(a) Before conducting the performance test, you must take the steps listed in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section:
(1) Install and calibrate all process equipment, control devices, and monitoring equipment.
(2) Conduct a performance evaluation of the continuous monitoring system (CMS) according to Sec. 63.8(e) which specifies the general requirements and requirements for notifications, the site-specific performance evaluation plan, conduct of the performance evaluation, and reporting of performance evaluation results.
(b) If you use a thermal oxidizer, the temperature monitoring device must meet the performance and equipment specifications listed in paragraphs (b)(1) through (3) of this section:
(1) The temperature monitoring device must be installed either at the exit of the combustion zone of each thermal oxidizer, or at the location specified by the manufacturer. The temperature monitoring device must also be installed in a location before any heat recovery or heat exchange equipment, and it must remain in the same location for both the performance test and the continuous monitoring of temperature.
(2) The recorder response range must include zero and 1.5 times the average temperature required in Sec. 63.2984(a)(1).
(3) The measurement method or reference method for calibration must be a National Institute of Standards and Technology calibrated reference thermocouple-potentiometer system or an alternate reference subject to the approval of the Administrator.