Changing of 3Micron filter in purified water plant

1.0 OBJECTIVE
To lay down a procedure for changing of 3mm filter in purified water plant.
2.0 SCOPE
This SOP is applicable to Formulations Units
2.1.0 AREAS
2.1.1 Purified water plant.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY
Technical officer / Executive (production)
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY
Manager - Production
5.0 PROCEDURE
5.1.0 Precautions
5.2.0 Pre-start up
5.3.0 Operation.
5.1.0 Precautions
5.1.1 Be careful while handling the filter cartridge.
5.2.0 Pre-start up
5.2.1 Stop the De-gasser pump.
5.2.2 Close the valves V-8.
5.3 Operation
5.3.1 Remove the Tri Clover clamps and kept the filter housing down.
5.3.2 Remove the filter housing Tri Clover clamp.
5.3.3 Remove the filter cartridge from its base .
5.3.4 Fit the new filter housing on its base.
5.3.5 Reposition the filter housing on its base.
5.3.6 Tight the filter housing Tri Clover clamp.
5.3.7 Put the filter in its original position then tighten the Tri Clover clamps.