A Standard Operating Procedure of the Preventive Maintenance of Lifter (such as a forklift or any other lifting equipment) outlines the step-by-step instructions for conducting routine maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and optimal functioning of the lifter. Here’s a sample SOP.
SOP for Preventive Maintenance of Lifter
- OBJECTIVE:
- To lay down the Procedure for Preventive Maintenance of Lifter in plant.
- SCOPE:
- This SOP is applicable to preventive maintenance of Lifter in plant .
- RESPONSIBILITY:
- Technician/ Operator shall be responsible for proper execution of preventive maintenance as per SOP of Preventive Maintenance of Lifter
- Engineering – Head shall be responsible for reviewing the SOP and for ensuring proper execution of Preventive Maintenance of Lifter
- ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Engineering – Head shall be accountable for proper implementation of the SOP.
- DEFINITIONS:
- Nil
- PROCEDURE:
- Preventive maintenance shall be executed as per the SOP No.: SOP/EN/XXXYYY- Execution of Preventive Maintenance.
- Ensure that the spare parts are available at the time of preventive maintenance.
- Preventive Maintenance – Mechanical
- Switch off the Power supply of Machine. Place “Under Preventive Maintenance” board on the machine.
- Check the oil level of Hydraulic Power Pack and top up if required.
- Check the oil condition, change if required with oil grade 68/Equivalent.
- Check the oil leakage from machine, If found rectify the same.
- Check the machine for unusual noise and vibration.
- Clean the oil filter.
- Check the motors for any abnormalities.
- Check all push buttons for damages and proper function.
- Remove “Under Preventive maintenance” board after completion of preventive maintenance.
- Record the observation on Preventive Maintenance checklist of Lifter.
- Checking shall be done on quarterly basis ±7 days.
- Preventive Maintenance – Electrical
- Checking of Terminals, Wiring and Components
- Ensure that the power supply to the machine is switched off.
- Check and ensure by using appropriate tools that all the wires are properly tightened.
- Check the over load relay for proper functioning. This is checked by lowering its setting, if the overloads relay trips its contactor the overload relay is functioning.
- Checking shall be done on quarterly basis ±7days.
- Post Preventive Maintenance – Check List
- Whenever any modifications and major works are carried out to the equipment, the same shall be mentioned in the equipment history card as per the respective SOP.
- Ensure that the equipment is running smoothly, without any abnormality.
- If any abnormality is observed in the above, same will be attended in co-ordination with User department Head.
- Record the preventive maintenance activity as per the format No : SOP/EN/XXXYYY Preventive maintenance check list & record.
- ABBREVIATIONS
- CRF No. : Change Request Form number
- QA : Quality Assurance
- PM : Preventive Maintenance
- EN : Engineering
- REFERENCES
- Nil.
- DISTRIBUTION LIST
- SOP shall be distributed to following departments Quality Assurance, Engineering as per user request.
- ANNEXURES
- Preventive Maintenance Checklist & record for Lifter : SOP/EN/XXXYYY
Checklist and Records of Preventive Maintenance of Lifter:
CHECKLIST & RECORD FOR LIFTER
| Equipment Name | Location | ||
| Equipment ID | Frequency |
| Things to be done: | Check List | Remarks |
| Quarterly Check List | ||
| 1. Check the oil level of Hydraulic Power Pack and top up if required. | ||
| 2. Check the oil condition. | ||
| 3. Check the motors for any abnormalities. | ||
| 4. Check the machine for unusual noise and vibration. | ||
| 5. Clean the oil filter. | ||
| 6. Check the over load relay for proper functioning. This is checked by lowering its setting, if the overloads relay trips its contactor the overload relay is functioning |
