6 Maintenance and Repair
Rod source shields LB 8300
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64217BA2 Rev. 00, 10/2017
5.
Remove the O-ring (Fig. 12, item 2).
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CAUTION
Danger caused by ionising radiation
When the source is removed, the unshielded source must be handled at short
time. An increased exposure to radiation may lead to damage to health.
Hold the source only with pliers.
Keep the source far from the body.
Ensure that no persons are in the field of radiation during the work.
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2
3
4
5
6
Threaded rod
Source holder
Source
Protective cover
Locking plug transport shield
Cover transport shield
Fig. 13
Remove source out of shield
6.
Screw the threaded rod (Fig. 13, item 1) into the thread of the source holder
(Fig. 13, item 2).
7.
Pull the source out of the shield at the threaded rod. Hold the source (Fig.
13, item 3) with pliers.
8.
Insert the source as quickly as possible into the provided and opened
transport shield (Fig. 13, item.4) and close the locking plug (Fig. 13, item 5)
and the cover (Fig. 13, item 6).
