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Section VII - Compressor Fluids • Fluid Specifications • Lubrication • Fluid Level • Fluid Filter • Factors Affecting Fluid Life • Fluid Analysis Program - General • QuinSyn PG • QuinSyn XP • QuinSyn Plus • QuinSyn Fluids • QuinSyn Flush • Cleaning and Flushing With QuinSyn Flush • Converting to QuinSyn PG • Converting to QuinSyn XP • Converting to QuinSyn Plus • Converting to QuinSyn • Sampling Procedures • Understanding the Analysis Report • Fluid Parameters The three functions of compressor fluid are: • to lubricate the bearings and rotors • to remove heat from the air as it is being compressed thus lowering the compressed air discharge temperature
A fluid tag is attached to each Quincy rotary screw compressor indicating the type of fluid provided in the initial fill. All of the above fluids are available from any authorized Quincy distributor.
Caution!
• to seal the rotor clearances
Do not mix different grades or types of fluid. Do not use inferior grades of fluids.
Fluid Specifications We recommend that all Quincy rotary screw compressors be filled with one of the following synthetic fluids: QuinSyn PG
- Standard fill.
QuinSyn XP
- Standard fill for high pressure applications.
Notice! Failure to follow these fluid recommendations will adversely affect your warranty.
QuinSyn Plus - Extended life fluid. QuinSyn F
- Food grade applications.
QuinSyn IV
- 4000 hour alternative fluid.
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