Trane is World's First Manufacturer with AHRI-Approved Run Test Facility for Air-Cooled Water Chilling Systems

PUEBLO, Colo., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trane operation in Pueblo, Colo., received Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) approval of its run test facility for air-cooled water chilling systems. The business is the first manufacturer in the world to earn this approval.  

The Pueblo facility is used for AHRI certification tests of air-cooled units from 0 to 200 tons as well as for internal and customer tests to confirm the performance of specific air-cooled water chilling systems of 20 to 500 tons. AHRI certification tests are witnessed by an AHRI approved laboratory representative, and all testing is conducted according to AHRI Standard and OM.

Witness performance tests conducted at the facility confirm predicted energy efficiency and system performance under specified conditions.

"Our primary focus in new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is energy management, and it is critical to ensure that our systems will perform as designed," said Larry Hood, senior construction manager for Volusia County Schools, Florida. "Using a witness performance test gives us the documentation to prove that we can operate as designed."

The AHRI approval was earned based on technology standards and performance of the facility and systems produced. The facility underwent an extensive and rigorous inspection process conducted by AHRI to gain approval.

This approval means that the facility is approved for the purpose of conducting AHRI certification tests on air-cooled water-chilling packages using the vapor compression cycle in accordance with the current AHRI Standard 550/590 and Certification Operations Manual. Only products listed in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance, www.ahridirectory.org, are certified. Testing of product in this facility does not confer certification.  

AHRI is the trade association representing manufacturers of air conditioning, heating and commercial refrigeration equipment. AHRI standards and guidelines are used throughout the world. They stimulate innovation and creation and are the stepping stones to improving product performance. Through the use of industry standards and voluntary participation in AHRI's certification programs, consumers can be assured manufacturers' performance claims are accurate and rated uniformly, enabling fair comparisons.

About Trane

Trane, a business of Ingersoll Rand - the world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and energy efficient environments - improves the performance of homes and buildings around the world. Trane solutions optimize indoor environments with a broad portfolio of energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced controls for homes and commercial buildings. For more information, visit www.Trane.com.

The Trane operation in Pueblo was established in 1987. The plant manufactures helical rotor and scroll water- and air-cooled chillers, compressors and cold generators. The global market for these products includes education, office, industrial, retail and government applications.

SOURCE Trane