BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES LB 8110 User manual

Rod source shield
LB 8110
Operating Manual
36682BA2
Rev.
No.:
00, 07/2018

BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG
Calmbacher Str. 22
75323 Bad Wildbad, Germany
www.Berthold.com
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Table of contents LB 8110 Shield
Table of Contents
1
About this operating manual............................................................................. 5
1.1 Some prior remarks ...................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Storage .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Target Group ................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Validity of the Manual ................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Structure of the Manual............................................................................................... 6
1.6 Copyrights ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.7 Representation ............................................................................................................. 6
1.8 Symbols Used ................................................................................................................ 7
1.8.1 Structure of Warnings.................................................................................................. 7
1.8.2 Symbols used on the device......................................................................................... 8
2
Safety manual ..................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Proper use ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Ambient conditions during operation and storage................................................. 10
2.3 Qualification of the personnel .................................................................................. 10
2.4 Radiation Protection .................................................................................................. 12
2.4.1 Basic principles and regulations ................................................................................ 12
2.4.2 Exposure of employees to radiation ......................................................................... 13
2.4.3 Theft protection ......................................................................................................... 13
2.4.4 In the case of fire........................................................................................................ 13
2.6 Type plate of the source ............................................................................................ 14
3
System Description ........................................................................................... 15
3.1 View............................................................................................................................. 16
4
Installation........................................................................................................ 18
4.1 Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Packaging .................................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Intermediate storage of the source .......................................................................... 19
4.4 Preparing the Installation .......................................................................................... 19
4.5 Checking the delivery................................................................................................. 19
4.6 Installation of the shield ............................................................................................ 20
4.7 Marking ....................................................................................................................... 21
5
Usage ................................................................................................................ 22
5.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 22
5.2 Opening and closing the locking mechanism .......................................................... 22
6
Maintenance and Repair .................................................................................. 24
6.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 24
6.2 Visual inspection......................................................................................................... 25
6.3 Leak test ...................................................................................................................... 25
6.4 Checking the locking mechanism.............................................................................. 27
6.5 Source replacement.................................................................................................... 28
7
Decommissioning.............................................................................................. 29
7.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 29
7.2 Disassemble the shield ............................................................................................... 30
7.3Disposal of radioactive substances ............................................................................ 30
7.4 Shipment of radioactive substances.......................................................................... 31
8
Appendices ....................................................................................................... 33
8.1 Check lists for tests ..................................................................................................... 33

LB 8110 Shield 1 About this operating manual
36682BA2 Rev. 00, 07/2018
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1About this operating manual
1.1 Some prior remarks
The product is handed over to you by the manufacturer BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES
GmbH & Co. KG in a complete and functionally reliable condition.
This operating manual illustrates how to:
•set up/install the product
•carry out maintenance on the product
•disassemble the product
•dispose of the product
Read these instructions thoroughly and completely before working with the
product. We have tried to compile all the information for safe and proper
operation for you.
However, should questions arise which are not answered in this manual, please
contact BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG.
Store the instructions where they are accessible for all users at all times.
1.2 Storage
This operating manual as well as all product-related documentation relevant to the
respective application must be accessible at all times during the life cycle near the
device.
1.3 Target Group
The product may only be installed, operated, maintained and repaired by trained
personnel.
This manual is directed at qualified specialist personnel who are familiar with
handling radioactive sources and heavy system components.
Specialist personnel refers to those who can assess the work assigned to them and
recognise possible dangers through their specialist training, knowledge and
experience as well as knowledge of the relevant regulations.