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.

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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.

REVISION HISTORY

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