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SOP # 05-2  Revision: 0                Prepared by:             _
Effective Date:                        Approved by:             _


Title:         WORK INSTRUCTIONS (ASSEMBLY MANUALS)

Policy:   As part of the company's quality assurance system and
          to assure consistent, quality production within
          established specification criteria, detailed assembly
          manuals and/or work instructions will be prepared for
          each product manufactured by the company.  These
          manuals will be utilized for personnel training and as
          an ongoing reference source.

Purpose:  This procedure outlines the typical formats and content
          for preparation of assembly manuals.

Scope:    This procedure applies to the manufacturing and
          assembly of all products.


Procedures:

1.0  Preparation of Assembly Manuals

1.1  As part of the product documentation, the Master Product
     Record contains when appropriate specific written procedures
     for construction or fabrication of the device or sub-
     assembly components.  These procedures should cover, as
     appropriate:

     -  Who is assigned to perform the task;
     -  What activity or task is to be performed;
     -  When and Where the task is to be performed; and
     -  How to perform the task including What tools, materials,
     etc., to use.

     A written procedure may not be necessary when:

     -  the activity is very simple;
     -  the activity is relatively simple and models are used as
     aids;
     -  straightforward quantitative rather than qualitative
     standards determine
        acceptability; and
     -  the operation is performed by personnel highly skilled
     relative to the task being
        performed.

     Often training and work experience alone combined with
     drawings, photographs, and models can be valid substitutes
     for written procedures.  For example, machinists can
     fabricate components and finished devices using dimensional
     drawings for guidance instead of written procedures.
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2.0  Models or Samples

2.1  Documentation may be supported by production aids such as
     labeled photographs, video tapes, slides, sample sub-
     assemblies, or sample finished products.  All of these
     perform master record functions and therefore must be
     current, correct and approved for the intended operation.

     The most commonly used aids are models and samples.  There
     are two conditions that should be satisfied in order to use
     these aids.  First, a written specification for the sample
     must be contained in the master product record.  This
     specification should be the same as the specification for
     the assembly or finished product to be manufactured and is
     subject to formal change-control procedures.  Even though a
     model is available, the specification is needed for present
     and future product development and for production control
     purposes.  Second, the sample must:

     -  adequately reflect the master product record
     specification;
     -  be identified as an approved acceptable sample, which
     means it should meet
        the company required workmanship standards; and
     -  when appropriate, contain a drawing number, revision
     level, and control
        number (lot, serial, batch, etc.).

     A card/tag may be used to identify and help control the use
     of samples of assemblies or finished products.  Such tags
     should usually be covered by a clear plastic laminate and
     attached to the model or sample.

     As samples and other aids such as photographs are subject to
     normal wear and tear in a production environment, such aids
     should be adequately protected by a suitable means such as
     being located in a protected area, or covered by a
     protective container to maintain their integrity.  Samples
     and other aids should be inspected periodically to insure
     their continued conformance to written specifications.