KING FAHAD HOSPITAL ALBAHA

LABORATORY MEDICINE DEPERTMENT

FREEZER (CN: ) WEEKLY MAINTANCE

S.NO TASK 1st WEEK 2nd WEEK 3rd WEEK 4th WEEK REMARK

1 Test the high and low temperature alarms.

2 Test the power failure alarm (as required by your
organization’s protocols).
3 Test the door alarm (as required by your
organization’s protocols).
4 Check the backup battery for the chart recorder
after an extended power failure and change it if
necessary.
5 Check and clean probe cover, gaskets, hinges and
lid(s) of ice and snow.
6 Verify ambient temperature, <90°F
7 Change temperature chart.
8 Clean the condenser grill.
9 Clean the door gaskets, interior, and exterior of the
freezer.
10 Clean air filter.
11 Check Condenser Gas leakage and pressure.

To minimize ice build-up inside of freezer:

 Locate the freezer away from drafts or heating/cooling vents.
 Keep the number of door openings to a minimum .
 Minimize the length of time door is open.
 Make sure door latches securely after opening.
 FREEZER ANNUAL MAINTANCE AS PER PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIS

FREEZER (CN: ) WEEKLY MAINTANCE

 KING FAHAD HOSPITAL ALBAHA

LABORATORY MEDICINE DEPERTMENT

S.NO TASK 1st WEEK 2nd WEEK 3rd WEEK 4th WEEK REMARK

1 Test the high and low temperature alarms.

2 Test the power failure alarm (as required by your
organization’s protocols).
3 Test the door alarm (as required by your
organization’s protocols).
4 Check the backup battery for the chart recorder
after an extended power failure and change it if
necessary.
5 Check and clean probe cover, gaskets, hinges and
lid(s) of ice and snow.
6 Verify ambient temperature, <90°F
7 Change temperature chart.
8 Clean the condenser grill.
9 Clean the door gaskets, interior, and exterior of the
freezer.
10 Clean air filter.
11 Check Condenser Gas leakage and pressure.

To minimize ice build-up inside of freezer:

 Locate the freezer away from drafts or heating/cooling vents.
 Keep the number of door openings to a minimum .
 Minimize the length of time door is open.
 Make sure door latches securely after opening.
 FREEZER ANNUAL MAINTANCE AS PER PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIS

FREEZER (CN: ) WEEKLY MAINTANCE

S.NO TASK 1st WEEK 2nd WEEK 3rd WEEK 4th WEEK REMARK
 KING FAHAD HOSPITAL ALBAHA

LABORATORY MEDICINE DEPERTMENT

1 Test the high and low temperature alarms.

2 Test the power failure alarm (as required by your
organization’s protocols).
3 Test the door alarm (as required by your
organization’s protocols).
4 Check the backup battery for the chart recorder
after an extended power failure and change it if
necessary.
5 Check and clean probe cover, gaskets, hinges and
lid(s) of ice and snow.
6 Verify ambient temperature, <90°F
7 Change temperature chart.
8 Clean the condenser grill.
9 Clean the door gaskets, interior, and exterior of the
freezer.
10 Clean air filter.
11 Check Condenser Gas leakage and pressure.

To minimize ice build-up inside of freezer:

 Locate the freezer away from drafts or heating/cooling vents.
 Keep the number of door openings to a minimum .
 Minimize the length of time door is open.
 Make sure door latches securely after opening.
 FREEZER ANNUAL MAINTANCE AS PER PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIS

FREEZER (CN: ) WEEKLY MAINTANCE

S.NO TASK 1st WEEK 2nd WEEK 3rd WEEK 4th WEEK REMARK

1 Test the high and low temperature alarms.

2 Test the power failure alarm (as required by your
 KING FAHAD HOSPITAL ALBAHA

LABORATORY MEDICINE DEPERTMENT

organization’s protocols).
3 Test the door alarm (as required by your
organization’s protocols).
4 Check the backup battery for the chart recorder
after an extended power failure and change it if
necessary.
5 Check and clean probe cover, gaskets, hinges and
lid(s) of ice and snow.
6 Verify ambient temperature, <90°F
7 Change temperature chart.
8 Clean the condenser grill.
9 Clean the door gaskets, interior, and exterior of the
freezer.
10 Clean air filter.
11 Check Condenser Gas leakage and pressure.

To minimize ice build-up inside of freezer:

 Locate the freezer away from drafts or heating/cooling vents.
 Keep the number of door openings to a minimum .
 Minimize the length of time door is open.
 Make sure door latches securely after opening.
 FREEZER ANNUAL MAINTANCE AS PER PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIS

FREEZER (CN: ) WEEKLY MAINTANCE

S.NO TASK 1st WEEK 2nd WEEK 3rd WEEK 4th WEEK REMARK

1 Test the high and low temperature alarms.

2 Test the power failure alarm (as required by your
organization’s protocols).
3 Test the door alarm (as required by your
 KING FAHAD HOSPITAL ALBAHA

LABORATORY MEDICINE DEPERTMENT

organization’s protocols).
4 Check the backup battery for the chart recorder
after an extended power failure and change it if
necessary.
5 Check and clean probe cover, gaskets, hinges and
lid(s) of ice and snow.
6 Verify ambient temperature, <90°F
7 Change temperature chart.
8 Clean the condenser grill.
9 Clean the door gaskets, interior, and exterior of the
freezer.
10 Clean air filter.
11 Check Condenser Gas leakage and pressure.

To minimize ice build-up inside of freezer:

 Locate the freezer away from drafts or heating/cooling vents.
 Keep the number of door openings to a minimum .
 Minimize the length of time door is open.
 Make sure door latches securely after opening.
 FREEZER ANNUAL MAINTANCE AS PER PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIS

FREEZER (CN: ) WEEKLY MAINTANCE

S.NO TASK 1st WEEK 2nd WEEK 3rd WEEK 4th WEEK REMARK

1 Test the high and low temperature alarms.

2 Test the power failure alarm (as required by your
organization’s protocols).
3 Test the door alarm (as required by your
organization’s protocols).
4 Check the backup battery for the chart recorder
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LABORATORY MEDICINE DEPERTMENT

after an extended power failure and change it if

necessary.
5 Check and clean probe cover, gaskets, hinges and
lid(s) of ice and snow.
6 Verify ambient temperature, <90°F
7 Change temperature chart.
8 Clean the condenser grill.
9 Clean the door gaskets, interior, and exterior of the
freezer.
10 Clean air filter.
11 Check Condenser Gas leakage and pressure.

To minimize ice build-up inside of freezer:

 Locate the freezer away from drafts or heating/cooling vents.
 Keep the number of door openings to a minimum .
 Minimize the length of time door is open.
 Make sure door latches securely after opening.
 FREEZER ANNUAL MAINTANCE AS PER PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIS