Installation and Location

1 Equipment shall be suitably installed and located to eliminate cross-contamination 2 Equipment shall be located at a sufficient distance from other equipment to avoid congestion and to ensure that products do not become admixed or confused with one another. 3 All open mechanical belts and pulleys shall be equipped with safety guards. Water, steam and pressure or vacuum lines shall be installed so as to be easily accessible during all phases of operation. These shall be adequately labeled and marked to be easily recognized. 4 Each piece of equipment shall be clearly marked with an identifying number. 5 All pipes, tanks, jackets for steam or coolant shall be properly insulated to prevent possible injury and to minimize energy loss. 6 Piping to equipment designated for use with the pressurized steam shall be properly trapped and drained. 7 Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, potable water, purified water, distilled water, clean steam, compressed air, gases and other support systems must undergo validation.