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1 Safety instructions
Source loading and exchange • VEGASOURCE 31, 35
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Never touch the source capsule directly, but use a suitable grip-
ping device or a manipulator. Keep a distance of at least 10 cm
(4 in).
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Check all O-rings and seals when exchanging the source and
replace them, if necessary.
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Check the function of the switching facility of the source container
before installing or exchanging a source capsule (ON/OFF-switch-
ing).
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When system inspections are carried out, always set the source
container to position OFF and secure this position with a lock
against inadvertent switching on.
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If possible, practice this procedure, especially the handling with
the gripping device or suitable manipulator, in advance.
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Pre-printed type label, stainless steel 107 x 17 mm (4.21 x 0.67 in)
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Pre-printed type label, stainless steel 55 x 45 mm (2.17 x 1.77 in)
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Pre-printed adhesive type label, 48 x 30 mm (1.89 x 1.18 in)
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4 grooved pins
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Sealing wire and seal
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Adhesive label "Radioactive"
When loading a source container or exchanging a source, the corre-
sponding type labels of the source must be permanently lettered, e.g.
with punch-type letters.
With sources exceeding a certain level of activity, the warning "Highly
radioactive source" must be stated on the type label.
This is the case for Co-60 with an activity ≥ 4 GBq (108 mCi) or for
Cs-137 with an activity ≥ 20 GBq (540 mCi).
Scope of delivery
Labelling
