Quincy Compressor QR-25 Series Instruction Manual

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

QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor52201-107, December 2012 23 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATIONStopping for MaintenanceThe following procedures should be followed when stopping the com pressorfor maintenance or service:Step 1) Per OSHA regulation 1910.147: The Control of Hazardous EnergySource (Lockout/Tagout), disconnect and lockout the main powersource. Display a sign in clear view at the main power switch stating that the compressor is being serviced.Never assume a compressor is safe to work on just because it is notoperating. It could restart at any time.Step 2) Isolate the compressor from the compressed air supply by closinga manual shutoff valve upstream and downstream from the compressor. Display a sign in clear view at the shutoff valve statingthat the compressor is being serviced.Step 3) Open a pressure relief valve within the pressurized system to allow it to be completely de pressurized. NEVER remove a plug torelieve the pressure!Step 4) Open all manual drain valves within the area to be serviced.Step 5) Wait for the unit to cool before starting to service. (Temperaturesof 125°F can burn skin. Some surface tempera tures exceed 350°Fwhen the compressor is operating.)Maintenance ScheduleTo assure maximum performance and service life of your compressor, a routine maintenance schedule should be developed. A sample schedule has beenincluded here to help you to develop a maintenance schedule designed foryour particular application. Time frames may need to be shortened in harsherenvironments.At the back of this instruction manual you will find a Maintenance Sched-ule Checklist. Make copies of this checklist and retain the master to makemore copies as needed. On a copy of the checklist, enter dates and initials inthe appropriate spaces. Keep the checklist and this Instruction Manual readilyavailable near the compressor.Maintenance Schedule Checklist SampleEvery 8 Hours (or Daily)•Maintain lubricant level between high and low level marks on dipstick.Check the lubricant level several minutes after the compressor hasrun. (Discoloration or a higher lubricant level reading may indicatethe presence of condensed liquids.) If lubricant is contaminated, drainand replace.WARNING !