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1 CLCH-DS-9 February 1999 Second PrintingT-Series Climate Changer Air HandlersSizes 3 through 100 CLCH-DS-9 American Standard Inc. 19993 Features and Benefits4 Applications10 Selection Procedure28 Quick Select29 Unit Sizes34 General Data66 Jobsite Connections81 Mechanical Specifications92 Contents4 FeaturesandBenefitsThe T-Series Climate Changer Air Handler Technology, Tradition, and the Total Comfort SolutionThe newest addition to trane s world-class line of Climate Changer airhandlers is a central-station air handlerdesigned to meet a wide range ofcustomer needs in T-Series Climate Changer airhandler (TSC) unites the latest inmanufacturing technology with trane slong-standing tradition of engineeringexcellence. trane s design engineerscreated a new outdoor air handler thatincorporates such features ascomponent flexibility and ease ofapplication, integrated standard controloptions, industrial design, weathertightintegrity and technologicalmanufacturing advances.

2 All of thiscombined with the expertise of trane ssales engineers makes the T-SeriesClimate Changer air handler more thanjust part of your HVAC system it s partof trane s Total Comfort specifically designed for the T-Series , installed in afactory environment by trane technicians include: End devices Motor controllers Variable frequency drives Unit-mounted DDC controllers Traq damper ventilation control module Standard turnkey controls package that is fully UL ListedA variety of fan options, including plug,forward curved, airfoil and trane sModel Q vaneaxial fan for acousticallysensitive , fully-enclosedcontrol panel for starters,variable frequency drivesand wide range of high-efficiencyheating and cooling T-Series ClimateChanger Air HandlerConfigurations: Horizontal draw-thru, vertical (down)draw-thru or blow-thru units Return or exhaust fan economizersystems Internal face-and-bypass applications Complete factory packaged controlsystems for fast track projectsNumerous filtration options,including pleated media,cartridge and bag damper airflow-monitoringstation for control and measurement ofoutdoor air to meet ASHRAE Standard62-89 double-wall panels with two-inchclosed-cell insulation provide superior thermalperformance (as high as R12), comparable tothree inches of conventional 1 lb/ft3 dampers are hoods with moisture AdvantagesForm and FunctionThe T-Series Climate Changer airhandler s form is the result of extensiveevaluation of both customer needs andthe requirements of an outdoor designed a unit roof that ispositively sloped and overhangs allfour sides of the air handler.

3 This allowsfor complete water drainage (norust-promoting puddles), while theoverhang keeps hard-driving rain awayfrom the top of the access doors. Tofurther improve integrity, all unit jointsare sealed and fastened with agalvanized steel joint T-Series door utilizes a newlydesigned latch with a single allows for easier access, whilehelping ensure a positive seal acrossthe entire door frame in both draw-thruand blow-thru steel joint strip between tworoof sections of the T-Series door with surface-mounted singlehandle door latch and tempered TSC s handle is surface-mounted,rather than piercing through the door,eliminating the possibility for waterentry and improving the thermalperformance of the door. The latchingmechanism is equipped with featuresthat meet OSHA safety requirements,and can be locked to limit installed on a roof curb, theT-Series Climate Changer air handlerbecomes an integral part of the inverted U-channel that forms thebase of the unit rests on a gasketedroof curb, reducing the chance ConstructionAnother advantage of the T-SeriesClimate Changer air handler is itsphosphatized, galvanized steel formulated panels with rigid,closed-cell insulation.

4 This allows forfewer seams, while providing the unitwith unsurpassed panel strength anddeflection resistance. The TSC iscapable of operation at static pressuresof +6/ -4", while the closed-cellinsulation provides an R-value of 12 asstandard!Versatility Is StandardThe T-Series Climate Changer airhandler is one of the industry s mostversatile, cataloged rooftop airhandlers. trane can provide options tomeet almost any need in an outdoorcentral station air handler, and withstandard product TSC Features: heavy-duty, unitized construction closed-cell insulation with R-value upto 12 pitched, double-wall roof double-wall interior panels solid, galvanized steel floor double-wall doors with a new single-handle design insulated, galvanized or stainless steeldrainpans pitched in two-planes tohelp ensure positive drainage ultra low-leak dampers inlet hood with moisture eliminator exhaust hood painted external unit casing inaccordance with the ASTM B117salt-spray testChoice of FansAn extensive array of fan types andoptions, including inlet guide vanesand variable frequency drives formodulation in variable air volumesystems, further enhances the TSC sversatility.

5 trane offers a wide variety offans and motors, all available withfactory-mounted you can choose the fan that bestsatisfies each job s supply, exhaust orreturn fan needs: double-width/double-inlet (DWDI)centrifugal fans in forward-curved (FC),backward-inclined (BI) or airfoil (AF)configurations single-width/single-inlet (SWSI) plugfans airfoil vaneaxial fans (Model Q )Each fan is rated in accordance withARI Standard 430 to ensure catalogedperformance. All DWDI fans are ARIS tandard 430 offers a wide variety of fans andmotors, all available with CoilsFlexibility also characterizes theT-Series Climate Changer air handler scoil offerings. The variety of types,sizes, arrangements and materialsavailable lets you select a coiloptimized for your application sspecific pressure drop and include: 1- to 10-row, 1/2- or 5/8-inch OD chilledwater coils 1- or 2-row, 1/2 or 5/8-inch OD hotwater coils 2- to 8-row, 1/2- or 5/8-inch ODrefrigerant coils 1-row, 1-inch OD, distributing-type(non-freeze) steam coils infinitely-variable fin spacing stainless-steel coil casing copper fins red brass tubes Delta-Flo E and Delta-Flo H,Prima-Flo and Sigma-Flo fin surfaces baked phenolic coatings header drain and vent connections fully drainable coils half, full and dual serpentine circuitedwater coils standard, intertwined and face-split-circuited refrigerant standard heating and cooling coilsare engineered and manufactured atTrane s air handling systemsmanufacturing facility.

6 Cataloged coilperformance is certified in accordancewith ARI Standard Features: exhaust or return fan economizers direct space pressurization control additional full-sized, gasketed, double-wall doors air blenders factory mounted and run-testedcontrols versatile access section lengths to meetspecific needs assorted filtration options external pipe cabinet full array of pre- and final filter sections extended grease lines single-point power on most sizes heat-recovery coils (outside the scopeof ARI Standard 410 s certification)Turnkey Controls SolutionsT-Series Climate Changer air handlersoffer one of the industry s mostcomprehensive factory-packagedcontrol systems. Turnkey controlpackages (factory-mounted and testedsystems) help lower installation costand risk while dramatically improvingquality and reliability. The advantage ofhaving trane technicians installcontrols (specifically designed for yourTSC unit) in a controlled factoryenvironment simply can t be matchedwith field mounting by a local electricaltechnician.

7 The entire air handlercontrol system is engineered,mounted, wired and tested before theunit leaves the means: Control components are properly sized,selected and laboratory-tested foroptimal system performance. Trained technicians install the controlsunder ideal conditions usingstate-of-the-art equipment, eliminatingcostly field coordination andinstallation. Each control system is fully testedbefore it leaves the factory. Acomputer-based test station simulatesactual operating conditions, supervisesthe unit controller, drives the actuatorsand surveys the input and outputdevices all to help assure trouble-freeinstallation and reliable operation whenyour T-Series Climate Changer airhandler reaches the job controls cabinet for starters,variable frequency drives and unitcontrollersTrane s factory-mounted and testedcontrols and end devices save time andmoney at the installed and tested turnkey components include: starter packages (control powertransformer, starter) variable-frequency drive packages(control power transformer, starter,VFD, disconnect) disconnects unit-mounted DDC controllers control valves reliable jackshaft-driven electronicactuators for dampers and inletguide-vanes temperature, humidity and pressuresensors low-limit switches fan and filter status switches high- and low-pressure switches single-point power on both high andlow voltage wiring8 FeaturesandBenefitsIntegrated Comfort SystemCompatibilityThe T- Series Climate Changer airhandler s turnkey control packageprovides standalone air handleroperation.

8 But it can also be part of acomplete line of control systems thatincludes unit controllers and Tracer building management systems tointegrate and magnify your controlcapabilities. When joined by a simple,single twisted-wire pair, they constitutea trane Integrated Comfort system(ICS) a powerful system architecturethat unites trane HVAC equipment,direct digital control and buildingmanagement into a single that means to owners, facilitymanagers, designers and contractorsis: Single-source responsibility equipmentand controls engineered for each otherand provided by a single manufacturersimplify job-site coordination effortsand reduce installation time, expenseand risk. Comprehensive monitoring anddiagnostic capabilities Traneengineers its unit-mounted controls toprovide the highest level of usefulinformation possible. Our family ofsophisticated Tracer buildingmanagement systems coordinates thisinformation and provides a powerfultool for scheduling preventivemaintenance, reducing equipmentdowntime and controlling serviceexpense.

9 System optimization Tracer enablesinformation-sharing and complexcontrol strategies, such as ventilationreset, throughout the HVAC system. Italso helps ensure that each subsystemoperates in the most efficient mannerpossible while continuing to satisfycurrent loads. The result is reducedbuilding energy consumption througheffective operation of the entire communication protocol for TracerSummit , trane s premier buildingautomation system, is based onASHRAE/ANSI BACnet Standard135-1995. BACnet is a standard,open-communications protocol thatallows both integration (connectivity ofequipment and controls purchasedfrom multiple suppliers) andinteroperability (information-sharingbetween independent and dissimilarsystems within a building or campus).Indoor Concerns Outdoor SolutionsThe building industry is continuouslyevolving and the rate of change isaccelerating. Technological, economic,regulatory and environmental factorsare very different now than they werejust a few years ago.

10 The T-SeriesClimate Changer air handler sstandard and custom capabilities helpyou address today s multifaceteddesign issues especially indoor airquality (IAQ) and ASHRAE Standard 62 while providing the versatility toadapt to tomorrow s 62-1989 Basically, ASHRAE Standard 62requires that an air handling systemmust bring sufficient outdoor air (OA)into the building, filter the air andcontrol microbial growth. However,applying these principles could meangreater energy consumption, larger,noisier units and increased risk of coilfreeze-up. The T-Series ClimateChanger air handler lets you configureunique IAQ-ready air handlingsolutions that address all of Tracer Summit building automationsystem offers facility managers the controlthey view of trane s patented Traq Damper for measurement and control ofoutdoor Ventilation AirflowTrane s exclusive airflow-monitoringsolution, the Traq damper, allowsdirect measurement and control ofoutdoor (or return) airflow, and isinstalled and tested at the factory forease of use.