Product Manual
QT/QTS Series Quincy Compressor
50161-108, January 2013 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 ..............................................................................................................................6
Principles of Dryers & Filters ..............................................................................................................................6
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION
Receiving Delivery ................................................................................................................................................7
Freight Damage ....................................................................................................................................................7
Location .................................................................................................................................................................8
Electrical Supply Requirements...........................................................................................................................9
Wiring & Piping Schematics ..............................................................................................................................10
Mounting .............................................................................................................................................................25
System Components ............................................................................................................................................25
Induction System ................................................................................................................................................27
Compressed Air Discharge System ....................................................................................................................28
SECTION 4 START-UP & OPERATION
Pre-Starting Checklist ........................................................................................................................................32
Initial Starting & Operating ..............................................................................................................................33
Daily Starting Checklist .....................................................................................................................................33
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
Stopping for Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................35
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................................................................35
Maintenance Schedule Checklist Sample ..........................................................................................................35
Lubrication ..........................................................................................................................................................37
Pulley / Sheave Alignment & Belt Tension ........................................................................................................38
Pressure Switch Adjustment ..............................................................................................................................39
Pilot Valve Adjustment Instructions ..................................................................................................................40
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................41
SECTION 7 REFERENCE INFORMATION
Decal Locations ...................................................................................................................................................45