Operation of Centrifuge
1.0 WHAT
This document detailst he procedure for the Operation of Centrifuge
2.0 WHY
It is the policy of Pharmaceutical company that the written procedure will be followed for the Operation of Centrifuge and its use
monitored in order to ensure that the operation is carried uniformly by any of
the analyst so as to avoid any deviation from the procedure.
3.0 WHEN
This procedure is to be applied at the time of Operation of Centrifuge.
4.0 RESPONSIBILITY
Persons along with their responsibilities are given below:
S. |
Designation |
Responsibility |
01 |
Analyst |
To prepare the SOP and follow the SOP. |
02 |
Section In Charge |
To ensure implementation of SOP. |
03 |
Quality Assurance |
To ensure implementation of SOP. |
5.1 OPERATION
5.1.2 Ensure that all knobs are in normal position.
5.1.3 Open the upper glass lid by releasing the lock and lifting it up.
5.1.4 Place the centrifuge tube in the compartment provided for it
5.1.5 The component is designed in such a way to place six centrifuge tubes at a time.
5.1.6 Switch ‛ON‛ the mains.
5.1.7 Adjust the RPM speed by the Knob provided on the front side panel of the Instrument. This scale can measure the RPM from ‛0‛ to ‛6000‛..
5.1.8 Set the required time by the TIMER setting knob having range ‛0‛ to ‛60‛ minutes.
5.1.9 Switch OFF the mains when not required.
5.2 CLEANING
5.2.1 Clean the outer Surface with Clean Cloth
5.2.2 Clean the inner surface with wet and clean cloth before and after use
5.2.3 Wash the Centrifuge Cuvetts with water
5.3 PRECAUTION
5.3.1 Proper handling of the instrument.
5.3.2 Ensure level and stability.
5.3.3 Balance centrifuge tubes equally.
5.3.4 Ensure use of rubber cushions for glass tubes.
5.3.5 Bring speed knob to ‘OFF’ and increase speed gradually.
5.3.6 Check carbon brushes periodically
APPENDIX I
LOG BOOK Form AT FOR CENTRIFUGE
Name of the Instrument : Centrifuge(R- 8C)
Location : Chemical section / Room No
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