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Operation
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Have process ready for adjustment.
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To ensure the most accurate measurement, a process adjustment is
necessary. This adjustment requires establishing and changing vessel
levels. If process material is not available, you may use water in most
cases.
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Do not remove the lock on the source holder.
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Notify your Radiation Safety Officer or contact VEGA Americas Field
Service at 1-513-272-0131 if there is damage to the source holder.
5.2 Normal Operation
Before putting the source holder into operational use, be aware of the
requirements for installing the source holder.
Source Holder Installation Requirements
The following statements are important in defining the requirements for the
installation of a source holder:
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Regard each separate placement or relocation as a new installation.
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Installation is the process of preparing the mounted source holder for
use and consists of the following:
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Preliminary radiation survey
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Leak test
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Installation radiation survey
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Shutter or cable/rod mechanism operation test
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Only a specifically licensed individual can perform the installation.
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The specifically licensed person must use a calibrated survey meter and
must be present at the site during the entire procedure.
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The licensee may perform future periodic tests by following the
instructions in this manual.
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