Operation of Lifter machine

Operation of Lifter machine

Objective

• To lay down a procedure for the Operation of Lifter machine.

Scope

• This SOP is applicable for Operation of Lifter machine to warehouse of formulation plant

Responsibility

• Operator / Technician – For Operation of Lifter machine.
• Warehouse personnel– To maintain proper functioning of the equipment & procedure as per the SOP.

Accountability

• Warehouse Department In charge & QA Head shall be accountable for implementation of this SOP.

Abbreviations and Definitions

• QA                              :            Quality Assurance
• WH                             :            Warehouse
• RM                              :            Raw Material
• SOP                             :            Standard Operating Procedure

Procedure

Pre-startup

• The Warehouse Executive / Officer shall visually inspect the machine and room for cleanliness. Ensure that the area and equipment are free from remains of previous batch or product.
• Remove the “CLEANED” label from the machine.
• Affix the “EQUIPMENT STATUS” label on the machine.
• Put on the power supply of the Machine till full charging of machine battery.
• After completion the charging of machine battery switch off the main power supply.
• After using the Lifter machine, switch ‘OFF’ the mains.
• Remove “EQUIPMENT STATUS” label and affix “TO BE CLEANED” label.

Operation

• Ensure the cleanliness of the Lifter machine before use removes “CLEANED” label and Affix. “EQUIPMENT STATUS” Label to the machine.
• Put ‘ON’ the mains of the Lifter machine by turning the knob on the right.
• The numbering light will glow on the display panel.
• Bring the Lifter machine finger / pan of the required height of the machine by pressing up or down gear key.
• Position the finger / pan out let on top side by tilting clockwise or anti clockwise which is required.

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• Take the finger / pan down slowly till it slightly rest on the material pallets by ‘Down’ key.
• Stop the Lifter machine through stopper lever provided in the right corner of machine and lift the finger / pan by pressing up key to a required height.
• Put “OFF” the mains of the Lifter machine by turning the mains on the left side.
• Affix “TO BE CLEANED” status label on the tippler
• Switch “OFF” the mains of the machine..

Shutdown

Forms and Records (Annexures)

• Not Applicable.

Distribution

• Master copy                  –            Quality Assurance
• Controlled copies          –            Quality Assurance, Raw Material Store.

History

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