Quincy Compressor
1312100602, September 2012
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3501 Wisman Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116
This instruction manual, and any instructions
supplied by manufacturers of supporting equipment,
should be read and understood prior to assembling,
starting or disassembling the compressor. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and proper use of
this equipment. If there are any questions, please
call your local Quincy distributor.
Safety Precautions
•Relieve the system of all pressure before servic ing
any part of the unit.
•Allow ample time for the compressor to cool before
performing service procedures. Some surface
temperatures exceed 350°F when the compres-
sor is operating.
•All installation, maintenance and repair work
must be performed by a qualified technician or
electrician.
•Do not remove or paint over any DANGER!,
WARN ING!, CAUTION!, or instructional materi-
als at tached to the compressor.
•Periodically check all pressure relief valves for
proper op eration.
•Do not change the pressure setting of the pressure
relief valve, re strict the function of the pressure
relief valve, or replace the pressure relief valve
with a plug.
•Do not install a shutoff valve in the compressor
discharge line with out first installing a pres sure
relief valve of proper size and design be tween the
shutoff valve and the compressor.
•Do not make alterations to this compressor.
•Do not operate the compressor in excess of its 135
p.s.i. service rat ing.
•Prior to use, make a general overall inspection of
the unit and correct any unsafe situations. All
fasteners must be kept tight.
•If for any reason any part of the manual be comes
illegible or the manual is lost, have it re placed
immediately. The instruction manual should be
read periodically to refresh one’s memory.
•Wear safety glasses and hearing protection during
operation, service & maintenance proce dures.
DANGER !
Air used for breathing or food processing must meet
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 or FDA 21 CFR 178.3570
regula tions. Failure to do so may cause severe injury
or death.
The owner, lessor or operator of any compressor
unit sold by Quincy Compressor is hereby warned that
failure to ob serve the safety precautions and proce-
dures outlined in this manual may result in serious
personal injury, damage to property, and may void
your warranty. Quincy Compressor must authorize all
warranty service. Before contacting your distributor
or the factory, check the maintenance requirements
and the troubleshooting guide for your compressor.
Most warranty issues can be resolved by following
proper maintenance procedures.
Quincy Compressor neither states as fact, nor
in any way implies that the above list of safety pre-
cautions is an all inclusive list, the observance of
which will prevent all damage to property or in jury
to personnel.
Every effort has been taken to ensure that com-
plete and correct instructions have been in cluded
in this manual. However, possible prod uct up dates
and changes may have occurred since this printing.
Quincy Compressor re serves the right to change
specifications with out incurring any obligation for
equipment previ ously or subse quently sold.
DESCRIPTION
& APPLICATION
Air Master Series single stage compressors are air-
cooled and splash lubricated. It is the installers
responsibility to meet the appropriate codes and
regulations for this type of installation.
INSTALLATION
Air Master Series air compressors should be oper-
ated in a secure upright position and located in an
area that is clean, dry, well lighted, and adequately
ventilated. The compressor belt guard must not be
located closer than 18 inches to a wall, or 24 inches to
an other compressor. Additional safety can be achieved
by locating the pulley drive system, with the guard,
next to the wall. Do not allow hot air from additional
equipment to blow towards the compressor.
It is recommended that the compressor be oper-
ated in temperatures under 104°F and over 32°F. In
cold climates, the compressor should be in stalled in
a heated building.
DANGER !
Under no circumstances should a compressor be
used in an area where toxic, volatile, or corrosive
agents are used or stored near the compressor.
Noise
Federal and local laws govern acceptable noise levels;
should a question about noise levels arise, check with
local officials for specifications.
