Quincy Compressor QSI Series, Instruction Manual

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Section VI - Servicing
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Quincy Compressor-QSI
®
WARNING!
Do not remove the staples from the separator ele-
ment. Their function is to prevent an electrostatic
build-up which could spark a fire. Use genuine
Quincy replacement separators.
Continuity Testing of Separator Elements
NOTICE!
Electrical continuity between all separator ele-
ment metal surfaces must be checked prior to
replacing any separator element. Do not install
if continuity is not present. Return the separator
element to your Quincy Distributor for replace-
ment.
Prior to installation, test the separator element as follows:
1) Locate a continuity test light or a volt-ohm-meter
(v-o-m) capable of reading 20 ohms.
2) Assure that battery has proper charge. Touch the
probe leads together to assure the light works or to
zero calibrate the meter.
3) Contact the grounding staple on the separator ele-
ment gasket with the ground probe of the test indica-
tor.
4) Touch the top cap of the separator element with the
other probe. The indicator light should illuminate
on the test or the v-o-m test must read no more than
20 ohms.
5) Touch the bottom cap of the separator element. The
indicator light should illuminate on the test or the
v-o-m test must read no more than 20 ohms.
6) Touch the outside wire mesh. The indicator light
should illuminate on the test or the v-o-m test must
read no more than 20 ohms.
7) Touch the inside wire mesh ( do not puncture the el-
ement media). The indicator light should illuminate
on the test or the v-o-m test must read no more than
20 ohms.
8) If the separator element has a gasket on each side of
the flange, repeat steps 3 through 7.
9) If the separator element fails any of the above test ,
return it to your Quincy Distributor for replacement.
10) Make sure the compressor is bonded (wired) to an
earth ground to dissipate static electricity.