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TAI Model 6200A SO
2
Analyzer Operator Manual, 02164, Rev. G
7.8.8 Summary of Quality Assurance Checks
The following items should be checked on a regularly scheduled basis to assure high quality data
from the 6200A. See Table 7-14 for a summary of activities also the QA Handbook should be
checked for specific procedures.
Table 7-14: Activity Matrix
Characteristic
Acceptance limits
Frequency and method
of measurement
Action if requirements
are not met
Shelter temperature
Mean temperature
between 22
o
C and
28
o
C (72
o
and 82
o
F),
daily fluctuations
not greater than
±2
o
C
Check thermograph
chart weekly for
variations greater than
±2
o
C (4
o
F)
1. Mark strip chart for
the affected time
period
2. Repair or adjust
temperature control
Sample introduction
system
No moisture, foreign
material, leaks,
obstructions; sample
line connected to
manifold
Weekly visual inspection Clean, repair, or replace
as needed
Recorder
1. Adequate ink &
paper
2. Legible ink traces
3. Correct chart
speed and range
4. Correct time
Weekly visual inspection 1. Replenish ink and
paper supply
2. Adjust time to agree
with clock; note on
chart
Analyzer operational
settings
1. TEST
measurements at
nominal values
2. 2. 6200A in
SAMPLE mode
Weekly visual inspection Adjust or repair as
needed
Analyzer operational
check
Zero and span within
tolerance limits as
described in Subsec.
9.1.3 of Sec. 2.0.9
(Q.A. Handbook)
Level 1 zero/span every
2 weeks; Level 2
between Level 1 checks
at frequency desired
analyzer by user
1. Find source of error
and repair
2. After corrective
action, re-calibrate
analyzer
Precision check
Assess precision as
described in Sec.
2.0.8 and Subsec.
3.4.3 (Ibid.)
Every 2 weeks, Subsec.
3.4.3 (Ibid.)
Calc, report precision,
Sec. 2.0.8 (Ibid.)
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