SOP for operation & cleaning of electronic balance

Objective:
To lay down a procedure for operation & cleaning of electronic balance 50kgs
(Make Lakshmi Samson)

Scope
This SOP is applicable for operation & cleaning of electronic balance 50kgs
(Make Lakshmi Samson).

Responsibility
Production officer/ Executive

Accountability
Production Head shall be accountable for the compliance of SOP.

Abbreviations
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure

IPA  : Iso Propyl Alcohol.

Nimesulide B.P. 100 mg

Procedure
Operation
Switch “ON” the main electric supply to the balance.

Turn “ON” the balance switch at the back side of the balance.

Reverse counting will start (9.9.9.9.9.9 to 0.0.0.0.0.0) and after this 0.0 will be
displayed on the balance screen.

Balance will be ready for weighing and day’s activity can be started.

To deliver the exact results, balance must be warmed up for at least 15 minutes.

If 0.0 is not displayed on the balance screen press the zero key, the display
changes to 0.0.
After completion of the day’s work press the balance switch & main switch in
“OFF” position.

Note: Before starting the day’s activity, daily verification shall be done according
to SOP for balance calibration.
Cleaning Procedure
Cleaning of the electronic balance is to be done daily after day activities are over.

Clean the entire balance surface with dry mop.

Clean the entire balance with lint free mop soaked in 70% IPA.

Operation Conditions
Keep the balance in dust free atmosphere.

Keep the balance away from vibration to get stable reading & accurate result.

Avoid spilling of product and other materials on the balance platform.

Ensure the balance is operated in the normal temperature.

Do not put the object on to the balance platform with great force.

Do not exceed the operating range of weight.

Forms and Records (Annexures)

Not Applicable

Distribution
Master copy –  Quality Assurance

Controlled copies- Quality Assurance, Production, Quality Control

History

Date Revision Number Reason for Revision

– 00 New SOP