Berthold 40876-01 User manual

Shields for Flange Mounting
Operating Manual
44192BA2
Rev. No.: 03, 07/2021

BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG
Calmbacher Str. 22
75323 Bad Wildbad, Germany
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Shields for Flange Mounting Table of Contents
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Operating Manual
1About this Operating Manual ............................................................................ 5
1.1 Applicable Documents ................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Some Prior Remarks...................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Storage .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Target Group ................................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Validity of the Manual ................................................................................................. 6
1.6 Structure of the Manual............................................................................................... 6
1.7 Copyrights ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.8 Representation ............................................................................................................. 6
1.9 Symbols Used ................................................................................................................ 7
1.10 Structure of Warnings .................................................................................................. 8
1.11 Symbols used on the Device ........................................................................................ 8
2Safety .................................................................................................................. 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
2.5 Emergency Procedure................................................................................................. 14
2.7 Type Plate of the Source ............................................................................................ 15
3System Description ........................................................................................... 16
3.1 Variant Locking Cylinder............................................................................................ 17
3.2 Variant Lock Slide with Magazine............................................................................. 18
3.3 Variant Lock Slide ....................................................................................................... 19
4Transport .......................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Packaging .................................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Intermediate Storage of the Source.......................................................................... 21
4.4 Scope of Delivery ........................................................................................................ 21
4.5 Transport to Operation Site....................................................................................... 21
5Installation ........................................................................................................ 22
5.1 Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 22
5.2 Preparing the Installation .......................................................................................... 23
5.3 Installation of the Shield............................................................................................ 24
5.4 Marking ....................................................................................................................... 28
6Usage ................................................................................................................ 29
6.1 Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 29
6.2 Commissioning............................................................................................................ 30
6.2.1 Open the Shutter........................................................................................................ 32
6.2.2 Inserting the Source into the Dip Pipe...................................................................... 33
7Maintenance and Repair .................................................................................. 35
7.1 Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 35
7.2 Visual Inspection of the Source Holder and Connections........................................ 36
7.3 Leak Test ..................................................................................................................... 38
7.4 Checking the Source Position and Shutter ............................................................... 40
7.5 Removing and Installing the Source ......................................................................... 41
7.5.1 Removing the Source ................................................................................................. 41
7.5.2 Installing the Source................................................................................................... 45
7.6 Source Replacement ................................................................................................... 47

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8Decommissioning.............................................................................................. 48
8.1 Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 48
8.2 Disassemble the Shield ............................................................................................... 49
8.3 Disposal of Radioactive Substances........................................................................... 50
8.4 Shipment of Radioactive Substances......................................................................... 50
9Appendices ....................................................................................................... 52
9.1 Check Lists for Tests.................................................................................................... 52
Technical Information
Technical Data .................................................................................................... 1
Mounting Layouts............................................................................................... 3
Maximum permissible Activities during Transport ............................................ 4
Shields ................................................................................................................. 5
Variant DN 100 ............................................................................................................. 5
Variant DN 127 ............................................................................................................. 5
Variant DN 140 ............................................................................................................. 6
Variant DN 160 ............................................................................................................. 6
Variant DN 200 ............................................................................................................. 7
Variant DN 270 ............................................................................................................. 8
Variant LB 81xx (Point Source Shields)........................................................................ 9
Drawings Rod Source Shields ........................................................................... 10
Dimensions Variant DN 100 ....................................................................................... 10
Dimensions Variant DN 127 ....................................................................................... 11
Dimensions Variant DN 140 ....................................................................................... 12
Dimensions Variant DN 160 ....................................................................................... 13
Dimensions Variants DN 200...................................................................................... 14
Dimensions Variants DN 270...................................................................................... 18
Drawings Point Source Shields ......................................................................... 20
Dimensions LB 8115-01............................................................................................... 20
Dimensions LB 8115-02............................................................................................... 21
Dimensions LB 8115-20............................................................................................... 22
Dimensions LB 8120-01............................................................................................... 23
Dimensions LB 8120-02............................................................................................... 24
Dimensions LB 8120-20............................................................................................... 25
Dimensions LB 8120-30............................................................................................... 26
Dimensions LB 8125-01............................................................................................... 27
Shield with Lock Slide and Magazine .............................................................. 28

Shields for Flange Mounting 1 About this Operating Manual
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1About this Operating Manual
1.1 Applicable Documents
This manual contains the following document:
•Technical Information, Mat. No. 44192TI (see appendix)
This operating manual does not contain the information required for pressure
retentive shields operation. The following document must be used for this purpose:
•Supplement for operating manual. Mat. No. 66938BA2
1.2 Some Prior Remarks
The product is handed over to you by the manufacturer BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES
GmbH & Co. KG (designated as Berthold in the following) in a complete and
functionally reliable condition.
This operating manual illustrates how to:
•set up/install the product
•operate 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. Store the instructions where they are accessible for all users at all
times.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.