Quincy Compressor QSI Series Instruction Manual

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Section I - GeneralQuincy Compressor-QSI® 3Safety PrecautionsRead this manual and follow all instructions prior toinstalling or operating this compressor.Listed below are some, but not all, safety precautions thatmust be observed with compressors and compressed airsystems.WARNING!Failure to follow any of these precautions mayresult in severe personal injury, death, propertydamage and/or compressor damage.• Air from this compressor will cause severe injury ordeath if used for breathing or food processing. Airused for these processes must meet OSHA 29 CFR1910.134 regulations.• Disconnect and lockout all power supplies to thecompressor plus any remote controllers prior toservicing the unit.• Never assume it is safe to work on the compressorbecause it is not operating. Many installations haveautomatic start/stop controls and the compressor maystart at any time.• This compressor is designed for use in thecompression of normal atmospheric air only. Noother gases, vapors or fumes should be exposed tothe compressor intake, nor processed through thecompressor.• Relieve all pressure internal to the compressor priorto servicing. Do not depend on check valves to holdsystem pressure.• A properly sized pressure relief valve must beinstalled in the discharge piping ahead (upstream) ofany shut-off valve (block valve), heat exchanger,orifice or any potential blockage point. Failure toinstall a pressure relief valve could result in therupturing or explosion of some compressorcomponent.• Do not change the pressure setting of the pressurerelief valve, restrict the function of the pressure reliefvalve, or replace the pressure relief valve with aplug. Over pressurization of system or compressorcomponents can occur, resulting in death, severepersonal injury or property damage.• Never use plastic pipe, rubber hose, or solderedjoints in any part of the compressed air system.Failure to ensure system compatibility withcompressor piping is dangerous.• Never use a flammable or toxic solvent for cleaningthe air filter or any parts.• Do not remove any guards or cabinet panels orattempt to service any compressor part while thecompressor is operating.• Do not operate the compressor at pressures in excessof its rating.• Observe control panel displays daily to ensurecompressor is operating properly.• Follow all maintenance procedures and check allsafety devices on schedule.• Never disconnect or tamper with the high airtemperature (HAT) sensors.• Compressed air is dangerous, do not play with it.• Use the correct fluid at all times.• Do not rely on the discharge air line check valve.• Do not override any safety or shutdown devices.• Keep doors closed during operation. The noise levelinside cabinet exceeds 100 decibels (dBA) and theoperating temperature of some components issufficient to burn the skin.NOTICE!These instructions, precautions and descriptionscover standard Quincy manufactured QSI® Seriesair compressors. As a service to our customers,we often modify or construct packages to thecustomers specifications. This manual may notbe appropriate in those cases.