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ManualsBrandsQuincy Compressor Manuals80 Gallon, 5 HP Electric Air CompressorsQuincy QP-5 Pressure Lubricated Reciprocating Air Compressor - 5 HP, 230 Volt, 1 Phase, 80 Gallon Vertical

QP Series Quincy Compressor

2022201800, December 2011 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy Ill. - 62305-3116

Contents

SECTION 1SECTION 1

SECTION 1

SAFETYSAFETY

SAFETY

Safety First .............................................................................................................................................1

Summary of Changes .............................................................................................................................3

SECTION 2SECTION 2

SECTION 2

SYSTEM DYNAMICSSYSTEM DYNAMICS

SYSTEM DYNAMICS

Description & Application ......................................................................................................................4

Principles of Compression Cycles ..........................................................................................................4

Principles of Lubrication Systems .........................................................................................................4

Principles of Cooling Systems ................................................................................................................ 4

Principles of Dryers & Filters ................................................................................................................4

SECTION 3SECTION 3

SECTION 3

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

Receiving Delivery .................................................................................................................................. 6

Freight Damage ......................................................................................................................................6

Location...................................................................................................................................................7

Electrical Supply Requirements ............................................................................................................8

Wiring & Piping Schematics .................................................................................................................. 9

Mounting ...............................................................................................................................................16

System Components .............................................................................................................................16

Induction System .................................................................................................................................. 18

Compressed Air Discharge System ...................................................................................................... 19

SECTION 4SECTION 4

SECTION 4

START-UP & OPERATIONSTART-UP & OPERATION

START-UP & OPERATION

Pre-Starting Checklist..........................................................................................................................22

Initial Starting & Operating ................................................................................................................ 23

Daily Starting Checklist .......................................................................................................................24

SECTION 5SECTION 5

SECTION 5

MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATIONMAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION

MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION

Stopping for Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 25

Maintenance Schedule .........................................................................................................................25

Lubrication ...........................................................................................................................................27

Pulley / Sheave Alignment & Belt Tension ......................................................................................... 28

Pressure Switch Adjustment ...............................................................................................................29

Pilot Valve Adjustment Instructions ................................................................................................... 31

SECTION 6SECTION 6

SECTION 6

TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 32

SECTION 7SECTION 7

SECTION 7

REFERENCE INFORMATIONREFERENCE INFORMATION

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Decal Locations ..................................................................................................................................... 36