B-616
Conveyor Operation and Cleaning

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1.0 Purpose 
 
 The purpose of this procedure is to define the process for the operation and cleaning of
 
 conveyors. 
 
 2.0 Scope 
 
 This procedure applies to all conveyors 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 followed. 
 
 3.3. It is the responsibility of Maintenance and Production Management to keep this
 
 procedure aligned with current practices. 
 
 4.0 Definitions 
 
 None 
 
 5.0 References 
 
 5.1 B-111, SOP, Cleaning of Manufacturing/Production Areas and Equipment
 
 6.0 Procedure 
 
 6.1 Conveyor Operation 
 
 6.1.1 Turn on the power to the conveyor. 
 
 
 

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 6.1.2 Adjust the speed of the belt by using the speed control dial.
 
 6.1.3. Ensure that the belt is running smoothly. If the belt is running roughly, contact
 
 facility personnel for repair. 
 
 6.2. Conveyor 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. 
 
 Note: Depending on product, the conveyor belt can be removed and placed in a
 
 container with hot water and left to soak. 
 
 7.0 Revision History 

| Rev | Date | Description of Changes | CCR # | By |
|-----|----------|------------------------|-------|----|
| 0 | 05/27/10 | New - ~ | - | - |
| 1 | 05/01/13 | Updated SOP format. 05/13/15 pai cleaning requirements. Changed SOP title. Updated 15-0166 M. Wienke : 01/16/19 + S , c h s e o d p ul B e - d 1 r 1 e 1 v . i e R w e : v i R s e e m d o s v e e ct d i o o n b s 6 o .2 l . e te definitions. Added reference Eee pea , | 13-301 | B. Mosall |
| 4 | 04/06/22 | Schedule review: update logo. Change responsibilities and CC- cleaning sections. | 22-0162 | K. Burris |