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Panasonic Electric Works Nordic AB
MEW01349
Rev: -
39
Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512 G3, V1.1.x
Information regarding radioactive
radiation source
Today, Panasonic have no ionization smoke detectors but old
detectors connected to the EBL512 G3 installation might contain old
smoke sensors / detectors of the ionization type. They contain a small
radioactive radiation source, normally Americium 241.
When these sensors / detectors gets dirty and when service signal has
been activated in the system, contact your local dealer for cleaning /
replacement of the sensors / detectors.
Metal objects must absolutely not be stuck into the sensor / detector.
Static electricity might destroy the detector.
Defective / faulty, discarded and replaced sensors / detectors shall be
taken care of as radioactive waste. They shall be packed in chock
absorbing material to make a stable parcel.
PLEASE N OTE!
Damaged sensors / detectors shall also be packed in a sealed packet
whose surface must not be contaminated, that is, not be soiled with
loose radioactive dust.
National regulations have to be followed.
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