Thermo Scientific SGD-O, User Manual

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Thermo Fisher Scientific SGD-O User Guide
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Chapter 8
Maintenance
The SGD-O is fairly maintenance free, but you should follow the schedule
below to remain in compliance. The tasks are described in further detail in
the sections that follow.
Table 8–1. Maintenance schedule
Task Interval
Complete a shutter check (if the system
has a shutter).
Every 6 months.
Complete a tag check. Every 6 months.
Complete a source housing check. Every 6 months.
Complete a leak test. Every 36 months for U.S. or every 12 months for
Canadian installations.
If your system has a shutter, complete a shutter check every six months.
The shutter check consists of the following two steps.
1. Slide the shutter to each position to make sure it functions properly.
2.
Visually inspect the shutter, ensuring it has not been damaged and that
all of the lead plates are in place.
Complete a tag and label check every six months. All labels and tags
attached to the source must be visible per radiation safety standards. All
labels and tags must be securely attached and legible (including engraved
labeling). Immediately replace any label that is damaged, illegible, or not
securely attached.
Do NOT paint or overcoat the source housing without first masking the
radiation identification tag and other labeling.
Below are examples of the tags and labels that may be a part of your system.
Overview
Shutter Check
Tag & Label
Check