Sigma projetor manual Shipment of Empty Uranium Shielded Containers

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SAMPLE TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS

Shipment of Empty Uranium Shielded Containers

1Assure that the package does not contain a radioactive source. Perform the following procedure to confirm there are no unauthorized source assemblies within the container:

•Transfer the authorized source assembly from the exposure device in accordance with the source changer operations manual.

•After removing the source assembly and disconnecting the source assembly, attach the jumper (dummy connector without a serial number) to the male connector of the control cable.

•Retract the control cable and jumper and disconnect the controls from the locking mechanism.

•Insert the protective cover into the locking mechanism, rotate the selector ring into the lock position, engage the plunger lock and remove key. Insert the shipping plug.

•Remove the source identification tag from the exposure device and place it with the source assembly.

•In some regulatory jurisdictions, ‘empty’ labels or tags must be attached to the empty Model 880.

2If the shipping package is to be placed inside a crate or other outer packaging, the outer packaging must be strong enough to withstand the normal conditions of transport and must not reduce the safety of the package. The shipping package must be placed within the outer package with sufficient blocking to prevent shifting during transportation. [49CFR173.25]

3Assure that the levels of removable radioactive contamination on the outside surface of the outer package does not exceed 0.4 Bq (10-5µCi) per cm2 based on wiping an area of at least 300 cm2. [49CFR173.443]

4Survey the package at the surface and at 1 m from the surface to determine the proper shipping labels to be applied to the package.

Note: If the surface radiation level does not exceed 5 µSv/hr (0.5 mRem/hr) and there is no measurable radiation level at 1m from the surface, continue with the instructions in Step 5 below and skip Step 6. If either of these levels are exceeded, skip Step 5 and continue with the instructions in Step 6.

5If the surface radiation level does not exceed 5 µSv/hr (0.5mRem/hr) and there is no measurable radiation level at 1m from the surface, no label is required.

a.The outside of the inner packaging or, if there is no inner packaging, the outside of the packaging itself bears the marking ‘Radioactive’.

b.The outside of the package must be marked with UN2909.

c.When shipping by air, excepted packages are exempt from the requirement for use of Dangerous Goods Declaration.

i.For air shipments [IATA 10.8.8.3], the ‘Quantity and Type of Dangerous Goods’ box must read:

“Radioactive Material, excepted package, articles manufactured from depleted uranium, UN2909.”

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Contents Operating and Maintenance Manual MAN-027-MayTime Page Front View Exposure Device Description Model 880 Sigma authorized contents Standard Source AssemblyModel 880 Delta authorized contents ApplicationsSource output Model 880 Elite authorized contentsModel 880 Omega authorized contents Selected attenuation dataSource Guide Tube Extension Control Specifications Complete Remote Control AssembliesSource Guide Tube with source stop Weight of Depleted Uranium Shield Exposure Device Specifications Manufacturer LengthWeight of Exposure Device Type BU Certification Primary Application WidthSource Assembly Maintenance RequirementsDevice Operating Temperature Range ConstructionWarranty and Limitation of Liability Distance Job site safety precautions InstrumentsRestricted Area ShieldingExposure Device Survey Source Guide Tube projection sheath LayoutSimultaneously pull and rotate Remote Control Conduit Layout Unlock the plunger lock with the key Important Warning Checks Before Exposure of the Source 1Unlocking Projecting Locking the Exposure Device RetractingConfirmatory Survey Surveying Dismantling equipment Remote control unitSource guide tubes StorageOperational Features Source Assembly IntroductionSource assembly and remote control cable connectors Exposure DeviceDaily Inspection Instructions Transit Mode Exposure ModeDaily Inspection of the System Daily Inspection of the Exposure DeviceDaily Inspection of the Remote Controls Daily Inspection of the Source Guide TubesRemote Control Inspection Important WarningControl Conduit Inspection Control Cable InspectionImportant Reminder Maintenance Instructions Routine Quarterly Maintenance Requirements Remote Controls Radiographic Exposure DeviceMisconnect Test Routine Quarterly Maintenance Records Annual Maintenance RequirementsLeak Testing Leak Test of the Radioactive Sealed Source Leak Test for Depleted Uranium DUAnnual Maintenance for the Model 880 Series Exposure Devices Model 880 Series Annual Maintenance Requirements Maintenance Instructions Maintenance Instructions Maintenance Instructions Annual Maintenance for the Remote Controls Remote Control Maintenance RequirementsMaintenance Instructions Maintenance Instructions Re-assembly of the Remote Control Unit Quarterly and Annual Maintenance for Source Guide Tubes Source Guide Tube MaintenanceMaintenance Instructions Annual Maintenance Records Considerations of Safety Class a ItemsRear Plate Assembly Rear Plate Assembly Front Plate Assembly Front Plate Assembly Control Assemblies Source Guide Tubes Control Assemblies 222 Transport Package Sample Transportation InstructionsReceipt of Radioactive Material Shipment of Radioactive Material Maximum Radiation Sample Transportation Instructions Sample Transportation Instructions Shipment of Empty Uranium Shielded Containers Sample Transportation Instructions Carriage of Radioactive Material Sample Transportation Instructions Radioactive material transport checklist Apparatus for industrial gamma radiography Area alarmAlarm ratemeter Automatic securing mechanismLocked position Remote controlExposure head Maximum ratingWorking position Source holderSource changers Emergencies TrainingEU Regulations Access to Restricted AreasUnited States Regulations Personnel MonitoringDisposal Abc
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