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Maintenance
6.2 Diagnostics
The source holder does not have any diagnostics that alert users to potential
problems. However, emergency guidelines as outlined in the Radiation Safety
Manual provide steps you can take for the following emergency situations:
•
Stuck Shutter or Inoperable Cable
•
Loss or Theft
•
Entering a Tank or Vessel
•
Fall, Collision, or Fire
6.3 Troubleshooting
The source holder is extremely reliable, but errors can occur during operation.
Some of those potential problems are caused by the following:
Item
Abandoned or discarded
source
Damaged or failed
source
Missing or broken lock
Shutter not locked in
OFF position
Shutter or Cable/Rod not
operating correctly
Cable not operating
correctly
Source leak
Improper Handling
Improper or damaged
shielding
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Action to Take
In the United States, contact the U.S. NRC or an agreement
state.
Retract the capsules into the shielded position, if possible
and contact VEGA Americas Nuclear Services.
Do not remove the source from the crate or mount the
source. If the source is already mounted, contact VEGA
Americas Nuclear Services.
Turn the shutter to the OFF position, if possible and contact
VEGA Americas Nuclear Services.
Contact VEGA Americas Nuclear Services.
Contact VEGA Americas Nuclear Services.
Evacuate the immediate area and control entry to the area.
Contact VEGA Americas Nuclear Services.
Contact VEGA Americas Nuclear Services.
Contact VEGA Americas Nuclear Services.
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