29571 SUB Aqua Plus PQ

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 Contents

Performance Qualification

Triggering Factor for Performance Qualification ............................................................... 2

Recalibration ..................................................................................................................... 2

Functional Tests................................................................................................................ 3

Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 4

Safety Tests ...................................................................................................................... 5

Post Fault Rectification ..................................................................................................... 6

Summary Report ............................................................................................................... 7

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 Performance Qualification
Triggering Factor for Performance Qualification

PQ Trigger(s): Recalibration  Routine Maintenance 

Functional Tests 

Recalibration

Suggested Not
Recalibration Step Refer to OK Not OK
Frequency Done

Single Point Calibration OM5.3.9 Annually   

Twin Point Calibration OM5.3.10 Annually   
Traceable Reference Thermometer Serial
Number:

Comments:

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Performance Qualification

Functional Tests

Not
Functional Test Refer to Acceptance Criteria Pass Fail
Done
1. Display illuminates
Powers up - and shows fluid
temperature
  
Heats fluid to reach 1. Display shows fluid
set-point
temperature
OM5.3.2 temperature increase
and rising bar
  
1. Display shows fluid
Controls fluid
temperature at set-point
temperature when
set-point reached
OM5.3.2
and rising bar   
disappears
Controls fluid
temperature when
sample protection
thermostat level 1. Display alternates
reached (Test by between fluid
setting sample temperature and ‘’
protection and audible alarm
thermostat slightly
lower than set-point
OM5.3.3 sounds.   
2. Fluid held just above
temperature. sample protection
Remember to reset temperature with greater
sample protection fluctuation
thermostat back
above set-point
afterwards)
1. Display shows
'then preset
Water heats to the OM5.3.4 temperature when
preset tempearture OM5.3.5 Preset Key 1 is pressed   
2. Water reaches
preset temp
1. Dot will flash on the
display.
2. Alarm sounds at the
Countdown timer OM5.3.6
end of countdown period   
3. Alarm stops when
enter is pressed
Comments:

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Performance Qualification

Routine Maintenance

This instrument has been designed to require minimal servicing. If a fault occurs, it is
advised that Grant Instruments (or local distributor if outside the UK) should be contacted.

The frequency with which routine maintenance tasks are being completed should be
recorded below. Details of each specific occurrence should be maintained elsewhere. The
Performance Qualification checks that this schedule is being adhered to.

Schedule Adherence
Scheduled
Routine Maintenance Refer to
Frequency
OK Discrepancy

Wipe casing with damp cloth OM9.1  

Change fluid (promotes oxide layer
regeneration)
-  
De-scale tank / tray * OM9.1  
Biocide treatment * OM7.3  
Drain fluid from tank if bath not
being used for scheduled frequency
or longer
OM7.2  
* Changing fluid monthly will minimise other routine maintenance

Comments (including discrepancies):

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Performance Qualification

Safety Tests

This instrument conforms to the following standards and is supplied fully tested by the
manufacturer:
 BS EN 61326:2006 – Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory
use – EMC requirements.
 BS EN 61010 Part 2-010:2003 – Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use – particular requirements for laboratory
equipment for the heating of material.

Not
Safety Test Refer to Pass Fail Date Signed
Done

Earth
Bonding
OM9.2.3   
Insulation
Resistance
OM9.2.3   
Comments:

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Performance Qualification

Post Fault Rectification

Is this PQ directly following a fault rectification?

Yes  No 
If yes: Description of fault: _______________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Rectification: ____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Date rectified: ___________________________________________________

Fault rectified by:

Specialised Return to
User  Engineer  Manufacturer 

Any measures advised to prevent reoccurrence: ________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

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Performance Qualification Serial Number:

Summary Report

Instrument: Manufacturer: Grant Instruments

Assessment of Complete Performance Qualification: 

No Deviations  Deviations (list below)
Justification for
Deviation Impact on Operation
Acceptance


Successful completion of the preceding activities and tests indicates that this instrument is
operating satisfactorily following recalibration, maintenance or functional checks. The
instrument has passed the Performance Qualification procedure and may now be returned
to use.

PQ Completed By: Date: 

Deviations
Approved By:
Date: 
PQ Approved By: Date: 
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