86 DSGH Installation and Operation Guide
Diagnostics and repair
Maintenance and repair
Periodic maintenance schedule
Since the VEGA gauge contains no moving parts, very little periodic
maintenance is required. We suggest this schedule to prevent problems
and comply with radiation regulations:
Table 5.9
Periodic maintenance schedule
Description Frequency Procedure
Standardize As required by process conditions,
usually at least once a month
“Calibration”
chapter
Source
holder
shutter check
Every 6 months unless otherwise
required by the appropriate nuclear
regulatory body
Radiation safety
instructions
shipped
separately with
source holder and
following
instructions
Source wipe Every 3 years unless otherwise
required by the appropriate nuclear
regulatory body
Radiation safety
instructions
shipped
separately with
source holder and
following
instructions