Product Manual

QP Series Quincy Compressor
2022201802, July 2014 1 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy Ill. - 62305-3116
Contents
SECTION 1 SAFETY
Safety First ............................................................................................................................................................2
Summary of Changes ............................................................................................................................................ 4
SECTION 2 SYSTEM DYNAMICS
Description & Application ....................................................................................................................................5
Principles of Compression Cycles ......................................................................................................................... 5
Principles of Lubrication Systems .......................................................................................................................5
Principles of Cooling Systems ..............................................................................................................................5
Principles of Dryers & Filters ..............................................................................................................................5
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION
Receiving Delivery ................................................................................................................................................7
Freight Damage ....................................................................................................................................................7
Location .................................................................................................................................................................8
Electrical Supply Requirements...........................................................................................................................9
Wiring & Piping Schematics ..............................................................................................................................10
Mounting .............................................................................................................................................................17
System Components ............................................................................................................................................17
Induction System ................................................................................................................................................19
Compressed Air Discharge System ....................................................................................................................20
SECTION 4 START-UP & OPERATION
Pre-Starting Checklist ........................................................................................................................................24
Initial Starting & Operating ..............................................................................................................................25
Daily Starting Checklist .....................................................................................................................................26
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
Stopping for Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................27
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................................................................27
Lubrication ..........................................................................................................................................................29
Lubricant Filter ...................................................................................................................................................30
Pulley / Sheave Alignment & Belt Tension ........................................................................................................ 30
Pressure Switch Adjustment ..............................................................................................................................31
Pilot Valve Adjustment Instructions ..................................................................................................................33
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................34
SECTION 7 REFERENCE INFORMATION
Decal Locations ...................................................................................................................................................38