
6. Functionality tests
Note:
Standard processes regarding IQ and OQ in single devices may
be handled differently in individual cases.
6.1
Installation Qualification (IQ)
6.1.1
Definition of the installation qualification
The qualification document „Installation Qualification (IQ)“ is part of the
quality management system at the company KNAUER.
6.1.2
Scope
The customer can request the Installation Qualification. In case of a
request, the Technical Support of KNAUER or a provider authorized by
KNAUER performs this functionality test during the installation. The IQ is a
standardized document and includes the following:
Confirmation of flawless condition at delivery
Check if the delivery is complete
Certification on the functionality of the device
6.1.3
Instructions
Any deviations to the specifications and problems encountered during
installation shall be recorded as comments in the document. In addition,
all courses of action undertaken to resolve the problems and remove
the deviations shall be recorded as comments in the section „6.1.9 Com-
ments/recommendations“ on page 45.
If certain items in the report are not applicable, these must be indicated
by ‘n/a’ (not applicable). Larger sections that are not used must be cros-
sed out (diagonal line through them), marked with ‘n/a’ and date (DD-
MM-YYYY) and signed.
All required documents have to be completed promptly on-site.
The document will be reviewed by a person authorized by the labo-
ratory director. The inspection must be documented with the date
(DD-MM-YYYY).
The tests must be carried out in a suitable environment as described in
the instructions of the device.
6.1.4
About this document
The information in this document is subject to change without prior noti-
ce. This document may not be used, reproduced or translated without
written consent of KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH.
Depending on the customer’s quality assurance system, the signed docu-
ment must either be filed in the device folder or scanned and stored in an
electronic archive.
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