Section VI - Maintenance
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Quincy Compressor
Notes:
1. Maintenance must be done according the number of running hours or according the
running period, whichever comes first.
2. More frequently in a dusty environment.
3.
Important note
: Regreasing of the bearings of the compressor element must be
done with special grease, a special grease gun and according a specific procedure.
In high ambient conditions, the bearings must be greased more frequently: for
every 5 °C (9 °F) increase above 30 °C (86 °F), the maintenance interval should be
reduced with 30 %.
Contact your supplier for details.
Check more frequently if operating in a dusty atmosphere. Check for cleanness and
damage. Replace a dirty or damaged filter by a new one.
4. In extremely dry conditions (relative humidity below 15 %), the tip seals and dust
seals need to be replaced more frequently.
Service kits
Service kits
For overhauling and for preventive maintenance, a wide range of service kits is available.
Service kits comprise all parts required for servicing the component and offer the
benefits of genuine parts while keeping the maintenance budget low.
Consult the Spare Parts List for part numbers.
Disposal of used material
Used filters or any other used material (e.g. desiccant, lubricants, cleaning rags, machine
parts, etc.) must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly and safe manner, and in
line with the local recommendations and environmental legislation.
Electronic components are subject to the EU Directive 2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). As such, these parts must not be disposed of at a
municipal waste collection point. Refer to local regulations for directions on how to
dispose of this product in an environmental friendly manner.
