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1 Safety instructions
Source loading and exchange • VEGASOURCE 31, 35
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Fig. 2: Type labels - Example (version A)
A Type label - Source holder
B Type label - Source
C Adhesive type label - Source
1 Serial number - Source holder
2 Order code - Source container
3 Number of the corresponding operating instructions
4 Beam exit angle
5 Local dose rate at defined distance from the surface
6 Note: "Highly radioactive source" (if necessary)
7 Source: Cs-137 or Co-60
8 Serial number of the source capsule (for traceability of the source)
9 Activity of the source in MBq or GBq
10 Date (mm/yyyy)
11 Data matrix code
Make sure that the necessary accessories and tools are available and
in technically perfect condition.
Make sure that the key for the lock/locks is available with the source
container.
Load the source container or exchange the source capsule with
utmost care.
Use a suitable gripping device or a manipulator when inserting or
exchanging the source capsule.
To increase the distance to the source capsule, you can make and
implement an extension rod according to the following illustration.
d
ø 10 mm (0.39")
500 - 1000 mm
(19.69 - 39.37")
25 mm
(0.98")
Fig. 3: Auxiliary tool extension rod
d Version A, B, C, K, L = thread M8
Version D, M, N = thread M6
Tools and accessories
