Quincy Compressor QGS 40, Instruction Book

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Never use a high pressure water jet to clean the compressor.
Instructions for air-cooled compressors
1. Stop the compressor, close the air outlet valve and switch off the voltage.
2. Remove any dirt from the coolers with a fibre brush. Never use a wire brush or metal objects.
3. Cover all parts under the coolers.
4. Next, clean with an air jet in the reverse direction to normal flow. Use low pressure air. If necessary, the
pressure may be increased up to 6 bar(e) (87 psig).
7.5 Filtering panel
Cleaning the filtering panel
Before carrying out any operation on the machine, ensure that the electric power supply has
been disconnected.
• Stop the compressor.
Close the air outlet valve and switch off the voltage.
• Remove the air inlet filter panel(s) (FP1) and the cubicle filter (FP2).
• Clean the inlet filtering panel with a jet of air wash it with water, do not use solvents.
• Replace the cubicle filter.
• Once the operation has been completed, reassemble the filter panel.
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