Vega SHLG, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintenance
6 Maintenance
To prevent potential problems and comply with radiation regulations, VEGA
recommends the following maintenance schedule.
6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Description Frequency Procedure
Location Annually 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.
General
cleanliness
Annually Make certain there is no buildup of dirt
or process material on operating
handles or cables.
Corrosion or
rusting
Annually Check the housing and operating
handle.
Painting As needed Clean and paint as necessary. Do not
paint labels.
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.