Page 2 - The VariTrac History
2 VAV-SLM002-EN The VariTrac History Trane brought their expertise in variable air volume (VAV) controls intothe changeover-bypass zoning market with the introduction of VariTrac in1989. The concept of changeover-bypass zoning brings the flexibilityand comfort of VAV systems into the light commercia...
Page 3 - Contents
VAV-SLM002-EN 3 Contents The History of VariTrac................................................. 2 Introduction ................................................................... 4 Why Changeover Bypass VAV ............................ 4 The Delivered Systems Concept .......................... 5 F...
Page 4 - Introduction; Why Changeover-Bypass VAV
4 VAV-SLM002-EN Introduction Why Changeover-Bypass VAV Packaged unitary systems offer one of today’s most popular and cost-effective methods for supplying conditioned air to small commercialbuildings. The unitary machine most commonly used has a constantvolume fan with a fixed outside air damper and...
Page 5 - The Delivered Systems Concept
VAV-SLM002-EN 5 The Delivered Systems Concept Delivered products represent approximately eighty percent of the lightcommercial building market. The term delivered product refers to the relationship between the manufacturer and the contractor. Therelationship is often limited to the sale and delivery...
Page 6 - Features and Benefits; Product Changes at a Glance; VariTrac II; New; VariTrac III
6 VAV-SLM002-EN Features and Benefits The primary advantage of Trane’s zoning systems is that they arecompletely integrated systems with Trane’s unitary equipment. Anotherbenefit is that these systems are so simple to install, operate andservice, that contractors and installers can take advantage of...
Page 7 - Hardware Overview
VAV-SLM002-EN 7 Hardware Overview Central Control Panel Enclosure The new VariTrac Central Control Panel (CCP) has a three-pieceenclosure for simplified installation. All wiring is done on large, easilyaccessible terminal strips located in the wall mount base plate. Theelectronics are located in the...
Page 8 - VariTrac Function Overview
8 VAV-SLM002-EN Digital Display Zone Sensor The new digital display zone sensor has the look and functionality of thestandard Trane zone sensor, but includes an LCD digital display of thespace temperature and setpoint adjustment in degrees F or C. Thesensor has ON and CANCEL buttons, and a communica...
Page 11 - Customer Identification; Building Owners
VAV-SLM002-EN 11 Customer Identification In technical sales, it is important to understand the answer to afundamental question: Who needs this product and why? Ideal customers for VariTrac changeover-bypass VAV systems include: • customers with buildings having significant variable occupancy(schools...
Page 12 - Contractors; Trane Sales Force
12 VAV-SLM002-EN Contractors The first cost benefits associated with Trane’s changeover-bypass-VAVsystems are important to contractors because: • at the top of their list is a “delivered” system that requires very littleprogramming, virtually no engineering, and is simple to install,operate, and ser...
Page 13 - Competition
VAV-SLM002-EN 13 Selling Changeover-Bypass-VAVSystems Trane’s largest competitor for selling VAV zoning systems is Trane! Wesell more rooftops with programmable thermostats than our competitorsdo selling their VAV zoning systems. In other words, even though wehave a formidable competitor with Carrie...