PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-622
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 622
SEPTEMBER 2004
Radiation Rules
Another never is to
never
leave a test
paddle in longer than two minutes and
never try more than two paddles. If you
ignore those rules, the detector cell is
contaminated and it takes a l-o-n-g time
to purge it.
If the M43A1 doesn't respond to
tests, its toggle switch may be turned
off. The switch should point out, away
from the pump module. Flip it out if
necessary.
PS 622
SEP 04
25
•
Keep the M43A1 locked in
a metal cabinet or caged area
with a radioactive caution
sticker posted on the door. If
you don't have a sticker, see
your safety officer.
•
Have the M43A1 wipe
tested for radiation leaks by
support every 12 months.
Your M43A1 detector will be
non-mission
capable
if
there's not a record of a cur-
rent wipe test. And the detec-
tor cell must have radiation
warning labels stuck to it, as
well as a sticker showing
when it was wipe tested.
•
Once the outlet filter is
clogged or damaged, it must
be placed in a sealed plastic
bag and given to your local
RPO. See Para 4-13 in the
M8A1's TM 3-6665-312-
12&P for details.
In the Field
When you connect the detector to
the alarm, tie off nine inches of wire
at the loop on the side of the
M43A1. If the loop is missing, wrap
the wire around the handle. That
keeps the wire from being jerked
out if someone trips on it.
Warn your unit before you test
the alarm. Otherwise, you could
come back to your unit and find
everyone dressed in chemical
gear.
..and saying unkind things
about you.
Never leave paddle in
longer than 2 minutes
Toggle switch pointing out?
Loop
wires
around
handle
Because the M43A1 has
a
radioactive
source,
you have to follow the
radiation rules…
if you
don't
follow these
rules, you could
find yourself in
hot water
with
all sorts of
government
agencies.
Store in locked
cabinet with
warning label
Check for warning
labels and wipe
test sticker
Outlet filter must
be disposed of as
hazardous waste
oops!
I
should have
told you
guys I was
testing.
622.24-25(C)
8/2/04
5:18 PM
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