Quincy Compressor QSI Series, Instruction Manual

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Section III - Installation
Quincy Compressor-QSI
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Location
Locate the compressor on a level surface in a clean, well-
lit and well-ventilated area. Allow sufficient space (four
feet of clearance on all sides and top of the compressor)
for safe and proper daily inspection and maintenance.
The entire length of the frame base must be supported.
Shim where necessary but do not use wood.
Ambient temperature should not exceed 110°F. High
ambient temperatures may result in a high air temperature
shutdown. All models are intended for indoor installa -
tion; however, it is possible, with certain modifications,
to accommodate some outdoor locations. Cabinet models
are water-resistant but not water tight. Sheltering from
rain, snow and freezing temperatures is mandatory.
WARNING!
Do not operate in temperatures below 32°F or
above the limits outlined in Appendix B - Techni-
cal Data.
Do not locate the unit where the hot exhaust air from
other compressors or heat generating equipment may be
drawn into the unit. Never restrict the flow of exhaust air
from the fluid cooler or cooling fan. Heated exhaust air
must be exhausted outside to prevent high temperature
conditions in the compressor room. If the room is not
properly ventilated, compressor operating temperatures
will increase and cause a high temperature shutdown.
CAUTION!
Clean, fresh air, of sufficient quantity, is required
for proper compressor operation.
In high humidity areas, avoid placing the compressor in a
basement or other damp locations. Control the compres -
sor temperatures and monitor compressor fluid for signs
of water contamination. Fluid and filter changes may
need to be increased in high humidity areas. Increased
operating temperatures may be required.
CAUTION!
Removal or modification of sound insulation
could result in dangerously high sound levels.
Quincy QSI compressors are essentially vibration free,
however, some customers may choose to bolt the unit to
the floor to prevent the accidental breakage of piping or
electrical connections as a result of being bumped. Use
only lag bolts to secure the unit. Do not pull the bolts
down tight. Overtightening the lag bolts may place the
frame in a twist or bind causing breakage of fluid coolers,
piping and reservoirs.
WARNING!
Under no circumstances should a compressor be
installed in an area exposed to a toxic, volatile or
corrosive atmosphere, nor should toxic, volatile or
corrosive agents be stored near the compressor.
CAUTION!
ASME coded pressure vessels must not be modi-
fied, welded, repaired, reworked or subjected to
operating conditions outside the nameplate rat-
ings. Such actions will negate code status, affect
insurance status and may cause death, serious
injury and property damage.
Piping Connections
Never join pipes or fittings by soldering. Lead-tin solders
have low strength, a low creep limit, and may, depending
on the alloy, start melting at 360°F. Silver soldering and
hard soldering are forms of brazing and should not be
confused with lead-tin soldering. Never use plastic, PVC,
ABS pipe or rubber hose in a compressed air system.
Piping Fit-up
Care must be taken to avoid assembling the piping in a
strain with the compressor. Piping should line up without