Installation Guide

QT & PLT Series Quincy Compressor
50161-106, January 2009 29 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy Ill. - 62305-3116
Lubrication
QT and PLT Series basic compressors and units are normally
shipped from the factory with break-in lubricant in the crank-
case. Before starting your compressor, check the lubricant level in the
crankcase. The lubricant level of QT-5, PLT-5, QT-7.5, PLT-7.5, QT-10
and PLT-10 compressors must be kept at the top of the sightglass. The
lubricant level of QT-15, PLT-15, QT-30 & QT-54 compressors must
register between the high and low marks on the dipstick. Replace the
break-in lubricant after 100 hours of operation with Quin-Cip
lubricant - use Quin-Cip-D in Xtreme models.
Quin-Cip and Quin-Cip-D lubricants have proven under extensive
testing to minimize friction and wear, limit lubricant carryover, and
reduce carbon and varnish deposits. They will support the perfor-
mance characteristics and life designed into all Quincy compressors
and are highly recommended. Refer to the charts below to determine
the correct amount of lubricant and viscosity to use for your model and
application.
Approximate Crankcase Lubricant Capacities
Basic Compressor Model Lubricant Capacity
QT-5 & PLT-5 (incl. Xtreme models) 1.62 qts. (1.5 lit.)
QT-7.5 & PLT-7.5 (incl. Xtreme models) 1.62 qts. (1.5 lit.)
QT-10 & PLT-10 (R.C. 200) 2.50 qts. (2.37 lit.)
QT-30 9 qts. (8.51 lit.)
QT-15 & PLT-15 3.75 qts. (3.6 lit.)
QT-54 1.25 qts. (1.15 lit.)
Lubricant Specifications
For QT & PLT models use Quin-Cip or consult factory.
Ambient Temperature SAE Viscosity ISO Viscosity
Below 0°F SAE 5W ISO 22
0-32° F SAE 10W ISO 32
32-80°F SAE 20W ISO 68
60-104°F SAE 30 ISO 100
For Xtreme models use Quin-Cip-D or consult factory.
Ambient Temperature SAE Viscosity ISO Viscosity
10-104°F SAE 30 ISO 100
The lubricant selected must have a pour point at least 15° F lower
than the minimum expected ambient temperature .
Do not operate this compressor in ambient temperatures lower
than -15° F. A crankcase heater is recommended for compressors
operating in temperatures under 32° F.
CAUTION !
CAUTION !