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7.4 Diagnostics
The source holder does not have any diagnostics that alert users to potential
problems. However, emergency guidelines as outlined in the Radiation Safety
Manual provide steps you can take for the following emergency situations:
• Stuck Shutter or Inoperable Cable
• Loss or Theft
• Entering a Tank or Vessel
• Fall, Collision, or Fire
7.5 Troubleshooting
The source holder is extremely reliable, but errors can occur during operation.
Some of those potential problems are caused by the following:
General cleanliness Annually Make certain there is no
buildup of dirt or process
material on the source holder.
Corrosion or rusting Annually Check the housing, winches,
and the shutter/lock pin.
Painting As needed Clean and paint as necessary.
Do not paint labels.
Item Action to Take
Abandoned or discarded source In the United States, contact the U.S. NRC or
an agreement state.
Damaged or failed source Retract the capsules into the shielded
position, if possible and contact VEGA
Americas Nuclear Services.
Missing or broken lock Do not remove the source from the crate or
mount the source. If the source is already
mounted, contact VEGA Americas Nuclear
Services.
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