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2. Installation
Operating Requirements
Prior to installing your equipment, plan a layout for your Atomlab unit that will ensure it is
convenient for measuring radionuclides and will not cause undue radiation exposure because of
extra handling of high activity sources. There should be ample room to place a vial shield on the
work surface (preferably behind an l-Block shield), open the shield and remove the vial using
tongs, quickly place the vial into the sample holder and then place both into the detector well.
Remember that to make radioisotope measurements you will have to place the clear plastic
detector well liner into the detector well and lower the plastic sample holder into the liner.
Make sure there will be no obstructions, such as wall cabinets, above the detector unit. Such
obstacles may make it difficult to insert and remove the sample holder.
NOTE: You must use a well liner at all times.
Work Surface
Choose a table or other counter which is free of vibration, does not wobble, and will easily
support 300 pounds.
The surface area of the tabletop should provide ample area to accommodate the detector unit,
display unit, the L-Block shield, the shielded radionuclide preparation area, and room for writing.
Suggested dimensions of the table top are:
• 30 in. deep
• 48 in. wide
• 36 in. high
Physical Location And Environment
Frequently, dose calibrators are located in areas called hot labs in which there is a wet sink with
plumbing. Do not locate your dose calibrator on a table or other counter which can become wet
or is subject to splashing or spraying.
Avoid areas which have drafts caused by heating or air conditioners, or are in direct sunlight.
Electronics work best when constant temperature is maintained.
The temperature range is from 10 to 30° C, and the relative humidity range from 0 to 90%.
Choose a location for your dose calibrator which is not frequently used by other personnel —
one where the table on which it lies will not be bumped.
In general, make sure your work area is clean, dry, and dust free.
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