Quincy Compressor QSI Series Instruction Manual page 101

Converting to QuinSyn PG
Normal Machines
Flush clean machines presently using QuinSyn or Quin-
Syn IV before converting them to QuinSyn PG.
Drain compressor thoroughly while hot, including all the
low areas, fluid lines and fluid cooler. Fill with QuinSyn
Flush and run compressor until it reaches normal operat-
ing temperatures. Shut down and lockout the machine.
Drain all the QuinSyn Flush and discard in accordance
with all local, state and federal disposal regulations.
Change the separator and all the filters on the compres-
sor. Refill the reservoir and system with a full charge of
QuinSyn PG.
NOTICE!
If all the previous fluid is not removed from the
compressor, excessive foam may be visible in the
fluid level sightglass. If this occurs, repeat the
flushing procedure.
Varnished Machines
Flush varnished machines presently using QuinSyn or
QuinSyn IV before converting them to QuinSyn PG.
Drain compressor thoroughly while hot, including all the
low areas, fluid lines and the fluid cooler. Fill with Quin-
Syn Flush and run for 300 hours. Take a fluid sample and
send to Quincy Compressor Fluid Analysis to determine
Section VII - Compressor Fluids
if further flushing is needed. Continue operating com-
pressor until the results of fluid analysis are known.
Drain or continue to run compressor as advised by the
fluid analysis report.
NOTICE!
More than one flush may be required to remove
varnish build-up and reduce the TAN to an ac-
ceptable level. It may be necessary to change the
fluid filter more frequently while the machine is
being cleaned.
If advised to refill with another charge of QuinSyn Flush,
run compressor until it reaches normal operating tempera-
ture. Shut down and lockout the machine. Drain all of
the original charge of the QuinSyn Flush and discard in
accordance with all local, state and federal disposal regu-
lations. Refill with a fresh charge of QuinSyn Flush and
change the fluid filters. Run compressor for 300 hours.
Take a fluid sample and send to Quincy Compressor Fluid
Analysis to determine if further flushing is needed. Pro-
ceed as instructed by the fluid analysis report.
If advised to drain the QuinSyn Flush, run compressor
until it reaches normal operating temperature. Shut down
and lockout the machine. Drain the QuinSyn Flush and
discard in accordance with all local, state and federal
disposal regulations. Change the separator and fluid
filters on the compressor and refill with a full charge of
the QuinSyn PG.
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