Get Started > Setting Up The System

Once it's installed, you can start using FastMaint right way; just generate work orders, and enter any reusable information as you go along (there's always a handy Add or Edit button). If in doubt, base work orders on the "Any other maintenance" task.

However, depending on how you plan to use the system, you may want to enter some information right away either by entering your data or importing existing data.

Workflow

FastMaint enables you to assign work orders to particular people, and track the progress. You can also use this information to avoid asking two people to be in the same place at once! (See Workload Balancing And Detecting Schedule Conflicts.)

•Equipment: Enter the equipment to be maintained - see Equipment.

•Locations: Buildings, rooms, assembly lines, stations, etc where maintenance may be needed - see Locations.

•Parts: Maintenance parts/ spares needed to complete maintenance - see Parts.

•People: About the workers performing the maintenance - see People.

•Tasks: If some people are needed for certain jobs, set up a list of tasks and assign people to them - see Tasks.

•Groups and User Accounts: If other users are able to update the status of work orders, then you need to assign passwords and permissions - see Groups and User Accounts.

Consider getting the Web Based Work Request Module, an add-on product that allows any user to submit a work request for breakdown (Unplanned) tasks or report alarm conditions via a web browser.

Inventory

FastMaint can track the use of parts, and even generate purchase orders.

•Parts: List the parts and their current quantities. You can use the Reorder at setting to identify when parts need to be reordered - see Parts.

•Tasks: Set up tasks and use the Parts tab to list what parts are required - see Tasks.

•Vendors: Enter a list of vendors and their rating as suppliers - see Vendors.

Equipment Maintenance

FastMaint can generate work orders for a piece of equipment based on an alarm or meter reading.

•Equipment: Enter the equipment to be maintained, and set up alarms or meters - see Equipment.

•Tasks: Enter a list of tasks, and use the task's frequency settings to tie them to the equipment - see Tasks.

Reporting

You can use a range of built-in or custom reports to monitor maintenance activity over time - see Reports and Report Designer.

•Categories: A useful tool that enables you to tag almost anything according to custom categories - see Categories.

•Locations: It's handy to keep track of where certain jobs take place - Locations.

•Custom Fields: Set up custom fields for equipment, locations, parts, etc. by selecting Custom Fields under the Administration menu on the main window.

Next, for examples on how to do some common tasks see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).