AMPOULE WASHING MACHINE

1.0 PURPOSE

It is established to provide a proper procedure for washing of empty ampoules.

2.0 SCOPE

It is applicable in Injectables washing section.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY

Maintenance officer (Mechanical / Electrical)
Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical / Electrical)

4.0 PROCEDURE

The Dry Ampoule Washing Machine with instrument is handled in the following way.

5.0 MAINTENANCE

5.1 MONITORING OF MACHINE MAINTENANCE:

Time to time check each and every part of Ampoule Washing machine according to the maintenance schedule.
Check the following parts carefully.
vElectric motor
vElectric Starter
vAir Pressure
vPneumatic Valve
vPneumatic Cylinder
vMicro Switches
vChain
vWashing Nozzle
This activity is then documented in the form Machinery & Equipment Maintenance Log
Check the Ampoule Washing machine condition time to time to find any kind of problem during operation.
All the monitoring record is filed and kept by the Maintenance Supervisor.
5.2 EMERGENCY / BREAKDOWN MONITORING:

Maintenance Manager receives Maintenance Work Order duly signed by the section incharge of the concerned machinery or equipment.
Maintenance Work Order is assigned a number according to the receiving in the Maintenance Reference Register.
Maintenance Manager assigns the maintenance work to the concerned personal
After the completion of work the section incharge signs the completion of Work Order.
All the record is filed and kept by the Maintenance Supervisor.
6.0 PRECAUTIONS:
Always handled by trained staff.
During operations avoid splashing water on the electric panels.