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Storing the TabVac
™
After its thorough cleaning, the TabVac
™
needs to be stored in the proper conditions. It is important
to store it in an environment in which the machine is safe from rusting.
Tools and Materials Needed
• Plastic wrapping to cover machine
• Disposable latex/rubber gloves (for food grade products and to protect hands from lubricant)
• Hairnet and/or beard net (food grade products only)
• Sterile shoe covers (food grade products only)
Instructions
Note: Wear latex/rubber gloves (and appropriate food grade attire if applicable) during this
process.
Cover the TabVac
™
1. Carefully cover the TabVac
™
with the plastic wrapping.
1.1 Note: You can use the plastic wrapping that came with the machine in the shipping
container.
Environmental Conditions
It is important that the environment in which you operate and store the TabVac
™
has the appropriate
temperature and relative humidity levels. These two environmental factors can potentially cause the
machine to rust. The table below shows the acceptable temperature and relative humidity levels:
Machine
Temperature
Humidity
TabVac
™
°C
°F
45-65% RH
15-28
59-83
Appendix
Glossary
Term
Definition
API/Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Any substance or mixture of substances used
that is an active ingredient in the drug product.
Binding agent
See excipient.
Excipient
An inactive substance that serves as the vehicle
or medium for a drug or other API.
Formulation
Powder mix of the excipient and the API that is
compressed to make tablets.
Granular material
See Formulation.
TabVac
™
LFA trademarked term for tablet dust vacuum.