Quincy Compressor QCV 045, Instruction Book

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Section V - Maintenance
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The bearings of the motor are greased for life.
Oil specifications
It is strongly recommended to use genuine Quincy Lubricants. They are the result of
years of field experience and research. See section Preventive maintenance schedule
for the advised replacement intervals and consult your Spare Parts list for part number
information.
Avoid mixing lubricants of different brands or types as they may
not be compatible and the oil mix may have inferior properties.
Vacuum vanes fluid plus 100
Vacuum vanes fluid plus 100 is a specially developed lubricant that can be used in the
gearbox of the claw pump. It’s specific composition keeps the vacuum pump in excellent
condition.
Storage
If the pump is to be stored for a short time then it is advisable to take some precautions.
Always isolate the pump from the suction inlet and exhaust outlet. Make sure it is clean
and dry from process or condensation within the element. In order to keep rubber parts
and lip seals efficient and properly working, we recommend to operate the pump for at
least 30 minutes every 6 months with the intake closed.
Ideally the pump should be covered to protect from mechanical damage and kept clean,
dry and isolated.
Long-term storage needs a little more consideration. It is best to ask for further advice
from Quincy especially when a restart / decommissioning is required.
If the pump is going to be stored without running from time to time, protective measures
must be taken.
Consult Quincy.
Disposal of used material
Used lubricants or any other used material (for example, cleaning rags, machine parts,
and so on) must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly and safe manner, and in
line with the local recommendations and environmental legislation.