CLEANING OF BOTTLE DRYING MACHINE

1.0 SCOPE:
Applicable to the bottle drying machine manufactured by Metalchem Industries.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
Operator, Production Officer.
3.0 PROCEDURE:
3.1 MACHINE AT THE TIME OF BATCH CHANGE OVER / AT THE END OF SHIFT.
3.1.1 Ensure that the machine labeled as ‘TO BE CLEANED’ Enter the details in the ‘Equipment usage log’
3.1.2 Switch ‘OFF’ the main power supply to the machine.
3.1.3 Open the door and remove the trolley and the trays out of the drying chamber. Clean them with the help of dry lint free cloth.
3.1.4 Clean the body (inside and outside) with the help of dry lint free cloth.
3.1.5 Clean the panel board, top portion and both the doors of the machine with the help of dry lint free cloth.
3.1.6 Remove ‘TO BE CLEANED’ label and affix ‘CLEANED’ to the machine.
3.1.7 Fill the Equipment Cleaning Checklist
3.1.8 Enter the details in the ‘Equipment usage log’
3.2 AT THE TIME OF PRODUCT CHANGE OVER / EXPIRY OF USE BEFORE DATE
3.2.1 Ensure that the machine labeled as ‘TO BE CLEANED’ Enter the details in the ‘Equipment usage log’
3.2.2 Switch ‘OFF’ the main power supply to the machine.
3.2.3 Open the door and remove the trolley and the trays out of the drying chamber. Affix the ‘TO BE CLEANED’ label to the trolley. Transfer the trolley to the washing area.
3.2.4 Clean the trolley and trays using about 20 kg of potable water followed by scrubbing with nylon scrubber dipped in 0.1% Sodium Lauryl Sulphate solution.
3.2.5 Wash the parts with about 20 kg of Potable water and finally rinse with about 20 kg of Purified Water.
3.2.6 Wipe the parts with dry lint free cloth and dry them using compressed air.
3.2.7 Clean the body (inside and outside) with the help of wet lint free cloth dipped in 0.1% Sodium Lauryl Sulphate solution followed by wet lint free cloth dipped in purified water.
3.2.8 Clean control panel, top portion with the help of wet lint free cloth dipped in 0.1% Sodium Lauryl Sulphate solution followed by wet lint free cloth dipped in purified water.
3.2.9 Wipe it with a dry lint free cloth.
3.2.10 Remove ‘TO BE CLEANED’ label and affix ‘CLEANED’ label to the machine.
3.2.11 Fill the Equipment Cleaning checklist
3.2.12 Enter the details in the ‘Equipment usage log’