SOP FOR the operation of magnetic stirrer

I.                   PURPOSE

To describe the procedure for the operation of magnetic stirrer.

II.                SCOPE

This procedure is applicable to the magnetic stirrer in Quality Control department…..

III.             RESPONSIBILITY

Executive –Quality Control

IV.             ACCOUNTABILITY

Incharge –Quality Control

V.                PROCEDURE

1.0              Ensure that the working bench is clean.

2.0              Ensure that the stirrer ‘Speed control knob’ is in off position.

3.0              Switch on the power supply.

            5.0       Place the solution to be stirred on the magnetic stirrer.

            6.0       Increase the stirring speed by rotating the ‘Speed control knob’ clockwise.

7.0            After the stirring is completed, decrease the stirring speed slowly by rotating the ‘Speed 

            control knob anti clock wise and keep the knob in ‘off’ position.                   

8.0            Then switch off the power supply.

9.0            Precautions

9.1            Keep the top plate clean.

9.2            Avoid spillage of sample.