Elements and Performance Criteria
- Load the mobile field laundry system for transit
- Equipment components are aligned and positioned prior to lifting the container system to prevent damage to the laundry system.
- Attachments are fitted correctly in accordance with standard procedures.
- All mounting points, locks and nuts are physically checked prior to placing any weight on the high lift jacks, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Guides are effectively used to assist the driver when manoeuvring the vehicle under the laundry storage container, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Site and erect the mobile field laundry system
- Laundry system is sited on ground that is hard standing, level and clear of debris to prevent fire risk, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Tentage and associated shelters and containers are located and erected around the laundry system without hindering access or operation.
- Gas supply systems are stored in accordance with standard procedures.
- Conduct initial start up procedures
- Levelling is conducted correctly and at the correct speed to ensure the efficient discharge of waste water and to prevent malfunction, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Laundry system is locked into position to ensure additional security to the container.
- Water pressure is monitored in accordance with standard procedures
- Blow down procedures are implemented whenever pressure exceeds operating parameters.
- Monitor mobile field laundry system
- Container is opened correctly with equipment components locked into position and monitored, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Accessories are removed from the container, kept in close proximity and monitored, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Hoses and associated connection components are fitted correctly and laid flat to ensure that waste water does not cause a backup of water to the machine or pollution to the environment.
- Electrical power is not connected until the laundry system is securely earthed in accordance with standard procedures.
- Utilities are maintained and checked periodically to ensure efficient operation of the laundry system.
- Wash cycles selected are appropriate to the program and temperature for the laundry requirement.
- Remedial actions are undertaken during operational failures or faults, in a timely manner, to reduce damage to the equipment.
- Cleaning and care of the machine is conducted and is appropriate to the machinery parts.
- Conduct maintenance
- Close down the mobile field laundry system