Sampling Systems Handbook and Approval Guide
Revised 2007
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Table of Contents
1. General
1.1
Purpose
1.2 Requirements for
sampling systems
1.3 Authority
1.5 Types of
unofficial sample
1.6
Definitions
2. Responsibilities, approvals and authorizations
2.1
Responsibilities
2.2 Responsibilities of
the facility management
2.3 Responsibilities of
the
CGC inspector in charge or the service centre
operations supervisor
2.4 Responsibilities of
the CGC regional office
2.5 Responsibilities of
the office of the chief grain inspector
2.6 Requesting
information from the CGC
2.7 Requesting approval
from the CGC
2.8 CGC authorization
and official approval
2.9 Suspension of CGC
approval
3. CGC sampler examinations
3.1
Initial approval examination
3.2 Periodic drop
sample check and operational verification
3.3 Scheduled condition
and efficiency checks
3.4 Scheduled drop
sample testing
4. Types of sampling systems
4.1
Sampling systems that are eligible for approval
4.2 Arc-path
cross-stream samplers
4.3 Non-conforming and
previously approved samplers
5. Sampling systems: general requirements
5.1
Intended use
5.2 Marking
5.3 Repeatability
5.5 Power, air, and
hydraulic sources
5.6 Controls
5.9 Sample
return
6. Sampling systems: installation and use
6.4 Timer installation
and use
7. Drop sample check
7.1
Preparation
7.2 Method
8. Conventional sampling (Non-cross-stream)
8.1
General
8.2 Form I-120 – Sample Record and Information Slip
8.3 Probe sampling patterns – bulk grain
8.4 Hand scoop sampling procedure
8.5 Probe sampling procedure for sacked grain
8.6 Probe sampling procedure for railcars or trucks
8.7 Pneumatic truck probe sampling
8.8 Point type and strip type automated sampling
9. CGC analysis and certification
Last updated: 2007-10-26