Section Iv - Operating Procedures; Prior To Starting; Starting The Compressor - Quincy QGV-100 Instruction Manual

Section IV - Operating Procedures

• Prior to Starting

• Starting the Compressor

• Control Panel Operation
• Stopping the Compressor - Normal
Operation
• Stopping the Compressor - Emer-
gency
Prior to Starting
Caution!
This instruction manual should be
readily available to all operators and
maintenance personnel.
of the manual become illegible or
the manual is lost, have it replaced
immediately. The instruction manual
should be reviewed periodically to
prevent a serious accident.
Before starting the compressor, review
Sections II and III of this manual. Be certain
that all installation requirements have
been met and that the purpose and use of
the controls are thoroughly understood.
Before placing the compressor into
operation, do the following:
• Remove all loose items and tools from
around the compressor.
• Check fluid level in the air/fluid
reservoir. See Compressor Fluid
Section.
• Check the fan and fan mounting for
tightness.
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• Manually rotate the compressor
• Check all pressure connections for
If any part
• Check to make sure all relief valves are
• Check to make sure all panels and
• Check fuses, circuit breakers and
• Close the main power disconnect
• Check the fan rotation (air flows
• Water-cooled models - Check inlet
Quincy Compressor-QGV Series
through enough revolutions to be
certain there are no mechanical
interferences.
tightness.
in place.
guards are in place and securely
mounted.
thermal overloads for proper size.
switch and jog the starter switch button
to check the rotational direction of the
compressor.
through the coolers).
and discharge water piping for proper
connections.