6 Usage
Shields for Flange Mounting
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4.
Latch (Fig. 14, item 1) one steel rope or one flexible shaft (Fig. 14, item 2) at
each source holder.
5.
Ensure that all steel ropes or flexible shafts are correctly latched in place.
A quick-link mechanism prevents the connection from detaching on its
own.
The shutter, the clamping screw can be opened (see chapter 6.2.1) and
the sources successively placed in the respective measuring position (see
chapter 6.2.2).
IMPORTANT
The shutter may only be operated by persons who are at least employees with
general knowledge and were instructed by an expert or authorized person. If
the shield includes a radioactive source, the responsible radiation safety officer
must be consulted.
IMPORTANT
In some countries, securing the shield in the open position is prohibited for
reasons of radiation protection.
The applicable national regulations of the country of use have to be
observed.
6.2.1
Open the Shutter
NOTICE
Ensure that all sources are secured by means of the clamping screws and
that all steel ropes or flexible shafts are latched in place!
Unsecured sources will fall into the dip pipe.
Fig. 15
Shutter open (
OPEN
position); left: locking cylinder, right: slide shutter
1.
Make sure that all sources are secured with the clamping screws and that all
steel ropes or flexible shafts are suspended.
2.
Remove the padlock.
3.
Manually move the shutter to the
OPEN
position.
The source passage is open.