SOP for Operation and Maintenance of Cyclo Mixer

OBJECTIVE

To lay down a procedure for the operation and maintenance of the cyclo mixer.

SCOPE

This procedure is applicable to the cyclo mixer located in the microbiology laboratory at PharmaInfo Limited.

RESPONSIBILITY

Microbiologist/QC Designee: Responsible for the operation of the instrument.

Section In-charge: Responsible for reviewing the procedure

QC Head: Responsible for implementing the procedure.

QA Head: Overall compliance.

PROCEDURE

• Ensure that the instrument is clean before starting.
• Switch ON the mains.
• When the instrument is connected to the power supply the pilot lamp will glow.

• Cyclo mixer has a switch with three positions ON, OFF, and TOUCH.
• Cyclo mixer can be operated by two methods

1. Touch Operation
2. Continuous Operation

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Touch Operation

• Push the switch button to the ‘TOUCH’ position.
• In touch operation mode the speed regulation will not work.
• To operate the cyclo mixer, press the mixing head with a test tube or conical flask which is containing the testing solution.
• After completion of mixing remove the test tube or conical flask from the mixing head, and the operation will stop.
• After completion of the activity return the switch to the ‘OFF’ position.

Continuous Operation

• Push the switch button to the ‘ON’ position.
• Set the speed with the help of the speed regulator knob by rotating clockwise a direction.

• Put the test tube or conical flask which is containing the test solution on the mixing head and hold them.
• After completion of mixing turn off the speed regulator knob by rotating anti-clockwise direction and remove the test tube or conical flask.
• The cyclo mixer will operate continuously with a set speed until the switch is moved to the ‘OFF’ or ‘TOUCH’ position.
• After completion of the activity return the switch to the ‘OFF’ position.

Note: 

1. Cyclo mixer has interchangeable mixing heads.
2. Exchange the interchangeable mixing heads according to the shape and size of the container (Test Tubes, Conical Flasks, vials).

• Switch OFF the mains when the instrument is not in use.

Cleaning Procedure

• Unplug the mixer from its power supply before attempting any cleaning activity.
• Keep the unit clean by immediately blotting any spillages.
• Use a moistened cloth soaked in mild detergent or approved disinfectants to clean the outside surface.
• Clean the instrument before usage and after usage or at the time of any spillage occurs.

Precautions

• Never operate the unit without a shaking head, which is securely attached.
• Always wear goggles while operating the cyclo mixer.
• Do not use or mix solvents and flammables on or near the mixer.
• Mix hazardous samples in appropriate vessels.
• The cyclo mixer may become warm to the touch when in constant use.
• Do not lift the mixer from its removable rubber attachments.
• Avoid wetting and unnecessary exposure to fumes.

ABBREVIATIONS

QC: Quality Control

QA: Quality Assurance

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

REVISION HISTORY

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