Shutdown of an asset is sometimes necessary to perform a maintenance Activity. You can create new shutdown information associated with an asset, or view existing shutdown history information already recorded to an asset. Shutdown information consists of start and end dates, work order numbers requiring maintenance on the asset, and specific operation sequences. At the time of completing a Work Order to its operations, you can view asset shutdown information in the Asset Status window.

All shutdown information entered within the Asset Status window is for informational purposes only.

To view and define shutdown information for an asset:

1. Navigate to the Asset Status window.
2. Select an Asset Number from the list of values.
3. Choose Find. All shutdown information for the current asset appears in the Shutdown Details region.
4. To add new shutdown information for the current asset, Select a Start Date from the list of values.
5. Select an End Date from the list of values.
6. Optionally, associate the shutdown information to a specific work order requiring maintenance on the current asset. Only work orders created for the current asset are available from the list of values.
7. Optionally, associate shutdown information to the operation level of a work order by choosing a specific Operation Sequence.
8. Optionally, enter a Shutdown Description.
9. Save your work.