Measuring For Microwave Radiation Leakage - Thermador CM301B Service Manual

CM Oven Service Manual
PROCEDURE FOR MEASURING
MICROWAVE RADIATION LEAKAGE
WARNING
!
Check for microwave radiation
leakage before and after every
servicing. Should the leakage be
more than 5 mw/cm
Thermador immediately. After
repairing or replacing any radiation
safety device, keep a written record
for future reference, as required by
D.H.H.S. regulations.
requirement must be strictly
observed. In addition, the leakage
reading must be recorded on the
service repair ticket while in the
customer's home.
NOTE: The maximum allowable
leakage according
Government standard is 5 mw/cm
while in the customer's home. Using
2
4mw/cm as the highest acceptable
meter reading, allows for meter and
probe accuracy tolerances.
Equipment:
Holaday model 1501 or equivalent meter.
Glass thermometer, 212° F. or 100° C.
600 cc glass beaker.
Before performing any tests, be sure to observe
the following precautions:
• Do not exceed the meter 's full-scale
• To prevent false readings, hold the test
2
inform
• Meter reading with the top panel
This
• Meter reading for fully assembled oven,
• Meter reading for fully assembled oven,
to U.S.
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deflection. Leakage monitor should
initially be set to the highest scale.
probe by the grip portion of the handle
only, and move it along the shaded area
shown in the following illustration.
removed should be less than 4 mw/cm
with the door normally closed should be
less than
4 mw/cm 2 .
before the latch switch (primary) is
interrupted while lightly pulling on the
door, should be less than
Lit. No. 94-30-006B
2
.
2
4mw/cm
.