1-6by the user and the calibration interval (each use—daily, weekly, every 100 hours—each overhaul, and soforth) is indicated in the Metrology Requirements List (METRL).The USER CALIBRATION label, shown in view D of figure 1-1, has black lettering and a whitebackground and is affixed when the calibration is performed by the user; however, this label is notreplaced at each calibration. When the label is first attached to the instrument, it is annotated as to theappropriate calibration interval. Records of calibrations performed, when other than each time used,should be by normal maintenance practices; that is, in the maintenance log, on maintenance action forms,and so forth.Inactive—Calibrate Before Use LabelIn the event that an individual instrument due for recalibration will not be used for some time in thefuture, you may indefinitely postpone the recalibration by affixing an inactive label to the instrument. Asshown in view E of figure 1-1, the INACTIVE—CALIBRATE BEFORE USE label has green letteringand a white background. The INACTIVE label remains on the instrument until it is recalibrated. Theinstrument is not to be used while bearing this label.Calibration Not Required LabelTest equipment standards and T&ME not requiring calibration are shown as CALIBRATION NOTREQUIRED. This label, shown in view F of figure 1-1, has orange letters and a white background. It isattached to and should remain on the instrument indefinitely unless its calibration requirements change. Ifthe instrument is not listed in METRL, you should use the following criteria when placing instruments inthe CALIBRATION NOT REQUIRED category:Instrument does not make quantitative measurements nor provide quantified outputs.The device is "fail-safe"; that is, operation beyond specified tolerances will be apparent to theuser.All measurement/stimulus circuits are monitored during use by calibrated instruments or aredependent on external known or calibrated sources for performance within required limits. (Whendetermining that an instrument falls into the CALIBRATION NOT REQUIRED category, youshould annotate the label as to the authority for the decision, such as METRL, technical manual,letter or message from higher authority.)Rejected—refer To Attached Tag LabelIn the event that an instrument fails to meet the acceptance criteria during calibration and cannot beadequately repaired, a REJECTED—REFER TO ATTACHED TAG label is placed on the instrument andall other servicing labels removed. This label, as shown in view G of figure 1-1, has black letters and ared background. In addition to the REJECTED label, a REJECTED tag, giving the reason for rejectionand other information as required, is attached to the instrument. Both the label and tag remain on theinstrument until it is repaired and recalibrated. The instrument is not to be used while bearing aREJECTED label.Calibration Void If Seal Broken LabelThe CALIBRATION VOID IF SEAL BROKEN label, shown in view H of figure 1-1, has blackletters and a white background. It is placed over readily accessible (usually exterior) adjustments toprevent tampering by the user when such tampering could affect the calibration. The label should not be
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