Procedures After Termination Of The Application; Internal Measures; Return - Endress+Hauser FQG61 Technical Information & Operating Instructions

Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62

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Return

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Procedures after termination of the application

As soon as a radiometric measuring device is no longer required, the radiation source on the source container
must be switched off. The source container shall be removed in accordance with all relevant regulations and
saved in a lockable room having no through traffic. The responsible authorities shall be informed of these
measures. The access to the storage room shall be measured out and signed. The radiation safety officer is
responsible for protecting against theft. The radiation source in the source container must not be scrapped with
the other parts of the plant. It should be returned as quickly as possible.
Caution!
Removal of the source container may only be carried out by supervised personnel, who have been specially
trained in radiation procedures according to local regulations or handling approval. Ensure that the contents of
the handling approval is valid. Local conditions are to be observed.
All work must be carried out as quickly as possible and from a distance as large as possible (shielding!). Safety
procedures must also be carried out to protect personnel from all possible risks.
The disassembly of the source container can only be executed during OFF position.
Make sure, the OFF position is secured with a padlock.
Federal Republic of Germany
Contact your Endress+Hauser Sales Centre to organise the return of the radiation source for inspection with a
view to reuse or recycling by Endress+Hauser.
Other countries
Contact your Endress+Hauser Sales Centre or the appropriate authority to find a way of returning the radiation
source nationally. If return is not possible domestically, the further procedure must be agreed with the sales
centre concerned. The destination airport for potential returns is Frankfurt, Germany.
Conditions
The following conditions must be met before returning the material:
• An inspection certificate no more than three months old confirming the leak-tightness of the radiation source
must be in the possession of Endress+Hauser (wipe test certificate).
• The serial number of the source capsule, type of radiation source (
radiation source must be specified. This data may be found in the documents supplied with the radiation
source.
• The material must be returned in type-tested type-A packaging (IATA rules).
Order code: 52011467
Dimensions: 400 mm x 400 mm x 650 mm (16" x 16" x 26")
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Note!
The type-A-labelling at the radiation container itself is invalid for a return of the device.
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