Compressor Air/Fluid Separator Element - Quincy QSF Series Instruction Manual

Compressor Air/Fluid Separator Element

The element is a one piece construction that coalesces the fluid mist, as it passes through the
filtering media, into droplets that fall to the bottom of the separator element to be picked up by a
scavenging tube and returned to the compressor. Care must be taken in handling the separator
element to prevent it from being damaged. Any denting may destroy the effectiveness of the
filtering media and result in excessive fluid carryover. Even a very small hole punctured through
the element will result in a very high carryover of fluid.
QSF-50 thru 150 horsepower:
Do not remove the staples from the separator element. Their function is to
prevent an electrostatic build-up, which could spark a fire. Use genuine
Quincy replacement separators.
Continuity Testing of Separator Elements
NOTE:
Electrical continuity between all separator element metal surfaces must be checked prior to
replacing any separator element. Do not install if continuity is not present. Return the separator
element to your Quincy distributor for replacement.
Prior to installation, test the separator element as follows:
1) Locate a continuity test light or a volt-ohm-meter (v-o-m) capable of reading 20 ohms.
2) Assure that the battery has proper charge. Touch the probe leads together to assure the light
works or to zero calibrate the meter.
3) Contact the grounding staple (on the separator element gasket) or grounding spring clip (on
separator elements that do not require a gasket) with the ground probe of the test indicator.
4) Touch the top cap of the separator element with the other probe. The indicator light should
illuminate on the test or the v-o-m test must read no more than 20 ohms.
5) Touch the bottom cap of the separator element. The indicator light should illuminate on the test or
the v-o-m test must read no more than 20 ohms.
6) Touch the outside wire mesh. The indicator light should illuminate on the test or the v-o-m test
must read no more than 20 ohms.
7) Touch the inside wire mesh (do not puncture the element media). The indicator light should
illuminate on the test or the v-o-m test must read no more than 20 ohms.
8) If the separator element has a gasket on each side of the flange, repeat steps 3 through 7.
9) If the separator element fails any of the above tests, return it to your Quincy Distributor for
replacement.
10) Make sure the compressor is bonded (wired) to an earth ground to dissipate static electricity.
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