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TRANE UNIVERSITY
TM
2020
CUSTOMER COURSE CATALOG
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Welcome to Trane University TM
Welcome
Trane University™ is here to deliver Learning and Development solutions by being the industry leader in
providing innovative and dynamic education and skill improvement.
Our industry-leading training empowers customers to develop a high level of proficiency operating
and optimizing their equipment, controls and building systems. Trane University integrates innovative
teaching technologies for instructor-led, distance learning and online courses and webinars. We use
interactive and hands-on experience as well as Trane-developed tools for load, system, energy and
economic analysis.
Experienced professional instructors have strong controls and HVAC service backgrounds and are
familiar with Trane equipment. They draw on the expertise of Trane applications engineers, product
engineers, technical support engineers and product development teams to provide the best training
possible.
Trane University professional education is offered through two tracks.
1. Building Systems and Controls Training, focusing on system design and optimization, is valuable for
• Facility owners and management
• Engineers
2. Technical Service Training, focusing on operation, maintenance and troubleshooting, was developed
for:
• HVAC service and maintenance technicians
• Maintenance supervisors
• Mechanical contractors
Thank you for trusting us for your comprehensive training.
Trane University Course Catalog 3
CONTENTS
3 Welcome 31 Commercial Systems Service
6 Enrollment 32 CVHS/M Chiller Operation
7 Policies 33 HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting
BUILDING SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS TRAINING 34 IntelliPak® I & II Rooftop Units
35 IntelliPak® with Symbio™ 800
9 Course progression Tracer® SC+/UC/Synchrony™, 36 Precedent® Voyager™ Rooftops (3–25 Ton Units)
Tracer® Ensemble™, Tracer® Summit™
37 RTAA Rotary Chillers
10 Tracer® Ensemble™ Operation
38 RTAC Rotary Chillers
11 Tracer® Synchrony™ Operation
39 RTAE/ACRA Rotary Chillers
12 Tracer® Synchrony™ Advanced Operation
40 RTAF Rotary Chillers
13 Tracer® Summit™ System Operation
41 RTHD Rotary Chillers
ONLINE CLASSES 42 RTWD Rotary Chillers
15 Introduction to Computer Networking on Tracer® 43 Single-Stage Absorption Chillers
Summit™ ONLINE CLASSES
15 Introduction to LonTalk®
16 Introduction to the Tracer® SC System 45 IntelliPak® Human Interface Navigation and Status
Menu
16 Tracer Ensemble Channel
45 ReliaTel™ Zone Sensor Testing
17 Tracer Ensemble for Operators
17 Tracer Synchrony Channel
46 Trane Education Center (TEC) Frequently Asked
18 Tracer ES™ Operations—Curriculum for Operators Questions
18 Tracer® Synchrony™ Daily Operations
19 Tracer MP580/581 Hardware and Installation
19 Tracer MP580/581 Setup and Troubleshooting
TECHNICAL SERVICE TRAINING
21 Course List
22 Course progression All Courses
23 Course progression Unitary Path
24 Course progression Applied Path
25 Air Conditioning Service
26 Airside System Service
27 CenTraVac® Electronic Controls
28 CenTraVac® Mechanical Overhaul Service
29 CenTraVac® System Operation and Maintenance
30 Chilled Water Systems Service
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Call 855-803-3563 Trane University™ builds
Email traneuniversity@trane.com knowledge systematically
Log on to Trane Education Center
with a proven curriculum,
expert instructors and
For a current schedule visit our website structured learning paths.
www.trane.com/traneuniversity
Trane University Course Catalog 5
Enrollment
Registration Hotel and Food Information
Browse current course schedules anytime at Trane.com/ Hotel recommendations are given for each course.
traneuniversity. Students are responsible for making their own travel
To register for training, please set up an individual account arrangements. Our travel partner, BCD Travel, is a resource
for each registrant on Trane.com/tec. Then you can search for all students to receive discounted rates at our preferred
and select the class(es) you need. See our FAQ section for hotels. Contact information for BCD Travel is provided on
step by step instructions. our travel information page for each class.
Note: Trane reserves the right to reject any training course For St. Paul and La Crosse class locations: the preferred
enrollment. hotels provide transportation to and from class each day.
Trane provides lunches for full day class sessions. Please
Payment indicate any dietary restrictions in the Trane Education
Payment can be made by: Center profile.
• Major credit card (preferred method)
• Purchase order (PO number must be provided when Federal Government
enrolling)
Training provided by Trane University™ is listed in the GSA
Email Confirmation Federal Supply Schedule.
The Trane Education Center will email a confirmation at
International Students
the address you provide in your online profile. You may
receive a second confirmation email if the course had not The technical seminars offered by Trane University are
confirmed (hit the minimum number of students) when fast paced and conducted in English. Therefore, to receive
you registered. This confirmation email provides a link for the full benefit from the training, it is essential that the
information on travel accommodations. If you don’t get an student speak, read, and understand spoken English
enrollment confirmation, please check your junk mail or competently, including technical terms.
make sure Trane Education Center is recognized as a valid Customers located outside the U.S. must enroll through
sender by your email client. Call us at 855-803-3563 if you the Trane office in their region. Approval is required by
have questions. the local Trane Office in writing before registration can
Please do not make travel arrangements until you receive be completed. Any registration that has been approved
a confirmation email that includes a travel link. must be completed with a credit card payment only.
Trane also requires all international students to complete
Course locations a Business Visa Form, to be submitted to the Trane Global
Immigration Services team.
• Building Systems and Controls Courses:
Trane, St. Paul, Minnesota*
Accredited programs
• Technical Service Training Courses:
Trane University is accredited by the International
Trane, La Crosse, Wisconsin*
Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
• Regional and Private Classes: Trane University complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard,
Local Trane Sales Offices which is recognized internationally as a standard of
Some Technical Service Training courses can be excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this
customized at your request and conducted at a Trane accreditation, Trane University is authorized to issue the
sales office or at your site. Call 855-803-3563 to discuss IACET Continuing Education Unit (CEU)..
your training needs.
Trane University and its instructors receive no
*Except where noted in course description compensation for any products, instruments, devices,
services or materials presented or discussed in training
events.
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Trane University staff use formal and informal assessment uses and send periodic updates showing your available
methods during the training program to allow them to credits.
modify activities to improve student outcomes.
Cancellation Policy
Transcripts You may cancel a registration up to 14 days before the
Student transcripts are considered confidential. They are course start date without penalty. Any cancellation
accessible by the student in the Trane Education Center. made after that is subject to full tuition cost (student
To access your learning transcript log into the TEC and substitutions are allowed). If you do not cancel and
run the Transcript from the Reports menu. If you wish
ENROLLMENT
do not come to class, you are considered a no-show.
to request release of your training transcript to others, All no-show participants will be charged full tuition
please contact us at traneuniversity@trane.com to (including Trane Employees).
request a Transcript Authorization form.
Trane University reserves the right to cancel any class. We
Discounts will notify you of class cancellation on or before 14 days
prior to the class start date. We are not responsible for
Early-Bird any travel costs related to a class cancellation.
Any class registrations received a minimum of 60 days
before the class begins, will receive a 10% “early-bird” Building Security
tuition reduction. Attendees are issued a temporary identification badge
upon arrival and are required to display the badge on
Training Packages their person throughout the duration of the course.
Trane University Training Packages are designed to help
you save money when you send one or more people Tobacco Policy
to a class or several classes. This program works by pre- Our facilities are tobacco-free. Designated tobacco areas
paying for training credits, each credit is equivalent to are provided outside of the building.
one dollar, which can reduce your cost by up to 40%.
GOLD Training Package - Most Popular! Photo Policy
• Includes 7,800 credits Applies to Technical Service Training only.
• Package cost $6,000 Photography inside the Technology Center requires
• up to 4 courses for the price of 3
special authorization. Check photography equipment
• Gold credits are valid for one year
with our security department when entering the
GOLD PLUS Training Package building.
• Includes 11,700 credits
• Package cost $9,000 Proper Clothing
• up to 6 courses for the price of 4
• Gold credits are valid for one year Normal work or business casual attire is required. Shorts,
sandals and flip-flops are not appropriate. Long pants
PLATINUM Training Package and long-sleeve shirts of 100 percent cotton must be
• Includes 47,500 credits worn for Technical Service Training which involves lab
• Cost $30,000 equipment with live electrical circuits. Closed-toe leather
• up to 25 courses for the price of 15
shoes and long pants are required for plant tours.
• Platinum credits are valid for two years
Login to the Trane Education Center to purchase a
training package.
Take individual courses or build proficiency
We will contact you within 24 hours to provide your by following a course progression. Register
Package code, your credits can be applied immediately. online at Trane.com/tec.
For your convenience, we track the credits your company
Trane University Course Catalog 7
Building Systems and Controls Training
Trane University™ currently offers four instructor-led All registrations received a minimum of 60 days before
courses for building owners, operators and building the start of class will receive our Early-Bird discount
system engineers. of 10%. (Excludes purchases made with one of our
Package Programs.)
Class Location
Our instructor-led courses are delivered at the Trane Continuous Product Improvement
Technical Training Center in White Bear Lake (St. Paul), We strive to provide current information on our
Minnesota, and are also offered regionally in local products. With that in mind, Trane may change course
Trane offices. design and/or content without notice.
Choosing Your Classes Private Training
View the step-by-step class progression flow charts, Trane University can provide private training if you are
which outline learning components for each Trane unable to attend one of our scheduled classes. Contact
system: Tracer® Summit™, Tracer® SC/UC/Synchrony™ us for more information.
or Tracer® Ensemble™. Note: Not all classes are available for private training.
Register Online at the Trane Education Center
All course enrollments must be completed online via Click here for the Building Systems and Controls
the Trane Education Center. Each person that wants to schedule or go to our website www.trane.com/
attend a course needs to have their own profile. traneuniversity.
Course Regular Tuition Early-Bird Rate
Tracer® Ensemble™ Operation $1,320 $1,188
Tracer® Synchrony™ Operation $1,320 $1,188
Tracer® Synchrony™ Advanced Operation $1,320 $1,188
Tracer® Summit™ System Operation $1,550 $1,395
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COURSE PROGRESSION
Tracer® SC+/UC/Synchrony™, Tracer® Ensemble™, Tracer® Summit™
BUILDING SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS TRAINING
Trane University Course Catalog 9
Tracer® Ensemble™ Operation
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
2.5 days Day 1-2: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; $1320 Units: Ensemble Operation
Day 3: 8:00 –11:30 a.m. 1.8
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Course Description
Ensemble
Tracer Ensemble Operation is specifically designed
for building operators and administrators to become
Who Should Attend
more efficient with their Tracer Ensemble software
which is a Web-enabled service and monitoring Tracer Ensemble Operation is intended for building
tool for multiple building facilities. Tracer Ensemble operators and owners with Tracer Ensemble.
allows building operators and administrators access
to Tracer Ensemble from the local network or the Prerequisites
Internet to monitor and control their building This is an operations-level class. Students must
system. Students will have the opportunity to work have an operating-level understanding of personal
with the Tracer Ensemble software to become more computers and the Windows operating system.
familiar with common tasks. Students must possess knowledge of Tracer®
Summit™ or Tracer® SC/Synchrony™ depending
Specific Course Objectives upon which system is installed in their facility.
Upon completion of this course, participants should
be able to:
Pre-Work
• Create user roles and user profiles
None
• Navigate Tracer Ensemble Buildings
• Design dashboards
• Use override control to manipulate building
systems
• Make changes to building schedules
• Manage building alarms
• Log data
• Create custom reports
• Set up Tenant Services
• Use Critical Control to limit access in Tracer
10 855-803-3563 | trane.com/traneuniversityTracer® Synchrony™ Operation
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
2.5 days Day 1-2: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; $1320 Units: Synchrony Operation
Day 3: 8:00 –11:30 a.m. 1.8
Register Now! Trane Education Center
Course Description air system applications to control building air
systems.
In the Tracer Synchrony Operation course, students
learn to operate and modify an installed Tracer • Respond to hot and cold calls by applying
SC+ system using the Synchrony interface. This troubleshooting strategies
highly interactive course includes presentations,
demonstrations and hands-on workshops where • Respond to alarm conditions.
students practice using the software applications
• Generate and view data logs and reports.
BUILDING SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS TRAINING
integral to a Tracer SC+ building management
system. • Back up your Tracer SC+.
Specific Course Objectives Who Should Attend
Upon completion of this course, participants should Tracer Synchrony Operation is intended for Trane
be able to: service technicians and Tracer SC/SC+ system
• Determine the need for and sequence of owners, building engineers and operators.
operation of various types of HVAC equipment.
Prerequisites
• Describe the different levels of control in a
building automation system and how they relate Introduction to the Tracer SC System e-learning
to equipment. module is recommended but not required.
• Monitor and control building mechanical systems.
Pre-Work
• Utilize contract documentation to identify control None
Components and locations.
• Create new user accounts and control their level
of access within Tracer Synchrony.
• Navigate the Tracer Synchrony user interface.
• Create and modify custom time-of-day schedules.
• Apply knowledge of schedules, area, and variable
Trane University Course Catalog 11Tracer® Synchrony™ Advanced Operation
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
3 days Day 1–3: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $1320 Units: Advanced Operation
2.1
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Course Description Who Should Attend
The Tracer Synchrony Advanced Operation course Tracer Synchrony Advanced Operation is intended
builds on the knowledge and skills learned in the for Tracer SC/SC+ system owners, operators and
Tracer SC/Synchrony Operation course. This course building engineers who have previously completed
will enable learners to expand their skillset to the Tracer SC/Tracer Synchrony Operation course
complete a variety of advanced operations, control and want to go deeper.
strategies and energy saving methods to get the
most value out of their Tracer SC+ building control Prerequisites
system.
• Tracer® Synchrony™ Operation
Specific Course Objectives Tracer Synchrony Advanced Operation is an
advanced operations course. Students must also be
Upon completion of this course, participants should
proficient at using a personal computer and familiar
be able to:
with using a web browser.
• Define and apply coordinated control methods
using spaces, Area, VAS and schedules. Pre-Work
• Create an area using the area application and None
understand the different configuration options.
• Create HVAC, analog and binary schedules.
• Set up and modify data logs with advanced
configurations.
• Use Tracer TU™ to backup, restore and upgrade
firmware for Trane unit controllers.
• Configure alarming for binary and analog points.
• Create custom alarm categories and notification
classes.
• Route alarm categories to users.
• Work with Tracer Graphical Editor (TGE) to modify
and publish Graphics to the SC+.
12 855-803-3563 | trane.com/traneuniversityTracer® Summit™ System Operation
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
3.5 days Day 1-3: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; $1550 Units: System Operation
Day 4: 8:00 –11:30 a.m. 2.5
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Course Description systems.
In this course students will learn to perform
common and advanced operations with their Who Should Attend
installed Tracer Summit building management Tracer Summit System Operations is intended for
system. This highly interactive basic course includes Trane service technicians and Tracer Summit system
presentations and hands-on workshops where owners, building engineers and operators.
students practice using the common applications
of a Tracer Summit building management system
BUILDING SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS TRAINING
Prerequisites
and learn how to monitor and control building
None
mechanical systems.
Pre-Work
Specific Course Objectives
None
Upon completion of this course, participants should
be able to:
• Create and modify schedules/holidays and
exceptions.
• Create, modify and plot graphs of trends.
• Respond, route and print alarms.
• Create and modify users and passwords.
• Create and modify basic graphics.
• Monitor chiller plant control.
• Apply knowledge of schedules, area, and variable
air systems applications to controls building air
Trane University Course Catalog 13Online Classes Trane University™ is pleased to offer online learning and development solutions. These courses are created with the same high quality as you would receive if you attended one of our classroom offerings. Here are some of the benefits to our online learning: Convenient: Being able to study anywhere and at any time, gives you control of your education. You decide when to complete the training and you can return to it at any time. All you need is a computer and access to the internet. Flexible: Whether you need more time with a particular subject or less time, you can move through the instruction at the pace you need to understand and apply the material. Stress-free: Trane University online classes are easy to access from your individual Trane Education Center account and most have no cost associated with them. If you need training and you don’t see it or we don’t offer it, please reach out to us at traneuniversity@trane.com. 14 855-803-3563 | trane.com/traneuniversity
Online Classes
Introduction to Computer Networking on Tracer® Summit™
Length: Course Cost: Register here: Recommended search:
2 hours Free Trane Education Center Computer Networking
Course Description • Set up a building automation system on a shared
network comprising two sub-networks
This course provides the student the knowledge and
skills needed to install a simple building automation • Using standard network tools, test an Internet
system on a customer’s existing network. protocol connection between network devices
Specific Course Objectives Who Should Attend
Upon completion of this course, participants should This course is intended for control system installer-
be able to: programmers, control system service technicians
• Set up a simple building automation system on a and project engineers.
dedicated network
BUILDING
BUILDING SYSTEMS
• Set up a simple building automation system on a
shared network
SYSTEMS AND
AND CONTROLS
Introduction to LonTalk® Self-Paced Learning
CONTROLS TRAINING
Length: Course Cost: Register here: Recommended search:
2 Hours Free Trane Education Center LonTalk
TRAINING
Course Description
• Share information among devices
This course explains what LonTalk is, identifies the • Replace LonTalk devices
existing network management tools Trane uses, and
provides a basic understanding of technology and Who Should Attend
terminology. This course does not include use of This course is intended for controls systems service
third party software to extract the xif or any other technicians, mechanical equipment technicians, and
concepts not covered in the learning objectives. controls systems installer-programmers.
Specific Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should Note: This course is pre-work for several other Trane
be able to: University courses.
• Connect LonTalk devices
• Setup the Rover™ service tool
• Configure LonTalk devices
• Manage the LonTalk network
• Verify device communication
Trane University Course Catalog 15Online Classes
Introduction to the Tracer® SC System
Length: Course Cost: Register here: Recommended search:
1.5 Hours Free Trane Education Center Tracer SC
Course Description • Determine what set-point will be used by the system
This course introduces you to the Tracer Synchrony • Access, view and maintain alarms and events
interface and common tasks performed using it. • Change a schedule and add an exception
Specific Course Objectives Who Should Attend
Upon completion of this course, participants should be This course is intended for Tracer SC/SC+/Synchrony
able to: users and operators.
• Understand the Tracer Synchrony role in a building
automation system
• Navigate through the user interface
• View equipment and spaces status and data logs
• Override occupancy or set-points
Tracer® EnsembleTM Channel
Length: Course Cost: Register here: Recommended search:
Learner Dependent Free Trane-owned Ensemble Channel
Independent Office
Course Description Who Should Attend
This channel is your source for curated video and course Any role who has reason to use Trane Connect.
content related to Trane Connect. Explore dashboards,
energy use, find out how to remotely access your system
using Trane Connect, and more.
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Tracer® Ensemble™ for Operators
Length: Course Cost: Register here: Recommended search:
45 Minutes Free Trane Education Center Ensemble
Course Description • Create tenants and generate invoices
This course provides a good introduction to many of • Describe Critical Control and complete an override
the features of Tracer Ensemble as you walk through requiring an electronic signature
various real-life scenarios commonly encountered
by a Tracer Ensemble building operator. Who Should Attend
This course is intended for Tracer Ensemble users
Specific Course Objectives and operators or those interested in learning more
At the end of this elearning course you will be about this product.
able to explain what Tracer Ensemble is as well as
complete the following tasks:
• Set user preferences
BUILDING
BUILDING SYSTEMS
• Describe user roles and access
• View status and issue overrides
• Read and edit schedules
SYSTEMS AND
• Respond to alarm w/acknowledgment and
comments
• Generate and read data logs
AND CONTROLS
• Generate and read reports
CONTROLS TRAINING
Tracer® Synchrony Channel
TRAINING
Length: Course Cost: Register here: Recommended search:
Learner Dependent Free Trane-owned Sychrony Channel
Independent Office
Course Description Who Should Attend
This channel displays curated content related to Tracer Anyone who uses Tracer Synchrony.
SC+ and Synchrony. Topics range from basic navigation
and building summary pages to editing exceptions and
understanding the software maintenance plan.
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Tracer® Synchrony™ Daily Operations
Length: Course Cost: Register here: Recommended search:
1 Hour Free Trane Education Center Daily Op
Course Description
• Override occupancy or set-points
This video based introduction to Tracer Synchrony • Manage alarms and events using Tracer Synchrony
daily operations takes a brief look at navigation, • View schedules and exceptions
alarms, reports, data logs, schedules and overrides. • Identify the schedule resultant
• View and export reports
If you want hands-on workshop based instructor • View, export, and create data logs
training, please enroll in the Tracer Synchrony
Operations course. Who Should Attend
This training is intended for those who are new to
Specific Course Objectives
using Tracer Synchrony, who need to learn how to
Upon successful completion of this course the navigate and complete simple daily tasks.
learner will be able to:
• Describe what Tracer Synchrony does
• Log on to Tracer Synchrony
• Navigate through basic user interface tasks
Tracer ES™ Operations—Curriculum for Operators
Length: Course Cost: Register here: Recommended search:
1.5 Hours Free Trane Education Center ES Operation
5-15 minutes per module
Course Description • Create data logs
This curriculum will walk the student through
• Manage overrides
common tasks they would perform while using their
Tracer ES building management system.
Who Should Attend
Specific Course Objectives This course is intended for Tracer ES users and
operators.
Upon successful completion of this course the
learner will be able to:
• Navigate and set user preferences
• Manage alarms
• View status, data logs and schedules
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Tracer MP580/581 Hardware and Installation
Length: Course Cost: Register here: Recommended search:
40 Minutes Free Trane Education Center 580 Install
Course Description • Identify key components.
This course covers Tracer MP580/581 hardware. • Select the correct model for voltage
requirements.
Topics include:
• Remove and replace boards.
• Support documentation • Identify principle board components.
• Key functions of MP581 controller • List input and output hardware requirements
• Key components and specifications.
• Board removal and replacement • Define the types of inputs and outputs.
• Inputs and Outputs • Correctly wire inputs and outputs
Specific Course Objectives • Who Should Attend
BUILDING
BUILDING SYSTEMS
Upon successful completion of this course the This course is intended for Controls and Service
learner will be able to: Technicians.
• Access support documentation for the MP581
SYSTEMS AND
controller.
• Recognize the key functions of an MP581
controller.
AND CONTROLS
Tracer MP580/581 Setup and Troubleshooting
CONTROLS TRAINING
Length: Course Cost: Register here: Recommended search:
30 minutes Free Trane Education Center 580 Setup
TRAINING
Course Description Who Should Attend
This course covers MP581 checkout and This course is intended for Controls and Service
troubleshooting procedures. Technicians.
Specific Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should
be able to:
• Check inputs
• Check outputs
• Check the duct static pressure sensor
• Verify operation and communication
• Diagnose problems using the prescribed
troubleshooting procedures
Trane University Course Catalog 19Technical Service Training
Trane University™ currently offers 22 instructor-led Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
courses for commercial systems service, maintenance Instructor-provided PPE is required to be worn while
and operation. performing lab exercises. If you prefer, please bring
personal PPE to class (i.e. prescription safety glasses
Class Location with side shields, steel-toed boots, etc.) If you are
Our instructor-led courses are delivered at the Trane attending CenTraVac® Mechanical Overhaul Service
Technical Training Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, or your course includes a plant tour - steel-toed shoe
and are also offered at our manufacturing plant in covers are provided, but personal steel-toed boots will
Clarksville, TN and Pueblo, CO. be more comfortable.
Choosing Your Classes Photo Policy
View the step-by-step class progression flow charts, When taking a tour at one of our plants, Photography
which outline learning components for Trane systems: requires special authorization. Check photography
Unitary and Applied. equipment with our security department when
entering the building.
Register Online at the Trane Education Center
All course enrollments must be completed online via Continuous Product Improvement
the Trane Education Center. Each person that wants to We strive to provide current information on our
attend a course needs to have their own profile. products. With that in mind, Trane may change course
All registrations received a minimum of 60 days before design and/or content without notice.
the start of class will receive our Early-Bird discount
of 10%. (Excludes purchases made with one of our Click here for the Technical Service Training schedule
Package Programs.) or go to our website www.trane.com/traneuniversity.
Regional Training
Trane University can provide customized regional
training. To discuss your needs and our availability,
please contact us at traneuniversity@trane.com or 855-
803-3563.
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To view our class schedule, go to www.trane.com/traneuniversity.
Course Tuition Early-Bird Rate
Air Conditioning Service $1800 $1620
Airside System Service $1800 $1620
CenTraVac® Electronic Controls $1950 $1755
CenTraVac® Mechanical Overhaul Service $3500 $3150
CenTraVac System Operation and Maintenance $1950 $1755
Chilled Water Systems Service $1800 $1620
Commercial Systems Service $1800 $1620
CVHS/M Chiller Operation $2500 $2250
HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting $1800 $1620
IntelliPak® I & II Rooftops $1950 $1755
IntelliPak® with Symbio™ 800 $1950 $1755
Precedent ®Voyager™ Rooftops $1950 $1755
RTAA Rotary Chillers $1950 $1755
RTAC Rotary Chillers $1950 $1755
RTAE/ACRA Rotary Chillers $1950 $1755
RTAF Rotary Chillers $1950 $1755
RTHD Rotary Chillers $1950 $1755
RTWD Rotary Chillers $1950 $1755
Single - Stage Absorption Chillers $2500 $2250
TECHNICAL SERVICE TRAINING
e-Learning Courses
Intellipak Human Interface Navigation and Status Menu
ReliaTel Zone Sensor Testing
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COURSE PROGRESSION
UNITARY PATH
TECHNICAL SERVICE TRAINING
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Air Conditioning Service
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
4.5 days Mon–Thu: 8 am–4:30 pm $1800 Units: Air Conditioning Service
Fri: 8–11 am 3.2
Register Now! Trane Education Center
Course Description
This is a comprehensive, entry-level air conditioning
service course. It concentrates on essential Lab Safety
refrigeration knowledge that all HVAC technicians Instructor provided PPE is required for the hands-
must eventually possess in order to perform on live circuit portion of this course. The proper
competent HVAC service work. After attending, clothing should also be worn: long pants and long
technicians should have acquired knowledge sleeves of 100% cotton.
in tool usage, basic system theory, metering
devices, system problem identification, superheat, Who Should Attend
sub-cooling, piping, evacuation and recharging
This course is well suited for entry-level air
techniques.
conditioning and/or HVAC maintenance mechanics,
This course is 45–50 percent lab intensive. Packaged service technicians and industrial or facility
rooftop units, 2 to 5 tons, are used in the lab maintenance technicians. An electrician with new
sessions. A separate course is available to help responsibilities in air conditioning maintenance and
develop electrical troubleshooting skills. service will also benefit.
Specific Course Objectives Qualifications
Upon completion of this course, participants should The student should have some basic mechanical
be able to: and electrical background in addition to an aptitude
• Draw and explain basic system theory. and interest for work with HVAC equipment.
• Identify the four basic parts of the refrigeration
system and how they work.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
TECHNICAL
• Use refrigeration instruments.
• Perform system logging.
SERVICE TRAINING
• Perform system evacuation and charging.
TRAINING
• Diagnose and correct start up and service
problems related to refrigeration systems.
• Measure and adjust superheat and sub-cooling
using classroom methods.
• Demonstrate refrigerant recovery procedures.
Trane University Course Catalog 25Airside System Service
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
4.5 days Mon–Thu: 8 am–4:30 pm $1800 Units: Airside System
Fri: 8–11 am 3.2
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Course Description • Describe the capabilities and the limitations of the
This course covers the operation and setup of a building control system from a service technician
commercial VAV system from the standpoint of standpoint.
the service technician. Shutoff VAV, Bypass VAV
• Using a Rover service tool, analyze air delivery on
and Single Zone VAV will be discussed in the class, multiple VAV systems.
although Shutoff VAV (traditional VAV) will be the
primary focus. The concepts discussed will apply to • Describe the difference between Single Zone VAV
new system startup as well as existing buildings. The systems and Multiple Zone VAV systems.
course also discusses the different fan types used in
• Go through the procedure required to establish
commercial HVAC units.
the supply pressure setpoint on a VAV system.
The lab exercises are designed around several
working VAV systems in our La Crosse, Wisconsin, Lab Safety
training lab. This includes IntelliPak® Commercial Student participation in any hands-on portion of this
Self-Contained (CSC) and rooftop units (RTU) with course will include ladder safety and use of proper
various types of VariTrane® VAV boxes. During the fall protection. It is expected the student will adhere
lab exercises, students will use the various tools to all other safety requirements as they arise.
and software needed to setup and commission
(or re-commission) a VAV system. Attendees will Who Should Attend
learn to recognize important parameters within
This course is ideal for advanced service, controls,
building plans in order to commission the building
and maintenance technicians, as well as service
as the design engineer intended. The plans used
contractors. Existing Building Systems personnel
will include the equipment schedule, sequence of
and others involved with system commissioning
operation, airflow requirements, and ventilation.
or with ensuring that an HVAC system is operating
The course includes systems used in all geographic correctly and efficiently would benefit from this
regions. course.
Specific Course Objectives Qualifications
Upon completion of this course, participants should Participants attending this course must have strong
be able to: HVAC skills or an understanding of engineered
• Verify system airflow using multiple methods. building systems. They should also understand
the importance of compliance with today’s energy
• Interpret fan curve data from the various fan types efficiency requirements.
such as forward curve, airfoil, and direct drive
plenum.
• Set up and verify proper system air with the fan
types used in our lab.
26 855-803-3563 | trane.com/traneuniversityCenTraVac® Electronic Controls
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
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2.1
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Course Description Lab Safety
This course is intended to update experienced Instructor provided PPE is required for the hands-
service technicians on Trane CenTraVac chiller on live circuit portion of this course. The proper
control technology. Detailed coverage includes clothing should also be worn: long pants and long
electronic capacity modulation controls found on sleeves of 100% cotton.
all Trane centrifugal chillers manufactured between
2001 and the present. Earlier-model control systems Who Should Attend
are not discussed in depth. This course covers This course is for technicians who regularly work
Tracer™ CH530 and Tracer AdaptiView™ control with Trane CenTraVac CVHE/F/G/L and duplex
system in use at this time. chillers.
This is a controls technology class only. Centrifugal
operation and maintenance understanding is Qualifications
necessary for this course. Technicians must be comfortable with electrical
controls, electrical meters such as digital volt-
ohmmeters and understand refrigeration and
centrifugal chiller control requirements. It is helpful
Specific Course Objectives if technicians have experience with other HVAC
Upon completion of this course, participants should electronic control systems or have attended Trane
be able to: University's HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting
• Operate all the controls covered by this course, course. Familiarity with basic computing skills, file
including systems interface. management and internet downloading procedures
is also desirable.
• Describe operating logic for Tracer CH530 and
TECHNICAL SERVICE TRAINING
Tracer AdaptiView control platforms.
• Use control information for routine operational
troubleshooting.
• Use menu-driven diagnostics.
• Perform trouble analysis on controls and
determine necessary field repairs or replacement
action.
Trane University Course Catalog 27CenTraVac® Mechanical Overhaul Service
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
3.5 days Tues–Thu: 8 am–4:30 pm $3500 Units: Mechanical
Fri: 8–11 am 2.5
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Course Description Lab Safety
This course will broaden any technician’s level of Students are required to wear steel-tipped
service and overhaul expertise. It will help them gain footwear, safety glasses and gloves to participate
confidence and experience in maintenance, repair in mechanical lab service procedures. Appropriate
and major overhaul of water-cooled CenTraVac work clothes should be worn to disassemble a
chillers. The course provides learning situations chiller.
not otherwise available or that may take months
or even years of on-the-job exposure to encounter. Who Should Attend
This course lays a substantial foundation for the This course is designed for technicians or mechanics
technician’s continued professional growth and who have experience in other HVAC chiller products
provides familiarity with other centrifugal chiller and are beginning to work with centrifugal
products. This is a mechanical service course only. products. The class is useful for experienced
Controls course attendance is required for complete centrifugal service technicians who have no formal
CenTraVac chiller service coverage. centrifugal overhaul training or experience with
Trane CenTraVac chillers.
Specific Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should Qualifications
be able to: In order to attend this course, a student must meet
the following qualifiations:
• Identify various Trane centrifugal chillers and
variations in mechanical components. • Previous heavy refrigeration service experience
• Be familiar with documented factory service • Skills with close tolerance measuring instruments
information available to support Trane centrifugal
chillers. • Experience with shop rigging of components
heavier than 150 lbs
• Properly maintain and repair chillers with varying
lubrication and cooling system designs. Plant Tour Requirement
• Properly overhaul a CVHE/F/G/L CenTraVac Leather shoes which give good protection and long
chiller compressor and motor, using factory- trousers are required. Neither sandals nor cloth-top
recommended procedures. shoes are permitted in manufacturing areas.
• Properly inspect compressor and motor
components for compliance to factory
specifications.
28 855-803-3563 | trane.com/traneuniversityCenTraVac® System Operation and Maintenance
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
3.5 days Tue–Thu: 8 am–4:30 pm $1950 Units: CenTraVac System
Fri: 8–11 am 2.5
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Course Description Who Should Attend
This course will familiarize owner maintenance Our target is individuals responsible for the operation
supervisors and technicians with Trane CenTraVac and preventative maintenance of Trane CenTraVac
CVHE/F/G/L/S and new CVHM centrifugal chiller chillers (CVHE/F/G/L/S/M). This course will benefit
operation and maintenance requirements. It will assist technicians, supervisors or engineers who make
them understanding chilled water systems and load- planning decisions to support centrifugal chiller
based chiller dynamics. The course will help technicians maintenance.
troubleshoot and will help chiller owners decide if
work can be done in-house or not. Technicians can Qualifications
particularly benefit from coverage on diagnosing Students will benefit from this course in direct relation
and maintaining machine design performance, and to their background knowledge of refrigeration,
learn what can occur if operating outside of these electrical, mechanical, and basic heat transfer systems.
parameters. We will discuss the addition of the new This course addresses the needs of individuals from
refrigerant options: R514A and R1233zd, and the widely varied backgrounds and does not require
changes that were made to the chillers. Students will in-depth HVAC knowledge.
have the opportunity to observe the manufacturing and
the assembly of key components in a factory tour. This Plant Tour Requirement
course relies primarily on classroom lecture and does
Leather shoes which give good protection and long
not include hands-on maintenance training.
trousers are required. Neither sandals nor cloth-top
shoes are permitted in manufacturing areas.
Specific Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be
able to:
TECHNICAL
• Describe Trane centrifugal chiller operation and
TECHNICAL SERVICE
chilled water system theory.
• Observe chiller construction process.
SERVICETRAINING
• Use operating logs to recognize normal operation
and how abnormal influences affect chiller operation
TRAINING
and performance.
• Recognize problems that reduce efficiency and
damage equipment.
• Identify system components and their role in the
system.
• Identify system differences related to the new
refrigerant options.
• Identify chilled water piping designs.
Trane University Course Catalog 29Chilled Water Systems Service
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
3.5 days Tue–Thu: 8 am–4:30 pm $1800 Units: Chilled Water
Fri: 8–11 am 2.5
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Course Description • Using operating pumps, calculate flow and then
This course is intended to provide attendees with a plot changes of flow using a balancing valve.
"systems" approach to maintaining and diagnosing
• Calculate unit capacity on a chiller by using proper
problems involving chilled water piping systems
tools and methods.
from a service perspective. It will show technicians
and supervisors how Trane utilizes water flows to Lab Safety
obtain efficient chiller operation. The course will
Instructor provided PPE is required for the hands-
also discuss water system conditions that can be
on live circuit portion of this course. The proper
detrimental to efficient operation and possibly
clothing should also be worn: long pants and long
damaging to system components. Students will take
sleeves of 100% cotton.
flow measurements in a laboratory setting, using
recommended tools and techniques to determine
Who Should Attend
chilled water system performance. Chilled water
system types such as decoupled loop, variable- This course is intended for plant engineers,
primary flow and others will be discussed. maintenance supervisors, operating engineers,
HVAC service technicians, and maintenance
Specific Course Objectives technicians who need an improved understanding
of chilled water system control and maintenance
Upon completion of this course, participants should
requirements and techniques.
be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the water Qualifications
principles as applied to a chilled water system.
This course addresses the needs of persons from
• Calculate the loop size in a chilled water system widely varied backgrounds and does not require
in order to understand and prevent short loop in-depth HVAC knowledge. Students should be
issues. ready, however, to assimilate HVAC "systems"
thinking.
• Measure and verify water flow on a simple chilled
water system using a variable frequency drive.
• Calculate water flow in a system using various
methods.
• Given the necessary tools, service literature and
personal protective equipment (PPE); properly log
multiple chillers in our hands-on lab.
30 855-803-3563 | trane.com/traneuniversityCommercial Systems Service
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
4.5 days Mon–Thu: 8 am–4:30 pm $1800 Units: Commercial Systems
Fri: 8–11 am 3.2
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Course Description clothing should also be worn: long pants and long
sleeves of 100% cotton.
This course exposes the student to commercial unit
and systems operation, set-up, and troubleshooting.
Who Should Attend
This course is delivered through a combination of
classroom activities, interactive workshops, and This course is ideal for dealer, contractor or
hands on lab exercises using Trane commercial owner maintenance technicians progressing from
unitary and applied equipment. The course residential to light commercial service who have
emphasizes a systematic approach to commercial experience in HVAC.
HVAC system service and troubleshooting.
Prerequisites
Specific Course Objectives We recommend attendees meet one of the
Upon completion of this course, participants should following:
be able to: • Completion of a vocational or technical
program in air conditioning/refrigeration
• Interpret temperature and pressure readings on • At least 1.5 years practical experience
an operating refrigeration system. • Completion of one of the following Trane
University courses
• Troubleshoot common refrigeration system issues. • Air Conditioning Service
• HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting
• Measure airflow using appropriate airflow
instruments. Qualifications
• Apply airflow fundamentals to unit operation. Students must also have a working knowledge
of the basic theory needed to diagnose the
• Perform combustion analysis and determine refrigeration cycle and an understanding of the
TECHNICAL SERVICE TRAINING
combustion efficiency. following tools and subjects:
• Compare air mixtures using the psychrometric • Refrigeration Manifold Gauge Set
chart.
• Volt/Ohmmeter
• Set up an economizer using appropriate mixed air
formulas. • Electronic Temperature Meter
• Describe building systems used in commercial • Clamp-on ammeter
HVAC applications.
• Temperature/Pressure Relationships
Lab Safety
• Metering Devices
Instructor provided PPE is required for the hands-
on live circuit portion of this course. The proper • Basic trade math
Trane University Course Catalog 31CVHS/M Chiller Operation
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
3.5 days Tues–Thu: 8 am–4:30 pm $2500 Units: CVHS
Fri: 8–11 am 2.5
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Course Description should be worn to disassemble a chiller.
This course is for the experienced centrifugal
service technician or facility personnel who want to Who Should Attend
familiarize themselves more with Trane's CVHS/M This course is designed for technicians and
Centrifugal Chiller operation and maintenance mechanics who have experience with other HVAC
requirements. The course provides insight into chiller products and are experienced in working with
chiller construction, use of chiller control platform other Trane centrifugal products.
and overall sequence of operation. In addition,
proper unit disassembly and motor replacement will Prerequisites
be performed in a lab environment along with the We highly recommend attendees take Trane
factory mounted adaptive frequency drive. University's CenTraVac System Operation and
Maintenance course prior to attending or have two
Specific Course Objectives or more years of service exposure to centrifugal
Upon completion of this course, participants should equipment.
be able to:
Qualifications
• Discuss the operating characteristics of the
CVHS/M Chiller. In order to attend this course, a student must meet
the following qualifiations:
• Operate the Tracer AdaptiView™/ TU control
platform applied to this chiller. • Previous heavy refrigeration service experience
• Identify CVHS/M chiller components and discuss • Skills with close tolerance measuring instruments
their role in the system.
• Experience with shop rigging of components
• Perform proper disassembly of the unit and motor heavier than 150 lbs
replacement.
Plant Tour Requirement
• Demonstrate an understanding of the AFDN/AFD3
operation and maintenance guidelines. Leather shoes which give good protection and long
trousers are required for plant tours. Neither sandals
• Discuss the operational characteristics of the nor cloth-top shoes are permitted in manufacturing
Earthwise™ purge as it applies to the CVHS/M areas.
chiller.
Lab Safety
Students are required to wear steel-tipped footwear,
safety glasses and gloves to participate in mechanical
lab service procedures. Appropriate work clothes
32 855-803-3563 | trane.com/traneuniversityHVAC Electrical Troubleshooting
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
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Fri: 8–11 am 3.2
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Course Description
• Recognize characteristics of single- and three-
This course is intended to improve a technician’s phase motors and their associated control
ability and confidence when troubleshooting components.
electrical problems on commercial HVAC
equipment. The course will broaden the technician’s • Discuss the principal maintenance requirements
capabilities to troubleshoot controls and other for longer operating life of electrical components.
electrical circuits by teaching an understanding of
• Practice systematic methods of electrical
practical electrical theory as applied to the products troubleshooting for all major HVAC products.
and components found in HVAC. The information
and skills learned should greatly decrease service Lab Safety
diagnosis time and take the guesswork out of
Instructor provided PPE is required for the hands-
isolating problems found in single and three-phase
on live circuit portion of this course. The proper
air conditioning and heating products. This course
clothing should also be worn: long pants and long
makes extensive use of lab hands-on methods.
sleeves of 100% cotton.
Specific Course Objectives
Who Should Attend
Upon completion of this course, participants should
This course is ideal for HVAC installers, maintenance
be able to:
mechanics, industrial electrical technicians and
• Define and use fundamental electrical terms, laws
apprentice level service technicians who have
and formulas for understanding what electricity is
and what it does. HVAC servicing responsibility and need a thorough
understanding of electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Discuss the basics of series, parallel and series-
TECHNICAL SERVICE TRAINING
parallel circuits. Qualifications
• Identify the proper usage of meters required to Students should have some basic mechanical and
troubleshoot electricity. electrical background in addition to an aptitude and
interest for work with HVAC equipment.
• Increase confidence and ability in reading
complex wiring diagrams.
• Discuss the control logic and sequence of unit
operation.
• Discuss safeties and component operation in
Trane equipment.
Trane University Course Catalog 33IntelliPak® I & II Rooftop Units
Length: Day and time: Course Cost: Continuing Education Recommended search:
4.5 days Mon–Thu: 8 am–4:30 pm $1950 Units: IntelliPak
Fri: 8–11 am 3.2
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Course Description Lab Safety
The course focus's on operation, start-up and Instructor provided PPE is required for the hands-on
maintenance of 20 to 130 ton IntelliPak I and 90 to live circuit portion of this course. The proper clothing
162 ton IntelliPak II rooftop units. Proper service should also be worn: long pants and long sleeves of
techniques will be discussed to include correct 100% cotton.
maintenance procedures and intervals. Factory
recommended installation and start-up procedures Who Should Attend
will also be discussed. Students will also learn the This course is intended for rooftop service
service and checkout procedures for the mechanical technicians who have a good understanding of both
cooling and heating systems related to Intellipak. constant volume and variable air volume rooftop
units and systems and need additional knowledge
Specific Course Objectives regarding startup and maintenance procedures of
Trane IntelliPak rooftop units.
Upon completion of this course, participants should
be able to: Qualifications
• Using IntelliPak terminology, discuss rooftop unit
functions. Students must have a good understanding of
both the refrigeration and combustion cycles and
• Demonstrate circuit board level troubleshooting by understand airflow dynamics. Students should also
using an Intellipak wiring diagram. be able to follow electrical ladder diagram logic
and be familiar with commercial unitary equipment
• Practice configuration and setup of a unit using an
Intellipak Human Interface. sequence of operation.
• Demonstrate the proper setup procedure for Plant Tour Requirement
cooling and heating.
Leather shoes which give good protection and long
• Discuss and demonstrate pressure transducer trousers are required for plant tours. Neither sandals
troubleshooting. nor cloth-top shoes are permitted in manufacturing
areas.
• Describe the basic IntelliPak sequences of
operation.
• Describe scroll compressor construction and
operation.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot IntelliPak binary and
analog inputs and outputs.
• Test and verify modulating dehumidification.
• Demonstrate an understanding of CV, SZVAV, and
VAV air flow properties.
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