25.1 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE
Tools and ingredients:
x Lint-free clean cloth
x ALCATUM pre-impregnated towels
x Wipes impregnated with water SED (demineralised)
x Nitric acid diluted to 5%
x Sponge
x Vacuum
General precautions:
x AVIOR-2 and MIP-2 should be cleared of radioactive dust and liquid agent as soon as
possible after detection.
x Tools, equipment and work areas must be free of radioactive contamination.
x The user is responsible for conducting the surveys and the rapid decontamination of all
objects and surfaces.
x Wearing protective clothing is mandatory during decontamination operations. Minimum
requirements include wearing an NBC suit and two pairs of gloves (Triple Gloves are
strongly recommended).
25.1.1 Procedure for non-fixed contamination
Before any operation, aspirate potentially contaminated dust and particles from the parts of the 1.
AVIOR-2 or MIP-2.
Wrap a towel impregnated with ALCATUM around the sponge and clean the parts of the AVIOR-2.
2 or MIP-2 by making several passes (at least two) from top to bottom then from left to right.
Rinse with SED water (wet wipes).3.
Check that the background noise has returned to normal.4.
Otherwise:
Clean the parts of the AVIOR-2 or MIP-2 again,5.
Check that the background noise has returned to normal.6.
25.1.2 Operating mode for a fixed contamination
Before any operation, aspirate the dust and particles potentially contaminated on the parts of the 1.
AVIOR-2 or MIP-2.
Using a lint clean cloth, apply nitric acid diluted to 5% on the parts.2.
Let stand 15 minutes3.
Rinse with water (wet wipes) SED4.
Check that the background noise is again correct.5.
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