1.0 OBJECTIVE:
To
lay down the procedure for cleaning of Vertical Autoclave.
2.0 SCOPE:
This
SOP shall be applicable to clean the Vertical Autoclave installed in Quality Control Instrument Lab.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
3.1
Technical Assistant/
Helper.
3.2
Q.C Analyst.
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY:
4.1
Manager-Quality
Control.
5.0 MATERIAL AND
EQUIPMENT:
5.1
Vertical Autoclave.
5.2
Detergent.
5.3
Clean dry cloth.
6.0 PROCEDURE:
6.1
Ensure that power
supply to the autoclave is switched ‘OFF’ before cleaning. Remove the plug from
the socket.
6.2
Daily
cleaning:
6.2.1
Wipe exterior or
interior of the unit with a soft cloth dampened in mild detergent.
6.2.2
Thoroughly wipe
off all traces of the detergent with a tightly squeezed damp cloth.
6.2.3
Disinfect the unit
using ethanol.
6.3
Weekly
cleaning & maintenance:
6.3.1
Cleaning
the inside the chamber and the water level sensor:
6.3.1.1
Remove the
stainless steel basket with slatted bottom plate carefully out of the chamber.
6.3.1.2
Thoroughly clean
the inside the chamber and the water level sensor with mild detergent and cloth
or other suitable material. Wash out the detergent with tap water and drain the
water.
6.3.1.3
Turn the water
level sensor counterclockwise with hands and remove it from the sensor base. When
removing the sensor, be careful not to drop it into the chamber.
6.3.1.4
Polish the water
level sensor using household cleanser and a toothbrush or cloth until the
silver plate surface appears. If the sensor is badly contaminated, polish it to
clean with fine sandpaper.
6.3.1.5
After cleaning the
water level sensor, turn it clockwise with hands and mount it into the sensor
base and secure it. When mounting or dismounting the water level sensor, be
sure to turn it manually and do not use pliers or any other tools.
6.3.2
Cleaning
the chamber lid gasket:
6.3.2.1
Wipe surface of
the chamber lid gasket thoroughly with a clean soft cloth with applying force.
6.3.2.2
Wipe opening of
the chamber with a clean soft cloth.
6.3.3
Cleaning
the outer panel:
6.3.3.1
Wipe outer panel
with a soft cloth dampened in mild detergent and then thoroughly wipe off all
traces of the detergent with a damp cloth.
6.4
Record it in Annexure-1.
6.5
After completion affix
the “CLEANED” label and fill the “Cleaning Equipment Log Book”.
6.6 Inspection:
6.6.1 Checking
the leakage breaker:
6.6.2 Turn
on power at the main switch.
6.6.3 Press
the red test button located inside the power switch with a slim rod.
6.6.4 When
the switch is automatically turned off, the leakage breaker works normally. If
not, contact your dealer.
6.6.5 Checking
the pressure tank:
6.6.5.1 Check
the pressure tank for any damage or cracks.
6.6.5.2 Check
the inside the chamber for any corrosion or damage such as cracks.
6.6.5.3 Check
the chamber lid for any corrosion or damage such as cracks.
6.6.5.4 Check
the lid arm and lid arm guide for any corrosion or damage such as cracks.
6.7 Frequency:
6.7.1
Daily before and
after use.
6.7.2
Once in a week.
6.8 Precautions:
6.8.1 When
executing maintenance sequences, be sure to unplug the instrument first to
avoid electric shock.
6.8.2 When
executing maintenance sequences, make sure that the temperature inside the chamber
falls down sufficiently.
6.8.3 Stop
running the instrument if corrosion, damage or deformation is found in the
chamber, chamber lid, lid arm or lid arm guide.
6.8.4 Stop
running the instrument if such damage as cracks or leaks is found on the
chamber lid gasket.
6.8.5 Do
not unnecessarily pull the lid gasket out of the chamber lid or deform it.
7.0 REVISION LOG:
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Revision No.
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Effective Date
|
Reason
|
|
00
|
|
New
SOP
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8.0 REFERENCES:
8.1 Not Applicable.
9.0 ANNEXURES:
Annexure 1: Cleaning
record of Vertical Autoclave.
Annexure:
1
Cleaning
record of Vertical Autoclave
|
CLEANING RECORD OF VERTICAL AUTOCLAVE
|
10.0
ABBREVIATIONS:
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Abbreviation
|
Expanded Form
|
|
SOP
|
Standard operating
procedure
|
|
&
|
And
|
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No.
|
Number
|
|
Ltd.
|
Limited
|
|
QCEC
|
Quality control Equipment
cleaning
|
|
Q.C
|
Quality control
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