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CAUTION The Electron Capture Detector contains a
at 370 MBq (10 mCi). The detector should never be opened or handled by the user. Any
maintenance or service operations involving even partial disassembling of the detector must
be performed ONLY by qualified personnel at a laboratory expressly authorized by Thermo
Fisher Scientific and specifically licensed to handle radioactive material.
IMPORTANT For customers within the jurisdiction of the United States Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (US NRC), you may find a listing of the agreement states and
the current contact information for the regulators covering both Generally and
Specifically licensed devices like an ECD at http://nrc-stp.ornl.gov/rulemaking.html.
This information is maintained by the US NRC.
IMPORTANT For customers within the jurisdiction of the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission, you may find current contact information for the regulators at
http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca
IMPORTANT The recommended working life of the detector is 15 years, after which the user
should arrange for the radioactive source to be inspected and assessed by a qualified authority
to extend its working life, or dispose of the product through a suitable disposal route.
IMPORTANT According to International, USA, and Canada licenses, the appropriate
Radioactivity Data labels are applied on the ECD detector module.
Common
Label
Exclusively for ECD detector module used in China, the Caution Radioactive Material
Ni63 labels are replaced by the followings:
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Performing Detectors Routine Maintenance
Maintaining an Electron Capture Detector (ECD)
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Ni beta-emitting radioactive source
International
License
Canada
License
ECD Prompt Label
TRACE 1600/1610 Hardware Manual
US General
License
US Specific
License
Caution Radioactive Material
Labels for China
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