Product Manual

QT/QTS Series Quincy Compressor

50161-108, January 2013 3 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy Ill. - 62305-3116

cedures. Some surface temperatures exceed 350°F when the compressor is

operating.

•Do not operate the unit with any of its safety guards, shields, screens, enclo-

sure panels or doors removed.

•Do not remove or paint over any DANGER!, WARNING!, CAUTION!, or

instructional materials attached to the compressor. Lack of information re-

garding hazardous conditions can cause property damage or personal injury.

•Periodically check all pressure relief valves for proper operation.

•Do not change the pressure setting of the pressure relief valve, re strict the

function of the pressure relief valve, or replace the pressure relief valve with

a plug.

•Do not install a shutoff valve in the compressor discharge line with out ﬁrst

installing a pressure relief valve of proper size and design between the shutoff

valve and the compressor.

•Do not use plastic pipe, rubber hose, or lead-tin soldered joints in any part

of the compressed air system.

•Alterations must not be made to this compressor without Quincy Compres-

sor’s approval.

•Be sure that all tools, shipping and installation debris have been re moved

from the compressor and installation site prior to starting the compressor.

•Do not operate the compressor in excess of the ASME pressure vessel rating

for the receiver or the service rating of the compressor, whichever is lower.

•Make a general overall inspection of the unit daily and correct any unsafe

situations. All fasteners must be kept tight.

•Reckless behaviour of any kind involving compressed air is dangerous and

can cause very serious injury to the participants.

•Wear safety glasses and hearing protection during operation, service and

maintenance procedures.

•Provisions should be made to have the instruction manual readily available

to the operator and maintenance personnel. If for any reason any part of the

manual becomes illegible or the manual is lost, have it replaced immediately.

The instruction manual should be read periodically to refresh one’s memory.

It may prevent a seri ous or fatal accident.

•Never use a ﬂammable or toxic solvent for cleaning the air ﬁlter or any parts.

Air used for breathing or food processing must meet OSHA 29 CFR

1910.134 or FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 regulations. Failure to do so may

cause severe injury or death.

DANGER !