• OBJECTIVE:

To describe a procedure for the preventive maintenance of Bottle Washing Machines.

• SCOPE:

This SOP is applicable for preventive maintenance of Bottle Washing Machines

•  RESPONSIBILITY:

      Assistant Engineer/Above shall be responsible for implementation and compliance of  the SOP.

• ACCOUNTABILITY:

Manager-Engineering / Manager-Production / Head-QA shall be accountable for implementation and compliance the procedure mentioned in this SOP.

• ATTACHMENT:

             Preventive maintenance checklist of Bottle Washing Machines                         – Attachment -I

• PROCEDURE:
  • Preparation of preventive maintenance plan:
    • Inform the concern person before starting preventive maintenance.
    • Ensure that no activities are carried out in the respective machine.
    • Ensure that the respective system electrical supply is switched “OFF”
    • Before carrying out the preventive maintenance display status board as “UNDER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE” on the electrical panel and machine.
  • FREQUENCY:
    • Half Yearly
  • CHECKLIST:
    • Check all electrical terminals of main supply and main panel for any loose wires.
    • Check the machine for proper earthing.
    • Check pneumatic air supply, solenoid valves, and pneumatic connectors for proper working.
    • Check air and water connection for any leakages.
    • Check water storage tanks for any leakages.
    • Check vacuum and pressure motor for proper working in case of air jet cleaning machine.
    • Check air reservoir for any leakages in case of air jet cleaning machine.
    • Check main gear box assembly, chains, sprockets and shafts.
    • Check chain conveyor and its roller for proper working.
    • Check and lubricate bearings and nut bolts for wear and tear where applicable.
    • Close all the lids for proper closing.
    • Start and run the machine in Auto/Manual mode.
    • Check and observe the machine for its normal working.
  • After completion of the above procedure remove the “UNDER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE” status board from the machine and the respective electrical panel.
  • Affix the Preventive Maintenance Status on machine as per Attachment – I
  • Update the status label of the machine after the completion of preventive maintenance.
  • After performing the preventive maintenance activity of machine, respective area supervisor shall check and note the details on respective Equipment Sequential Log Book.

6.8        Junior Engineer/ above shall record the activity in respective attachment of SOP for Preventive               Maintenance of Bottle Washing Machines

• REFERENCES:

In-house

• ABBREVIATIONS:

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

Engg: Engineering

• DISTRIBUTION LIST:

Engineering

Production

Quality Assurance

10.0     HISTORY OF REVISION:

Attachment-I

Preventive maintenance checklist of Bottle Washing Machines

Area:

ID No:                                                                                                                                            Date:

Frequency:

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