Quincy Compressor QSB Series, Instruction Manual

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Section VII - Compressor Fluids
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Quincy Compressor ® - QSB/T ™
Fluid Filter
The fluid filter is a spin on, full flow unit. Replacement
of the filter requires spinning off the cartridge and
replacing it with a new one.
NOTICE!
Use genuine Quincy replacement filters only.
Figure 1-3. Spin-on Fluid Filter
The initial filter change should occur after the first 500
hours of operation. During normal service, the filter
cartridge should be replaced under the following
conditions,
whichever occurs first :
• as indicated by the fluid filter maintenance indicator
when the fluid is at normal operating temperature
• every 1,000 hours
• every fluid change
NOTICE!
The fluid filter maintenance indicator may read
high upon start up on cool mornings due to
sluggish fluid creating higher than normal
differential pressures. Monitor indicator after the
fluid warms up.
Factors Affecting Fluid Life
To protect your investment, check for the following,
which can affect the long life of QuinSyn:
1) High operating temperatures
2) Contaminants:
a. Other fluids
b. Strong Oxidizers such as:
• acids
• sulfur
• chlorine
• burnt fuel -
i.e. exhaust from: forklifts, boilers, jet aircraft
• nitrogen oxides
• ozone
• welding fumes
• plastic molding fumes
c. Ammonia
d. Solvent fumes:
• chlorinated degreasers
• ink solvents
e. Airborne dust and particles
f. Paper digester fumes
Locate your compressor in the coolest area possible. For
every 18°F above 195°F, the operating life of any fluid is
reduced to about half that at 195°F. Some mineral oils
begin to form varnish at temperatures above 200°F.
QuinSyn fluids are more forgiving than mineral oil at high
temperatures. QuinSyn XP is designed to operate at
sustained temperatures above 200°F. The life of other
QuinSyn fluids will be shortened at high temperatures.
Air intake should provide contaminant-free, cool air. A
Quincy heavy-duty intake filter will reduce the risk of
abrasion and increased wear. An air filter does not
eliminate reactive gases. Inspect your filter monthly and
replace as required.