Trane RAUC-IOM-15, Installation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Voltage Imbalance
Excessive three phase voltage imbalance between phases
will cause motors to overheat and eventually fail. The maxi-
mum allowable voltage imbalance is 2%. Measure and
record the voltage between phases 1, 2, and 3 and calcu-
late the amount of imbalance as follows:
% Voltage Imbalance = 100 X AV - VD where;
AV
AV (Average Voltage) = Volt 1 + Volt 2 + Volt 3
3
V1, V2, V3 = Line Voltage Readings
VD = Line Voltage reading that deviates the farthest from
the average voltage.
Example: If the voltage readings of the supply power
measured 221, 230, and 227, the average volts would
be:
221 + 230 + 227 = 226 Avg.
3
VD (reading farthest from average) = 221
The percentage of Imbalance equals:
100 X 226 - 221 = 2.2%
226
The 2.2% imbalance in this example exceeds the maximum
allowable imbalance of 2.0%. This much imbalance be-
tween phases can equal as much as a 20% current imbal-
ance with a resulting increase in motor winding tempera-
tures that will decrease motor life. If the voltage imbalance
is over 2%, notify the proper agencies to correct the voltage
problem before operating this equipment.
Electrical Phasing
Proper electrical phasing can be quickly determined and
corrected before starting the unit by using an instrument
such as an Associated Research Model 45 Phase Se-
quence Indicator and following the steps below:
[ ] Turn the field supplied disconnect switch that provides
power to terminal block 1TB1 to the “Off” position.
[ ] Connect the phase sequence indicator leads to the termi-
nal block or to the “Line” side of the optional factory
mounted disconnect switch as follows;
Black (phase A) to L1
Red (phase B) to L2
Yellow (phase C) to L3
[ ] Close the main power disconnect switch or circuit protec-
tor switch that provides the supply power to the condens-
ing unit.
H A Z A R D O U S V O LT A G E !
HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT AT TERMINAL BLOCK
1TB1 OR UNIT DISCONNECT SWITCH 1S1.
To prevent injury or death form electrocution, it is
the responsibility of the technician to recognize this
hazard and use extreme care when performing ser-
vice procedures with the electrical power energized.
[ ] Observe the ABC and CBA phase indicator lights on the
face of the sequencer. The ABC indicator light will glow if
the phase is ABC. If the CBA indicator light glows, open
the disconnect switch or circuit protection switch and re-
verse any two power wires.
[ ] Restore the main electrical power and recheck the phas-
ing. If the phasing is correct.
[ ] Open the main power disconnect switch or circuit protec-
tion switch and remove the phase sequence indicator.
System Pre-Start Procedures (Continued)