Daily Starting Checklist - Quincy Compressor Industrial Series Instruction Manual

Daily Starting Checklist

Industrial / Air Master Series
50161-105, March 2008
Do not proceed until the Pre-starting Checklist and Initial Starting &
Operating sub-sections have been read and are thoroughly understood.
Step 1) Check lubricant level in crankcase.
Step 2) Drain liquid from the air receiver and moisture trap (if so equipped).
Step 3) Jog the starter button and check compressor rotation.
Note: Continuous Run Units - Prior to starting a continuous run
unit, flip the toggle lever on the pilot valve stem to the "Manual
Unload" position (see below). Now the compressor can be started
unloaded. Once the compressor is running at full speed, flip the
toggle lever back to the "RUN" position.
Step 4) Start compressor per factory instructions. (Refer to SECTION 4,
Pre-Starting Checklist and Initial Starting & Operating.)
Step 5) Check system pressure.
Step 6) Check cooling fan.
Step 7) Check all pressure relief valves for proper operation.
Step 8) Check control system for proper operation.
"MANUAL
UNLOAD"
Step 9) Check the lubricant level in the crankcase several minutes after
the compressor has run. (Discoloration or a higher lubricant level
reading may indicate the presence of condensed liquids.) If lubri-
cant is contaminated, drain and replace.
25
position
Fig. 4-2
Continuous Run Pilot Valve
3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy Ill. - 62305-3116
"RUN"
position
Quincy Compressor