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Table 2.1 Tools required for a one- or A list of tools that are required for a small
two-person laboratory workshop. on-site workshop is available in Table 2.1.

Item Number
1 Drilling bits 1 set Maintenance
2 Electric hand-drill 1
Maintenance should be performed regularly
3 Electric screwdriver 1
(by the laboratory or workshop personnel) as
4 Multimeter analogue 1
suggested by the manufacturer. This ensures lon-
5 Soldering iron 1
gevity of the equipment and facilities. Therefore,
6 Tool kit* for instrument and 1 an annual plan for maintenance, servicing and
electronic use (portable)
quality assurance for equipment and facilities
7 Tool kit*, laboratory workshop 1 should be developed (Table 2.2). All documents
(metal box)
concerning maintenance, servicing and repair of
8 Oxygen propane super heating 1 equipment should be stored in the equipment
torch (heavy brass shank)
logbook.
9 Socket set (metric), 1 set The following remarks are worth considering.
bio-hexagonal socket
10 Screwdriver set 1 set
• Technicians using specific equipment should
11 Screwdriver set, precision 1 set be trained to perform maintenance (as out-
(small size)
lined in the relevant standard operating
12 Screwdriver bits 1 set procedure [SOP]).
13 Screwdriver with marker 2 sets • Always turn off and disconnect equipment
14 Pliers, combination type 4 before starting maintenance, repair or servic-
15 Electronic pliers (side cutting 2 ing.
nose) • Ensure that equipment is inspected regu-
16 Multi-grip pliers 2 larly, that is, check for corrosion, worn out
17 Spanners (adjustable) 1 set components, damaged insulation, loose con-
nections, fungal growth and insect/rodent
18 Tube cutter 3
infestation.
19 Flaring tools 2
• Stocks of essential spare parts should be held
20 Swaging punch kit 2
in storage with a record of their part numbers
21 Propane fuel cartridges 2 and sources of supply.
22 Refrigerant leak detector 1
23 Refrigerant charging manifold 1 The following files (available on the website)
24 Cutting torch 1 show an example of a SOP and forms for an
annual plan for maintenance and quality assur-
25 Ratchet wrench 1 set
ance:
26 Mains testing screwdrivers 2
27 Wire stripper with spring 1
• SOP-LABORATORY-EQUIP-06 Planning
28 Diamond glass cutter 2 Maintenance and Quality Assurance
Note: *Specific components depend on work requirements • FORM-SOP-LABORATORY-EQUIP-06–01-
and personal preference.
Equipment Maintenance and Service Annual
Plan

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