
Overview
AH-SVX008C-EN 9
automatic heating mode. Electric resistance heating
elements are factory installed in the supply airstream to
heat the supply air. The heating elements are protected
with line fuses (manual and/or automatic), thermal fuse
links and over- temperature safety switches which
automatically reset.
As an option, hot water reheat may be selected for
automatic sensible reheating during the dehumidification
cycle. A hot water heating coil is factory installed in the
supply air stream. A valve is provided to control the flow
of hot water through the coil to maintain the correct reheat
temperature.
Hot gas reheat may be selected (for CeilAir DX units) for
automatic sensible reheating during the dehumidification
cycle. Hot compressor discharge gas is diverted from the
condenser to a hot gas heating coil mounted in the supply
airstream.
Humidifier
CeilAir systems may utilize an optional electrode steam
humidifier. The humidifier is factory installed inside the air
conditioner and includes fill and drain valves and
associated piping. Operation of the humidifier’s fill and
drain cycles is based on water conductivity and is
maintained by the humidifier controller. An operating
manual for the humidifier is provided with the unit under
separate cover. Refer to that manual for detailed
information about operating the humidifier.
Condensate Pump
An optional, factory-installed condensate pump may be
provided. The pump automatically eliminates condensate
and humidifier flush water (if applicable) from the drain
pan. Should an overflow occur, the pump overflow safety
switch triggers a contact signal to the controller that
indicates the alarm condition, and the controller
automatically shuts down the compressor and optional
humidifier until the condition is corrected. The blower(s)
will continue to operate. In an A-Tech system, the pump
safety switch is wired directly to the TR-OHS remote stop/
start terminals to cut power to the system.
Smoke Detector
A smoke detector may be mounted in the return airstream
to sense the presence of smoke and, when smoke is
detected, shut down the air conditioner, either via the
controller or in A-Tech systems via connection to the TR-
OHS remote stop/start terminals.
Firestat
A fire detector (firestat) may be mounted in the return
airstream to sense high return air temperature indicative
of a fire. The system shuts down, either through the
controller or, in an A-Tech system, via connection to the
TR-OHS remote stop/start terminals. Following activation,
the firestat must be manually reset using the reset button
on the firestat before restarting the unit.
Water Detector
As an option, Trane offers spot type or strip/cable type
water detectors. In units equipped with a microprocessor
controller, when water is detected the controller turns off
cooling and humidification, while the blower(s) continue
to operate. The unit will automatically restart when the
condition is corrected. In units equipped with an A-Tech
thermostat, the water detector is wired to the TR-OHS
remote stop/start terminals and power to the system is cut
when water is detected.
Free-cooling Operation
The free-cooling (FC) configuration illustrated in Figure 4,
p. 10 is available to minimize the use of compressor
operation during low ambient conditions for system
energy savings. An FC system utilizes a remote drycooler
to provide water/ glycol coolant to a free-cooling coil
positioned within a DX refrigerant system. If outdoor air
temperatures permit free- cooling operation (adjustable
user setpoint), the free-cooling mode is enabled to take
advantage of the low ambient conditions to provide
cooling with partial use or without the use of the system
compressor(s). Free-cooling provides an excellent
opportunity for reduced operational cost by reducing the
compressor operating hours. The free-cooling sequence is
enabled if the entering fluid temperature is below the user
adjustable free-cooling-enable setpoint and the return air
temperature rises to the free-cooling setpoint plus dead
band.
The drycooler pump activates and the 3-way control valve
directs chilled water/glycol coolant to the FC coil. The
outdoor fluid cooler is controlled by first switching the
leaving fluid control setpoint from typical DX heat
rejection to free-cooling control (adjustable setpoint,
ambient air) and by controlling the leaving fluid to its user-
adjustable setpoint. The free-cooling control valve opens
proportionally to the demand for cooling based on the
return air temperature deviation from setpoint.
If the return air temperature continues to rise, the free-
cooling valve position eventually reaches 100% open,
maximizing the flow of coolant through the free-cooling
coil. Continued operation in this position indicates the
A/C unit is unable to lower the air temperature to the
desired setpoint in the free-cooling mode.