Fluid Coming Out Through The Blowdown Valve; Frequent Fluid Filter Clogging; Frequent Air Cleaner Clogging - Quincy Compressor QMA Series Instruction Manual

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Contaminated fluid supply.
Check bulk fluid storage for possible causes of
contamination such as mixing fluid, rain, sleetj
humidity, dust, sand etc.
FLUID COMING OUT THROUGH THE BLOWDOWN VALVE
PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONS
Too high fluid level in the reservoir,
Bring fluid level to recommended fluid level by
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draining the reservoir. Use the fluid level gauge as a
guide.
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Cycling too often between load and unload.
Correct the situation in accordance with the instructions
in "Too Rapid Cycling Between Load and Unload"
section of this trouble shootimz tide.
]Air/Fluid Reservoir blows down too fast.
/Check for proper blowdownvalve size.
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Inlet valve not closing completely.
Correct the situation in accordance with the instructions
in "inlet Valve not Opening or Closing in Relation to
Air Demand" section of this trouble shooting guide.
FREQUENT FLUID FILTER CLOGGING
PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Faulty indicator.
Replace indicator assembly.
incorrect fluid filter.
Use genuine Quincy replacement filters only.
Faulty, incorrect or inadequate air filter.
Replace air filter element.
Fluid breakdown.
See fluid breakdown section of this trouble shooting
guide.
System contamination.
Check and clean system of all dirt, corrosion and
varnish.
FREQUENT AIR CLEANER CLOGGING
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Compressor operating in highly contamimted
Use remote air intake mounting.
atmosphere.
Air cleaner not adequate for conditions.
Use a specialized air filter. Contact an Authorized
Quincy Distributor.