SOP Title: Operation, and Cleaning of Vacuum Cleaner
- Objective:
To define procedure for Operation, Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance of Vacuum Cleaner.
- Scope:
This SOP is applicable to Vacuum Cleaner used for cleaning of machine and Area in Production Department.
- Responsibility:
- Production Department: To prepare and review the SOP. To follow the procedures laid down for the operation and cleaning and to supportive preventive maintenance of Vacuum Cleaner.
- Engineering Department: To perform the preventive maintenance of Vacuum Cleaner.
- Quality Assurance Department: To provide line clearance prior to operation. To review and approve the SOP and Annexure.
- Accountability:
Head Production Department , Head Engineering Department and Head Quality Assurance.
- Procedure:
- Definition: Production Associate: Executive or Operator of Production Department or any personnel trained to perform duties as per this SOP.
- Quality Assurance Associate: Executive of Quality Assurance Department or any personnel trained to perform duties as per this SOP.
- Engineering Associate: Executive or operator of Engineering Department trained to perform duties as per this SOP.
- Type A Cleaning: Dry cleaning with clean lint free cloth in the following cases:-
- During batch change over.
- After replacement or repair of any part.
- If suction is poor due to blocking of filter pores.
- Type B Cleaning: Wet cleaning by using soap solution in the following cases:-
- Removal of traces of the previous product.
- Change in product.
- After continuous five batches of the same product.
- After seven days of cleaning before use, if equipment is not in use.
- After replacement or repair of any product contact part.
- Monthly, if cleaned vacuum cleaner not used.
- Clean the Vacuum cleaner once a week ,if it is continuous use and there is no product changeover.
- Cleaning Solution: 1 ml of Teepol (soap solution) in 1000 ml of potable water (0.1% v/v).
- Breakdown: Any activity leading to operation of machine other than the set parameters and / or unusual sound or vibration observed in the machine.
- Preventive Maintenance: Maintenance activity performed to ensure that the equipment will function smoothly and to avoid breakdowns. These activities are performed half yearly.
- Procedure
| Precautions | ||
| 5.2.1 | Before starting the vacuum cleaner, check the filter bag of vacuum cleaner for its cleanliness and integrity. | |
| 5.2.2 | Do not plug the vacuum cleaner to the three phase connection. | |
| 5.2.3
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Do not start the vacuum cleaner continuously for more than the 30 minutes. | |
| 5.2.4 | Do not wash the motor assembly with water. | |
| 5.3 Operation | ||
| 5.3.1 | Prior to use, take the line Clearance of Vacuum Cleaner then switch “ON” the main electric line. | |
| 5.3.2 | Pull the Knob of the hose pipe connector and insert the hose pipe in to the connector. | |
| 5.3.3 | Connect the nozzle / connector (flat, pointed, round) as per the requirement. | |
| 5.3.4 | Fix the plug to the single phase current, Switch ‘ON’ the main switch and start the vacuum by pressing the switch to the “ON” position. | |
| 5.3.5 | Start the vacuum cleaner and hold the suction nozzle in a place, where cleaning needs to be done. | |
| 5.3.6 | Note:
i) For cleaning of machine, use pointed hollow type nozzle, and for floor / surface cleaning use brush type flat nozzle. ii) Clean the nozzle (extension) of the vacuum cleaner after every use. |
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| 5.3.7 | After completion of the operation, stop the vacuum cleaner using ON/OFF switch. | |
| 5.3.8 | Switch “OFF” the main electrical power supply. Unclamp the motor assembly with the help of clamp provided and remove the filter bag. | |
| 5.3.9 | Unclamp the motor assembly with the help of clamp provided and remove the filter bag. | |
| 5.3.10 | Remove the collected powder from the chamber in to the poly bag. | |
| 5.3.11 | The powder collected in the vacuum cleaner should not be used. | |
| 5.3.12 | Record the Usage and Cleaning Activity in Annexure. | |
| 5.3.13 | Label the vacuum cleaner as “To Be Type A cleaned or To Be type B cleaned “. | |
| 5.4 | Type A Cleaning | |
| 5.4.1 | Switch “OFF” the main electric supply followed by machine. | |
| 5.4.2 | Affix “To be Type A” cleaned label. | |
| 5.4.3 | Switch “OFF’ and take the vacuum cleaner to the filter cleaning area. | |
| 5.4.4 | Unclamp the motor assembly and remove the filter. | |
| 5.4.5 | Remove the collected powder from the filter bag in to a poly bag and label the powder as “Non Recoverable rejects” refer SOP. | |
| 5.4.6 | Dry clean the filter bag with smooth nylon brush and de-dust using mild compressed air 1 to 2 kg/cm2. | |
| 5.4.7 | Clean the outer body, hose pipe, nozzles, handle and wheels of the vacuum cleaner with dry clean duster. | |
| 5.4.8 | Check the cleaning and intactness of the filter bag. | |
| 5.4.9 | Affix “ Type A Cleaned” label. | |
| 5.5 | Type B Cleaning | |
| 5.5.1 | Switch “OFF” the main electric supply followed by machine then affix “To be Type B” cleaned label. | |
| 5.5.2 | Clean the vacuum cleaner externally (including wheels) with dry duster, then transfer to the wash area by covering with poly bag. | |
| 5.5.3 | Dismantle the hosepipe by lifting knob of vacuum cleaner. | |
| 5.5.4 | Remove the filter bag from container and then clean the filter bag in filter cleaning booth using compressed air and nylon brush. | |
| 5.5.4.1 | Cleaning of filter bags: Initially remove the dust accumulated on filter by using compressed air 1 to 2 kg/cm2 from either side. | |
| 5.5.4.2 | Wash the filter with 10 Litre of potable water and then apply 0.1% soap solution. Then wash with10 Litre potable water. | |
| 5.5.4.3 | Finally clean the filter bag with 10 litre of purified water. Dry the filter bag using compressed air/tray dryer. | |
| 5.5.4.4 | Collect the dust/powder from the container in a polythene bag and should be labelled as “Non Recoverable rejects” | |
| 5.5.4.5 | Rejects should be dispose “off” by putting in to “Hazardous Waste” container provided in the wash area, after approval from Production officer. | |
| 5.5.5 | Cleaning of vacuum cleaner body (chamber):
Wash the container (chamber), hosepipe and nozzle from inside and outside with potable water. |
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| 5.5.6 | Clean the above parts with soap solution then wash with potable water. | |
| 5.5.7 | Pass the approximately 10 litres of potable water from the hose pipe and nozzle. | |
| 5.5.8 | Finally rinse with purified water and dry using dry lint free duster/compressed air. | |
| 5.5.9 | Unclamp the top lid from the chamber (container) and clean lid from outside with wet duster and then with clean dry duster. | |
| 5.5.10 | Fix the clean filter bag on the vacuum cleaner. | |
| 5.5.11 | Fix top lid (with motor assembly) with the help of clamp. | |
| 5.5.12 | Fix hosepipe and nozzle to the container. | |
| 5.5.13 | Start the vacuum cleaner and check for its proper working and suction | |
| 5.5.14 | Affix ‘Type B Cleaned” status label and transfer the vacuum cleaner to the area. | |
| 5.5.15 | Record the Usage and Cleaning activity in Annexure. | |
| 5.6 | Preventive maintenance: | |
| 5.6.1 | Perform the preventive maintenance as per Annexure. | |
| 5.7 | Breakdown | |
| 5.7.1 | Fill the “Complaint Note” and submit to Engineering Department. | |
| 5.7.2 | Record completion of repair, record the activity in “Usage and cleaning of Vacuum Cleaner”. | |
- Abbreviation:
| Abbreviation | Expansion |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
| PDD | Production |
| CAP | Capsule |
| TAB | Tablet |
| Kg/cm2 | Kilo gram per square Centimetre |
| % | Percentage |
*Note – Ready to use SOP available in “DOWNLOAD” Section.