Operation and cleaning of sonicator
1.0 Purpose
1.1 To describe a procedure for operation and cleaning of Sonicator.
2.0 Scope
2.1 This procedure is applicable for operation and cleaning of sonicator located
at Quality Control Laboratory at ABC Pvt. Ltd.
3.0 Responsibility
Officer QC/ Executive QC Preparation of SOP and follow the procedure as per SOP
Assistant Manager Reviewing and Training of SOP
Manager QC Implementation of SOP
4.0 Accountability
4.1 Manager Quality Control is accountable for implementation and compliance with SOP.
5.0 Procedure
5.1 Operation
5.1.1 Ensure that Purified water level up to the operating level and place the tray into the sonicator bath.
5.1.2 Connect the switch to main supply and on the switch.
5.1.3 Press ON/OFF key to start the sonicator provided on the front panel of instrument.
5.1.4 To adjust the time of sonicator Press (CHK) key then set the temperature with the help of UP and DOWN key.
5.1.5 Place the sample container to sonicate (i.e. volumetric flask etc.) into the water bath of the sonicator.
5.1.6 To start the heater (if necessary) press ON/OFF key of heater.
5.1.7 To re-start apparatus (if required), press again “ON/OFF” key.
5.1.8 As work is over, stop the instrument by pressing “ON/OFF” key, remove sample
from water bath of Sonicator.
5.2 Precautions Cleaning Procedure
5.2.1 Disconnect the apparatus from main power supply.
5.2.2 Clean the apparatus externally with the aid of clean dry cloth daily.
5.2.3 Once in a weak, remove the water from the tank of the apparatus, and clean with detergent
solution followed by water. Fill water in the tank up to the mark.
5.2.4 Quality Control Manager or his designee informs the Maintenance Department or
service engineer to rectify the defect. Affix ‘Under Maintenance’ label on the instrument
6.0 Reference
In house
7.0 Attachments
Not Applicable
8.0 Distribution
Distribution of the controlled copy to concerned departments.
Additional copies may be issued for specific purpose.
9.0 Abbreviations
QA : Quality Assurance
QC : Quality Control
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
10.0 Revision History
| Revision No. | Supersedes | Effective Date | Details of Revision |
| 01 | Nil | New SOP |
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