Quincy Compressor QR-25 Series Instruction Manual

Quincy Compressor QR-25 Series Instruction Manual Manual pdf 22 page image

QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor52201-107, December 2012 20 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116SECTION 4 START-UP & OPERATIONPre-starting ChecklistNever assume a compressor is safe to work on just because it is notoperating. It could restart at any time. Follow all safety precau-tions outlined in SECTION 5, Stopping For Maintenance.Failure to perform the pre-starting checklist may result in me-chanical failure, property damage, serious injury or even death.Steps 1 through 12 should be performed prior to connecting theunit to a power source. If any condition of the checklist is not satisfied,make the necessary adjustments or corrections before starting the compressor.Step 1) Remove all installation tools from the compressor and check forinstallation debris.Step 2) Check lubricant level in crankcase. (Refer to SECTION 5,Lubrication for quantity and types of lubricant to be used.)Step 3) Check motor pulley and compressor sheaves for alignment andtightness on shaft. (Refer to SECTION 5, Pulley / Sheave Align-ment & Belt Tension.)Step 4) Manually rotate the compressor sheave several rotations to besure there are no mechanical interferences.Step 5) Check inlet piping installation (Refer to SECTION 3, InductionSystem.)Step 6) Check belt tension. (Refer to SECTION 5, Pulley / SheaveAlignment & Belt Tension.)Step 7) Check all pressure connections for tightness.Step 8) Make sure all pressure relief valves are correctly installed. (Referto SECTION 3, System Components.)Step 9) Be sure all guards are in place and securely mounted. (Refer toSECTION 3, System Components.)Step 10) Check fuses, circuit breakers, and overload relays for proper size.(Refer to SECTION 3, Electrical Supply Requirements.)Step 11) Open all manual shutoff valves at and beyond the compressordischarge.Step 12) After all the above conditions have been satisfied, the unit can beconnected to the proper power source.WARNING !WARNING !