Source container FQG60
Hauser
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Procedures after termination of the application
Internal measures
As soon as a radiometric measuring device is no longer required, the source container must be switched
off. The source container shall be removed in accordance with all relevant regulations and saved in a
lockable room having no through traffic. The responsible authorities shall be informed of these
measures. The access area to the storage room shall be measured out and signed. The radiation safety
officer is responsible for protecting against theft. The radiation source in the source container must not
be scrapped with the other parts of the plant. It should be returned as quickly as possible.
CAUTION
!
Removal of the source container may only be carried out by supervised personnel, who have been
specially trained in radiation procedures according to local regulations or handling permit.
Ensure that this is allowed in the handling permit. Local conditions are to be observed. All work
must be carried out as quickly as possible and from a distance as large as possible (shielding!).
Safety procedures (e.g. blocking of access) must also be carried out to protect personnel from all
possible risks. The source container may only be disassembled in OFF position. Make sure that
the OFF position is secured with a padlock.
Return
Federal Republic of Germany
Contact your Hauser Sales Center to organize the return of the radiation source for inspection
with a view to reuse or recycling by Hauser.
Other countries
Contact your Hauser Sales Center or the appropriate authority to find a way of returning the
radiation source nationally. If return is not possible domestically, the further procedure must be agreed
with the sales center concerned. The destination airport for potential returns is Frankfurt, Germany.
Conditions
The following conditions must be met before returning the material:
• An inspection certificate no more than three months old confirming the leak-tightness of the
radiation source must be in the possession of Hauser (wipe test certificate).
• The serial number of the source capsule, type of radiation source (
137
Cs), activity and model of the
radiation source must be specified. This data may be found in the documents supplied with the
radiation source.
• The source container must be returned in type-tested type-A packaging (IATA rules)
(see TI00439F/00).
NOTICE
The type-A-labeling at the radiation container itself is invalid for a return of the device.