Lubrication - Quincy Compressor Climate Control Series Instruction Manual

•Lubrication

Climate Control Series
2022209100, August 2018
Always use new gaskets when servicing the valves. Check to be sure the
reed valves are seated perfectly flat against the sealing surface around each
port. Damaged or improperly seating valves will cause lower than normal
discharge pressure, excessive heat, and carbon buildup.
Quincy Climate Control Series compressor units are shipped with
Quin-Cip (ISO 68) lubricant in the crankcase. Basic compressors sold
as replacements may be shipped with Quin-Cip (ISO 68) in a separate con-
tainer to avoid spillage. Replace the break-in lubricant after 100 hours
of operation with Quin-Cip lubricant!
Quin-Cip lubricant has proven under extensive testing to min imize friction
and wear, limit lubricant carryover, and reduce carbon and varnish deposits.
It will support the performance characteristics and life designed into all
Quincy compressors and is highly rec ommended. Refer to the charts below to
determine the correct amount of lubricant and viscosity to use for your model
and applica tion.
Approximate Crankcase Lubricant Capacities
Splash Lubricated Model
QTS3QCB (1/2, 3/4 h.p.)
QTS3QCB (1 & 1-1/2 h.p.)
QTS5QCB
QT5QCB & QT7QCB
QT10QCB (R.C. 200C)
QT15QCB
*A shorter (white) dipstick and higher lubricant level is required for QTS3QCB compressors
run at 350 RPM to 425 RPM.
**A standard (black) dipstick and normal lubricant level is required for QTS3QCB compressors
run at 426 RPM to 600 RPM.
Pressure Lubricated Model
210QRB
216QRB, 310QRB & 325QRB
340QRB & 350QRB
390QRB
5120QRB
Pressure lubricated models are designed to be operated at 18 to 20 PSIG
lubricant pressure (at rated speed and operating temperature). The oil pres-
sure relief valve on the oil pump can be adjusted. To do this, loosen the locknut
seated against the side of the oil pump hous ing. Turn the adjusting screw
clockwise to increase; counter clockwise to decrease the lubricant pres sure.
Re-tighten the locknut.
Lubricant Specifications
(Use Quin-Cip lubricant or consult factory.)
Ambient Temperature
0-32° F
32-80°F
60-104°F
28
Lubricant Capacity
*20 oz. (590 ml.)
**12 oz. (354 ml.)
39 oz. (1140 ml.)
1 qt. & 20 oz. (1.3 lit.)
2.5 qts. (2.37 lit.)
3 qts. & 24 oz. (3.55 lit.)
Lubricant Capacity
26 oz. (770 ml.)
1 qt. & 22 oz. (1.6 lit.)
4 qts. & 30 oz. (4.7 lit.)
9 qts. & 22 oz. (9.2 lit.)
9 qts. & 30 oz. (9.4 lit.)
SAE Viscosity ISO Viscosity
SAE 10W
SAE 20
SAE 30
Quincy Compressor
ISO 32
ISO 68
ISO 100