Phase 1. Interview

• Discussion between WIKA rep and the customer
• Explains the purpose of the instrument review and how it will be conducted
• Explains benefits of the program to the customer
• Determines the match of the customer to the program

Phase 2. Pre-Meeting

• Determines which sections of the plant will be reviewed
• Determines roles and responsibilities of team
• Notes prohibited and exempt areas of plant
• Reviews list of problematic installations with customer
• Discusses safety procedures

Phase 3. Instrument Application Review

• Walk-through led by customer representative
• Review gauge installations
• Record gauge installations demonstrating unwanted conditions
• Record gauges demonstrating installation best practices

Phase 4. Post-Meeting

• Evaluate information collected from the review with customer
• Note installations that pose an immediate safety concern
• Develop plan with customer to either block-out such installations or investigate immediately
• Set schedules for a "follow-up" meeting

Phase 5. Follow-up Meeting and Presentation

• Present general findings and Executive Summary from the WIKA Instruments Application Review
• Present an Application Review spreadsheet that gives a detailed description of the gauges reviewed  with a unique color-coded "attention ratings" key
• Provide recommendations for improvement based on best practices
• Develop a "go-forward" strategy with the customer

Certain qualifications will be required to qualify for a WIKA Best Practice Instrument Review. Email info@wika.com for additional information.