Vega VEGASOURCE 86, Operating Instructions Manual

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2 For your safety
VEGASOURCE 86 • Source holder
1008685-EN-230810
measures with the current valid rules and regulations and also take
note of new regulations.
The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the
national installation standards as well as the valid safety regulations
and accident prevention rules must be observed.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by us. Arbitrary conversions
or modifications are explicitly forbidden. For safety reasons, only the
accessory specified by us must be used.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed.
2.5 Application reference
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Take note of the applicable regulations and national/international
standards.
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Take note of the radiation protection ordinance when using, storing
and working with the radiometric measuring system.
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Take note of the warning instructions and safety zones.
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Install and operate the instrument according to the documentation
and the respective official regulations.
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The instrument must not be operated and stored outside the
specified parameters.
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Protect the instrument against extreme influences (e.g. chemi-
cal products, weather, mechanical shock, vibration, etc.) during
operation and storage. Especially when loaded with a source, the
instrument may not be destroyed for any reason (e.g. for scrap-
ping).
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Before switching on the radiation, make sure that no persons are
in the radiation area (also not outside the vessel). The radiation
must only be switched on by trained personnel.
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Do not use a corroded or damaged instrument. Inform the respon-
sible radiation safety officer as soon as damage or corrosion
appears and follow his instructions.
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Carry out the necessary tightness test according to the applicable
rules and instructions.
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If there are doubts about the proper condition of the measuring
system, check if there is radiation in the environment of the instru-
ment and inform the responsible radiation safety officer.
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Always secure the switch position " OFF " with a lock.
The combination lock can be opened with the number combination
000 on delivery.
We recommend changing the number combination to a personal
number sequence. Make a note of the number combination and keep
it in a safe place.
2.6 Installation and operation in the USA and
Canada
This information is only valid for USA and Canada. Hence the follow-
ing text is only available in the English language.