SOP for Operation and Cleaning of Rotary Bottle Washing Machine

OBJECTIVE

To lay down a standard procedure for the Rotary Bottle Washing machine.

SCOPE

This procedure applies to the operation and cleaning of the Rotary Bottle Washing Machine located in the bottle washing area.

RESPONSIBILITY

Operator: To operate the machine and clean bottles as per procedure.

Supervisor: To ensure the procedure is being followed.

QA Personnel: To verify and certify that the machine is ready for use.

PROCEDURE

• Check and make sure that all machine parts are cleaned.
• Ensure that the clearance is given by Quality Assurance Personnel before commencing the activity.
• Fill the detergent tank with water.
• Make water connections of DM water between the tank and machine.
• Connect fresh water tank to water supply.

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• Ensure that all water connections are leakproof.
• Connect the power supply to the machine.
• Switch on the MCB of the main power supply and then machine the main switch and MCB.
• Switch on the heater in the hot detergent tank.
• Start the machine by depressing the MACHINE START push button.
• Perform the first wash with fresh water to be drained after use. Do the same with hot water and recirculate. Make final rinse with Demineralized water and recirculate.
• After a single revolution remove bottles and transfer to the bottle filling area through the SS tray.

ABBREVIATION

DM: Demineralized

MCB: Machine Circuit Breaker

SS: Stainless Steel.

ANNEXURE

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REVISION HISTORY

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