Section V - Preventive maintenance
Quincy Compressor
23
Period
(note 1)
Running
hours
(note 1)
Operation
Every 6
months
-
• Manually operate the safety valve.
• Check for any damaged wiring or loose connections.
• Check for air leaks.
Every 6
months
(note 2)
-
Compressors with integrated dryer:
• If dirty, brush or blow off the finned surface of the dryer’s
condenser.
• Inspect and clean the electronic drain:
• Functioning of the drain can be checked by pushing the
TEST button of the drain.
• Cleaning of the drain filter can be done by opening the
manual drain valve during a few seconds.
Yearly
2500
• Replace the air inlet filter(s) (AF) and the prefilter mats on the
cooling air intake openings (if fitted) (note 2).
• Test the safety valve.
• Have temperature protection and motor overload tested.
• Check tension and condition of the V-belt(s).
Every 2
years
5000
• Replace the V-belt(s).
• Replace check valve.
Every 2
years
5000
8 bar and 116 psi compressors:
Have the orbiting scroll bearing greased (see note 3).
Every 2
years
5000
10 bar and 145 psi compressors:
• Replace the element outlet pipe and the plastic insert. See
section Outlet pipe replacement.
(Only on QOF 2, QOF 3 and QOF 5).
• Clean fan (FN1 - see Flow diagram), fan duct and element
cooling fins (see note 2).
• Have orbiting scroll bearing and pin crank bearings greased
(see note 3).
• Replace tip seals and dust seal (see also note 4).
Every 4
years
10000
8 bar and 116 psi compressors:
• Replace the element outlet pipe and the plastic insert. See
section Outlet pipe replacement.
(Only on QOF 2, QOF 3 and QOF 5).
• Clean fan (FN1 - see Flow diagram), fan duct and element
cooling fins (see note 2).
• Have orbiting scroll bearing and pin crank bearings greased
(see note 3).
• Replace tip seals and dust seal (see also note 4).
