QR-25 Series ® Instruction Manual This manual contains important safety information and must be carefully read in its entirety and understood prior to installation by all personnel who install, operate and/or maintain this product. Product warranty information is available at www.quincycompressor.com/about/warranties Manual No.
SAFETY Safety First At Quincy Compressor safety is not only a primary concern, but a faithfully performed practice. Beginning with the design stage, safety is built into “The World’s Finest Compressor”. It is the inten tion of this manual to pass along the “safety first”...
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•Be sure that all tools, shipping and installation debris have been re moved from the compressor and installation site prior to starting the compressor. Do not operate a Quincy Compressor in excess of 250 PSIG unless WARNING ! it has been tested and certified for high pressure application by Quincy Compressor prior to shipment.
40 ft. of #4 gauge cable (GND & HOT). The owner, lessor or operator of any compressor unit manu factured by Quincy Compressor is hereby warned that failure to ob serve the safety precau- tions and procedures outlined in this manual may result in serious personal injury, damage to property, and may void your warranty.
SECTION 2 SYSTEM DYNAMICS Description & Applica- tion The Quincy Compressor QR25 Series consists of heavy duty indus trial, belt driven, single or two stage compressors. Single stage compressors are capable of delivering up to 100 PSIG continuously. Some single...
Control Versions Various control versions are available for the model QR25 series compressors. The control version required is determined by how frequent there is a demand QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
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LVD Control Version. This version is recom mended wherever the degree of demand and usage is variable. *1, 2, or 4 unloader towers are employed depending upon the model of compressor. QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012...
200/250 **Maximum continuous pressure is indicated on left side, maximum intermittent high pressure on right side. †High pressure basics required for pressures above 250 PSIG applications. QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
If concealed damage is discovered at a later date, the carrier must be notified within 15 days of initial receipt of freight. Concealed ship- ping damage is not covered by Quincy Compressor Warranty. Contact the carrier as soon as possible, giving them an opportunity to inspect the ship...
Do not store toxic, volatile, or corrosive agents near the compressor. Noise Noise is a potential health hazard that must be considered. There are federal QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
If the overload relay trips persistently, DO NOT CONTINUE TO PUSH THE RESET BUTTON! Contact your lo- cal Quincy distributor for assistance. QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
Mounting Proper mounting of Quincy compressor units is crucial to the safe operation and longevity of the equipment. The installation requires a flat and level concrete floor or pad (for mobile units see Mounting Mobile Units). Satis factory results can usually be obtained by mounting horizontal tank units on vibration isolators available from your local Quincy distributor.
A clean, cool and dry air supply is essential to the satisfactory operation of your Quincy air compressor. The standard air filter that the com pressor is equipped with when leaving the factory is of sufficient size and design to meet normal QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012...
As with any piping, all parts of the discharge piping should fit so as not to create any stress between the piping and components. QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
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(refer to Fig. 3-2, Typical Drop Leg & Component Location). The compressed air supply line from the air receiver of a stationary unit must be equipped with a pressure and heat rated flexible connection. QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012...
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Some tanks use an internal drain tube (Refer to Fig. 3-3, Internal Drain Tube) to drain the moisture. Tank pressure is required to force moisture out of the tank through the drain tube. Safe removal of tank moisture from the QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012...
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Slowly open the drain valve and allow the moisture and air mixture to drain from the tank. Step 4) Once the moisture has been completely drained, close the drain valve. Air Tank Inspection Quincy Compressor recommends that all Minimum Allowable Horizontal air tanks be inspected at scheduled inter Tank Visually...
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Drain the tank daily Visually inspect the tank every year Drain locator Visual inspection log (general location) (annual entries made by operator) Explanation of Tank Drain Decal QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
Open all manual shutoff valves at and beyond the compres sor discharge. Step 12) After all the above conditions have been satisfied, the unit can be connected to the proper power source. QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
If there are any questions regarding any part of the instructions, please call your local Quincy distributor, or the Quincy Compressor factory. CAUTION ! When using battery cables to start engine driven units do not use more than a total of 40 ft.
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(Discoloration or a higher lubricant level reading may indicate the presence of condensed liquids.) If lubri cant is contaminated, drain and replace. QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
Check the lubricant level several minutes after the compressor has run. (Discoloration or a higher lubricant level reading may indicate the presence of condensed liquids.) If lubricant is contaminated, drain and replace. QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
/ starter. Lubrication QR-25 Series compressors are normally shipped with lubricant in the crankcase. Before starting your compressor, check the lubricant level in the crankcase. The lubricant should register between the high and low marks on the dipstick.
Stepbystep procedures are provided here to correctly measure and set the drive belt tension: Step 1) Measure the span length of the drive. (Refer to Fig. 5-1, Setting Belt Tension.) QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
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Recheck the tension of the new belts several times in the first 50 hours of operation and adjust if necessary. Thereafter, check belt tension on a regular basis (refer to SECTION 5, Maintenance Schedule). QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
Pressure Switch Adjustment Pressure switches provided by Quincy Compressor are preset at the factory and usu ally do not require adjustment. However, the following procedures can be performed by a qualified electrician to adjust the pressure switch. Step 1) Remove the pressure switch cover.
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Step 8) For aircooled models only, remove the standard compressor sheave 5120_31.TIF Fig. 5-5 and replace with a reverse rotation sheave available from your Driveshaft Alignment local Quincy Compressor distributor. Step 9) Start the compressor and adjust the oil pressure. OIL SUPPLY PORTS TO THE OIL FILTER OIL RETURN PORT...
Step 5. Loosen locknut (counterclock ceed to Step 7. wise). * Stabilize with back-up Step 7. Tighten locknut (clockwise) wrench! with wrench. * Stabilize with back-up wrench! QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
•Compressor valves not functioning prop erly •Loose pulley/sheave •Motor or engine out of balance •Compressor, motor or engine not secured tightly, or tightened into a bind QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
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•Compressor valves in second stage broken or not functioning properly (Two stage models only) •Pilot valve or pressure switch set incor rectly or defective •Pressure gauge defective QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
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•Piston loose in cylinder bore, cylinder bore worn, piston or piston rings worn •Worn rods or main bearing •Wrong pressure setting, discharge pressure excessive •Crankcase lubrication inadequate •Loose pulley/sheave •Compressor valve assemblies loose QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
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UE TO PUSH THE RESET BUTTON! •Loose or broken wire Contact your local Quincy distribu- •Motor defective tor for assistance. •Compressor seized Motor stalls •Motor overloaded (refer to Excessive current draw) QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
The result will be the actual capacity (CFM) of the compressor at the given altitude. QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
Decal Locations Typical QR-25 Unit with Horizontal Receiver Typical QR-25 Unit with Vertical Receiver QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
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Typical Engine Driven QR-25 Unit with Horizontal Receiver QR-25 Series Quincy Compressor 52201-107, December 2012 3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116...
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ENVIROMENTAL AND OSHA REQUIREMENTS: At the time of ship- strikes, labor difficulties, acts of governmental or military authorities, delays ment of the equipment from the factory, Quincy Compressor / Ortman Fluid in transportation or procuring materials, or causes of any kind beyond Seller’s Power will comply with the various Federal, State and local laws and regula- control.
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