SOP Title-Operation of Hot Plate
- OBJECTIVE
To lay down a procedure for operation of Hot Plate.
- SCOPE
This SOP is applicable for operation of Hot Plate located at Quality Control Laboratory.
- RESPONSIBILITY
- QC Personal shall be responsible for implementation of procedure.
- QC Head shall be responsible for compliance of this procedure.
- PROCEDURE
5.1 Precautions:
- Avoid the direct heating of ether, chloroform, alcohol or any other flammable solvents on the hot plate.
- Do not touch the Hot Plate with bare hands. Always use heat resistant hand gloves.
- Do not over heat any solution on the Hot plate.
- Operation Procedure:
- Check and ensure the instrument is clean & suitable for starting the operation.
- Switch ON the main power supply and then switch ‘ON’ the power supply of the instrument.
- Rotate to adjust the temperature controller knob and set required temperature with the help of knob provided on the front panel of the instrument.
- Rotate to adjust the thermostat to control the desire temperature from Regulator, to the temperature range 50° C to 300° C.
- Place the container with solution at the middle of the hot plate on the wire gauge.
- After completion of operation switch ‘OFF’ the knob. And switch OFF the main switch.
- Cleaning:
- Daily clean the instrument with clean and dry lint free cloth to remove the dust.
- ABBREVIATION(s)
| Abbreviation | Full Description |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
| QC | Quality Control |
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