Panasonic EBL512 Operating Instructions Manual page 147

Panasonic Electric Works Fire & Security Technology Europe AB
MEW00748 Rev: 1
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Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512 V2.3.x
Information regarding radioactive
radiation source
The installation might contain old smoke sensors / detectors of the
ionization type. They contain a small radioactive radiation source,
Americium 241.
When the sensor / detector gets dirty and when service signal has been
activated in the system, contact your local dealer for cleaning /
replacement of the sensors / detectors.
Metal objects must absolutely not be stuck into the sensor / detector.
Static electricity might destroy the detector.
Defective / faulty, discarded and replaced sensors / detectors shall be
taken care of as radioactive waste. They shall be packed in chock
absorbing material to make a stable parcel.
PLEASE NOTE!
Damaged sensors / detectors shall also be packed in a sealed packet
whose surface must not be contaminated, that is, not be soiled with
loose radioactive dust.
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