Packaged Rooftop Units

Air-Conditioners and Heat Pumps

Models IH / IC – Sizes 140 to 270

120 to 270 kW

17,000 to 44,000 m3/h

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3
Features & Benefits ................................................................................................................... 4
Application considerations ......................................................................................................... 6
Options & Accessories ............................................................................................................... 8
Energy Recovery solutions ........................................................................................................ 10
Option Compatibility Matrix ..................................................................................................... 12
General data ........................................................................................................................... 13
Auxiliary heat general data ....................................................................................................... 15
Electric data............................................................................................................................ 16
Operating limits ...................................................................................................................... 16
Unit dimensions and weight ..................................................................................................... 17

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Introduction
Delivering Value across the total lifecycle

With its intelligent design based on years of customer reach Trane Airfinity™ XL Rooftops have been designed having in
and field experience, Airfinity™ rooftop systems offer you mind the complete lifecycle of the unit. Our high efficiency
excellent energy efficiency at both full load and part load, units will help you to minimize your operating costs and
which means lower operating costs. Trane proudly designs reduce your carbon footprint. The easy plug-and-play
products which are compliant with current and future EU
installation and set-up will bring down your initial
regulations, as part of its climate commitment to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and help customers reduce their investment, while the smooth operation and proven
carbon footprint. Ease of maintenance and legendary Trane® reliability will help to minimize your downtime costs.
toughness deliver peak performance for decades. The more
you learn about Airfinity rooftop units, the more you’ll see Reduced installation costs
why they’re the smart choice for performance, efficiency and
lifetime value. • Plug and play packaged solution
• Lightweight design
The new Airfinity XL is an extension on the proven Trane
• Customizable return and supply air configuration
Airfinity™ air-to-air packaged rooftop platform. Airfinity XL
rooftop units are ideal for a broad range of applications such • Compact packaging to minimize waste on-site
as large warehouses, retail centers and industrial facilities,
with medium to high attendance. Reduced operating costs

Most units feature an SEER higher than 4.0 and an SCOP • Tandem high efficiency scroll compressors with
higher than 3.5, therefore already complying with the EC intermediate discharge valves
directive 125/22681 that comes into force in January 2021. • Intelligent fresh air management with integrated Free
Moreover, Airfinity XL is certified by Eurovent, in addition to cooling
being tested in our world-class laboratories situated in north-
• EC plug fan on supply side with modulating airflow for
east France.
optimum consumption profile
• EC outdoor fans provided as an option
• Electronic expansion valves for tighter temperature
Ecodesign Directive – EC 125/2016
control
In order to contribute towards Europe’s sustainability and low • Heat recovery module for maximum energy savings
carbon goals, the European Commission has introduced since • Air-tight panel construction with double wall reinforced
January 1st 2018 minimum seasonal efficiency requirements insulation to minimize air leakages
for rooftop units. On January 1st 2021, even stricter efficiency
requirements will enter into force. Reduced maintenance costs

Unlike for chillers and heat pumps, rooftop units must comply • Double refrigeration circuit for enhanced reliability
with both seasonal efficiency requirements in cooling and
• EC Plug fan requiring zero maintenance
heating modes. Additionally, units equipped with warm air
heaters, such as gas burners, should comply with maximum • Dynamic defrost cycles and anti-freeze protection
NOx emission levels. • Reliable operation with the CH536 Trane controller
• Easy access to filtration and key components through
The minimum efficiency requirements are provided below. hinged door panels
Table 1 – Ecodesign seasonal efficiency requirements • Remote unit management with alarm notifications

Tier 1 Tier 2
Efficiency requirement 2018 2021
Seasonal cooling space efficiency (%) 117 137
Seasonal heating space efficiency (%) 115 125
Warm air heater NOx (mg/kWh) 100 70
Warm air heater PCI (%) 72 78
All Trane Airfinity™ units comply with Tier 1 requirements,
and most already comply with Tier 2 requirements.

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Features & Benefits

Airfinity™ is a packaged plug and play solution, and an ideal

all-in-one solution for retail applications. These units can be All Airfinity designs have been rigorously rain-tested at the
installed on the roof or on the ground. Airfinity units are factory to ensure water integrity. Every unit and its options
equipped with many standard features that bring energy receive a unit run test before leaving the production line to
savings and improve comfort through tight temperature make sure it lives up to customer requirements. Airflow tests
regulation and high indoor air quality. are also conducted, to ensure there are no leakages.

The refrigerant circuit design has been optimized to minimize

pipe length and improve serviceability. The heat exchanger is
Unit construction manufactured using aluminized steel with stainless steel
components for maximum durability. We perform a 100% coil
The indoor section is provided with double skin panels as leak test at the factory. The evaporator and condenser coils
standard, with 50 mm thick glass wool insulation. The unit are leak tested at 1.4 MPa and pressure tested to 3.1 MPa.
casing is constructed of zinc coated, heavy-gauge, galvanized
steel, painted with a polyester white RAL 9002 powder paint.
The door panels are constructed The All seams have been Indoor Air Quality
tightly sealed to prevent water leakages due to rain and snow.
The modular cabinet construction allows easy access for The ventilation section is fully insulated with a double wall
maintenance on both sides of the unit. panel and glasswool insulation with 50 mm thickness and
density according to norm DIN EN 1602. The insulation is
Airflow configuration completely sealed, requiring no maintenance. Panels in the
indoor section are fire-resistant.
Airfinity XL units are designed to be connected to new or
existing customer ductwork. They can be provided in vertical Each unit is equipped with two filter rails upstream of the
flow or horizontal flow, or a combination of both. indoor coil, with G4 filters with M1 fire classification provided
Duct connections are by default of the rectangular type. For as standard. Additional F5 (100mm), F7 (100 mm) and F9
different supply/return configurations, or different (100mm) filters can be provided as optional. It is possible to
connection types (e.g. circular ducts), contact your local Trane combine different filter grades according to the application
sales representative. requirements. All filters are certified by Eurovent and comply
with EN norms.
Figure 1 – Down flow (left) and horizontal flow (right) configurations
(shown in heating mode) Airfinity rooftops are fitted with EC plugs fans as standard to
ensure that no rubber dust particles (typically associated to
belt fans) will be carried into the air stream.

All our aluminium drain pans are sloped to prevent water

stagnation that could lead to corrosion and microorganism life
such as mold and fungi. Drain pans are removable for easy
cleaning.

Tandem refrigeration circuits with advanced IDV scroll Intelligent control with Trane CH536
compressor technology
The Trane CH536 controller software has been completely
Rooftops are popular because of their “packaged” nature. designed by Trane engineers, leveraging many years of
They are a unique type of HVAC equipment which can provide expertise in comfort cooling and heating applications. It
cooling, heating and ventilation contained in a single package. provides unit control for heating, cooling and ventilation,
With this convenience comes some challenges, such as utilizing input from sensors that measure outdoor and indoor
correctly matching cooling capacity to building load. Matching temperature and humidity.
the rooftop’s capacity to the building load is critical, which is
why the Airfinity XL line offers always dual refrigeration The CH536 controller improves quality and reliability through
circuits with high efficiency scroll compressors in tandem. the use of time-tested controls and logic:
Thanks to the intelligent capacity staging managed by the
Trane CH536 controller, Airfinity XL units can easily adapt to
the building load – and they do so efficiently by taking
advantage of the innovative Intermediate Discharge Valve
technology on scroll compressors.
Quality and Reliability

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• Prevents the unit from short cycling, considerably The condensate drain pan, which collects the condensate
improving compressor life. under the indoor coil, is fully built in aluminum to avoid
• Ensures that the compressor will run for a specific corrosion. The slightly inclined design promotes better
amount of time which allows oil to return for better evacuation of the condensate, avoiding still waters which lead
lubrication, enhancing the reliability of the compressor.
to bacteria formation. The drain pan is fully removable, so it
• Reduces the number of components required to
operate the unit, thereby reducing possibilities for can be easily cleaned.
component failure.
• Features expanded diagnostic capabilities when utilized
with Trane’s Tracer™ Systems.
• Softens electrical ‘’spikes’’ by staging on fans, Replacement filters
compressors and heaters.
• Includes internal log memory to record unit operating Do you already have other Airfinity™ units installed on site?
trends (e.g. temperatures before alarm occurrence). The XL units use exactly the same filter references and
dimensions, making it easier for customers to purchase
The Intelligent Fallback or Adaptive Control is a benefit to the replacement parts and keep them in stock.
building occupant. If a component goes astray, the unit will
continue to operate at predetermined temperature set Figure 3 – Schematic of condensate drain pan and filter shown
points. partially retracted

Figure 2 – Trane CH536 controller

Electronic Expansion Valves Component access

Airfinity™ units are equipped with electronic expansion valves All key components, such as fans and compressors, are easily
(EEV) as standard on all models. Working together with the
accessible to quick maintenance. The control panel is
CH536 controller, the EEV allow to optimize the performances
in both cooling and heating mode while providing reliable and conveniently located on the outdoor section, to avoid any
accurate operation in all conditions, no matter what time of obstructive access with the unit is connected to ductwork.
the year. Furthermore, unlike conventional expansion valves,
EEV ensures smooth and precise control at low capacities, Figure 4 – Control panel location (unit shown open)
improving part load performances.

Improved serviceability

Cabinet construction

When designing the new Airfinity™ XL, engineers paid close

attention to specific design features to facilitate unit
maintenance. The unit panel doors are fully built in light-
weight aluminum to make them easier to handle and recycle.
Flexible hinged access allows the door to be opened from the
left or the right, depending on the accessibility on site. Hinges
are non-intrusive, to improve unit tightness and prevent air
leakages.

Condensate drain pan

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Application considerations Predictive Intelligent Management of Alternate
Defrost cycles (PrIMA)

Modulating airflow The capability of a reversible rooftop unit to manage the

defrosting cycle is vital for the overall reliability and efficiency
In a typical retail application, your rooftop unit will run in part of the operation. A defrost cycle occurs when the rooftop is
load more than 95% of the time. That’s why Trane selected running in heating mode while the outdoor heat exchanger
the EC plug supply fan, provided as a standard on all Airfinity comes in contact with cold air. This could lead to the
units. Thanks to the embedded variable speed motor, the formation of a thin layer of ice which substantially reduces the
rooftop is quieter, more efficient and more reliable compared efficiency of the unit.
to other technologies.
Traditionally, rooftop unit controllers would signal an alarm
The Trane CH536 controller is programmed with the capability when the evaporator reached a certain temperature, and
to automatically regulate the supply fan speed according to immediately reverse the refrigeration cycle so that the
the building load. In other words, when the building load is rooftop operates in cooling mode during a certain period of
lower than the cooling capacity delivered, the controller will time (in order to increase the evaporator surface
start to disable compressors until the requirement is met. temperature, and therefore melt the ice). During this period,
Once a compressor stage is disabled, the EC plug fan will if supply fans are not turned off, the unit will effectively blow
proportionally reduce its speed (RPM) in order to prevent a cold air into the building, compromising comfort for building
cold (or not) shower effect. users and creating what is known as a cold shower effect. It
also drastically reduces the efficiency of the HVAC system,
Due to the performance characteristics of EC fans, reducing since the unit will have to recover the temperature set point
the fan speed RPM has the added advantage of significantly faster once the defrost cycle is reverted.
lowering the fan power consumption, which in turn increases
the overall coefficient of performance of the rooftop unit. In order to minimize penalizing the efficiency of the unit, or
compromising the comfort of building occupants, Trane has
The combination of compressor staging and fan RPM developed a predictive algorithm (PrIMA) that uses a dynamic
adjustment allows the rooftop unit to deliver even higher temperature and pressure set point to anticipate defrost
efficiency at part load, making Airfinity units ideal for cycles before the freezing point is practically achieved, thus
applications where the building load varies widely delaying the start of the defrost mode, and ultimately
throughout the year, as is the case for most retail and reducing the duration of the defrost cycle.
commercial applications.
Moreover, the PrIMA algorithm intelligently uses the dual
Figure 5 – Typical performance curve for a rooftop unit in relation to refrigeration circuit capability to perform alternate defrosting,
supply airflow this way ensuring that the unit will at least be partially
delivering heating capacity while the short defrost cycle is
taking place.

PrIMA also drastically reduces the number of defrost cycles

over the lifecycle of the unit, reducing the strain on key
components like compressors and four-way valves, which
occur every time there is a reversal in the operating mode of
the unit.

During development stages, Trane engineers conducted

internal laboratory tests to properly measure the behavior of
an Airfinity™ rooftop unit during defrost cycles. It was found
that, compared to the legacy product tested in the same lab,
Airfinity™ units had a 50% shorter average period between
defrost cycles.

Furthermore, the EC plug fan selected for Airfinity™ units has

many technical advantages which allow you to maximize the Multiple heat source management
comfort in your building and improve the indoor air quality,
such as: For mild climates, the rooftop heat pump is the preferred
• Prevent cold shower effects source of heating since it has a high COP, which in turn reduces
• Prevent air stratification when using auxiliary heating operating costs compared to other traditional heating
• Avoid rubber dust typically due to belt wearing systems. In some regions, the heat pump is unable to fulfill the
• Limited vibrations thanks to anti-vibrations mounts building demand throughout the winter, particularly in colder
(reduced noise) climates like Northern and Eastern Europe.
• Reduced starting amps
• Suitable for textile ducts

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In these cases, it is possible to install an auxiliary heater in the The economizer consists of:
rooftop unit to provide supplemental heating. Auxiliary
heating options provided are: electric heater, hot water coil, • A motorized damper with separate fresh air and return
or modulating gas burner. The preferred choice will depend air sections;
on the heat capacity required, and the winter design • Mixed air chamber
conditions, as well as the availability of gas on-site. • A fresh air hood with a protection grille
• Temperature sensors for free cooling operation
When a heat pump rooftop unit is equipped with an auxiliary (humidity sensors provided with enthalpy free cooling
heater, heating priority is given by default to the most energy option)
efficient mode (thermodynamic). Only when the heat pump is
unable to fully meet the demand will the auxiliary heater be
turned on. This is also known as the bivalent temperature Fresh air percentage can vary from 0 to 100% of nominal
(Figure 6). The two heating modes (auxiliary heat + airflow. The mechanical opening of the damper is managed by
thermodynamic) will continue to work simultaneously until the actuator which is controlled via the Trane CH536
the heat pump circuit turns off due to too low ambient controller. When the unit is in free cooling mode, the damper
temperature. In this case, the auxiliary heater will work as a will be automatically fully opened.
stand-alone.
Figure 7 – Economizer section in the Airfinity XL unit, shown open
Thanks to the Trane CH536 controller, the building owner can
customize the priority between different heating mode based
on local atmospheric conditions and building needs.

In some cases, designers may choose to have an independent

source of heating, or to only use gas or electric heat as a
source of heat, instead of a heat pump. In this case, the
rooftop unit will function as an air-conditioner when cooling is
required, and in heating mode only the ventilation fans and
auxiliary heater will operate.

Figure 6 – Building heating management

Building pressurization control

The external static pressure (ESP) of a rooftop unit is defined

as the static pressure between inlet and outlet of the unit,
including all options and accessories and excluding ductwork.
This external static pressure will be used to push the air
through the supply and the return ductwork installed on site.
It can be computed summing the supply duct pressure drop
with the return pressure drop.

It is recommended, for a basic unit, that the return ductwork

pressure drop be lower than 150 Pa in order to accommodate
Legend: operating modes which demand high fresh air rates, such as
Qh – Heating capacity (kW) free cooling.
Tout – Outdoor ambient temperature (ºC)
Tbiv – Bivalent temperature (ºC) In the case that the return ductwork pressure drop is higher
Taux – Minimum temperature for heat pump (ºC) than 150 Pa, several exhaust options exist in order to control
A – Heat pump capacity building pressurization.
B – Building heat load
C – Auxiliary heating
D – Auxiliary heating + heat pump
E – Heat pump stand-alone Table 2 - Extraction options Comparison

Fresh air management & Free Cooling

Every Airfinity™ unit is provided with an economizer as

standard. The economizer increases energy savings by
enabling free cooling mode every time outdoor conditions are
favorable. This way, seasonal efficiency can be maximized by
reducing the need for thermodynamic cooling or heating
during mid-season.

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 Staged Electric heaters
Table 2 - Extraction options comparison
The units can be equipped with one or two electric heaters,
depending on the model. These heaters are mounted under
Gravity Exhaust Return
the supply fan discharge. Each electric heater provides two
damper fans roofcurb
heating stages, for better comfort and reduced energy
Building air
Medium Medium High consumption. Sizes available, as well as the heating capacity
tightness
by stage, are given in Table 3. The heaters are equipped with
Pressure drop in safety overheat thermostats for safe operation.
Up to Up to
the return Below 50 Pa
200 Pa 250 Pa
ductwork Table 3 – Electric heater characteristics
Building pressure
Low Low Medium
control Unit size Heating capacity stages Maximum
Low to (kW) power input
Fresh air rate High High
medium (kW)
Volume of 140 37.5 + 37.5 75
Low Medium Medium
exhaust air 150 37.5 + 37.5 + 12.5 75
Small Cinemas, 170 / 190 37.5 + 25 + 37.5 + 12.5 100
Warehouses,
Typical retail, new air-
large retail 220 37.5 + 37.5 + 37.5 + 37.5 112.5
applications gas tight
spaces
stations buildings

Modulating gas burner

Options & Accessories Both IH and IC models can be equipped with a gas burner, to
be connected to the customer gas supply network. The gas
burners are suitable for use with natural gas or propane.
The Airfinity XL product line comes with a wide range of Thanks to its 20 – 100% modulation capacity range, Airfinity
options and accessories to ensure all the flexibility and gas burners can easily adapt the unit heating capacity to the
versatility you need. building load. Efficiency of the burner reaches 94% at full load
and 105% at part load.

Auxiliary heating options The gas burner is mounted inside the unit, and increases the
total unit length by approximately 1 meter, without affecting
Modulating hot water coil the width or height. In addition to the ventilating fan,
combustion chamber, burners, and single electrode to detect
The hot water coil can be fitted when additional heat is the flame, the gas burner module is also supplied with a
required and hot water is available from an external device chimney to ensure proper evacuation of flue gases according
(e.g. boiler). An additional factory-mounted coil is located to local building codes.
after the indoor coil and offers fully modulating heating
control by the use of a 3-way valve. The control is managed by Table 4 – Gas burner models available
measuring the delta between the mixed air temperature and
zone temperature. Option Model Maximum Minimum
heat output Load
To ensure proper operation, the pump circulating hot water Low PCH132 126 kW 14 kW
should be permanently working to avoid water freezing in the Standard PCH162 160 kW 18 kW
coil. Otherwise, it is recommended to use ethylene glycol. High PCH212 194 kW 22 kW
Refer to Installation and Operation for more details.

Humidity control
Figure 8 – Auxiliary heater fitted inside the unit (shown in downflow
configuration). Left image : Hot water coil. Right image : Electric When the room temperature reaches the desired set point but
heater. the humidity level is above the requirement, the Trane CH536
controller will automatically signal the unit to begin
dehumidication of the supply air using an auxiliary heater
fitted into the unit.

This option is particularly interesting for retail spaces which

used closed refrigeration cabinets, in order to prevent
condensation on the windows.

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Control options Trane’s Tracer™ Concierge system is a cost-effective and
modernized system manager which provides building
Wall-mounted room user interface (Touch THP05) managers a convenient way to manage up to 30 rooftops
units in a single location. The system has been designed after
The THS04 is a remote wall-mounted user interface intended
years of extensive customer research, and aims to be a
for the end-user. It includes an incorporated temperature
sensor which is used to measure the temperature inside the practical tool for retail building managers who want
room. simplicity and cost savings.

The intuitive and user-friendly touchscreen display provides Main features of Tracer™ Concierge include:
information such as operating mode, ventilation status, • Manage the building comfort system as thermal zones
temperature set points, percentage of fresh air and outdoor
(e.g. when more than one unit is associated to a zone);
temperature. A user can set the
desired temperature, remotely • Build a daily/weekly/monthly/yearly schedule,
adjust the operating mode of the incorporating economy running periods to reduce
unit, and set a daily, weekly or energy consumption ;
monthly schedule. • Manage, within adjustable limits, unit/zone
temperature setpoints;
An admin user can access advanced
• Manage up to 4 auxiliary devices, such as lighting
settings of the THP05 via a
password. The privileged access system, exhaust fans
allows to adjust more parameters • Access and clear unit alarms
and view alarms.
The system works on ModBus communication and requires
nothing more than standard return air temperatures mounted
For more information, refer to the User Guide. in the unit, making it highly affordable and easy to install.
More customized solutions can be provided depending on
customer requirements.

The Tracer™ Concierge app has a sleek and modern design,

making it very intuitive and easy to use for both building users
Service interface (PGD) and technicians. The app can be installed on any iOS or
Android device, including tablets and smartphones. As long as
The PGD service interface can easily be plugged to unit the system is connected to the building VPN network, the
controller using an Ethernet cable. It can be wall-mounted for Concierge system can be accessed remotely, anywhere,
remote access or stored in the unit control panel. The PGD is everywhere.
highly recommended in case commissioning and maintenance
of the unit is to be done by the customer or a local contractor. A dedicated Concierge tablet can be provided as optional. This
tablet has been designed for high durability and industrial use,
The interface is composed of six different buttons and a and can easily be mounted on a wall and connected to the
graphical display. This view of plug-and-play service and the master-unit via an ethernet cable up to 100 meters.
controller allows building owners and maintenance personnel
to read and modify all unit parameters such as unit settings,
operating time and number of compressor starts, low and high Figure 10 – Tracer Concierge™ user interface (tablet)
pressure reading, and airflow rate of supply fan. The PGD also
allows to read the history of the last 32 alarms.

The service terminal is available in multiple European

languages.

Figure 9 – PGD Service Terminal

Figure 11 – Tracer Concierge™ user interface (smartphone)

Tracer™ Concierge

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 the nominal airflow can be exhausted, depending on the
pressure drop in the return ductwork.

Figure 13 – EC exhaust fans in downflow (left) and horizontal

flow (right) configurations

Building pressurization control

Barometric relief damper

Return roofcurb
Typically, the maximum overpressure recommended inside a
building is 12 to 25 Pa. Excessive overpressure can lead to The return roofcurb is recommended when there is a
unwanted effects, such as tight doors, air whistling through significant pressure drop in the return duct (up to 250 Pa). This
windows and doors, etc. options allows a tighter control of the return airflow and
balances it with the supply airflow, especially when the supply
The barometric relief damper uses gravity to relief pressure fan is not enough to overcome both supply and return static
whenever fresh air is introduced into the building. It is pressure (ESP).
recomended when the application demands fixed fresh air
rates up to 25%. The return roofcurb is installed below the unit and has EC plug
fans integrated into the module. The number of fans depends
If the return air pressure drop is above the building on the unit size. The module is fully powered by the rooftop
overpressure requested by the customer (e.g. 25 Pa), the itself. The roofcurb is also equipped with an additional damper
barometric relief dampers will open. for exhaust air.

The barometric relief damper is installed under the fresh air This roofcurb can be used in either horizontal flow, or down
section and provided as standard with the economizer for flow, or multi-directional flow.
downflow configuration. One or two dampers are provided,
dependent on the size of the unit.

Figure 12 – Barometric relief damper in downflow (left) and Energy Recovery solutions
horizontal flow (right) configurations
To enhance energy savings and reduce operating costs,
Airfinity rooftops can be equipped with a packaged and easy-
to-install heat recovery system. All heat recovery systems for
rooftops provided by Trane are designed to maximize
efficiency with little to no impact on footprint and installation
time.

Energy Recovery Module (ERM)

The Energy Recovery Module is a packaged system that

transfers heat (cool or warm) from exhaust air to outdoor air.
Exhaust fans It is an add-on module that includes a enthalpy rotary wheel,
EC exhaust fan, G4 filter (on exhaust and outdoor air sections)
Variable speed exhaust EC fans work together with the and gravity dampers. The module is fully powered by the
barometric relief dampers and supply fans to exhaust air from
rooftop itself and managed via the Trane CH536 unit
the building to the outdoors when high fresh rates are being
used. This option is recommended when there is a maximum controller.
of 200 Pa pressure drop in the return duct.

The exhaust fans are fitted in the fresh air section, before the
economizer. They are only activated when the fresh air rate
exceeds a preset value, and the overpressure can no longer be
compensated by the barometric relief damper. Up to 50% of

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 compared to conventional plate heat exchangers. The module
Figure 14 – Trane Airfinity XL unit fitted with an Energy has been fully designed by Trane and optimized to minimize
Recovery Module the overall pressure drop in the system. The rotary wheel is
certified by Eurovent.

Airfinity rooftops fitted with the ERM can still benefit from
free cooling mode, and high fresh air rates up to 100%. The
high airflow option allows to exhaust up to 100% nominal
airflow as well, in order to manage building pressurization in
free cooling conditions.

Every ERM is equipped with the necessary sensors and a

micro-inverter to reduce the rotation speed of the wheel
when the outdoor temperatures is below -2°C, in order to
protect the module against freezing.

For more information regarding the installation and operation

Thanks to the enthalpy rotary wheel, both sensible and latent of the ERM, please consult the Installation & Operation
heat is transferred from the exhaust air stream to the outdoor Manual.
air stream, which makes this system more energy efficient

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Option Compatibility Matrix
Legend: (S) Standard feature (O) Factory-fitted option (A) Field-mounted accessory

Name Application / benefit Type IH IC

G4 filters Filter the air – 50mm S  
G4+F7 filters Filter the air – 50mm + 50mm O  
VENTILATION & IAQ

G4+F9 filters Filter the air – 50mm + 50mm O  

F5+F7 filters Filter the air – 50mm + 50mm O  
To facilitate maintenance of the filters by sending an alarm whenever the pressure drop of
Clogged filter detector O  
the filter reaches or exceeds an user-defined value
Modulating airflow on supply fan to deliver optimum comfort with higher energy savings.
EC plug fan S  
Includes progressive start-up for textile duct applications
Suitable for retail spaces which use closed refrigeration cabinets. Unit is fitted with electric
Dehumidification O  
heater which manages dehumidification of the air
A motorized fresh air damper introduces a permanent amount of fresh air into the unit, up to
Fresh air damper and
100% of the nominal airflow. The damper position is adjusted by an actuator managed by the S  
hood
FRESH AIR MANAGEMENT

Trane controller.
The economizer comprises the fresh air hood, damper and sensors to enable free cooling
Economizer with
when outdoor conditions are favorable. Dry bulb control (temperature-based) provided as S  
temperature control
standard.
Economizer with Economizer is equipped with an additional humidity sensor in order to measure indoor and
O  
enthalpy control outdoor enthalpy (energy content), for more accurate control and higher energy savings
Energy Recovery Module Allows to recovery heat from the exhaust air and transfer it to the fresh air, thus reducing the
A  
(ERM) need for mechanical work. Includes exhaust fan and gravity damper.
Sensor installed in the room or ductwork measures the concentration of carbon dioxide (e.g.
CO2 sensor O  
level of occupancy) in order to increase or decrease the fresh air amount in the buildings
Barometric relief Reliefs pressure when fresh air is being introduced into the building. Adequate for buildings
S  
PRESSURIZATION

damper with good air tightness. Available as standard on downflow units only.
Minimizes overpressure in the building caused by introduction of fresh air, used in
Exhaust fans combination with barometric relief damper (included). Pressure drop in the return ductwork O  
up to 200 Pa
For applications with high fresh air rates and where system balancing is critical. Roof curb
Return roof curb A  
with additional damper and EC plug fan extracts up to 300 Pa at nominal airflow rate.
Trips off in case of presence of smoke in the supply side of the unit. Automatically closes the
Smoke detector A  
return air and stops the unit.
Fire thermostat Stops the unit when temperature of the air stream rises abnormally A  
SAFETY

Epoxy fin coating Provides additional coil corrosion resistance to protect indoor aluminum fins O  
Network protection Detects phase loss, reversal and imbalance from main power supply/ In case of fault, unit
O  
relay stops. Phase reversal protection provided as standard
Compressor soft starter Limits the starting current of the compressor for a smooth re-start (e.g. after a power failure) O  
Provides auxiliary heating using hot water (requires hot water external device such as heat
Hot water coil O  
pump or boiler, etc.)
AUX.

Electric heater Provides auxiliary heating using electric heater fitted to the unit O  

Gas burner Provides auxiliary heating using staged or modulating gas burner module fitted to the unit O  

Airflow measurement Allows to measure airflow based on air differential pressure sensor. PGD Display included. O  
Remote service terminal Service terminal intended for use by building owners and maintenance personnel. Allows to
A  
(PGD) access and adjust advanced unit parameters.
Touch THP05 Simple user interface to access and adjust basic unit parameters. Includes room temperature
A  
Room User interface thermostat. Intended for end-users.
Manage up to 30 rooftop units with a modern and affordable system controller, including
CONTROLS

Tracer™ Concierge  
remote access and compatibility with smartphones
ModBus interface To communicate on a ModBus network at the unit level. S  
To communicate on a BACnet® MS/TP network at the unit level. Suitable for integration with
BacNet interface O  
Building Management Systems.
To communicate on a BACnet® MS/TP network at the unit level. Suitable for integration with
LonTalk interface O  
Building Management Systems.
Customer I/O option Module required for user-defined external input/output signals (i.e. conventional
O  
module thermostat). PGD service terminal recommended.
Energy recovery module Recover energy contained in the exhaust air using an enthalpy rotary wheel. Mixed air
O
RECOVERY

 
(ERM) streams increase efficiency of the machine.
ENERGY

Energy recovery circuit Recover energy contained in the exhaust air using an additional refrigeration circuit
O x x
12 (ERC) contained in the main unit. RT-PRC089B-GB
Recommended when units are expected to work below +10°C outdoor air in cooling mode.
Low ambient O  
EC axial fans are fitted to the condensing section to reduce the airflow when required.
General data
Reversible heat pump units (IH models)

Size 140 150 170 190 220* 250* 270*

Indoor fan
Nominal airflow (m3/h) 24000 26000 28000 33000 36000 42000 44000
Minimum airflow (m3/h) 19200 20800 22400 26400 28800 33600 36800
Maximum airflow (m3/h) 28800 31200 33600 39600 42000 44000 44000
Type EC plug fan
Number of fans 3 3 3 4 4 4 4
Maximum power input (standard) (kW) 3.5 3.5 5.7 3.5 5.7 5.7 5.7
Available static pressure at nominal flow rate (Pa) 400 400 400 400 400 400 400
with oversized drive (Pa) 800 800 800 800 800 800 800
Outdoor fan
Type Axial
Number 4 4 4 4 4 6 6
Total airflow (m3/h) 53560 53560 53560 66816 66816 95484 95484
Performance data (cooling mode)
Net cooling capacity (1) (kW) 140 154 163 187 202 221 237
Total power input (kW) 43 50 57 69 82 91 98
Net EER (kW/kW) 3.27 3.06 2.83 2.69 2.45 2.43 2.41
Eurovent Energy class A A B C - - -
Seasonal space efficiency in cooling (%) 183 182 171 162 145 129 124
SEER (kW/kW) 4.65 4.64 4.35 4.14 3.70 3.31 3.13
Performance data (heating mode)
Net heating capacity (1) (kW) 137 153 170 196 218 254 273
Total power input (kW) 38 45 50 61 72 92 101
Net COP (kW/kW) 3.56 3.43 3.41 3.21 3.05 2.76 2.71
Eurovent Energy class A A A B - - -
Seasonal space efficiency in heating (%) 132 132 136 124 121 117 116
SCOP (kW/kW) 3.37 3.37 3.47 3.18 3.09 2.99 2.96
General data
Compressor type Variable volume scroll
Number of circuits / compressors 2/2 2/2 2/2 2/2 2/2 2/2 2/2
Refrigerant charge per circuit (kg) 20.0 20.0 20.0 21.5 21.5 26 26
Oil quantity per circuit (kg) 6.6 6.6 7.2 10.3 13.4 13.4 13.4

(1) According to EN-14511:2018 - indoor: 27°C/19°C, outdoor: 35°C (cooling), Indoor: 20°C, outdoor 7°C/6°C DB/WB (heating)
(2) At Eurovent conditions, with 1pW reference sound power, according to ISO9614
(3) With low ambient temperature option
(4) Without auxiliary heat
* Out of scope of Eurovent certification programme

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Cooling only units (IC models)

Size 140 150 170 190 220* 250* 270*

Indoor fan
Nominal airflow (m3/h) 24000 26000 28000 33000 36000 42000 44000
Minimum airflow (m3/h) 19200 20800 22400 26400 28800 33600 36800
Maximum airflow (m3/h) 28800 31200 33600 39600 42000 44000 44000
Type EC plug fan
Number of fans 3 3 3 4 4 4 4
Maximum power input (standard) (kW) 3.5 3.5 5.7 3.5 5.7 5.7 5.7
Available static pressure at nominal flow rate (Pa) 400 400 400 400 400 400 400
with oversized drive (Pa) 800 800 800 800 800 800 800
Outdoor fan
Type Axial
Number 4 4 4 4 4 6 6
Total airflow (m3/h) 53560 53560 53560 66816 66816 95484 95484
Performance data (cooling mode)
Net cooling capacity (1) (kW) 140 154 171 194 210 230 243
Total power input (kW) 45 53 58 69 83 87 98
Net EER (kW/kW) 3.15 2.92 2.92 2.80 2.52 2.64 2.47
Eurovent Energy class A B B B - - -
Seasonal space efficiency in cooling (%) 188 179 175 167 148 130 123
SEER (kW/kW) 4.78 4.54 4.46 4.26 3.77 3.31 3.13
General data
Compressor type Variable volume scroll
Number of circuits / compressors 2/2 2/2 2/2 2/2 2/2 2/2 2/2
Refrigerant charge per circuit (kg) 13.5 13.5 16.5 17.5 17/5 19 19
Oil quantity per circuit (kg) 6.6 6.6 7.2 10.3 13.4 13.4 13.4

(1) According to EN-14511:2018 - indoor: 27°C/19°C, outdoor: 35°C (cooling), Indoor: 20°C, outdoor 7°C/6°C DB/WB (heating)
(2) At Eurovent conditions, with 1pW reference sound power, according to ISO9614
(3) With low ambient temperature option
(4) Without auxiliary heat
* Out of scope of Eurovent certification programme

Acoustic data

140 150 170 190 220 250 270

A-weighted Outdoor sound power level (2) (dB(A)) 85 85 86 91 91 92 92
A-weighted sound power level in duct (2) (dB(A)) 85 89 91 85 87 94 96

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Auxiliary heat general data
Size 140 150 170 190 220 250 270
Electric Heater
Number of capacity step 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
37,5/ 37,5/ 62,5/ 62,5/ 75/ 75/ 75/
Capacity Steps kW
37,5 37,5 37,5 37,5 37,5 37,5 37,5
Gas burner: Low Heat
Module model PCH132 PCH132 PCH132 PCH132 PCH132 PCH132 PCH132
Max. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 130 130 130 130 130 130 130
Max. useful heat output G20 kW 126 126 126 126 126 126 126
Max. efficiency G20 (Hi) % 96.8 96.8 96.8 96.8 96.8 96.8 96.8
Min. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4
Min. useful heat output G20 kW 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4
Min. efficiency G20 (Hi) % 108.1 108.1 108.1 108.1 108.1 108.1 108.1
Modulation % 11% to 100%
Max. condensation (30%Qn) l/h 4.2
Gas connection Æ UNI/ISO 228/1-G 1½"
Gas burner: Standard Heat
Module model PCH162 PCH162 PCH162 PCH162 PCH162 PCH162 PCH162
Max. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 164 164 164 164 164 164 164
Max. useful heat output G20 kW 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
Max. efficiency G20 (Hi) % 97.6 97.6 97.6 97.6 97.6 97.6 97.6
Min. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4
Min. useful heat output G20 kW 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8
Min. efficiency G20 (Hi) % 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4
Modulation % 11% to 100%
Max. condensation (30%Qn) l/h 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6
Gas connection Æ UNI/ISO 228/1-G 1½"
Gas burner: High Heat
Module model PCH212 PCH212 PCH212 PCH212 PCH212 PCH212 PCH212
Max. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 200.0
Max. useful heat output G20 kW 194.3 194.3 194.3 194.3 194.3 194.3 194.3
Efficiency G20 (Hi) % 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2 97.2
Min. burner heat output G20 (Hi) kW 21 21 21 21 21 21 21
Min. useful heat output G20 kW 22.8 22.8 22.8 22.8 22.8 22.8 22.8
Min. efficiency G20 (Hi) % 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4
Modulation % 11% to 100%
Max. condensation (30%Qn) l/h 5.4
Gas connection Æ UNI/ISO 228/1-G 1½"
Hot Water Coil
Gross Heating Capacity kW 152 159 165 180 188 188 188
Net Heating Capacity kW 155 162 169 185 194 194 194
Type Fins & Tubes
Tube Size ” 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8"
Face Area m2 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39

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Electric data

Size 140 150 170 190 220 250 270

Main Power Supply V/Ph/Hz 400 / 3 /50
Unit Max Amps A 118 128 154 170 203 224 239
Unit Start Up Amps (without soft starter) A 250 296 331 384 417 484 578
Unit Start Up Amps (with soft starter) A 195 227 255 293 326 372 434
Maximum Short Circuit rating for 0,3 sec kA 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Extra Amps
Electric Heater A 108 108 144 144 162 162 162
Outdoor fan : Low Ambient A 3.1 3.1 3.1 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6
Indoor fan : Oversized A 11.1 11.1 9.0 14.8 0.0 0.0 0.0
Exhaust Fan A 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4
Return Roofcurb A 13.2 13.2 13.2 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0
Heat Recovery (not included current for
A 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9
oversized fan)
Heat Recovery - High airflow (not
A 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.9
included current for oversized fan)
Gas burner - modulation – PCH132 A 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
Gas burner - modulation – PCH162 A 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
Gas burner - modulation – PCH212 A 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1

Operating limits
The operation limits of a rooftop unit are determined by the outdoor (ambient) air temperature and the mixed return air
temperature. The latter is defined between as the mixture between return air from inside the building, and the fresh air
introduced from outside the building. The performance of the unit depends on indoor and outdoor conditions, as well the
options selected. For a detailed selection at project conditions, contact your local Trane sales engineer.

For selections at high ambient conditions, please contact your local Trane sales engineer.

Table 5 – Airfinity operating limits

min max
Temperature range ºC ºC

Cooling mode
Outdoor air temperature 10 46
Outdoor air temperature (1) -20 46
Mixed return air temperature 15 35

Heating mode
Outdoor air temperature -15 20
Outdoor air temperature (2) -25 20
Bivalent temperature (depends on unit)
Mixed return air temperature 5 26

(1) With low ambient kit (EC outdoor fans)

(2) With auxiliary heat

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 Unit dimensions and weight

Frame 4: sizes 140 to 220

Width on all units: 2310 mm

Unit dimensions – basic version

Unit dimensions – with gas burner

Unit dimensions – with ERM and with/without gas burner

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 Frame 5: sizes 250 to 270

Width on all units: 2310 mm

Unit dimensions – basic version

With ERM: add

Unit dimensions – with gas burner

Unit dimensions – with ERM and with/without gas burner

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Table 6 – Airfinity XL dimensions and weight

Size 140 150 170 190 220 250 270

Length (including fresh air hood) mm 6224 6224 6224 6224 6224 7118 7118
Width mm 2350 2350 2350 2350 2350 2350 2350
Height mm 2274 2274 2274 2274 2274 2274 2274
Operating Weight (Downflow Without Auxiliary Heat) kg 2237 2245 2313 2438 2517 2762 2767
Options – incremental length
Gas burner module mm 1357 1357 1357 1357 1357 1357 1357
Energy recovery module (ERM) mm 1750 1750 1750 1750 1750 1750 1750
Options – incremental weight
Hot Water Coil kg 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Electric Heater kg 26 26 26 26 26 26 26
Gas Burner low Heat kg 382 382 382 382 382 382 382
Gas Burner Standard Heat kg 434 434 434 434 434 434 434
Gas Burner High Heat kg 474 474 474 474 474 474 474
Energy Recovery Module Standard kg 646 646 646 646 646 646 646
Energy Recovery Module High Airflow kg 695 695 695 695 695 695 695
Exhaust Fan EC kg 127 127 127 127 127 127 127
Return Roofcurb Downflow kg 755 755 755 783 783 783 783

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RT-PRC089B-GB December 2019
Supersedes RT-PRC089A-GB_0117

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