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customer/manufacturer’s specifications.
1.6.3 Performance Verification
Verify and document the measurement accuracy and precision according to
specifications.
2. Installation Qualification
2.1 Overview
Before performing the IQ/OQ/PV, examine the meter for abnormal conditions such as
corrosion, deterioration, loose components, broken parts and environmental conditions.
Correct any of these conditions before installation.
Installation qualification of new meters includes verifying meter information, reviewing
pre-installation requirements and confirming environment conditions.
2.2. Meter Information
2.2.1 Record the start date.
2.2.2 Record the location of the meter.
2.2.3 Record the person responsible for the meter.
2.2.4 Describe the meter appearance.
2.2.5 Describe the application or purpose of the meter.
2.3 Environmental Conditions
Inspect the site prior to installation and verify that all the meter operating conditions are met.
Check the electrical/power supply. Inspect the equipment for abnormal conditions. Record
and correct all abnormal conditions.
2.4 Documentation Inspection
2.4.1 Obtain all manuals supplied with the meter.
2.4.2 Record the part number and title of theses manuals.
2.4.3 Check the certificate of the meter.
2.5 Component Check
2.5.1 Give a detailed description of all meter components.
2.5.2 Record the information for all components including the component type, serial number
and firmware version.
2.6 Reference Standards Information
2.6.1 Record the last calibration data and calibration due date
2.6.2 Check the Standards shelf life
3 Operational Qualification
Operation qualification of new meters demonstrates correct meter operation by verifying the