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FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY

ITEM

PART NUMBER QTY.

DESCRIPTION

88033

PORT COVER (SET SCREW TYPE)

88033A

PORT COVER (ROLL PIN TYPE)

SCR162

SET SCREW

PIN036

ROLL PIN

88031

FRONT PLATE

88036

WASHER

88032

ROTOR (ROLL PIN TYPE)

88032A

ROTOR (SET SCREW TYPE)

SPR033

COMPRESSION SPRING

88037

SHAFT (SET SCREW TYPE)

88037A

SHAFT (ROLL PIN TYPE)

ITEM

PART NUMBER QTY.

DESCRIPTION

PIN024

ROLL PIN

SCR160

SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW

88039

PIVOT DISK

88034

PORT SHIELD (ROLL PIN TYPE)

88034A

PORT SHIELD (SET SCREW TYPE)

PIN038

ROLL PIN

SCR157

SET SCREW

88035

SLIDER

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Summary of Contents for 880 Delta 150Ci

Page 1: ...OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 880 SERIES MODEL 880 SERIES MODEL SERIES SOURCE PROJECTOR 1 50Ci 1 30Ci 880 SERIES MODEL 50Ci...

Page 2: ...ng use of this radiography system never assume the position of the radiation source Always conduct a thorough confirmatory survey using a calibrated and operable survey meter to verify the location of...

Page 3: ...ING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 2 11 3 DAILY INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 3 9 4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 4 16 5 SAMPLE TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 5 12 6 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 6 1 6 3 7 EMERGENCIES AND PE...

Page 4: ...Without jacket 46lb 21kg 880 Elite 50Ci 1 85TBq Maximum package weight With jacket 42lb 19kg Without jacket 37lb 17kg REAR VIEW Locking mechanism Remote control connector FRONT VIEW Outlet port Guide...

Page 5: ...eric pressure The stainless steel housing containing the DU shield locking mechanism outlet port protective covers and required labels comprise the radioactive material transport package A plastic jac...

Page 6: ...cable connector The source assembly also has a stainless steel stop ball swaged onto it slightly forward from the source holder s connector The purpose of the stop ball is to provide mechanical posit...

Page 7: ...istance between the remote control and the exposure head is determined by summing the length of the remote control conduits plus the total length of source guide tubes used and normally should not exc...

Page 8: ...2 1m male 1 18 threaded fitting 48906 X 48906 X Customer specified length 48931 7 48931 7 7ft 2 1m with bayonet fitting 48931 X 48931 X Customer specified length Source guide tube extension Product co...

Page 9: ...ly after certain jobs in severe environmental working conditions Operating temperature range 40 F to 300 F 40 C to 149 C Source assembly USNRC Model Number A424 9 source assembly with a doubly encapsu...

Page 10: ...damages whether or not such damages are alleged to have resulted from the use of such product in accordance with instructions given by or referred to by the manufacturer AEA Technology QSA Inc assumes...

Page 11: ...ountries Restricted Area Radiography must be performed only in a restricted area which is marked with the appropriate radiation warning signs and secured against unauthorized entrance Distance Since t...

Page 12: ...o the daily inspection section of this manual Position and secure the source stop exposure head of the terminating source guide tube at the radiographic focal position using the tripod stand and swive...

Page 13: ...a quarter of a turn in a clockwise direction Insert the bayonet fitting of the source guide tube into the exposed outlet port Align the GREEN MARKINGS on the bayonet fitting and outlet port Rotate a...

Page 14: ...rea dose rates may be higher than expected 3 The control cable may be cranked right off the drive wheel of remote controls that are not be fitted with a safety retaining spring This scenario must be t...

Page 15: ...ERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 3 1 2 3 Connecting the remote control cable Unlock the plunger lock with the key Turn the selector ring from LOCK to CONNECT The protective cover will disengage from the proj...

Page 16: ...nnector Slide the remote control connector assembly s collar back and open the jaws to expose the male portion of the control cable connector i e the ball end on the control cable connector Press back...

Page 17: ...exposure device in the LOCK position until ready to start the exposure Checks before exposure of the source Verify that the source guide tubes are attached to the outlet port Verify that the remote co...

Page 18: ...nd the projector until the lock slide RED MARKING fully appears on the right side of the selector ring and you feel or hear the sleeve snap into the slide When the GREEN MARKING is visible the source...

Page 19: ...ease rapidly from background to a high level as the source emerges from the projector Then readings should fall as the source moves out towards the focal point fall sharply as the source enters a coll...

Page 20: ...ION Remain clear of the front of the exposure device outlet port side to minimize personal exposure Reset the lock slide to the open position Return to the control crank and turn the crank handle in t...

Page 21: ...a clockwise direction This action will allow removal of the source guide tube from the outlet port 3 Simultaneously pull and rotate the spring loaded outlet port cover a quarter of a turn in a counter...

Page 22: ...of the exposure device houses a locking mechanism mounted to the back plate from which the source assembly connector is accessible during usage The opposite end of the exposure device houses an outle...

Page 23: ...that the sealed source cannot be projected from the exposure device unless it has been properly coupled to the control cable connector and the remote control See figure 3 1 DANGER IMPORTANT WARNING T...

Page 24: ...ock on an internal shielding rotor of the outlet port 3 Rotate the spring loaded cover an additional 60 degrees from a 3 o clock position to a five o clock position in a clockwise direction until it s...

Page 25: ...phy system consists of the radiographic exposure device containing the source assembly the remote controls source guide tubes and collimators beam limiters whenever possible The use of multiple source...

Page 26: ...bly to the exposure device the crank handle is rotated in the RETRACT direction clockwise When the source assembly is returned to the fully shielded position within the exposure device the locking mec...

Page 27: ...iation level is less than 200mR hr 2mSv hr even when containing a source assembly with the maximum allowable activity This survey provides a function check of the survey instrument that it is respondi...

Page 28: ...is equal to approximately 10in 25 4cm of travel Two remote control conduits sheaths housings are attached to the control crank One conduit contains the working side of the control cable that drives t...

Page 29: ...he connecting plug assembly to verify the movable jaws are not excessively loose and the connector collar pins are not excessively loose or bent Check the control sheath swage fittings to verify they...

Page 30: ...t would affect safety Without using excessive force check the following four positions 1 The ball at the end of the control cable connector must NOT GO into the hole of the gauge 2 The shank or stem o...

Page 31: ...to high concentrations of particulate such as fly ash or sand G Subjected to hot radiography conditions G Subjected to salt water conditions caustic or acidic materials G Subjected to accidental drops...

Page 32: ...ube The operation should be smooth and resistance free If there is any resistance or crunchy feeling noticed during attachment or removal of the source guide tube or during movement of the outlet port...

Page 33: ...connector For complete instructions to use the NO GO gauge and points tested review the daily inspection instructions See page 3 8 Do not use remote controls that do not meet the inspection criteria...

Page 34: ...with that sealed source You must cause the equipment to be repaired or decontaminated and notify the regulatory agency USA within 5 days Contact the sealed source manufacturer for assistance Leak test...

Page 35: ...23827C or equivalent radiation resistant grease G Temporary Locktite or Vibratite thread sealant G Recommended solvents for cleaning and degreasing operations clean mineral spirits Follow manufacture...

Page 36: ...ce the disassembled locking mechanism components into a pan filled with fresh clean solvent Clean all parts using a brush to dislodge any dirt or grease Remove cleaned parts from the solvent bath dry...

Page 37: ...e selector ring retainer into the selector ring until it is flush with the top of the selector ring Hold the selector ring retainer firmly against the mounting plate until the 10 32 x 11 4in screws ar...

Page 38: ...ensure the contact area is not excessively worn allowing contact of the stainless steel body with a flat work surface Additionally if dents to the device s body or flanges due to accidental drops are...

Page 39: ...let port assembly to the exposure device s end plate by installing the four 5 16 18 x 11 2in screws using the tamperproof tool bit mounted in a calibrated torque wrench Torque the tamperproof screws i...

Page 40: ...d control crank mechanism G Stainless steel brass or synthetic bristle brush to clean control crank parts and the control cable G Compressed air source and hand nozzle to blow dry the control cable in...

Page 41: ...oved from service G Carefully examine the cable in the area of the control crank assembly looking for cuts breaks fraying rust unusual stiffness and uniformity of the spacing between the outer spiral...

Page 42: ...two halves of the control crank housing and brake bearing The wheel bearings may be left in the control crank housing during cleaning but care should be taken not to lose the spacer rings that fit be...

Page 43: ...operates easily without snags or resistance If applicable make sure the odometer turns when the crank handle is turned If the odometer does not function during this test check for improper assembly o...

Page 44: ...urce guide tube will trap any debris or residual solvent when blowing out the source guide tubes Repeat the cleaning process until the cloth trap indicates dirt is not present within the source guide...

Page 45: ...to prevent rotating the locking mechanism s selector ring beyond the LOCK position If the locking mechanism and remote controls fail a misconnect test the equipment must be removed from radiographic...

Page 46: ...afety Class A items Users of the Model 880 Delta Sigma and Elite exposure device and associated equipment must recognize their responsibilities of maintaining the integrity of the Type B U package and...

Page 47: ...MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REAR PLATE ASSEMBLY...

Page 48: ...5 1 SLEEVE 6 88024 1 LOCK SLIDE 7 SPR006 1 COMPRESSION SPRING 8 66001 6 2 ANTI ROTATE LUGS 9 SPR004 2 COMPRESSION SPRING 10 88021 1 REAR PLATE ITEM PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 11 SCR003 4 SOCKET HEAD...

Page 49: ...MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY...

Page 50: ...5 88032 1 ROTOR ROLL PIN TYPE 88032A 1 ROTOR SET SCREW TYPE 6 SPR033 2 COMPRESSION SPRING 7 88037 1 SHAFT SET SCREW TYPE 88037A 1 SHAFT ROLL PIN TYPE ITEM PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 8 PIN024 1 ROLL P...

Page 51: ...MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL ASSEMBLIES SOURCE GUIDE TUBES...

Page 52: ...1 WEAR STRIP 13 81800 1 1 DRIVE WHEEL 14 68900 2 2 CABLE ADAPTER 15 69302 1 1 GEAR SHAFT 16 BBS 007 1 OILITE BEARING 17 PIC 003 1 WASHER ITEM PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 18 GEA 002 1 HELICAL GEAR 19...

Page 53: ...1 2 22 26 22 27 29 28...

Page 54: ...or the Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials G International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations G International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions For The Safe Tra...

Page 55: ...the model number and serial number and the Type B certification number G Visually assure all welded areas are not cracked If there is any evidence of cracked welds contact AEA Technology QSA prior to...

Page 56: ...tions are performed 10CFR20 1906 e Note For licensees transporting special form sources in licensee owned or operated vehicles to and from a work site are exempt from the contamination monitoring requ...

Page 57: ...sufficient blocking to prevent shifting during transportation 49CFR173 25 7 Survey the exterior surfaces of the package and assure that the maximum radiation level does not exceed 200mRem hr 2mSv hr S...

Page 58: ...nd the words Type A or Type B as appropriate in letters a minimum of in 13mm high 49CFR172 310 49CFR173 471 49CFR173 25 NOTE If shipping a Type A quantity of an isotope in a Type B package that is not...

Page 59: ...cify that the shipment is within the limitations for Cargo aircraft only A notation can be added in the handling information box of the Shipper s Declaration which states This shipment may be carried...

Page 60: ...5 Sv hr and there is no measurable radiation level at 1m from the surface continue with the instructions in section 5 and skip section 6 If either of these levels are exceeded skip section 5 and cont...

Page 61: ...diation Maximum radiation level at surface level at 1m Radioactive 0 5mRem hr None White I 0 005mSv hr Radioactive 50mRem hr 1 0mRem hr Yellow II 0 5mSv hr 0 01mSv hr Radioactive 200mRem hr 10mRem hr...

Page 62: ...by the description e g 100lb Note For air shipments the weight must be in multiples of kilograms c For air shipments the shipping papers must meet the requirements specified in IATA for a Shipper s D...

Page 63: ...literated or covered Affix an EMPTY label to the package 49CFR173 29 e 49CFR173 428 5 Mark the outside of the package with the statement Exempt from specification packaging shipping paper and certific...

Page 64: ...lacarded on all four sides with a Radioactive placard NOTE Operation of a vehicle which is required to be placarded requires compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations of 49CFR Parts...

Page 65: ...Radiation area signs ____________________ Packing list __________________________________ Rope _________________________________ Bill of lading _________________________________ Radioactive material...

Page 66: ...cured position Beam limiter A shielding device for confining the elements of a beam of radiation to an assigned solid angle Beam limiters are generally manufactured from lead tungsten and depleted Ura...

Page 67: ...ey used to lock or unlock the radiographic exposure device or transport container Projection sheath A flexible or rigid tube for guiding the source assembly from the radiographic exposure device to th...

Page 68: ...le type source assemblies are also known as pigtails The source assembly is most commonly referred to as the source Rigid or chain link type source assemblies are also known as source rods source penc...

Page 69: ...top and Think G Follow emergency procedures G Do not attempt to retrieve the sealed source Secure the area and notify the Radiation Safety Officer The radiography crew is limited to the following basi...

Page 70: ...Sv in a year The practice of using the Radiation Area sign at the Restricted Area boundary clearly defines why the area has been restricted Additionally the trefoil radiation symbol provides a visual...

Page 71: ...e shipment Damaged cropped modified or contaminated source assemblies may require special handling and special transport containers Notify the authorized recipient for specific instructions in these c...

Page 72: ...th Avenue Burlington Massachusetts 01803 USA Tel 1 781 272 2000 Fax 1 781 273 2216 www aeat qsa com AEA Technology QSA is a business name of AEA Technology plc Sentinel is a trademark of AEA Technolog...

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