SOP for Operation and Cleaning of Fitzmill

OBJECTIVE

To lay down procedure for the operation and cleaning of Fitzmill.

SCOPE

Procedure applies to Fitzmill in the production area.

RESPONSIBILITY

Operator: To operate and clean equipment

Supervisor: To ensure procedure is appropriately followed.

PROCEDURE

Assemble various parts of the Fitzmill including the appropriate sieve mesh screen as stipulated by the batch record.
Fit the sieving bag to the milling part of the Fitzmill.
Fit the sieving bag to the container receiving the milled powder.
Load the powder into the hopper, using a stainless steel scoop.
Switch on the three phase mains.
Slowly push the powder into the milling section using slow speed with 1 belt, or high speed with 2 belts, based on the batch record instructions.
Collect the milled powder in the pre tared plastic containers.
Weigh the milled powder before sending it for mixing.
After completion disassemble the machine parts and clean them.
Dedust with vacuum cleaner.
When changing from one product to the other remove and change the sieving bags.
Sieving bag should be cleaned as per SOP.