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    Waterbath Use and Maintenance: Document Type: SOP Document Code: TB 07-08 Confidentiality: None

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    This standard operating procedure describes the use and maintenance of a waterbath. It outlines responsibilities for following the SOP, lists the equipment needed, and describes how to operate and maintain the waterbath. The waterbath is cleaned weekly and maintenance is recorded. Procedures for handling equipment failures are also provided.

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    Waterbath Use and Maintenance: Document Type: SOP Document Code: TB 07-08 Confidentiality: None

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    This standard operating procedure describes the use and maintenance of a waterbath. It outlines responsibilities for following the SOP, lists the equipment needed, and describes how to operate and maintain the waterbath. The waterbath is cleaned weekly and maintenance is recorded. Procedures for handling equipment failures are also provided.

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    This standard operating procedure describes the use and maintenance of a waterbath. It outlines responsibilities for following the SOP, lists the equipment needed, and describes how to operate and maintain the waterbath. The waterbath is cleaned weekly and maintenance is recorded. Procedures for handling equipment failures are also provided.

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    Waterbath Use and Maintenance: Document Type: SOP Document Code: TB 07-08 Confidentiality: None

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    This standard operating procedure describes the use and maintenance of a waterbath. It outlines responsibilities for following the SOP, lists the equipment needed, and describes how to operate and maintain the waterbath. The waterbath is cleaned weekly and maintenance is recorded. Procedures for handling equipment failures are also provided.

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    Document type: SOP

    Document code: TB 07-08 WATERBATH USE AND MAINTENANCE


    Confidentiality: none

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. PURPOSE....................................................................................................................... 2
    2. SCOPE............................................................................................................................ 2
    3. RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................................................................2
    4. CROSS-REFERENCES...................................................................................................2
    5. PROCEDURES................................................................................................................ 2
    5.1. Equipment...............................................................................................................................2
    5.2. Operation................................................................................................................................2
    5.3. Maintenance & Servicing.........................................................................................................2
    6. CHANGE HISTORY.........................................................................................................3

    This SOP template has been developed by FIND for adaption and use in TB laboratories
    Release date: ddMMMyy Page 1 of 3
    Sonicator_TB 07-08_V1.0.doc

    1. PURPOSE

    This operating procedure describes the use and maintenance of the waterbath.

    2. SCOPE

    This SOP covers all procedures requiring incubation in the waterbath which are performed in the
    ____________________TB Laboratory.

    3. RESPONSIBILITIES

    All staff members working in the ____________________TB Laboratory are responsible for the
    implementation of this operating procedure. All users of this procedure who do not understand it or are
    unable to carry it out as described are responsible for seeking advice from their supervisor.

    4. CROSS-REFERENCES
    See: Document Matrix_TB 01-01_V1.0.doc
    Location:
    Refer to SOPs listed under TB 02 (General Procedures) and TB 06 (Molecular Methods)

    5. PROCEDURES

    5.1. Equipment

     A waterbath with proper electrical isolation, installed according to the user manual.
     Install the waterbath in a well-ventilated dry space, on a level surface, away from heat sources.

    5.2. Operation

     When initially filling the waterbath or refilling it with fresh solution, use warm water.
     Press Heat switch to turn on heater.
     Add the cover.

    5.3. Maintenance & Servicing

     The waterbath is emptied, cleaned and re-filled on a weekly basis.


     Record cleaning in the Laboratory Cleaning and Maintenance Logbook.

    See: Lab Cleaning and Maintenance_TB 02-05_V1.0.doc


    Laboratory Cleaning and Maintenance Logbook_form.xls
    Location:

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    Sonicator_TB 07-08_V1.0.doc

     If contaminated, after emptying, remove the contaminants with non-abrasive cloth and
    water.
     Rinse the parts to remove chemicals adhering to parts of waterbath after use.
     Dry with clean compressed air, hot air blowers, or in oven.
     Re-lubricate parts that need lubrication.
     In the event of the waterbath becoming damaged or failing to function, complete an
    Equipment Failure Report and the service representatives must be called out.
     An Equipment Failure Notice must be placed on the equipment indicating that work is
    prohibited.

    Use: Equipment Failure Report_form.doc


    Equipment Failure Notice_form.doc
    Location:

    Records of the service must be kept in the Equipment Maintenance File

    Use: Equipment Maintenance File_form.doc


    Location:

    6. CHANGE HISTORY

    New version # Old version # No. of Description of changes Source of


    / date / date changes change request

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