TRANE BAYCCHT300RES Crankcase Heater Installation Guide
- July 8, 2024
- Trane
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BAYCCHT300RES Crankcase Heater
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Product Information
Specifications
- Model: BAYCCHT300RES
- Power: 65 watts
- Voltage: 208-230V
- Compatibility: For reciprocating compressors
Installation Instructions
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Place the thermostat selector switch in the OFF position.
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Open all unit electrical switches.
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Remove the unit’s control box cover and disconnect the fan
motor leads. -
Lubricate the crankcase heater cartridge with silicone grease
and secure it in the well on the bottom of the compressor. -
Attach the Thermostat/Terminator on the compressor discharge
line within 4 inches of the compressor. -
Route the crankcase heater and Thermostat/Terminator leads
along existing compressor lead wires, securing them with wire
ties. -
In the control box, connect the crankcase heater lead to L1 and
the Thermostat/Terminator lead to L2 on the compressor motor
contactor (MS). -
Connect the remaining crankcase heater wire with the remaining
Thermostat/Terminator wire using the supplied wire nut.
FAQ
Q: What should I do if I find shipping damage?
A: Report any shipping damage immediately to the transportation
company and claims should be made against them. Report any missing
parts to your supplier for replacement with authorized parts
only.
Q: Is it necessary to disconnect power before servicing?
A: Yes, it is crucial to disconnect power and discharge
capacitors before servicing to avoid hazardous voltage
situations.
Q: Can individuals without electrical experience install this
product?
A: This product is intended for use by individuals possessing
adequate backgrounds of electrical and mechanical experience. It is
recommended to seek professional help if you are not experienced in
handling electrical components.
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18-HE47D1-3A-EN
Installer’s Guide
Crankcase Heater
(Cartridge Style) For Recip Compressors (208-230V)
BAYCCHT300RES
65-watt heater for reciprocating compressors
ALL phases of this installation must comply with NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL
CODES
IMPORTANT — This Document is customer property and is to remain with this
unit. Please return to service information pack upon completion of work.
WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE – DISCONNECT POWER and DISCHARGE
CAPACITORS BEFORE SERVICING
! WARNING
This information is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate
backgrounds of electrical and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a
central air conditioning product may result in personal injury and/or property
damage. The manufacture or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation
of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its
use.
! WARNING
LIVE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS! During installation, testing, servicing, and
troubleshooting of this product, it may be necessary to work with live
electrical components. Failure to follow all electrical safety precautions
when exposed to live electrical components could result in death or serious
injury.
Kit Content:
Crankcase Heater (with wires) – Qty 1 Thermostat/Terminator – Qty 1 Wiring
Diagram – Qty 1 Installer’s Guide – Qty 1 Wire Nut – Qty 1
Inspection:
Check carefully for any shipping damage. This must be reported to and claims
made against the transportation company immediately. Any missing parts should
be reported to your supplier at once and replaced with authorized parts only.
Installation:
1. Place the thermostat selector switch in the OFF position.
2. Open all unit electrical switches.
3. Remove the unit’s control box cover. Disconnect the fan motor leads. This
will allow for complete removal of the top cover/fan assembly.
4. Lubricate the crankcase heater cartridge with a silicone grease and place
the provided clip onto the cartridge.
5. Place the crankcase heater cartridge in the well located on the bottom of
the compressor. Secure the heater in the well by securing the end of the clip
on the backside of the well. (See Figure 2)
6. Attach the Thermostat/Terminator on the compressor discharge line within
4″ of the compressor.
7. Remove the louvered side panel to the right of the control box. To remove,
push in the bottom/center section of the panel, while pulling upward, to slide
the panel out of the unit.
8. Route the crankcase heater and Thermostat/Terminator leads along the
existing compressor lead wires, underneath the coil and up into the top of the
control box. Use wire ties to secure the crankcase heater wires to the
compressor lead wires. Care must be taken to ensure the leads do not come in
contact with the compressor discharge line, any moving parts, or any sharp
edges.
9. In the control box, route the (Black) crankcase heater lead with a 1/4″
connector down to the compressor motor contactor (MS) and connect to L1. Route
the (Purple) Thermostat/ Terminator lead with a 1/4″ connector down to the
compressor motor contactor (MS) and connect to L2.
10. Connect the remaining (Black) crankcase heater wire with the remaining
(Purple) Thermostat/ Terminator wire using the supplied wire nut.
NOTE: Connect both leads on the line side of the contactor. (See Figure 1)
11. Place the wiring diagram provided with the kit on the inside of the
control box cover.
12. Reinstall the side panel and the unit top, and the control box cover.
13. Reapply power to the unit.
14. The crankcase heater should heat when the discharge line temperature is
below 75°F and should stop heating when the discharge line is above 105°F.
15. Reset the thermostat selector switch from Step 1.
Figure 1 Figure 2
RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR
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18-HE47D1-3A-EN 09 May 2024 Supersedes 18-HE47D1-3 (Oct 2014)
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