Standard Operating Procedure – Muffle Furnace
SCOPE/PURPOSE:
To provide a procedure for the operation of Muffle furnace.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Chemist-QC
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Manager-QC
PROCEDURE:
CLEANING PROCEDURE
- Check that the power supply to the instrument is switched “OFF”.
- Ensure that the Muffle Furnace is not in hot condition or in operation while cleaning.
- Clean the instrument externally with clean dry cloth.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Ensure that the instrument is connected to the power supply.
- Switch “ON” the main power supply, glowing of red light at mains indicates the power supply
- Switch on the instrument by ON position which leads to activation of green control bulb and the temperature controller.
- Set the temperature required by pressing and holding the red ‘PRESS TO SET button and rotate the adjusting screw to set the required temperature and release the push button.
- The digital display shows the actual temperature of furnace and the red light of the temperature controller glows.
- When the temperature reaches the setting point, the red light of the temperature controller automatically switched “OFF” and the green light will glow. The equipment is now ready for operation.
- If any discrepancy is observed during operation, inform the maintenance department for rectification.
PRECAUTIONS:
- Do not give a shock to the Muffle furnace. Do not connect anything other than the specified equipment to the connector on the rear side of the Muffle furnace.
- Never heat any flammable material or combustible materials inside the Muffle furnace.
- Use thermal gloves or tongs to remove work piece in the Muffle furnace.
REFERENCES: Instrument Manual