SOP for Operation of Magnetic Stirrer with Hot Plate

OBJECTIVE

To describe the procedure for the operation of the Magnetic stirrer with the hot plate.

SCOPE

This SOP is applicable for the operation Magnetic stirrer with the hot plate.

RESPONSIBILITY

Officer/ Executive - Quality Control

ACCOUNTABILITY

Manager - Quality Control

PROCEDURE

Operation

• Ensure that the instrument is clean and free from any dust particles.
• Connect the main supply of the instrument.
• Switch ‘on’ the instrument.

• If required adjust the required temperature by the temperature ‘knob’.
• Keep the beaker (Having Sample) on the plate and wait for heating.
• Deep the magnetic stirrer in a beaker and start the stirring with a knob.
• Stirring speed should be controlled by a ‘knob’ to slow, middle, and high.
• Switch ‘off’ the instrument after completion of work.

Precautions

• Never keep the heater in ‘on’ condition, when not in use.

ABBREVIATIONS

SOP - Standard Operating Procedure

No. - Number

QA - Quality Assurance

NA - Not Applicable

CCF - Change control format

QC - Quality Control

REVISION HISTORY

Nil

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