7500 Startup and Shutdown

7500 Stat up and Shut Down
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Startup Procedure:

1. Read the note from the area counterpart.
2. Turn on each machine on the line.
3. Turn on the wash water.
4. Check remakes and recuts; get them ready to run first.
5. Check that the setup has the correct glass pulled in with the correct labels.
6. Check the water temperature in the washer.
7. Check the exhaust end for empty carts and proper sorting of the glass from the prior shift.
8. Perform a PM on the sealer machine, making sure the sealer is clean and the water sprayer is working.
9. Check the water bucket has clean water.
10. Complete the safety inspections and sign off.
11. Add up how many are left to run on the current color. Determine how many you will get into the next day's color and set your goal based on 100% production.

Shutdown Procedure:

1. Near the end of the shift, ensure all the bad glass is thrown out, the garbage is dumped, and the cardboard is taken to the compactor.
2. WASHER: Press the E stop button on the washer, drain the wash water, and vacuum out the tank. Change the filters and refill the tank. Sweep the area.
3. SAM: E stop the spacer grid and press machines, empty the spacer corner cut container, empty the purge spacer garbage can, and the blue spacer side tape can. Sweep area.
4. SEALER: Turn off the pumps on both barrels and purge the hot melt from the hoses. Clean under the sealer, purge the area, and sweep the area.
5. Gather final numbers and report to the supervisor.
6. Do a final walk-through of the area. Ensure the fans are off, and the machine is shut down properly with the timer set.
7. Check the setup for the next shift and organize any remakes delivered at the end of the shift.