Quincy Compressor 50093-103 User Manual

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HIGH DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE AND/OR HIGH FLUID TEMPERATURE

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Cabinet panels removed

Replace all panels, ensure all sealing surfaces and materials
are satisfactory.

Cooling water temperature is too
high

Check and adjust as necessary.

Cooling radiator is dirty

Clean to ensure adequate air flow across fins.

Low fluid level

Add fluid to required level on reservoir

Operating pressure is too high

Rotary screw pumps are designed to operate in the 10" to
29.9" HgV range. Any operating pressure over 10" may
cause the pump to overheat.

Excessive pressure in exhaust line

Clear restrictions in exhaust line to ensure atmospheric
pressure at discharge.

FREQUENT AIR/FLUID SEPARATOR CLOGGING

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Faulty inlet filter or inadequate filter
for the environment

If faulty inlet filter elements, replace them.

Faulty fluid filter

Replace fluid filter element

Fluid breakdown

Correct in accordance with the instruction in “Fluid
Breakdown” section of the troubleshooting guide

Incorrect fluid separator element

Use genuine Quincy replacement elements only

Extreme operating conditions such
as high vacuum pump discharge
temperatures, high ambient
temperature and high reservoir
pressure

Operate vacuum pump at recommended reservoir pressure
and air discharge temperature

Fluid contamination

Change fluid. Service inlet filter element and fluid filter
promptly in accordance with the recommended maintenance
schedule.

Too high fluid level in reservoir

Bring fluid level to recommended level by draining the
reservoir. Use the fluid level gauge as a guide.

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