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1.0 Purpose 
 
 The purpose of this procedure is to define the process for the setup, operation, and cleaning of
 
 the cap induction sealer. 
 
 2.0 Scope 
 
 This procedure applies to the cap induction sealer in operation at Ion Labs, Inc.
 
 3.0 Responsibility 
 
 3.1 It is the responsibility of Production (Packaging) Personnel to follow this procedure.
 
 3.2 It is the responsibility of the Department Supervisor/Manager to implement this
 procedure and to ensure that the procedure is being followed. 
 
 4.0 Definitions 
 
 4.1 IPA — 70% Isopropyl Alcohol! 
 
 4.2 Induction Seal — The process in which the foil lined cap is adhered to the bottle
 
 5.0 References 
 
 5.1 B-111, SOP, Cleaning of Manufacturing/Production Areas and Equipment
 
 6.0 Procedure 
 
 6.1 Setup and Operation 
 
 

[SOP 

 Standard Operating Procedure SOP No Rev pos 
 Induction Sealer 
 B-608 4 age 2 of 3 
 6.1.1 Using empty bottles and caps from the components that will be used in the
 
 packaging run, adjust the head of the induction unit approximately %4” above the
 
 capped bottle. 
 
 6.1.2 Adjust by using the hand crank on the back of the unit. 
 
 6.1.3 Adjust the feed conveyor. 
 
 6.1.4 Press the start button on the unit’s control panel. 
 
 6.1.5 Adjust the power level to start the sealing setup, setting between 75 and 95
 depending on the speed of the conveyor and the cap size. 
 
 6.1.6 Allow ten empty capped bottles under the sealing head on the conveyor.
 
 6.1.7 Allow approximately one minute for he bottles to cool down after they have
 
 been under the sealing head. 
 
 6.1.8 Check the bottles and caps to ensure that a complete seal around the entire cap
 
 has been achieved. 
 
 Note: Do not reach under the unit’s power sealing head while the unit is on.
 
 6.1.8.1 Adjust the conveyor and/or heat setting if any bottles are not properly
 
 sealed during setup. 
 
 6.1.8.2 Continue adjustments until a safe and complete seal is noticed in the
 
 all sample test bottles by increasing and decreasing the power level.
 
 6.2 Cleaning 
 
 6.2.1 Refer to SOP B-111 Cleaning of Manufacturing/Production Areas and
 Equipment to follow the cleaning procedure applicable to this type of
 
 equipment. 
 
 

[SOP 

 Standard Operating Procedure SOP No | Rev nat creas 
 Inducti° on Sealer 8-s 608 4 agies 0 
 
 7.0 Revision History 

| Rev | Date | Description of Changes | CCR # | By |
|-----|----------|------------------------|-------|----|
| 0 | 08/17/10 | New - - l 04/29/13 Updated SOP format 13-280 B. Mosall | - | - |
| 2 | 06/18/15 | Biennial review. Updated SOP format. Scheduled review: Removed obsolete definition. Added reference ; : OIN49 » SOP B-111, Revised section 6.2. eis SSUES | 15-0529 | E. Cummings |
| 4 | 04/18/22 | Scheduled review: Updated log. Revised cleaning section. CC- | 22-0190 | K. Burris |