Sampling Procedures

Quincy

Compressor Fluid analysis 2300 James Savage road Midland, Michigan 48642-6535 UNDENIABLY THE WORLD’S FINEST COMPRESSORS

Sampling Procedures

Preferred sample location is the fluid filter. If unable to take sample from fluid filter, proceed as follows: . Shutdown and lockout compressor. 2. Relieve pressure in reservoir. 3. Remove plug from reservoir drain line. 4. Drain water from reservoir and discard in approved manner. 5. Fill sample bottle with fluid. 6. Close valve and replace plug in drain line. 7. Return compressor to service and check fluid level during operation. Service with fluid as required.

Using fluid filter sample valve, proceed as follows: . Open valve, drain 2-4 ounces of fluid from filter and discard in an approved manner. 2. Fill sample bottle. 3. Close valve.

After collecting sample from either of the above methods: . Fill out information label completely.*

Be certain to provide all information as to possible hazards related to a given sample. If this situation exists, all information shall be clearly marked on the sample bottle label.

2. Attach Sample Bottle Label to the bottle and put bottle in mailer. 3. Place Shipping Label on the outside of the mailer and send it by UPS.

Sample Bottle Label Shipping Label

Note: A fluid sample valve kit is available from Quincy Compressor. Contact the Service Department and ask for part number 43286.

FROM: ________________________________________ Customer Fax # ________________________________ Model No. ____________ Serial No. ______________ Fluid _________________ Sample Date____________ Hours on Fluid ________ Hours on Machine _______ Distributor _____________________________________ Sample From o Reservoir o Filter FROM:

TO: Quincy Compressor Fluid Analysis 2300 James Savage Road Midland, MI 48642-6535

Understanding the Analysis Report

Reference the page 58 for a copy of a blank analysis report. a) REPORT DATE - The date that the fluid was analyzed. b) REPORT NUMBER - The assigned number to this report. c) CUSTOMER ADDRESS - The name and address of person that this report is being mailed to. This information is being taken from the sample bottle as it is received. d) CUSTOMER - The owner of the unit that sample came from. e) COMPRESSOR MANUFACTURER - Brand of compressor sample taken from. f) FLUID TYPE - This should always be one of the fluids listed in the previous section. g) SERIAL NUMBER - The unit serial number of the Quincy compressor the fluid sample was taken from. h) MODEL NUMBER - The model number of the Quincy compressor that the fluid sample was taken from. i) HOURS ON FLUID - These are the actual hours that the QuinSyn fluid has been in the unit since the last fluid change. j) HOURS ON MACHINE - This is the total hours on the compressor hourmeter. k) SAMPLE DATE - The date that the sample was taken from the compressor.

notiCe!

Items c) through k) are information provided by the service person supplying the fluid for analysis. Incomplete or incorrect information will affect the report’s accuracy.

l) EVALUATION - This is a brief statement made by the technician performing the actual fluid analysis.

This statement addresses the condition of the fluid and filter. This statement will also note any problems that need attention. m) PHYSICAL PROPERTIES RESULTS - Particle size is measured in microns.

See Fluid Parameters on pages 606. n) SPECTROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS - See

Fluid Parameters on pages 60-6.