Performing the
Performance Qualification
Test the
performance of the VOLUMETRIC AIR SAMPLER as per the Check List and record
these in the Performance Qualification Report. The frequency of recording
results has been decided based on the results of the Operation Qualification.
The test methodology is defined in the check list.
The VOLUMETRIC AIR
SAMPLER shall be handed over to Quality Control only after successful
completion of Performance Qualification.
Record all
observations and deviations in the report. In case of deviation prepare a
deviation report with justification and get it approved by Head Quality assurance,
Head Quality Control.
Check list for
Performance Qualification
EQUIPMENT / SYSTEM: VOLUMETRIC AIR SAMPLER
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Test ( S) Required
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Test Description
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Acceptance Criteria
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Results
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Checked by
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Flow rate
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Follow the
procedure as
described in
operation
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± 1.0 %
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To Switch ON the instrument
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Push the ON/OFF button. Press the START/DELAY Button
quickly twice.
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The air sampling should be started and the screen will shows the
amount of air sampling remains.
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To Adjust the volume to be processed.
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Push the
LITRES button once. Press the Liters button once to access other preset
volumes. Select the preset volume that is just below the volume to be
process. Then hold the button down until the tester display indicates the
desired sampling volume.
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The screen display should show 1000 litters of
setting on it.
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To Adjust the Timer.
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Hold down the START/DELAY button. Press again
START/DELAY button again. Time can be changed by increments of five minutes.
Press the ON/OFF button to stop.
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LCD display flashes.
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Test ( S) Required
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Test Description
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Acceptance Criteria
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Results
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Checked by
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To change the battery.
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Switch of the tester.
Remove the screw under the tester. Remove the used batteries. Replace the new
battery. Tighten the two screws. Charge the new batteries until the battery
icon disappears from the LCD display.
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The battery with Model
R14 should be well positioned by checking its polarity.
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To charge the batteries.
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Plug the charger in to the tester, The LCD
display show “AC”. Charge it until the battery icon disappears from the LCD
display.
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When the Battery icon starts flash on the LCD
display the battery should be charged. The battery icon remains visible until
the complete recharge.
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To Run the tester
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Unlock & remove micro perforated sieve from
tester. Position the wings of cassette into the recessed area of tester head.
Remove the Lid. Lock the sieve in position. Press the ON/OFF button. When the
display indicates EOC, unlock the sieve and put the lid on cassette.
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The screen display should start count down of the
sample volume from 1000 liters to EOC by a fraction of 25 liters.
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