8. Routine Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
This chapter covers routine maintenance items such as leak test
procedure, routine maintenance of gauge components, and
troubleshooting hints.
Leak Test Procedure
Leak test is required by your license and shall be performed at
least once every twelve months (1 year), unless indicated
differently by your license. To conduct a leak test on MC-3 Elite,
follow the below procedure:
1. Place the gauge in safe position.
2. Remove the four screws from the front panel
and lift the panel.
3. Locate the radiation label in the bottom of the
gauge.
4. Using InstroTek Leak Test Kit, moisten one swab
from part number 520.7200,
5. Wipe the radiation label with the swab.
6. Replace the front panel and tilt the gauge on its
side.
7. Use the swab and wipe around the source rod
opening under the gauge.
8. Place the swab in the plastic bag included with
kit.
9. Record the gauge and source information on
the form included with kit.
10. Package the swab and the information form
and mail to InstroTek for analysis.
11. Tighten the four screws on the front panel and
store the gauge.
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