- OBJECTIVE:
To describe a procedure for the preventive maintenance of Filter Press
- SCOPE:
This SOP is applicable for preventive maintenance of Filter Press
- 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 Filter Press – 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:
- Preparation of preventive maintenance plan:
Quarterly
- CHECKLIST:
- Check all electrical terminals of main supply and main panel for any loose wires.
- Check the machine for proper earthing.
- Check dual starter buttons for proper working. Clean carbon from contactors and relay.
- Check gear box and its motor for proper working. Top –up gear oil, if required.
- Check the filter pads for any wear and tear, if required.
- Check the sieves for any damage ,replace if required.
- Check pressure relief valve and pressure guage for proper working.
- Check and lubricate bearings and nut bolts for wear and tear where applicable.
- Check oil seals for any leakages ,replace if required.
- 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 of SOP/EN/003.
- 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.
- Junior Engineer/ above shall record the activity in respective attachment of SOP for Preventive Maintenance of Filter Press
REFERENCES:
In-house
- ABBREVIATIONS:
SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
Engg: Engineering
- DISTRIBUTION LIST:
Engineering
Production
Quality Assurance
10.0 HISTORY OF REVISION:
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