Product Manual

Industrial / Air Master Series Quincy Compressor
50161-105, March 2008 28 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 crankcase. 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 & PLT-15 compressors
must reach the bottom edge of the lubricant fill opening. The lubricant level of
QT-15, QT-25 & 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!
Quin-Cip lubricant has proven under extensive testing to minimize friction
and wear, limit lubricant carryover, and reduce carbon and varnish deposits. It
will support the performance characteristics and life designed into all Quincy
compressors and is highly recommended. Refer to the charts below to deter-
mine 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 1
5
/8 qts. (1.5 lit.)
QT-7.5 & PLT-7.5 1
5
/8 qts. (1.5 lit.)
QT-10 1
7
/8 qts. (1.8 lit.)
QT-15 & PLT-15 4
3
/4 qts. (4.5 lit.)
QT-54 1
1
/4 qts. (1.15 lit.)
Lubricant Specifications
(Use Quin-Cip lubricant 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
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 !