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2 Loading or source exchange
Source loading and exchange • VEGASOURCE 31, 35
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Push in the holding pin (4) and move the source holder (9) over
the pin until the arrow mark points to the holding pin (4)
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Pull out the source holder (9)
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Place the protective cover on the source container to protect
against pollution until reinstallation of the source holder
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If available, remove safety bolt (6) with Allen key size 2.5
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Swivel the cover (7) in front on the thin cylinder of the source
holder (9) to the side. To do this, lift the cover (7) slightly with a
small slotted screwdriver
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Only when exchanging the source: Allow the source capsule (8) to
fall out downwards into a shielded vessel
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Insert new source capsule (8) and close cover (7). For insertion
use a suitable gripping device or a manipulator
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Screw in the safety bolt (6) (optional)
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Completely insert the source holder (9) into the source container
and turn it until the holding pin (4) pops out
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Continue turning the source holder (9) up to position OFF
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Insert the key lock (2) with key and lock. Detach the key
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If necessary, remove extension rod (1)
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Screw in capstan screw (5) and secure together with the retaining
pin (4) with new seal
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Remove existing type labels (when exchanging the source)
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Unpack the type label set and letter it respectively. You can find
further information in chapter "
Safety instructions - Labelling
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Fig. 5: Fasten type label
1 Type label - source container (already on the source container)
2 Type label - Source (107 x 17 mm)
3 Adhesive type label - Source (48 x 30 mm)
4 Adhesive label "Radioactive"
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Letter the adhesive type label (48 x 30 mm)n. Clean the surface
provided on the source holder and attach the adhesive type label
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Letter the type label (107 x 17 mm) and fasten it to the neck of the
source container with two grooved pins
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Attach the adhesive label "Radioactive" to the protective cover of
the source container (if not already present)
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Attach the protective cover
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Insertion or exchange of the source is finished
Insert or exchange
source
Insert source holder
Attach or replace the type
labels
