Issue:
Motor Burn Cleanup Procedures
Resolution:
RTAA, RTWA, RTUA, RTAC, RTHA, RTHB, RTHC, RTHD Chillers:
- RTAA-SB-6B: RTAA, RTWA, and RTUA
- RTAC-SVG02A-EN: RTAC
- RTHA-SB-16: RTHA, RTHB
- No current literature is available for motor burn clean up for RTHC or RTHD chillers
For severe motor burns, there are also outside companies like Refimax or Hudson Technologies that use a refrigerant flush and filtering system. These have been found to be cost effective and provide adequate cleaning.
Notes:
Resource Available:
- Tech TV Video(s):
- N/A
- Reference Literature: (Electronic copies can be pulled from e-library at Trane Residential (tranetechnologies.com))
- IOM:
- Service Guide: RTAA-SB-6B, RTAC-SVG02A-EN, and RTHA-SB-16
- Other:
- N/A
Changes:
Other Question/Problem/Cause Statements:
- Motor Burn Cleanup Procedures?
- What are the motor burn clean-up procedures?
- How do I clean up the chiller after a motor burn?
- Motor Burn. Is there a bulletin that shows replacement procedure?
Facts:
- Air-Cooled Chiller (Pueblo) (RTAA 70-125 Ton)
- Air-Cooled Chiller (Pueblo) (RTAA 130-400 Ton)
- Air-Cooled Chiller (Pueblo) (RTAC)
- Water-Cooled Chiller (Pueblo) (RTHA)
- Water-Cooled Chiller (Pueblo) (RTHB)
- Water-Cooled Chiller (Pueblo) (RTWA)
Document Identifier: DOC-77258
Document Identifier: 77258
WARNING:
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