Operation of Reverse Laminar Air Flow

  1. Objective

To lay down the procedure for operation of Reverse Laminar Air Flow.

2. Scope

The SOP is applicable to operation of RLAF in sampling .

3. Responsibility

Chemist QC                 : To follow the procedure                                           

4. Accountability:

Head QC                      : System Compliance  

5. Procedure

5.1 Enter in the area after proper gowning .

5.2 Ensure that the RLAF and area is clean.

5.3 Check the magnelic gauge, the needle should be at zero.

5.4 Switch ON the mains.Switch ON the RLAF.

5.5 Check the reading of magnehelic gauges.

5.6 The reading of magnehelic gauge across the HEPA filter should be between 7 – 15 mm of Hg and across Pre-Filter should be between 2 – 5 mm of Hg.

5.7 Start the working in the area after 30 minutes of starting of RLAF.After completion of work switch OFF the fan, exhaust and then tube light.

5.8 Switch OFF the mains.

5.9 Clean the RLAF area.

6. Annexure (S)

Annexure I        : Chemical status label

7. Reference (S) 

In house

8. Glossary         

SOP:Standard Operating Procedure
QC:Quality Control
RLAF:Reverse Laminar Air Flow
No.:Number

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