Section VII - Compressor Fluids
Converting to QuinSyn PG
Normal Machines
Flush
clean
machines presently using
QuinSyn or QuinSyn IV before converting
them to QuinSyn PG.
Drain compressor thoroughly while hot,
including all the low areas, fluid lines and
fluid cooler. Fill with QuinSyn Flush and
run compressor until it reaches normal
operating temperatures. Shut down
and lockout the machine. Drain all the
QuinSyn Flush and discard in accordance
with all local, state and federal disposal
regulations. Change the separator and
all the filters on the compressor. Refill the
reservoir and system with a full charge of
QuinSyn PG.
notiCe!
If all the previous fluid is not removed
from the compressor, excessive
foam may be visible in the fluid level
sightglass. If this occurs, repeat the
flushing procedure.
Varnished Machines
Flush
varnished
machines presently
using QuinSyn or QuinSyn IV (following
the procedures outlined on pages 52-53)
before converting them to QuinSyn PG.
Drain compressor thoroughly while hot,
including all the low areas, fluid lines and
the fluid cooler. Fill with QuinSyn Flush
and run for 300 hours. Take a fluid sample
and send to Quincy Compressor
®
Fluid
Analysis to determine if further flushing is
needed. Continue operating compressor
until the results of fluid analysis are known.
Drain or continue to run compressor as
advised by the fluid analysis report.
notiCe!
More than one flush may be required
to remove varnish buildup and reduce
the TAN to an acceptable level. It may
be necessary to change the fluid filter
more frequently while the machine is
being cleaned.
If advised to refill with another charge of
QuinSyn Flush, run compressor until it
reaches normal operating temperature.
Shut down and lockout the machine.
Drain all of the original charge of the
QuinSyn Flush and discard in accordance
with all local, state and federal disposal
regulations. Refill with a fresh charge of
QuinSyn Flush and change the fluid filters.
Run compressor for 300 hours. Take a fluid
sample and send to Quincy Compressor
®
Fluid Analysis to determine if further
flushing is needed. Proceed as instructed
by the fluid analysis report.
If advised to drain the QuinSyn Flush,
run compressor until it reaches normal
operating temperature. Shut down and
lockout the machine. Drain the QuinSyn
Flush and discard in accordance with
all local, state and federal disposal
regulations. Change the separator and
fluid filters on the compressor and refill
with a full charge of the QuinSyn PG.
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