Teledyne 6200E - Sulfides Analyzer - Manual (Page 182)

EPA Protocol Calibration Model 6200E Instruction Manual
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units or the calibration limits in Section 2.0.9, Subsection 9.1.3 (Q.A. Handbook), a calibration
should be performed.
8.1.6. Record Keeping
Record keeping is a critical part of all quality assurance programs. Standard forms similar to those
that appear in this manual should be developed for individual programs. Three things to consider in
the development of record forms are:
• Does the form serve a necessary function?
• Is the documentation complete?
• Will the forms be filed in such a manner that they can easily be retrieved when needed?
8.1.7. Summary of Quality Assurance Checks
The following items should be checked on a regularly scheduled basis to assure high quality data
from the M6200E. See Table 8-3 for a summary of activities. Also the QA Handbook should be
checked for specific procedures.
Table 8-3: 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)
Mark strip chart for the
affected time period
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 Adequate ink & paper
Legible ink traces
Correct chart speed and range
Correct time Weekly visual
inspection Replenish ink and paper
supply
Adjust time to agree
with clock; note on chart
Analyzer
Operational
Settings
TEST measurements at nominal
values
2. M6200E 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
Find source of error and
repair
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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