Vega SHLD 2, Operating Instructions Manual

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If the source is potentially leaky, perform the following steps:
• Inform the radiation safety officer
• Take suitable measures to avoid contamination of the environment by
securing the source.
• Inform the responsible authority of the potentially leaky source.
7.3 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
The specified value is valid for the U.S. International regulations
may specify different values
Description Frequency Procedure
Source holder shutter
check ON/OFF
Mechanism (On
applicable source
holders)
Every six months
unless otherwise
required by applicable
nuclear regulatory
agency
See the Shutter (ON/OFF)
Mechanism procedure.
Source wipe/Leak test Every three years
unless otherwise
required by applicable
nuclear regulatory
agency
See the Leak Test procedure.
Location/Inventory Annually unless
otherwise required by
applicable nuclear
regulatory agency
Ensure that the source holder
is in the correct location. If the
source is not in the correct
location, contact your
regulatory agency
immediately.
Mounting brackets and
hardware
Annually Check for loose mounting
hardware.
Tags and labels Annually Make certain the tags and
labels are in place and legible.
!
NOTE