SOP for Cleaning of Automatic Distillation Apparatus

1.0 OBJECTIVE

To define the cleaning procedure.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure is applicable to automatic distillation apparatus, installed in quality control department.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY

3.1 Doing : Technical Assistant/Executive
3.2 Checking : Executive /Manager

4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY

Head of the Department

5.0 PROCEDURE

5.1 For Distillation unit.

5.1.1 Switch ‘off’ the instrument.
5.1.2 Switch ‘off’ the mains.
5.1.3 Remove the distillation tubes and collecting flask.
5.1.4 Clean both the tube i.e. distillation tube and collecting tube with distilled water.
5.1.5 Also clean the outer surface of apparatus with clean cotton cloth.

5.2 For Digestion unit

5.2.1 After completion of distillation, clean the tube firm with distilled water and then with warm distilled water to remove any residue.
5.2.2 Clean the manifold rack and tube start with clean cotton cloth to remove and frees of acid spillage.
5.2.3 Clean the splash head after each distillation.

6.0 ABBREVIATION

6.1 SOP - Standard Operating Procedure

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