Safety Information 1-11
Document 40275-0913
• The gamma beam is tightly confined by shields and colli-
mators and is completely contained within the inspection
tunnel. Because the radiation beam does not spread outside
the inspection tunnel, it is highly unlikely that under normal
circumstances an appreciable radiation dose could be
incurred at a location other than directly in front of the main
gamma beam when the safety shutter is opened.
• The radioactive material is sealed by double-fusion welds into
a stainless steel capsule. At manufacture, and again at instal-
lation, this capsule is subjected to rigorous tests capable of
detecting the leakage of five millionths of one percent of the
contents. Therefore as long as the source capsule’s integrity
is not compromised, radioactive material cannot be released.
• As an additional precaution, the regulatory agencies require
that a licensed individual inspect the radiation source and the
shutter mechanism and conduct a leak test at specified
intervals, that is, 36 months in the United States and 12
months in Canada (Industrial Dynamics personnel can do this).
1.6.4 Gamma Radiation Safety Guidelines
You have been supplied with a copy of the rules, regulations and
registration requirements for your location, however, the
following is a brief synopsis of the general requirements.
1. Understand the rules, regulations, and registration require-
ments regarding the use of this equipment at your location.
A copy of this is supplied with your FT-100/CI.
2. Do not open or tamper with the enclosure containing the
radioisotope source.
3. Do not place your hands, or any other body part, between
the source and detector when the safety shutter is open.
4. Have inspection and wipe tests performed by a licensed
technician at the specified intervals, that is, 36 months in
the United States and 12 months in Canada (Industrial
Dynamics personnel can do this).
Note: Keep a record of each inspection and test.
5. In the case of an accident which crushes or punctures the
source enclosure, seal off the area, cover the FT-100/CI and
surroundings with a plastic sheet or tarpaulin and call filtec
immediately.
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