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• 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:

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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