INSTRUMENT OPERATION VACUUM OVEN -SOP

1.0 PURPOSE :
To provide a procedure for the operation of Vacuum oven.
2.0 SCOPE :
Extends to all Vacuum oven.
MAKE : PHARMALAB INDUSTRIES.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY :
QC chemist.
4.0 PROCEDURE :
4.1 Switch on the mains and the instrument and adjust the required temperature by using thermostat.
4.2 Keep the sample in the space provided.
4.3 Close the door of the apparatus by tightening the screws provided.
4.4 Switch on the vacuum pump and apply the required vacuum by controlling through the valve and measure the required vacuum on the calibrated vacuum gauge provided in the apparatus.
4.5 Close the valve and switch off the vacuum pump.
4.6 Check the required temperature is reached thermometer provided inside of the oven.
4.7 After specified time in specification of the material and release the vacuum through the valve. Switch off the instrument and open the door for removing samples.
4.8 Close door after removing samples.