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General Information
Operating Environment
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:
The customer should provide adequate freeze protection for the coils. See the
“Coil
Winterization” section on page 89
for more information.
Unit Description
The M-Series Climate Changer™ air handler is a highly flexible, customizable, cataloged air
handler that can meet most commercial, industrial and institutional applications. With its modular,
“building-block” construction, the M-Series air handler can be tailored to meet specific job
requirements for new or existing buildings. A wide range of standard and custom-engineered
modules can be arranged and stacked in any number of configurations to address application and
space requirements.
The wide array of available components is key to fine-tuning the performance of the M-Series air
handler. The broad spectrum of fan coil, filter and control options allows you to optimize the
performance and efficiency of your air handler.
While several air-handling manufacturers offer some custom features, most find it difficult to
incorporate those features into their standard cataloged unit, which leads to increased costs and
extended lead times. Trane has engineered many custom solutions - with tested performance data
- for the M-Series air handler, without the cost and lead times associated with full-blown custom
units.
Trane continues to develop new options for M-Series air handlers, so that you remain firmly in
control of performance and cost on every design project.
For more information, refer to the following documents, available from your local Trane sales
engineer:
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M-Series Climate Changer™ Air Handlers catalog, CLCH-PRC003-EN
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Gas Heat for M-Series and T-Series Climate Changer™Air Handlers installation manual,
CLCH-SVX04C-EN
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Energy Wheels for M-Series Climate Changer™ Air Handlers installation manual,
CLCH-SVX02C-EN
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LJ Wing Coils - installation manual available from www.ljwing.com
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IOMIFB-5
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IOMVIFB-5
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Humidifiers - installation manual available from www.armstrong-intl.com
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Armstrong Bulletin No. 560-G
