Section VII - Compressor Fluids
Sampling Procedures
Preferred sample location is the fluid filter. If unable to take sample from fluid filter, proceed as
follows:
. Shutdown and lockout compressor.
2. Relieve pressure in reservoir.
3. Remove plug from reservoir drain line.
4. Drain water from reservoir and discard in approved manner.
5. Fill sample bottle with fluid.
6. Close valve and replace plug in drain line.
7. Return compressor to service and check fluid level during operation. Service with fluid as
required.
Using fluid filter sample valve, proceed as follows:
. Open valve, drain 2-4 ounces of fluid from filter and discard in an approved manner.
2. Fill sample bottle.
3. Close valve.
After collecting sample from either of the above methods:
. Fill out information label completely.*
Be certain to provide all information as to possible hazards related to a given sample. If this situation
exists, all information shall be clearly marked on the sample bottle label.
2. Attach Sample Bottle Label to the bottle and put bottle in mailer.
3. Place Shipping Label on the outside of the mailer and send it by UPS.
FROM:__________________________________________
Customer_Fax_#____________________________________
Model_No.______________ _Serial_No.__________________
Fluid___________________ Sample_Date________________
Hours_on_Fluid__________ Hours_on_Machine___________
Distributor_________________________________________
Sample_From______
o
__Reservoir______
o
__Filter
Sample Bottle Label
Shipping Label
Note: A fluid sample valve kit is available from Quincy Compressor. Contact the Service
Department and ask for part number 43286.
FROM:
TO:
Quincy Compressor Fluid Analysis
2300 James Savage Road
Midland, MI 48642-6535
Quincy Compressor-QGB
™
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