§ 89.311-96 - Analyzer calibration frequency.  


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  • (a) Prior to initial use and after major repairs, bench check each analyzer (see § 89.315-96).

    (b) Calibrations are performed as specified in §§ 89.319-96 through 89.324-96.

    (c) At least monthly, or after any maintenance which could alter calibration, the following calibrations and checks are performed.

    (1) Leak check the vacuum side of the system (see § 89.316-96).

    (2) Check that the analysis system response time has been measured and accounted for.

    (3) Verify that the automatic data collection system (if used) meets the requirements found in Table 3 in appendix A of this subpart.

    (4) Check the fuel flow measurement instrument to insure that the specifications in Table 3 in appendix A of this subpart are met.

    (d) Verify that all NDIR analyzers meet the water rejection ratio and the CO2 rejection ratio as specified in § 89.318-96.

    (e) Verify that the dynamometer test stand and power output instrumentation meet the specifications in Table 3 in appendix A of this subpart.