Planned Preventive

Maintenance for Analytical

Balance
Kahema, S
 Objectives
 Define Analytical Balance
 List of materials required in user PPM for Analytical
Balance
 Explain the PPM for Analytical Balance
 Demonstrate PPM for an Analytical Balance
 Report for PPM performed in Analytical Balance
 Analytical/weighing Balance

• A weighing scale or balance is equipment which is

used to measure the weights of chemicals needed for
the preparation of laboratory reagents.
Analytical balance
 Materials required in user PPM for
Analytical Balance
• Soft Cloth
• Camel hair brush
• Protective gloves
• Lab coat
• Distilled water
• Protective eyewear
 SOP for PPM in Analytical Balance (1)
• The balance is an instrument of high precision.
• For this reason, the operator is only responsible for minimal
maintenance limited to the following…
 SOP for PPM in Analytical Balance (2)
• Daily Maintenance
• Clean the weighing plate so that it is kept free of dust.
• Cleaning is done by using a piece of clean cloth which may be soaked with
distilled water.
• If there is a stain, a mild detergent can be applied.
• A paintbrush can be used to remove particles or dust deposited on the
weight plate.
• Clean the weighing chamber, externally and internally
• Verify that the glass is free from dust.
 SOP for PPM in Analytical Balance (3)
• Verify that the adjustment mechanisms on the front door of
the weighing chamber works adequately
• Always use a clean, pre-weighed container for weighing
(glass container or weighing paper if possible).
• Any spill must be cleaned immediately to avoid corrosion or
contamination.
• Use 70% ethanol to disinfect the pan of the balance
 SOP for PPM in Analytical Balance (4)
•Very important: Never lubricate a balance unless the
manufacturer has indicated it.
 Periodic Calibration
• Periodically verify calibration by placing an accurate
weight on the balance.
• If calibration is required contact service engineer or
technician for calibration.
 Reporting PPM performed in Analytical
Balance
DAILY MAINTENANCE TASK
Daily Daily Cleaning
Date Clean the weighing Clean the weighing chamber Initial of
plate personnel
Internal External
1
Weekly WEEKLY MAINTENANCE TASK
1 Daily Cleaning Calibration verification
1 Daily Cleaning Calibration verification
Monthly MONTHLY MAINTENANCE TASK
1
 References
• DAIDS Guidelines Good Clinical Laboratory Practice
Standards: Final Version 2.0, 25 July 2011
• Health Laboratory Manual for Tropical countries Vol
II ,Monica Cheesbrough :Publisher Oxford,ELBS
Butterworth-Heinemann UK