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5 Maintenance and Repair 

LB 8901 Shield

 

 

30

 

64449BA2 Rev. 01, 10/2018 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for LB 8901

Page 1: ...Shield LB 8901 Operating Manual 64449BA2 Rev No 01 10 2018...

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Page 3: ...BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Co KG Calmbacher Str 22 75323 Bad Wildbad Germany www Berthold com Telephone 49 7081 177 0 Fax 49 7081 177 100 industry berthold com...

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Page 5: ...2 4 3 Theft protection 10 2 4 4 In the case of fire 10 2 6 Type plate of the source 11 3 System Description 13 3 1 View 14 4 Installation 15 4 1 Safety Instructions 15 4 2 Packaging 16 4 3 Intermediat...

Page 6: ...which are not answered in this manual please contact BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Co KG Store the instructions where they are accessible for all users at all times 1 2 Storage This operating manual as w...

Page 7: ...nges to this operating manual at any time without stating reasons NOTICE The current revision of this operating manual replaces all previous versions 1 5 Structure of the Manual This manual has been d...

Page 8: ...ons for action refer to risks of injury or damage to property The hazard prevention measures described must be observed j DANGER Indicates an imminent major hazard which will certainly result in serio...

Page 9: ...manual 64449BA2 Rev 01 10 2018 5 1 8 2 Symbols used on the device Ionising radiation The shield is equipped with a radioactive source Please note the handling instructions Please observe the transport...

Page 10: ...r you The following constitutes improper use and is to be avoided Any non compliance with the present operating manual for the supplied products Applying conditions and requirements which do not confo...

Page 11: ...le In such case the leakproofness of the shield can no longer be guaranteed The maximum admissible operating storage temperature is 100 C Above this temperature the sealing rings of the shield may be...

Page 12: ...rsonnel must be capable of safely assessing the results of their work and they must be familiar with the content of this manual Authorised Persons Authorised persons are those who are either designate...

Page 13: ...dioactive substances is required the largest distance possible is to be kept In particular this shall apply for employees which do not immediately participate in such work Time Any work required in th...

Page 14: ...protected against access by unauthorized persons In the case of firmly installed equipment containing radioactive substances the protection against unauthorized access is generally provided by the fi...

Page 15: ...ct must regularly train his personnel in the following topics Observation and use of the operating manual and the legal provisions Proper use of the product Observation of the plant security instructi...

Page 16: ...2 Safety manual LB 8901 Shield 12 64449BA2 Rev 01 10 2018...

Page 17: ...ubject of this operating manual Please refer to the individual manuals of the respective system components The shield container consists of a robust steel housing filled with tungsten To lock the radi...

Page 18: ...4449BA2 Rev 01 10 2018 3 1 View 1 2 3 4 5 Transport cap Padlock for transport cap Cover plate Seal wire Padlock for cover plate Fig 2 Design 1 2 3 4 5 Lead Tungsten Stainless steel Source capsule Sour...

Page 19: ...d safety shoes j WARNING Danger of injury caused by heavy and bulky system components Despite their small size the shield and the transport cap have a high weight When handling and installing heavy an...

Page 20: ...ff if required 4 4 Preparing the Installation IMPORTANT Size and position of the applicable measuring range are specified in the project planning phase and determined by means of drawings sketches or...

Page 21: ...k both padlocks Fig 4 item 1 item 2 are installed closed and undamaged In the case of damage immediately notify the forwarding agent and the manufacturer 3 Check the integrity of the lead seal and the...

Page 22: ...j CAUTION Danger caused by ionising radiation After removal of the transport cap the beam path is free and ionizing radiation occurs Consult the radiation safety officer responsible for your company...

Page 23: ...e transport cap 3 Remove the hex socket screws and lock washers Fig 5 item 2 4 Remove transport cap Fig 5 item 3 5 Attach the shield immediately to the mounting flange and tighten The plant operator i...

Page 24: ...4 Installation LB 8901 Shield 20 64449BA2 Rev 01 10 2018...

Page 25: ...T Document the results of the tests you conducted using the check list in the appendix This documentation as well as the seal test certificates must be kept during the entire life cycle of the shield...

Page 26: ...ea where the source is used regular leak tests must be carried out These tests are to be carried out at the discretion of the competent supervisory authority either by an authorized expert or by the m...

Page 27: ...t clarify with the responsible supervisory authority in advance whether your license for handling radioactive substances comprises handling unshielded sources In any case the source may only be instal...

Page 28: ...e far from the body Ensure that no persons are in the field of radiation during the work 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lead seal seal wire Padlock Hex socket screw M4x12 Cover plate Source holder with source capsule O...

Page 29: ...10 2018 25 1 2 3 4 Transport Shield Source holder with source capsule Plugs Protective cover Fig 8 Inserting the source into the transport shield 7 Insert the source into the prepared transport shiel...

Page 30: ...elded 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...

Page 31: ...e 3 Insert the source Fig 10 item 1 into the shield as quickly as possible 4 Screw the source holder with source capsule in the shield torque 44 Nm 5 Check and replace O ring Fig 10 item 2 if necessar...

Page 32: ...adioactive substances comprises handling unshielded sources In any case the source may only be installed removed by authorised persons The competent radiation safety officer is responsible for plannin...

Page 33: ...4 Remove the type plate of the old source from the shield and rivet on the new type plate 5 Install the new source in the shield see chapter chapter 5 4 2 Replacing the source capsule 1 2 3 4 Source c...

Page 34: ...5 Maintenance and Repair LB 8901 Shield 30 64449BA2 Rev 01 10 2018...

Page 35: ...er of injury caused by heavy and bulky system components Heavy and bulky system components should only be dismounted by at least 2 persons using aids Observe the guidelines for safe handling of heavy...

Page 36: ...company Disassemble the unit with at least two persons mounting holding screwing Screw the transport cap to the shield immediately after disassembly Hold the flange of the shield only in the directio...

Page 37: ...at a distance of 1m from the surface of the packaging must be lower than 100 Sv h The packaging must be marked with the UN number and a sign indicating dangerous goods Furthermore transport documents...

Page 38: ...roval by BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Co KG has been received We are pleased to send you a quotation regarding the costs Radioactive substances must be sent to Bad Wildbad Germany carriage paid BERTHOLD...

Page 39: ...m damage The type plates must be legible If there is corrosion it must not affect the function and stability of the shield Before dispatch The transport cap must be installed and secured by padlock Be...

Page 40: ...bH Co KG Language English Printed in Germany 10 2018 Rev no 01 BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Co KG Calmbacher Str 22 D 75323 Bad Wildbad Germany www berthold com ID no 64449BA2 Modifications due to techn...

Page 41: ...Shield LB 8901 Technical Information 64449TI Rev No 00 10 2017...

Page 42: ...activity Cs 137 300 mCi 11100 MBq NOTICE The activities indicated here are the maximum activities with which the shield can be loaded according to the international dose rate limit for the transport o...

Page 43: ...Technical Information Shield LB 8901 64449TI Rev 00 10 2017 Drawings Drawing general view LB 8901 with transport cap...

Page 44: ...Technical Information Shield LB 8901 64449TI Rev 00 10 2017 Drawing general view LB 8901 without transport cap...

Page 45: ...Technical Information Shield LB 8901 64449TI Rev 00 10 2017 Drawing transport cap Drawing flange...

Page 46: ...Technical Information Shield LB 8901 64449TI Rev 00 10 2017 Drawing source holder ID 50599 NOTICE Tight the source holder into the shield with a torque of 44 Nm...

Page 47: ...Technical Information Shield LB 8901 64449TI Rev 00 10 2017 Signs...

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