in.
F = 2 row preheat hydronic/14 fins per in.
G = 1 row preheat steam/6 fins per in.
H = 4 row hydronic/9 fins per in.
J = 4 row hydronic/12 fins per in.
K = 4 row hydronic/14 fins per in.
L = 6 row hydronic/9 fins per in.
M = 6 row hydronic/12 fins per in.
N = 6 row hydronic/14 fins per in.
P = 8 row hydronic/9 fins per in.
R = 8 row hydronic/12 fins per in.
T = 8 row hydronic/14 fins per in.
U = 4 row DX/9 fins per in.
V = 4 row DX/12 fins per in.
W = 4 row DX/14 fins per in.
Y = 6 row DX/9 fins per in.
Z = 6 row DX/12 fins per in.
1 = 6 row DX/14 fins per in.
S = Special
Digit 14 - Coil #2 second in
airstream
0 = No unit coil #2
A = 1 row reheat hydronic/9 fins per in.
B = 1 row reheat hydronic/12 fins per in.
C = 1 row reheat hydronic/14 fins per in.
D = 2 row reheat hydronic/9 fins per in.
E = 2 row reheat hydronic/12 fins per in.
F = 2 row reheat hydronic/14 fins per in.
G = 1 row reheat steam/6 fins per in.
H = 4 row hydronic/9 fins per in.
J = 4 row hydronic/12 fins per in.
K = 4 row hydronic/14 fins per in.
L = 6 row hydronic/9 fins per in.
M = 6 row hydronic/12 fins per in.
N = 6 row hydronic/14 fins per in.
P = 8 row hydronic/9 fins per in.
R = 8 row hydronic/12 fins per in.
T = 8 row hydronic/14 fins per in.
U = 4 row DX/9 fins per in.
V = 4 row DX/12 fins per in.
W = 4 row DX/14 fins per in.
Y = 6 row DX/9 fins per in.
Z = 6 row DX/12 fins per in.
1 = 6 row DX/14 fins per in.
S = Special
0 = No motor
A = 1 hp (0.746 kW)
B = 1 1/2 hp (1.119 kW)
C = 2 hp (1.492 kW)
D = 3 hp (2.238 kW)
E = 5 hp (3.730 kW)
F = 7 1/2 hp (5.595 kW)
G = 10 hp (7.460 kW)
H = 15 hp (11.190 kW)
S = Special
Digit 24 - Volume control
0 = None
A = FC fan constant volume with variable
pitch sheaves
B = FC fan constant volume with fixed
pitch sheaves or DDP fan
C = FC fan with fixed pitch sheaves or
DDP fan and variable frequency drive
D = FC fan with fixed pitch sheaves or
DDP fan and variable frequency drive
and shaft grounding
E = FC fan constant volume with fixed
pitch sheaves or DDP and shaft
grounding
S = Special
Digit 25 - Drives
0 = None
A = 650 rpm fixed/600-700 rpm variable
B = 700 rpm fixed/650-750 rpm variable
C = 750 rpm fixed/700-800 rpm variable
D = 800 rpm fixed/750-850 rpm variable
E = 850 rpm fixed/800-900 rpm variable
F = 900 rpm fixed/850-950 rpm variable
G = 950 rpm fixed/900-1000 rpm variable
H = 1000 rpm fixed/950-1050 rpm variable
J = 1050 rpm fixed/1000-1100 rpm variable
K = 1100 rpm fixed/1050-1150 rpm variable
L = 1150 rpm fixed/1100-1200 rpm variable
M = 1200 rpm fixed/1150-1250 rpm
0 = None
A = Discharge air sensor
B = Discharge air sensor and mixed air
sensor
C = Discharge air sensor, mixed air
sensor, factory-mounted n.o. mixing
box actuator
D = Discharge air sensor, mixed air
sensor, factory-mounted n.c. mixing
box actuator
S = Special
Digit 32 - Controls options 3
0 = None
A = Outdoor air temperature sensor
hard wired
B = Duct static pressure sensor hard
wired
C = Outdoor air temperature sensor and
duct static pressure sensor hard
wired
S = Special
Digit 33 - Special
0 = Standard order
S = Special order
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Features and Benefits
The Performance Climate Changer air handler, model UCCA, provides a cost-effective solution to
meet cataloged air handling needs. As a customizable, cataloged air handler, components are
available to meet a wide range of commercial and institutional applications for the indoor air
handler market. Pre-engineered options expand that flexibility while ensuring proven, tested
performance and dependability. These features add flexibility and are engineered to provide good
indoor air quality, including:
•Single point power
•Factory mounted, wired and tested controls
•Two-inch double-wall injected foam casing
•Direct-drive plenum fans
•Filter options including MERV 11 and MERV 13 filters, which help ac hi eve points toward LEED
certification
•Variety of coil options that include hydronic, DX, steam and electric heat
Construction and Integrity
Panels and doors are designed to provide extraordinary insulating capabilities for efficient and
cost-effective performance. Standard double-wall panels and doors include two-inch closed cell
foam insulation providing a minimum R-value of 13, in addition to premium panel strength and
0.005 inch deflection at +/- 4 inches w.g.
Heavy-duty door handles and hinges are surface-mounted and a removable hinge pin allows for
easy door removal.
Engineered fo r Good IAQ
The building industry is continuously evolving and the rate of change is accelerating. The
Performance air handler is engineered to address today’s multifaceted design issues required to
provide good indoor air quality (IAQ). Building owners must give particular attention to
maintaining and documenting IAQ to ensure occupa nt comfort and to meet industry and
government regulatory standards.
ASHRAE Standard 62.1 provides guidance regarding suitable outside air volume to be brought into
the building, recommended air filtration, and procedures to control microbial growth. The
Performance air handler enables you to configure an IAQ-ready air-handling system that addresses
these concerns.
Sloped Drain Pan
The drain pan is positively sloped in every plane to assure proper drainage and help maximize
protection from microbial growth.
Drain pans are made from a noncorrosive polymer material, double-wall construction, and foamed
in place to help eliminate condensation beneath the drain pan. An optional stainless steel drain pan
is also available.
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Features and Benefits
Serviceability/Cleanability
•Full-size access doors are provided for cleaning of internal components
•Removable coil panels
•Smooth, cleanable interior double-wall surfaces help improve indoor air quality
•Coils are raised up out of the drain pan to ma ke all coils removab le from the side and pr ovide
easier access to the drain pan for cleaning
Filtration
Performance air handlers are available with a wide variety of filtra tio n op tions, including:
•Two-inch MERV 8 or MERV 13 flat or angled filters
•Combination filter racks including two-inch MERV 8 or MERV 13 and four-inch MERV 11 or
MERV 13
A factory-mounted dirty filter switch can be used to indicate when the filter needs replacement.
Ventilation
An optional mixing box with ultra low-leak dampers is available for use when ventilation air is
delivered directly to the unit. This mixing box can also function as a zero to 100 percent economizer
to improve energy efficiency.
Dehumidification
Performance air handler model UCCA can be configured for either a constant-volume or VAV
application. VAV systems generally provide effective, coincidental dehumidification over a wide
range of indoor load conditions. As long as any space needs cooling, the VAV air handler supplies
dry (low dew point) air to all of the VAV terminal units.
For direct control of space humidity in a constant-volume application, the Performance air handler
can be configured with a hydronic or steam heating coil in the reheat position. This would allow
the cooling and heating coils to modulate inde pendently to directly control both temperature and
humidity in the space. A unit-mounted electric heater, with a single-point connection, is also
available in the reheat position.
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Control Solutions
Performance air handlers are available with an optional control interface. This package can be used
as part of a stand-alone operation, or it can be fully integrated into a comprehensive control system.
The T rane Earthwi se™ system incor porates the bene fits of factory-installed cont rols and links the
air handler to the Tracer™ SC system controls building management system. This option is
designed to lower installation costs and risk while dramatically improving the quality of the
application and the performance of the air handler. The entire air handler control system is
engineered, mounted, wired, and tested before leaving the factory. As a result of strict quality
manufacturing methods, these control options bring consistency and reliability to the controlsystem package and provide single-source responsibility.
The following control devices are available as stand ard mounted on fan sections:
•Variable-frequency drives (VFDs)
•Control interface package
– Fan motor disconnect switch
– Fused transformer(s)
– Fan contactor
– Customer terminal strip for field-provided controls
•Various end device options, including:
– Low limit protection
– Condensate overflow switch
– Fan status switch
– Filter status switch
– Discharge air sensor
– Mixed air sensor
– Damper actuator
Features and Benefits
Single Source Responsibility
Equipment and interoperable controls, engineered and provided by a single manufacturer, provide
faster construction cycles and simplify job-site coordination efforts. This simplification reduces
installation time, expense, and risk.Trane equipment and controls package provides the optimal
performance when integrated in a Trane Earthwise™ system. This is a powerful system
architectur e that unifi es Trane HVA C equipme nt, direct d igital contr ol, and bui lding manage ment
into a cohesive whole with an assured source of support. This system is managed with the Tracer™
building management system.
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Features and Benefits
Pro ven Performance
AHRI Standards
Figure 1.AHRI Standard 430
Figure 2.AHRI Standard 410
UL Listing
Trane combines comprehensive performance certification by AHRI with thorough
laboratory testing and advanced manufacturing methods. Together , these elements help
assure that each Trane air handler operates predictably and reliably throughout the life
of the unit.
Unlike other rating methods that check fan performance alone, Trane units are
performance-tested in accordance with AHRI Standard 430. This certification process
evaluates the air handler on the basis of airflow, static pressure, fan speed, and brake
horsepower.
Heating and cooling coils are rigorously tested and certified with AHRI Standard 410 to
assure that they, too, deliver published performance.
AHRI Standard 260 is the first ducted-air-handler sound rating procedure. It i s intended
to provide engineers with better, more accurate, ducted sound power levels so that they
can design quieter and more cost-effective comfort systems. Sound ratings for Trane air
handlers have been developed from extensive AHRI Standard 260 testing and laboratory
data.
Trane air han dlers are UL-listed to U.S. and Canadian safety standards.
ISO Certification
Certification by the International Standardization Organization (ISO) ensures that an
organization can consistently deliver a product or service that meets the customer’s
contractual requirements by following documented processes. The ISO 9001 quality
assurance model establishes the requirements for an organization whose business
processes range from design and development to production. Having the quality
management system of our manufacturing pl ants ISO 9001-certified directly benefits
Trane customers because our continuous process improvements can reduce business
costs, improve product quality, and en able faster ship cycles
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Application Considerations
FC fan with top front dischargeFC fan with front top dischargeDirect-drive fan with front discharge
The Performance Climate Changer air handler, model UCCA, offers a wide range of application
flexibility while maintaining a simple, easy to install unit design. These units are a great choice
when a compact, reliable air handler is needed when budget is a critical factor.
Typical applications include many different types of buildings such as: schools, office buildings,
hospitals and retail. Applications can be either constant volume or variable air volume. Some
applications include:
•Two-pipe hydronic system for cooling and/or heating
•Two-pipe hydronic cooling system with electric heat
•Four-pipe system with dedicated heating and cooling coils
•Direct expansion (DX) split systems with hydronic heat
Standard AHU Arrangements
T o complete the air -handling system, the unit must be arranged in a way that fits the available space
and meets the application requirement. The Performance air handler provides a draw-thru AHU
arrangement that places the coils and filters upstream of a ducted supply fan.
Horizontal Draw-Thru
Figure 3.Hori zontal draw-thru units
T rane air handlers in a horizontal draw-thru arrangement provide the system components that are
required in a single-level unit. An optional blow-thru electric heater is also available. Accepted
system design practices are generally the only restrictions in a horizontal draw-thru application.
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Application Considerations
FC fan with
back top discharge
FC fan with
top back discharge
FC fan with
front top discharge
FC fan with
top front discharge
Vertical Draw-Thru
Figure 4.Vertical draw-thru units
Installation
T rane air handlers in a vertical draw-thru arrangement result in a shorter footprint than horizontal
draw-thru units. This arrangement stacks a fan on top of the coil section. When designing an air
handler in this configuration, a vertical draw-thru fan performance curve should be used to account
for the airflow impingement by a coil as the air flows through the coil and turns up into the fan.
Horizontal units can be floor-mounted on a house-keeping pad or suspended from the ceiling.
V ertical units are floor-mounted on a house-keeping pad. Refer to CLCH-S VX009A-EN Installation,
Operation, Maintenance (IOM) manual for installation instructions.
All units are shipped with isolation system tied down for shipment purposes. To utilize standard
internal isolation, remove shipping tie-downs per the IOM. If external isolation is being utilized,
install units with external vibration isolation on all connection points, including the ductwork
connections and piping connections.
It is important to consider pr oper condensate management before installation. You must mount the
unit high enough so that the condensate drain pan can be properly trapped. Refer to
CLCH-SVX009A-EN IOM for specific trapping instructions.
Install units in accordance to all applicable ASHRAE standards, SMACNA, and local code
requirements.
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Operating Limitations
Do not operate unit above maximum fan speed or unit airflow as shown in the unit fan curves. Unit
operation at greater than maximum fan speed can drastically reduce bearing life and result in a
catastrophic failure. Operating at greater than the maximum allowable airflow in the cooling mode
may result in unsatisfactory operation due to moisture carryover from the coil. In addition, it is often
not economical to operate a unit at its maximum fan speed due to the greater motor power
requirements.
Do not operate units with electric heat below the minimum airflow listed in CLCH-SVX009A-EN
IOM. This is to prevent excessive leaving air temperatures and electric heat limit trips.
Do not operate a hydronic (or steam) coil and electric heat simultaneously. This is to prevent
excessive leaving air temperatures and limit trips . Electric heat units are equipped with a lockout
switch to disable the electric heater if the temperature of the hydronic (or steam) coil is greater than
95°F (35C).
Do no operate coils above the fluid flow limits listed in the installation manual. This is to prevent
noise and erosion within the coil. A minimum or “self venting” fluid flow rate is also listed in the
installation manual. If coils operate below this flow rate, you should periodically vent them by
flushing at a higher flow rate. These low fluid flow rates may also be too low to be included in the
AHRI certification.
DX Cooling Units
Application Considerations
Performance air hand lers with a DX cooling coil will often be connected to an air -cooled condensing
unit. Some condensing un its have two, independent re frigeration circuits, while the DX coil in size
3 through 10 units can be configured with a single circuit. Do not manifold two, independent
refrigeration circuits into a single-circuited DX (evaporator) coil. If the condensing un it does have
two, independent refrigeration circuits, configure the DX coil to have either two or four distributors.
DX coils, equipped with either two or four distributors, can be configured with either intertwined
or horizontal split circuiting. Intertwined circuited is preferred in VAV applications. At low loads,
refrigerant is fed to alternating tubes, and the coil performs as though its fin surface area is
substantially greater. Therefore, the coil surface can be warmer at part load, whic h reduces the risk
of frost and still provides a constant leaving-air temperature.
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Components and Options
Performance Climate Changer air handler model UCCA provides a standard configuration with
coil(s) and fan, and then allows customization with various optional accessory sections.
Figure 5.A variety of coils are available on
Performance air handlers
Coils
The variety of T rane coil types, sizes, arrangements, and materials allows
you to select a coil that is optimized for pressure drop and capacity
requirements. Published coil performance is certified in accordance with
AHRI Standard 410 and meets CRN standards.
Trane is at the leading edge of coil technology. Through extensive
laboratory testing and numerous job-site installations, Trane has
developed an enhanced fin surface that has superior heat transfer
characteristics and allows greater velocities of air to move through the
cooling coil without causing moisture carryover.
The industry is familiar with the 500 fpm limit through a cooling coil as a
“rule of thumb” to safeguard ag ainst moisture carryo ver. However , some
applications have tight dimensiona l constraints that require high coil face
velocities. Trane’s fin design extends this limit in excess of 625 fpm,
depending upon air conditions, coil siz e, and spacing. Tested data for
moisture carryover is incorporated in the T rane Official Product Se lection
System (TOPSS™). In cases where moisture carryover is possible, the
TOPSS program alerts you to this fact with a moisture carryover warning.
Coil options include the following:
•Four- to eight-row, ½-inch OD (outside diameter) chilled water coils
•Four-to six-row, ½-inch OD refrigerant coils
•One- or two-row ½-inch OD hot water coils
•One-row, 1-inch OD distributing-type steam coils
Figure 6.Direct-drive plenum fans and FC
fans are available
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Fans
T rane offers flexible fan types and options, including variable-frequency
drives (VFDs) for modulation in variable-air-volume systems. Fan types
include:
•Single-width/single-inlet (SWSI) direct-drive plenum fans with front
or top discharge
•Double-width/double-inlet (DWDI) centrifugal forward-curved (FC)
fans with front or top discharge
Each fan is rated in accordance with Standard 430 of the Air Conditioning
Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and all DWDI fans are AHRI
Standard 430-certified to assure published performance.
To verify that fan performance will satisfy design requirements, use the
TOPSS selection program. The AHRI Standard 430-certified fan curves
include the fan section casing effect. TOPSS also takes into account air
density, fan and motor heat, drive losses, and use of high-performance
filters that affect fan performance.
Components and Options
Figure 7.Mixing box with angled filter rack
Figure 8.Electric heat
Mixing Box/Filter Section
A mixing box is available for those applications where both return air and
fresh air are delivered directly to the unit or as part of an economizer
control strategy. The mixing box also has the flexibility to provide a wide
variety of filtration options, including 2-inch flat or angled filters and 2inch/4-inch combination flat filters.
Effectively controlling particulates by removing them from the air stream
is key to good IAQ. That necessitates proper filter selection. In addition
to mixing box/filter sections, filter sections are also available with angled
or flat filters.
Electric Heat Section
In addition to hydronic and steam coil options, the unit is also available
with a unit mounted electric heater in the reheat position. The unit will
have single point power connection to the elect ric heater. The heater is
available with step control or SSR-full modulating control.
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General Data
Mixing box /flat filter section
Mixing box /angle filter section
Angle filter
FC fan with top front discharge
FC fan with front top discharge
Direct-drive fan with front discharge
Flat
filter
Electric heat
Electric heat
Electric heat
Unit Configurations and Components
Figure 9.Horizontal configurations and components
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Figure 10. Vertical configurations and components
Mixing/angle fileter section
Mixing/flat filter sectionAngle filter
Flat
filter
FC fan with top back discharge
Electric heat
Mixing/angle fileter section
Mixing/flat filter sectionAngle filter
Flat
filter
FC fan with front top discharge
Electric heat
General Data
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General Data
Mixing/angle fileter section
Mixing/flat filter sectionAngle filter
Flat
filterFC fan with back top discharge
Electric heat
Mixing/angle fileter section
Mixing/flat filter sectionAngle filter
Flat
filter
FC fan with top front discharge
Electric heat
Figure 11. Vertical configurations and components
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Table 1.Performance air handler model UCCA data
General Data
Nom airflow (CFM)
1500300040005000600070003500105001250015000
Unit size3681012147212530
Horz unit height (in.)27.5032.5038.0038.0041.8045.6048.1054.3060.6060.60
Horz unit width (in.)34.0047.0051.0063.0071.0071.0079.0079.0081.0094.00
Horz unit length (in.)51.9054.9052.3054.7054.7056.2060.2060.2062.9069.60
Vert unit height (in.)51.4061.3065.1069.9080.1083.8092.9099.20n/an/a
Vert unit width (in.)34.0047.0051.0063.0071.0071.0079.0079.00n/an/a
Vert unit length (in.)34.1037.1029.4032.1036.1036.1042.1042.10n/an/a
Coils
Hydronic/DX coils
Area (ft2)2.805.607.609.9012.3014.3016.3020.4.0024.0028.50
Notes: Coil weight based on 12 fins per inch, galvanized casing
Coil width = length in direction of coil header, typically vertical.
Coil length = length of coil in direction of the coil tubes, typically horizontal and perpendicular to airflow.
Unit sizes 21-30 have two stacked steam coils
Fan wheel size is diameter x length of blade (width).
Minimum airflow limit is for units with hot water, steam, or electric heat. There is no minimum airflow for cooling-only units.