Tag: Sonicator

SOP Title-Operation of Ultrasonic Bath

• OBJECTIVE

To lay down a procedure for operation of Ultrasonic Bath.

• SCOPE

This SOP is applicable for operation of Ultrasonic Bath 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
  • Operation Procedure:
• Precautions:
• Never run the Sonicator without water.
• Never run the Sonicator more than 30 minutes
• Replace water daily to avoid growth of micro-organisms and turbidity in the bath.
• Check the proper Earthing of the Sonicator.
• Never operate the instrument without water in the tank..
• Never dip fingers in the tank when it is in operation.
• Operation Procedure:
• Check the proper Earthing of the Sonicator.
• Switch “ON” the mains power supply of the instrument.
• Press down arrow to set the desired time for degassing & then press ‘START’ button.
• If heating is required, Switch on the heater of instrument.
• Keep the glassware containing sample for Sonication in the Sonicator bath and put ON switch.
• After completion of the “set time” it will automatically stop, put OFF the ultrasonic bath by putting off the switch.
• Cleaning:
• Daily clean the instrument with clean and dry lint free cloth to remove the dust.
• Drain-off the water from the Tank whenever water becomes Hazy.
• Clean the tank with water.

• ABBREVIATION(s)

*Note – Ready to use SOP available in “DOWNLOAD” Section.