Quincy Compressor QGB Series Instruction Manual

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QGB

Series

™

(7.5-15 HP)

Belt Drive Air Compressor

Instruction Manual

This manual contains important safety information and should

be made available to all personnel who operate and/or maintain

this product. Carefully read this manual before attempting to

operate or perform maintenance on this equipment.

Manual No. 65093-1B

January 2007 Edition

Update: February 2008

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Page 1 Series ™ (7.5-15 HP) Belt Drive Air Compressor Instruction Manual This manual contains important safety information and should be made available to all personnel who operate and/or maintain this product. Carefully read this manual before attempting to operate or perform maintenance on this equipment. Manual No.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Variable Speed Units ....................9 Safety ..........................9 Models Equipped with an Integrated Dryer ..............9 Air & Fluid Circuits ......................20 Adjustment Principle ......................2 MCI0 Display Messages ....................22 MCI0 Menus ......................23 QGB 5V Operation ......................24 Menu Navigation and Parameter Modification (QGB 5V) ........2 Quincy Compressor-QGB ™...
Page 4 Temperature Safety Test (QGB 15V) .................45 Decommissioning the Compressor ...................45 Section VIII - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ........................46 Troubleshooting QGB 15V Errors ..................48 Appendix A - Dimensional Drawings QGB 7.5/10/15 Dimensional .....................50 Appendix B - Technical Data QGB 7.5/10/15........................52 Quincy Compressor-QGB ™...
Page 5: Section I - General Information
NOTICE! Identifies important installation, CAUTION! operation or maintenance information which is not hazard related. This symbol identifies hot surfaces which could result in personal injury or property damage. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 6 Relieve all pressure internal to the high air temperature (HAT) sensors. compressor prior to servicing. Do not depend on check valves to hold system ♦ Compressed air is dangerous, do not pressure. play with it. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 7: Spare Parts Ordering Information
Section I - General Information Spare Parts Ordering Information ♦ Quincy Compressor maintains replacement Use the correct fluid at all times. parts for Quincy compressors and ♦ Do not rely on the discharge air line accessories. A repair parts list is shipped check valve.
Page 8: Standard Warranty
Modiﬁcations to the product not refund the purchase price of any product or authorized by Quincy Compressor. part thereof which proves to be defective. In no event shall Seller be liable for any claims,...
Page 9: Normal Operating Conditions
Condensation causes early this operating and maintenance manual. wear to mechanical components and, in Quincy Compressor reserves the right to time, irreparable damage (see Draining disclaim any and all responsibility in the Condensate in Section VII). The QGB™...
Page 10: Section Ii - Description
· Standard Equipment · MCI01 Electronic Control Panel · QGB 15V User Interface General Description The Quincy Compressor QGB™ It is an fluid-cooled, single stage, rotary compressor comprises a compressed screw compressor. There is a transversely air unit in the form of a self contained,...
Page 11: Standard Equipment
· A thermal protection device to protect the motor from overload (located in the electrical enclosure). · An air thermostat that shuts down the compressor when the temperature rises abnormally or during a fluid cooler failure. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 12: Mci0 Electronic Control Panel
The MCI01 has two temperature alarm thresholds: A high dew point temperature threshold (adjustable in menu 2) and a (preset) low dew point temperature threshold which indicates a risk of dryer freeze. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 13 For a temperature alarm, the yellow LED Pressing the ON key turns the machine on. associated with the thermometer flashes. Start-up of the compressor can be timed to enable the dryer to cool down. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 14 This "menu" mode operates in a "loop" dew point (dryer version) for 15 seconds. and requires scrolling the information to return to the previous information. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 15 The Off When the compressor is connected to a phase is signaled by the red LED (OFF power supply, an initialization message indicator) flashing. speciﬁ es the software version (e.g.: E 10). Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 16 · 7 indications for the operational status: and shows the menu structure. RUN = The motor runs, flashes when the shut down order is given while the motor is in deceleration phase before shut down. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 17 = The STOP button shuts down the machine. Enter: Enables the modification of a parameter to be validated and the fault history to be reset (2 to 3 seconds). Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 18: Section Iii - Installation
Do not use a rigid connector. The QGB™ compressor does not need any special foundation. Any solid level surface able to support its weight is suitable. Tank mounted units must be bolted to a level foundation. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 19 The result is more economical operation of compressors. The pulses emitted by the the compressors. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 20 ON THE ELECTRICAL CABINET. ALL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS A N D M A I N T E N A N C E M U S T B E CARRIED OUT BY A SPECIALIZED AND COMPETENT TECHNICIAN. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 21 ♦ Frequent power outages may destroy the load circuit may be damaged. the inverter's capacitors. Check your electrical installation and minimize the number of outages. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 22: Section Iv - Operating Procedures
2 connections, if required. phases. 3) Press the STOP button. The motor 1) Press the START button to start the stops and the unit is automatically motor. blown down to atmospheric pressure. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 23 CO extinguisher which functions by "smothering" the ﬁ re (starving it of oxygen). Always observe the user instructions applicable to the model. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 24: Air & Fluid Circuits
FLUID FILTER 12 MOTOR PULLEY FLEXIBLE FLUID HOSE 13 COMPRESSOR PULLEY FLEXIBLE AIR HOSE 14 BELTS MINIMUM PRESSURE VALVE 15 MOTOR DRAIN VALVE 16 FLUID RESERVOIR Figure 4-2. Air & Fluid Circuits Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 25 3 AIR RADIATOR FLUID FILTER 4 FLUID RADIATOR PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 5 FLUID RESERVOIR MINIMUM PRESSURE VALVE TEMPERATURE SENSOR SOLENOID VALVE 7 PRESSURE GAUGE PRESSURE ADjUSTMENT SWITCH Figure 4-3. Stop-Start Adjustment Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 26: Mci0 Display Messages
Display TOTAL HOURS “run” Operation hours “Ld” LOAD HOURS AIR AND FLUID FILTERS, DRAINAGE “FLt” Maintenance SEPARATOR “SeP” Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 27: Mci0 Menus
THE SOFTWARE OF THE ELECTRONIC PLATE AND ACHINE ADDRESS DENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE THE SERIAL OF THE PLATE WRITTEN ON THE STICKER IN A NETWORK LOCATED ON THE BACK PLATE OF THE CONTROLLER Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 28: Qgb 5V Operation
START/STOP controls. oMpressor ressure rive otor equired requency speed ressure sensor ysteM Figure 4-4. Pressure Regulation Principle (Variable Speed) Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 29 The pressure then rises again and the cycle starts over. To avoid frequent stop/start cycles, the blowdown time may be increased (Consult your distributor or the after-sales service). Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 30 The basic menu includes the M to H5 positions. This menu can be navigated using the p and q arrow keys. eset ress cancel nter hanGe nter value hanGe nter value Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 31 MessaGes 2-3 enter seconds ‘’w’’ type alarM MessaGe does stop other Menus Factory Menus accessible only Machine requires intervention eFer authorized personnel roubleshootinG ection Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 32: Section V - Options
On the other hand, if the compressor is stopped at the machine itself, it cannot be restarted from a distance. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 33: Auto Restart
Particularly used for industries where air production should not be subject to shut downs that waste the products manufactured or damage the production equipment. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 34: Section Vi - Integrated Dryer
EMOVAL FROM Ø ONDENSATION EVAPORATOR 1/2" G 1/2" G 1/4" CONDENSATE SEPARATOR COOLANT FILTER HOT GAS BY-PASS VALVE PRESSURE SWITCH CONDENSATE BLEED SOLENOID VALVE 10 CONDENSATE OUTLET PIPE Figure 6-1. Dryer Components Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 35: Operating Principle
DEW POINT TEMPERATURE PROBE EVAPORATOR 2 FAN CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH CONDENSATE SEPARATOR 3 REFRIGERANT SEPARATOR STRAINER 4 SOLENOID VALVE FOR CONDENSATE CAPILLARY TUBE DRAINAGE REFRIGERANT FILTER 5 TIMER Figure 6-2. Operating Principle Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 36: Installation
INSTALLATIONS ARE OBSERVED valve in order to drain the condensed FOR PERSONNEL SAFETY AND TO water after cooling. Reconnect the PROTECT THE MACHINE. drainpipes to the condensate collector. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 37: Start-Up
- Depressurize the unit by pressing the made on the MCI01 control board. "ON" button to drain the condensate. This button can be found just above the timer (item 9, Figure 6-1). Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 38: Maintenance
For particularly dusty locations, double the maintenance frequency. EEKLY ONDENSATE LEAN THE FILTER OF THE DRAIN VALVE CONDENSATE DRAIN VALVE ONTHLY ONDENSER LEAN THE FINS TO ELIMINATE ANY DUST ACCUMULATION Figure 6-3. Cleaning the Condenser Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 39 During the period of inactivity, the machine must be protected from atmospheric agents, dust and humidity, which could damage the motors and the electrical system. To start it up again, consult Quincy service department. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 40: Section Vii - Servicing
FroM reservoir iGhten belts eplace Fluid Filter iGhten electrical connections eplace Fluid lean Fluid cooler eplace Filter iGhten power electric Motor eplace separator eleMent verhaul MiniMuM pressure valve verhaul nlet valve Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 41: Fluid Specifi Cations
Fluid Analysis Program Speciﬁ c Gravity 60/60 0.89 QuinSyn Plus ﬂ uid is included in Quincy’s ﬂ uid analysis program. Flash Point ASTM D92 475°F Fire Point ASTM D92 540°F Pour Point -58°F Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 42: Quinsyn Flush
43.3 cSt. (A). Fill machine with QuinSyn Flush Viscosity @ 20°F ASTM D445 5. cSt. and run for 500 hours. Send a fluid sample to Quincy Compressor ® Viscosity Index Fluid Analysis. Flush may need to Flash Point ASTM D92 444°F...
Page 43: Fluid Filter & Fluid Change
QuinSyn Flush using the following QuinSyn fluid selected for your machine. procedure: Send fluid sample to Quincy Compressor ® Fluid Analysis at 200 hours. Drain thoroughly as in (A) and fill with QuinSyn Flush.
Page 44: Fluid Level
"0". After the air ﬁ lter element has been replaced, reset the hour counter which will tell you the number of hours remaining before the next replacement. Figure 7-2. Air Filter Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 45: Fluid Scavenge
(using soap, etc.). Figure 7-4. Assembling/Disassembling NOTICE! the Cooler If the hoses are disassembled and reassembled, keep the cooler sleeves in position in order to prevent deformation during tightening and loosening (see Figure 7-4). Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 46: Separator Element
Slowly open the drain cock and let the Figure 7-6. Draining Condensate water out. ♦ When compressor fluid appears, close the valve to avoid losing fluid. ♦ Top off with fluid, if necessary. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 47: Compressor Airend
Prior to fitting, make 2 marks on the belts, 7.88 inches (200 mm) from each other. ♦ With the aid of a straight edge, check the alignment of the pulleys and adjust if necessary. Figure 7-7. Belt Tension Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 48: Inlet Valve
It is therefore necessary to tighten the unit Before opening the electrical cabinet, connector input, output, wye and delta. the machine's electrical power supply must be disconnected. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 49: Resetting The Maintenance Counters (Qgb 15V)
6. Disconnect the compressor's 3. Depressurize the compressor: condensate pipes from the disconnect a 4/6 pipe on the cover of condensate draining system. the ﬂ uid separator. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 50: Section Viii - Troubleshooting
Pressure relief Valve exhausting: eFective Fluid separator eleMent eplace Fluid separator eleMent nlet valve closed heck valve piston joints inlet valve eFective pressure switch solenoid valve heck that pressure switch solenoid valve Good workinG order Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 51 Shutdown or non- existent Faults: lectroMaGnetic disturbance interFerence suppression lectronic card controller contact uincy ervice epartMent Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 52: Troubleshooting Qgb 15V Errors
Motor Motor triGGered coMpressor belts eeproM araMeter recordinG Fault ontact uincy service rror bnorMal usaGe oMponent Fault eter Fault values displayed Meters eset Fault restart erroneous Fault appears aGain contact uincy service Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 53 Meter ervice coMpressor reached servicinG erForM service proGraMMed this nuMber hours eset Meter ryer error teMperature sensor dryer heck dryer detected teMperature heck wirinG teMperature sensor Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 54: Appendix A - Dimensional Drawing
Appendix A - Dimensional Drawing Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 55 Appendix A - Dimensional Drawing Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
Page 56: Appendix B - Technical Data
24.3 24.2 24.5 23. Dimensions Length in (mm) 33 (850) Width in (mm) 24 (0) Height in (mm) 4 (80) Weight lb (kg) 485 (220) 58 (235) 57 (259) 589 (27) Quincy Compressor-QGB ™ Back to Table of Contents...
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Page 58 Seller is not responsible for loss or damage in transit after having received “In Good Order” receipt from the carrier. All claims for loss or damage in transit should be made to the carrier. Quincy Compressor-QGB ™...
Page 59 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OSHA REQUIREMENTS: At the time of shipment of the equipment from the factory, Quincy Compressor/Ortman Fluid Power will comply with the various Federal, State and local laws and regulations concerning occupational health and safety and pollution. However, in the installation and...

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