USER INSTRUCTIONS
5.
Follow the directions in the exposure device operating manual for source transfers.
6.
Once the source is loaded into the storage pot, approach the storage container with a radiation
survey meter and survey the container, guide tubes, and exposure device to ensure the source
transfer was completed. Carefully survey the equipment involved in the source transfer.
7.
If the storage container is an SSC-2, then lock the source in the port by sliding the port lock into
place.
8.
Place the survey meter near the storage port and monitor the meter while carefully removing
the guide tube from the storage port.
9.
Disconnect the control cable connector from the source assembly connector.
10.
Install the storage port cover over the loaded port.
11.
Identify and record, or place a source ID tag at the loaded port.
12.
Close and lock the storage container according to
Section 2.4
, if transfers are complete.
2.3. Unloading source from the storage container
1.
Open the storage container according to
Section 2.1
.
2.
Locate the source to be unloaded from the inner shielded pot.
3.
Follow the directions in the exposure device operating manual for source transfers.
4.
Connect the control cable connector to the source assembly connector.
5.
Attach a compatible source guide tube to the fitting at the storage port.
6.
Attach the other end of the guide tube to the exposure device outlet port.
7.
Unlock the storage port if the container is an SSC-2.
8.
Transfer the source into the exposure device.
9.
Once the source is loaded into the exposure device, approach the storage container with a
radiation survey meter and survey the container, guide tubes, and exposure device to ensure
the source transfer was completed. Carefully survey the equipment involved in the source
transfer.
10.
Install the storage port cover over the empty port.
11.
Close and lock the storage container according to
Section 2.4
, if transfers are complete.
2.4. Closing & locking the storage container
1.
Perform a confirmatory radiation survey on and around the storage container to ensure
radiation measurements are acceptable
(e.g., ≤ 200 mR/hr (2 mSv/hr) on the surface)
.
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