Quincy Compressor QSI Series Instruction Manual page 91

• Fluid Specifications
• Lubrication
• Fluid Level
• Fluid Sample Valve
• Fluid Filter
• Factors Affecting Fluid Life
• Fluid Analysis Program - General
• QuinSyn PG
• QuinSyn XP
• QuinSyn Plus
• QuinSyn Fluids
• QuinSyn Flush
• Cleaning and Flushing With QuinSyn Flush
• Converting to QuinSyn PG
• Converting to QuinSyn XP
• Converting to QuinSyn Plus
• Converting to QuinSyn
• Sampling Procedures
• Understanding the Analysis Report
• Fluid Parameters
The three functions of compressor fluid are:
• to lubricate the bearings and rotors
• to remove heat from the air as it is being compressed
thus lowering the compressed air discharge tempera-
ture
• to seal the rotor clearances
Fluid Specifications
We recommend that all Quincy rotary screw compressors
be filled with one of the following synthetic fluids:
QuinSyn PG - Standard fill. (Replaces QuinSyn)
QuinSyn XP - Standard fill for high pressure applica-
tions. (Replaces QuinSyn HP 68)
QuinSyn Plus -
QuinSyn - PAO fluid.
QuinSyn F - Food grade applications.
QuinSyn IV - 4000 hour alternative fluid.
A fluid tag is attached to each Quincy rotary screw
Extended life fluid.
Quincy Compressor-QSI
Section VII - Compressor Fluids
compressor indicating the type of fluid provided in the
initial fill. All of the above fluids are available from any
authorized Quincy distributor.
CAUTION!
Do not mix different grades or types of fluid. Do
not use inferior grades of fluids.
NOTICE!
Failure to follow these fluid recommendations will
adversely affect your warranty.
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