
Rod source shields LB 8300 Table of contents
© Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023
About 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......................................................................................... 9
Safety .............................................................................................................. 10
2.1 Proper use ................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Ambient conditions during operation and storage................................................. 11
2.3 Qualification of the personnel .................................................................................. 11
2.4 Radiation protection .................................................................................................. 13
2.4.1 Basic principles and regulations ................................................................................ 13
2.5 Emergency procedure ................................................................................................ 15
2.7 Source type plate........................................................................................................ 16
System description .......................................................................................... 17
3.1 View............................................................................................................................. 18
Transport......................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Packaging.................................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Temporary storage of the source.............................................................................. 21
4.4 Scope of delivery ........................................................................................................ 21
4.5 Transport to operation site........................................................................................ 21
Installation ......................................................................................................22
5.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 22
5.2 Ambient conditions during installation.................................................................... 23
5.3 Temporary storage of the source.............................................................................. 23
5.4 Preparing the installation .......................................................................................... 23
5.5 Checking the delivery................................................................................................. 23
5.6 Installation of the shield ............................................................................................ 24
5.7 Marking....................................................................................................................... 29
Usage .............................................................................................................. 30
6.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 30
6.2 Opening and closing the locking mechanism .......................................................... 31
Maintenance and repair.................................................................................. 33
7.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 33
7.2 Visual inspection......................................................................................................... 34
7.3 Leak test ...................................................................................................................... 34
7.4 Shutter check procedure............................................................................................ 36
7.5 Removing and installing the source.......................................................................... 37
7.5.1 Removing the source.................................................................................................. 37
7.5.2 Installing the source ................................................................................................... 40
7.6 Source replacement.................................................................................................... 42
7.6.1 Replacing the source .................................................................................................. 43