Introduction
Procedures, Warnings and Cautions
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Section 1
Introduction
1.1 Procedures, Warnings and Cautions
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The equipment described in this manual is intended to be used for the detection
and measurement of ionizing radiation. It should be used only by persons who
have been trained in the proper interpretation of its readings and the appropriate
safety procedures to be followed in the presence of radiation.
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Although the equipment described in this manual is designed and manufactured
in compliance with all applicable safety standards, certain hazards are inherent in
the use of electronic and radiometric equipment.
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WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are presented throughout this document to alert the
user to potentially hazardous situations.
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A WARNING is a precautionary message preceding an operation that has the
potential to cause personal injury or death.
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A CAUTION is a precautionary message preceding an operation that has the
potential to cause permanent damage to the equipment and/or loss of data.
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Failure to comply with WARNINGS and CAUTIONS is at the user's own risk and
is sufficient cause to terminate the warranty agreement between Fluke
Biomedical, Radiation Management Services and the customer.
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Adequate warnings are included in this manual and on the product itself to cover
hazards that may be encountered in normal use and servicing of this equipment.
No other procedures are warranted by Fluke Biomedical.
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It shall be the owner's or user's responsibility to see to it that the procedures
described here are meticulously followed, and especially that WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS are heeded. Failure on the part of the owner or user in any way to
follow the prescribed procedures shall absolve Fluke Biomedical and its agents
from any resulting liability.
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Indicated battery and other operational tests must be performed prior to each use
to assure that the instrument is functioning properly.
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If applicable, failure to conduct periodic performance tests in accordance with
ANSI N323-1978 (R1983) Radiation Protection Instrumentation Test and
Calibration, paragraphs 4.6 and 5.4, and to keep records thereof in accordance
with paragraph 4.5 of the same standard, could result in erroneous readings or
potential danger.
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ANSI N323-1978 becomes, by this reference, a part of this operating procedure.
