Endress+Hauser FQG60 Operator's manual

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Special Documentation
Source container FQG60, FQG61,
FQG62, FQG63, FQG66
Instructions for loading and changing the source
Label set
SD00297F/00/EN/16.16
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 Document information .............. 3
1.1 Document function ..................... 3
1.2 Symbols used .......................... 3
1.3 Documentation ........................ 4
2 Basic safety instructions ............ 6
2.1 Requirements for personnel ............... 6
2.2 Preparation and implementation ........... 6
2.3 Radiation protection .................... 6
2.4 Estimating the dose ..................... 7
3 Label set for loading and changing
the source .......................... 8
3.1 Scope of delivery ....................... 8
3.2 Labeling ............................. 8
3.3 Sign indicating radiation source is loaded ..... 8
4 FQG60
Loading and changing the source .... 9
4.1 Order code 020, option B, C ............... 9
5 FQG61, FQG62
Loading and changing the source ... 12
5.1 Order code 020, option A ................ 12
5.2 Order code 020, option B ................ 14
5.3 Order code 020, option C ................ 16
5.4 Order code 020, option D ................ 18
5.5 Order code 020, option K, L, M, N .......... 20
6 FQG63
Loading and changing the source ... 22
6.1 Order code 020, option B ................ 22
6.2 Order code 020, option C ................ 26
7 FQG66
Loading and changing the source ... 30
7.1 Order code 020, option A (manual operation)
and option B (manual operation with
proximity switch) ...................... 30
7.2 Order code 020, option L (pneumatic drive) .. 35

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1 Document information
1.1 Document function
This document describes the process for loading and changing the source for the source
containers FQG60, FQG61, FQG62 FQG63 and FQG66.
1.2 Symbols used
1.2.1 Safety symbols
Symbol Meaning
DANGER
DANGER!
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in
serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
WARNING!
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in
serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION!
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in
minor or medium injury.
NOTICE
NOTE!
This symbol contains information on procedures and other facts which do not result in
personal injury.
1.2.2 Symbols for certain types of information
Symbol Meaning
Permitted
Procedures, processes or actions that are permitted.
Preferred
Procedures, processes or actions that are preferred.
Forbidden
Procedures, processes or actions that are forbidden.
Tip
Indicates additional information.
Reference to documentation
Reference to page
Reference to graphic
,… ,
Series of steps
Result of a step
Help in the event of a problem
Visual inspection

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1.2.3 Symbols in graphics
Symbol Meaning
1, 2, 3 ... Item numbers
,… ,
Series of steps
A, B, C, ... Views
A-A, B-B, C-C, ... Sections
-
Hazardous area
Indicates a hazardous area.
.
Safe area (non-hazardous area)
Indicates the non-hazardous area.
1.3 Documentation
Source container FQG60
Documentation Comment
TI00445F/00 • The document is provided with the device.
• The documentation is available on the Internet:
→ www.de.endress.com
Source container FQG61, FQG62
Documentation Comment
TI00435/00 • The document is provided with the device.
• The documentation is available on the Internet:
→ www.de.endress.com
Source container FQG61, FQG62
Documentation Comment
TI00446/00 • The document is provided with the device.
• The documentation is available on the Internet:
→ www.de.endress.com
FQG66 source container
Documentation Comment
TI01171F/00 The documentation is available on the Internet:
→ www.de.endress.com
BA01327F/00 • The document is provided with the device.
• The documentation is available on the Internet:
→ www.de.endress.com
Additional notes
Documentation Comment
SD00292F/00 Supplementary Instruction Manual for Canada (FQG60,
FQG61, FQG62, FQG63, FQG66)
SD00293F/00 Supplementary Instruction Manual for USA (FQG61,
FQG62)
SD00313F/00 Supplementary Instruction Manual for USA (FQG63)

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Documentation Comment
SD01561F/00 Supplementary Instruction Manual for USA (FQG66)
SD01316F/00 Instructions for the transportation cask for the
transportation of radioactive source capsules

Basic safety instructions Source container FQG60, FQG61, FQG62, FQG63, FQG66
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2 Basic safety instructions
2.1 Requirements for personnel
The personnel for loading or changing the source must meet the following requirements:
‣Trained, qualified specialists: must have a relevant qualification for this specific
function and task
‣Is familiar with the technical design of the source container and the source holder
‣Before beginning work, the specialist staff must read and understood the instructions
in the manuals (→  4). All safety instructions contained in this documentation,
especially the instructions on radiation protection, must be strictly observed.
LCAUTION
Check compatibility of source with source container
‣It must be ensured that the activity does not exceed the maximum permitted value and
complies with national approvals.
‣The source may only be exchanged if the same capsule type is used.
‣All maintenance activities, such as removal or replacement of the radioactive source,
may only be carried out by certified personnel whose radiation exposure is monitored
in accordance with local regulations or the handling permit. In this context, ensure that
this is permitted by the scope of the handling permit. All local conditions must be taken
into consideration.
2.2 Preparation and implementation
LWARNING
Preparation and implementation
‣Detailed preparations are required to ensure that the process of replacing the radiation
source is as fast as possible. Make sure that the tools and resources required (screened
container for replaced source etc.) are at the ready before commencing the task.
‣When changing the source, strictly observe all the instructions given in this manual.
‣If the source container is mounted upside down, it is not permitted to replace the
source. In this case, the source container must first be unbolted from its mounting
position.
‣All work must be carried out from a safe distance. There must be sufficient screening
between the source holder and the body that only the exposure of the hands and
forearms must be considered. Suitable measures (e.g. blocking of access) must be taken
to protect other individuals from all possible risk.
‣The planned procedure must guarantee that the distance between the hands and the
source never falls below 10 cm (3.94 in).
‣The source holder must be easily movable and may not show corrosion or damage.
‣When exchanging the source, all seals must be checked and replaced if necessary.
2.3 Radiation protection
LWARNING
Radiation protection
‣The source container must be in the "OFF" position and secured in this position by a
lock.
‣We recommend loading or changing the source in a suitable room (e.g. workshop) and
not in the plant on site.
‣Never grip the source capsule directly by the hands; always use a tool (pliers or long
pair of tweezers) to keep a distance of at least 10 cm (3.94 in).
‣After loading or changing the source, check if the switching mechanism (ON-OFF
switch) on the source container is working properly.

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2.4 Estimating the dose
Under the conditions stated above, it is assumed that the changing procedure (removal
and installation) will take 2 min. This results in the following dose (including safety
margin):
15 mSv 1) with 18.5 GBq 137Cs or 12.1 mSv with 1.85 GBq 60Co
In order to keep the radiation exposure as low as possible when replacing the source, we
generally recommend to have the source changed at Endress+Hauser. If the activity
exceeds 18.5 GBq (137Cs) or 1.85 GBq (60Co) we urgently advise users to have the source
changed at Endress+Hauser.
1) This is approximately one tenth of the limit for the organ absorbed dose according to Section 54.2 of the German Radiation Protection Ordinance
(Strahlenschutzverordnung) for hands or forearms of occupationally exposed persons, category B, value 150 mSv.

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3 Label set for loading and changing the source
3.1 Scope of delivery
• A: Radiation source nameplate: 107 x 17 mm (4.21 x 0.67 in), stainless steel
• B: Radiation source nameplate 45 x 55 mm (1.77 x 2.17 in), stainless steel
• C: Adhesive nameplate 30 x 48 mm (1.18 x 1.89 in)
• D: 2 adhesive labels "RADIOACTIVE"
• 4 grooved pins
• Sealing wire and seals
3.2 Labeling
After loading a source container or changing a source, the appropriate nameplates for the
radiation source must be marked with a durable inscription (e.g. by stamped letters) in the
following way:
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
A
B
Ser.-No.:
Order Code:
250002810--
Date:
Activity:
Caution Radioactive Material
Gamma Source
Radionuclide:
Source No.:
Source No.:
Ser.-No.:
Order Code:
250002820--
Radionuclide:
Gamma Source
Date:
Caution Radioactive Material
Activity:
Order Code:
250002619--
Caution radioactive material
Radionuclide:
Gamma Source
Date:
Activity:
Source No.:
C
RADIOACTIVE
D
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1 Wording "Caution Radioactive Material", if required
2 "Co60" or "Cs137"
3 Serial number of the source capsule (according to supplier certificate)
4 Activity including unit (MBq or GBq)
5 Date of loading (month/year)
3.3 Sign indicating radiation source is loaded
Depending on the version or the approval,
a warning sign "Caution - Radioactive
Material" is supplied with the source
container.
Once the emitter source is loaded, the
warning sign must be secured at the
designated point or on the ring eyelet of
the container.
Rayonnement - Danger - Radiation
Caution - Radioactive Material
Vorsicht Strahlung
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4.1 Order code 020, option B, C
Removing the source insert
• Set the shutter and padlock (1) to the
OFF switch position.
• Remove the grooved pin and nameplate
(2).
LWARNING
Radiation is very high!
‣Observe the radiation protection
instructions (→  6).
1
2
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• Unscrew and remove the source insert
(3) using wrench AF24.
NOTICE
Graphite seal
‣Before initial loading, the source insert
(3) is only screwed finger-tight.
‣The graphite seal (4) is not press-
fitted.
‣For source change only: replace the
graphite seal, clean the sealing
surfaces of residue and place the
sealing ring on the sealing surface.
3
4
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Changing/loading the source capsule
LWARNING
Make sure the source capsule does not
fall out
‣Hold the source insert (3) including the
protection cap (5) facing downwards.
• Unscrew the protection cap (5).
• For source change only: let the source
capsule (6) drop into a screened
container. Check O-rings (7) and replace
if necessary.
• Insert the new source capsule, and screw
protection cap (5) on tightly as far as it
will go.
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Inserting the source insert
• Insert the source insert (3) and screw it
into place, torque 75 ±5 Nm (55.31
±3.68 lbf ft).
3
4
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Attaching the nameplate
• Label the radiation source nameplate
(B) ("labeling", →  8) and fix it to the
source insert using four grooved pins.
• Stick the adhesive label (D)
"RADIOACTIVE" on the indicated
position (if not yet present).
The nameplates (A) and (C) are not
needed for this version of the source
container.
LCAUTION
The radiation source nameplate (B)
provides access protection to the source
in conjunction with the four grooved
pins.
‣The four grooved pins must be securely
fastened!
B
RADIOACTIVE
D
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