Operation of (Heating Mantle Cintex CIC 1)

I.    PURPOSE :    
          To provide a procedure for the Operation of Cintex make CIC-1 Heating mantle .

II.   SCOPE :

        This procedure is applicable for the heating mantle being used for the analytical  purposes in the Quality Control department 

III.  RESPONSIBILITY :
        It is the responsibility of all the personnel involved in the analysis using of the equipment.
IV.    DOCUMENT REFERENCE :
        SOPs    :    None
        Forms    :    None

V.    OPERATION :
1.0   PRELIMINARY CHECK :

1.1    Check that the instrument and surroundings are clean, if not, clean with a soft cloth duster.

2.0   BASIC OPERATION : 

2.1  Switch on the heating by the mains switch.
2.2 There are one control knob on the heating mantle.
2.3  Control knob is for controlling the rate of temperature rising.
2.4  Switch of the heating mantle after usage and after coming to room temperature.
2.5  Don’t place any flammable liquids or solids directly in beakers on heating mantle. 
2.6    Don’t pour any liquids on the mesh cloth(heating element) inside the mantle or if any 
       spillages or observed
2.7    If the mesh cloth spoils inform to service personnel immediately and replace it..
2.8    Always use the equipment under fuming hood only.

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