Section VI - Servicing
84 Quincy Compressor-QSI
®
WARNING!
Do not remove the staples from the separator ele-
ment. Their function is to prevent an electrostatic
build-up which could spark a re. Use genuine
Quincy replacement separators.
Continuity Testing of Separator Elements
NOTICE!
Electrical continuity between all separator ele-
ment metal surfaces must be checked prior to
replacing any separator element. Do not install
if continuity is not present. Return the separator
element to your Quincy Distributor for replace-
ment.
Prior to installation, test the separator element as follows:
1) Locate a continuity test light or a volt-ohm-meter
probe leads together to assure the light works or to
3) Contact the grounding staple on the separator ele-
ment gasket with the ground probe of the test indica-
4) Touch the top cap of the separator element with the
on the test or the v-o-m test must read no more than
indicator light should illuminate on the test or the
should illuminate on the test or the v-o-m test must
7) Touch the inside wire mesh ( do not puncture the el-
on the test or the v-o-m test must read no more than
8) If the separator element has a gasket on each side of
9) If the separator element fails any of the above test ,