Lubrication - Quincy Compressor Industrial Series Instruction Manual

Lubrication

CAUTION !
CAUTION !
Industrial / Air Master Series
50161-105, March 2008
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
QT-5 & PLT-5
QT-7.5 & PLT-7.5
QT-10
QT-15 & PLT-15
QT-54
Lubricant Specifications
(Use Quin-Cip lubricant or consult factory.)
Ambient Temperature
Below 0°F
0-32° F
32-80°F
60-104°F
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.
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Lubricant Capacity
5
1 / qts. (1.5 lit.)
8
5
1 / qts. (1.5 lit.)
8
7
1 / qts. (1.8 lit.)
8
3
4 / qts. (4.5 lit.)
4
1
1 / qts. (1.15 lit.)
4
SAE Viscosity ISO Viscosity
SAE 5W
SAE 10W
SAE 20W
SAE 30
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ISO 32
ISO 68
ISO 100
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