AC Store Room, Purpose:
AC Store Room, The purpose of this SOP is to define the standard operating and maintenance procedure of AC store room in order to ensure its smooth & trouble-free operation.
AC Store Room, Scope:
This Standard Operating Procedure applies to the AC store rooms of XX Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Definitions / Abbreviation:
[][]AC: Air Conditioner.
Responsibilities:
[][]The roles and responsibilities are as follows:
Engineering (Validation) Department
[][]Preparing the SOP and revise it when necessary.
Engineering (Maintenance) Department
[][]To provide necessary support for smooth operation & maintenance of AC room.
[][]To ensure that the operators are responsible to carry out the operation and maintenance work and regular checking of the critical components and logbooks.
[][]To develop a list of spare parts based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and to forward the list to the Planning and Procurement department with a request to place order as required.
Operators
[][]To operate the AC room according to the SOP.
[][]To do the maintenance according to the check list and fill up the maintenance log book.
Manager, Engineering
[][]To ensure that the operation and maintenance of air compressor are done properly.
[][]To approve any maintenance/plans related to the compressor.
Manager, Quality Assurance
[][]To ensure overall implementation of this SOP.
Procedure:
Precautions:
[][]All operation and maintenance work must be done safely in accordance with the requirements of the Plant Safety Statement and the safety notices around the plant. Specific attention must be paid to the following:
[][]Use personal protective equipment before doing any kind of maintenance.
[][]Persons switching on the machines shall take adequate precautions to ensure that there is no one doing any kind of maintenance of machine.
[][]Switch off the power before doing maintenance.
[][]Keep the door shut while the AC is running.
System Description:
[][]There are two split type AC in the AC store room to maintain the desired temperature. The capacity of each AC is 2.5 ton. Each cooling unit consists of one indoor unit and one out door unit. The operation of AC is remote controlled. The desired temperature is set using the remote.
[][]Two ACs do not run at a time. While one runs another one stands by.
Operating Procedure:
[][]Starting of AC of AC store room:
[][]Insert the plug of AC into the power socket and switch ON the power.
[][]Press the button on the remote to switch ON the AC.
[][]Set the desired temperature by pressing up and down arrow key.
[][]Select the AUTO or COOL mode by pressing the button.
During Operation:
[][]During operation the temperature of AC store room is controlled automatically in automatic mode.
[][]The AC of AC store room is kept running 24 hrs. When one AC runs another one stands by.
Stopping procedure:
[][]Press button to switch OFF the AC.
[][]Unplug the plug from the power socket.
Maintenance Program:
Monthly Maintenance
[][]Check the current consumption of Compressor.
[][]Clean the filter.
[][]Clean the evaporator coil by blower.
[][]Clean the outdoor unit.
[][]Check and clean the blower.
[][]Check the refrigerant pressure. The pressure should be 50 – 60 psi. If the gas pressure is lower, recharge with new refrigerant.
[][]Check for any icing over the evaporator coil.
Half yearly Maintenance
[][]Overhauling of the whole machine.
Annexure:
Annexure I Equipment Use Log Book
Annexure – II: Maintenance of AC store room