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*TB 11-6665-227-12- DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE, AND TRANSPORTATItbN OF CALIBRATOR SET, RADIAC AN/UDM-2 (NSN 6665-00-179-9037) Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, DC 1 June 1986 Paragraph Page Purpose......................... .................................................................. 1 3 Consolidated Index of Army Publications and Blank Forms ...................................................... 2 3 Reporting Errors and Recommending Improvements ..................................................... Description .......... 3 3 Desripio........................................................................... 4 3 Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2. General........................ ........................................ 5 3 Inherent Danger ..................................................................................... 6 3 Applicability.. ............. .7 3 Responsibility.. ........................ 8 3 Supervision ..... ...................................................................................... 9 4 Storage and Work Areas ............................ 10 4 Duties of the Radiation Protection Officer for the AN/UDM-2...................... .. 11 5 Requisitioning Procedure .... .......... ................................................................... 12 5 Leak Testing Procedure ..................... .... 13 6 Transportation of the AN/UDM-2 ....................................................................... 14 6 Wipe Testing Procedure for Shipment ......................................................... 15 7 Emergency Procedures ........... .... 16 8 Appendix A. References............ .................... 1 9 Appendix B. Survey Form (Sample).. ...................................... 10 Appndi C Intrctin -NR Fom .......................................................................... 10 Appendix C. Instruction - NRC Form 3 - 1 Appendix D. Energy Reorganization Act of 1974. Section 206 (10 CFR Part 21) ..................................... 12 Appendix E. Special Packaging Instructions (SPI No. 1G00152).. ............................................- 13 This publication Is required for official use or for administrative or operational purpo2es only. Distribution is limited to US Government Agencies. Other requests for this document must be referred to Commander. US Army Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth. AlTN: AMSEL-ME-P, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-3007. *This bulletin supersedes TB 11-6665-227-12, 2 July 1975. C~Yw-

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*TB 11-6665-227-12-

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN

SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE, ANDTRANSPORTATItbN

OFCALIBRATOR SET, RADIAC AN/UDM-2

(NSN 6665-00-179-9037)

Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, DC1 June 1986

Paragraph PagePurpose......................... .................................................................. 1 3Consolidated Index of Army Publications and Blank Forms ...................................................... 2 3Reporting Errors and Recommending Improvements .....................................................Description ..........

3 3Desripio........................................................................... 4 3

Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2. General........................ ........................................ 5 3Inherent Danger .....................................................................................

6 3

Applicability.. ............. .7 3

Responsibility.. ........................ 8 3

Supervision ..... ...................................................................................... 9 4

Storage and Work Areas ............................ 10 4

Duties of the Radiation Protection Officer for the AN/UDM-2...................... .. 11 5

Requisitioning Procedure .... .......... ................................................................... 12 5Leak Testing Procedure ..................... .... 13 6Transportation of the AN/UDM-2 ....................................................................... 14 6Wipe Testing Procedure for Shipment .........................................................

15 7

Emergency Procedures ........... .... 16 8

Appendix A. References............ .................... 1 9

Appendix B. Survey Form (Sample).. ...................................... 10

Appndi C Intrctin -NR Fom .......................................................................... 10Appendix C. Instruction - NRC Form 3 - 1

Appendix D. Energy Reorganization Act of 1974. Section 206 (10 CFR Part 21) ..................................... 12

Appendix E. Special Packaging Instructions (SPI No. 1G00152).. ............................................- 13

This publication Is required for official use or foradministrative or operational purpo2es only. Distribution islimited to US Government Agencies. Other requests for thisdocument must be referred to Commander. US ArmyCommunications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth.AlTN: AMSEL-ME-P, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-3007.

*This bulletin supersedes TB 11-6665-227-12, 2 July 1975.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCalibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2 will be used only under the direction of a Radiation Protec-tion Officer. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using or handling the ANJUDM-2. After handlingthe AN/UDM-2 wash the hands thoroughly with warm water and mild soap. Dry the handsthoroughly and monitor them for radioactive contamination with the AN/PDR-27(*) Radiac Setor equivalent. Do not place hands or body in front of the open port of the calibrator. CalibratorSet, Radiac AN/UDM-2 is used throughout the Army under a US Nuclear Regulatory Com-mission (NRC) license held by the US Army Communications-Electronics Command SafetyOffice, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Information about the NRC license may be requested byletter to: Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth,ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5024. The Safety Office may also be contactedby telephone on Autovon 995-4427 or commercial (201) 544-4427.

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1. Purpose. This bulletin prescribes the minimumsafety precautions that are essential during the han-dling, storage, issue, transportation. accountability,and use of Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2.

NOTEOfficial nomenclature followed by (*) is usedto indicate all models of the equipmentcovered in this bulletin. Thus, Radiac SetAN/PDR-27(*) represents Radiac Sets AN/PDR-27J, AN/PDR-27L, AN/PDR-27P, AN/PDR-27Q, AN/PDR-27R and later models.

2. Consolidated Index of Army Publications and BlankForms. Refer to the latest issue of DA Pam 310-1 todetermine whether there are new editions, changes, oradditional publications pertaining to the equipment.3. Reporting Errors and Recommending Improvements.You can help improve this manual. If you find anymistakes or if you know of a way to improve theprocedures, please let us know. Mail your letter orDA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publicationsand Blank Forms) direct to: Commander, US ArmyCommunications-Electronics Command and FortMonmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-ME-MP, Fort Mon-mouth, New Jersey 07703-5007 and furnish a copy tothe CECOM Safety Office, ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MR,Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5024. In either case, a replywill be furnished direct to you. -

4. Description. Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2contains a total of 180.0 millicuries of Strontium 90(Sr-90) and consists of Calibrator, Radiac TS-3494/UDM-2 and Calibrator, Radiac TS-3495/UDM-2.Calibrator, Radiac TS-3494/UDM-2 contains 45millicuries of Sr-90 and is used to calibrate contingentRadiacmeters IM-174(*)/PD, Radiac Set AN/PDR 27(*), Radiac Set AN/PDR-60, Aerial Radiac SystemAN/ADR-6, and Radiac Set AN/VDR-2. Calibrator,Radiac TS-3495/UDM-2 contains 135 millicuries ofSr-90 and is used for serviceability testing of Radiac-meters IM-9(*)/PD, IM-147/PD, IM-93(*)/UD, andIM- 185(*)/UD.5. Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2, General.a. Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2 is marked inaccordance with Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations,Part 20.

b. Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2 is non-expendable.

c. Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2 may betransferred on1v to another qualified Radiation Protec-tion Officer (RPO) (paragraph 9),

d. Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2 will be dis-posed of only on instructions of Commander, US ArmyCommunications-Electronics Command and Fort Mon-mouth. ATTN: AMSEL-MME-VC, Fort Monmouth,NJ 07703-5006.

e. Leak tests must be performed at intervals not toexceed six months on all Calibrator Sets, Radiac AN/

TB 11-6665-227-12UDM-2, except those sets located in areas of activefighting between enemy forces (combat areas).

f. All correspondence relating to certification ofRPO's or control of Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2should be addressed to Commander. US ArmyCommunications-Electronics Command and Fort Mon-mouth, ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ07703-5024 through the Radioactive Material ControlPoint (RMCP).6. In]herent Danger. a. The radioactive Sr-90 sour-ces in Cflibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2 emit betaradiatioiý. Interaction of this beta radiation with theradiac ctlibrator set housing results in the emission ofX-rays (Bremsstrahlung). Excessive absorption ofionizing radiation by the human body may be injurious(AR 40-14). The radioactive sources will not beremoved from the radiac calibrator set, except byqualified personnel located at Lexington-Blue GrassDepot Activity (LBDA).

b. Familiarity with these criteria and strict obser-vance of the radiation protection procedures containedin the following paragraphs are essential.7. Applicability. The provisions of this technicalbulletin (TB) apply to all persons and activities whohave the responsibility for the handling, transporta-tion, storage, and use of any issued Calibrator Set,Radiac AN/UDM-2. This TB does not apply to theArmy stocks of radiac calibrator sets stored inauthorized storage depots.8. Responsibility. a. Responsibilities of Major Com-

m rnands (MA COM).(I) Establish at least one RMCP (AR 385-11).(2) Appoint a Radiation Control Officer (RCO)

for each RMCP and forward two copies of appointee'sorders and qualifications to Commander, US ArmyCommunications-Electronics Command and Fort Mon-mouth, ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ07703-5024.

(3) Develop implementation procedures to insureperiodic leak testing and forwarding two copies of pro-cedures to Commander, US Army Communications-

Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN:AMSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5024.

(4) Forward leak and wipe test smears to theapproved smear counting laboratory for evaluation.

(5) Ensure that each installation or activity usingthe AN/UDM-2 has an effective and documentedradiation protection program.

b. Responsibilities of Radiation Control Officer.(1) Review and approve the qualifications of each

local RPO for the AN/UDM-2 and forward to Com-

mander, US Army Communications-Electronics Com-mand and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MRFort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5024, a list of these localRPO's and their qualifications for approval andcertification.

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TB 11-6665-227-12(2) If a qualified local RPO is not available, take

"Ine or more of the following actions:(a) Suspend the requisition for the

AN/UDM-2.(b) Suspend the use of AN/UDM-2 until some-

one can be qualified by training.(c) Transfer the AN/UDM-2 to an installation

or activity with qualified personnel.(3) Maintain the following records for each AN/

UDM-2 under his control:(a) National stock number.(b) Description(c) Serial number.(d) Isotope, source activity.(e) Dates and results of leak tests.(f) Shipment number.(g) Shipped from.(h) Shipped to.(i) Date shipped.6i) Name and qualifications of local RPO's.(k) Radiation incident reports.

(4) Notify Commander, US Army Com-

munications-Electronics Command and Fort Mon-mouth, ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ07703-5024, within 30 days of permanent transfer ofkN/UDM-2 within or between major commands.

(5) Ensure that AN/UDM-2 is properly handledin accordance with Army and NRC regulations.Periodically inspect and audit records of installationsand activities possessing the AN/UDM-2.

(6) Assure that a Radiation Incident Report issubmitted by electrical means to Commander, USArmy Communications-Electronics Command and FortMonmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth,NJ 07703-5024 within 24 hours, when an incident oc-curs.

(7) Forward DA Form 3252-R (RadioisotopeInventory and Leak Test Report) (RCS DRC 192) list-ing all Calibrator Sets, Radiac AN/UDM-2 in area ofresponsibility to Commander, US Army Com-munications-Electronics Command and Fort Mon-mouth, ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ07703-5024 at least semiannually (31 January and31 July). Reports may include information on otherCECOM managed calibration and test items of supplylisted in AR 385-11.9. Supervision. a. All calibration in which CalibratorSet, Radiac AN/UDM-2 is used will be supervised by'aqualified RPO. Supervision in this sense is used toindicate performance of all duties listed in paragraph11. To be a qualified RPO, a person must have

... eceived a minimum of 40 hours formal training onadiation including the following topics:

(1) Principles and practices of radiationprotection.

(2) Biological effects of radiation.(3) Radioactivity measurement standardization

and monitoring techniques and instruments.(4) Mathematics and calculations basic to the use

and measurement of radioactivity.(5) The operation and use of the AN/UDM-2.

NOTES1. Completion of the Radiological SafetyCourse or the Radiac Calibrator CustodianCourse at the1US Army Chemical School or atthe US Army Ordnance Center and Schoolmeet these r~quirements.2. When ctcumstances warrant, alternatetraining may be substituted if this training isapproved by Commander, US Army Com-

munications-Electronics Command and FortMonmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MR, FortMonmouth, NJ 07703-5024. Such training mustbe received under the guidance of i qualifiedRPO, and must include at least 16 hours of ac-tual experience in the use of the AN/UDM-2.

b. The person appointed as RPO may be a com-missioned officer, a warrant officer, enlisted person, orcivilian, if he/she meets the minimum qualificationsprescribed above. An RPO/designated custodian forthe AN/UDM-2 is a specified person designated tocontrol the use of the AN/UDM-2.

c. The operator or user of the AN/UDM-2 shallhave a minimum of 8 hours training under the guidance

of a qualified RPO for the AN/UDM-2 in the basicfundamentals .of radiological operations, radiacinstrumentation theory and application and surveytechniques and 16 hours on-the-job training in opera-tion andl care of the AN/UDM-2. Instructions shallinclude safe working practices and inherent hazardsassociated with the calibrator.10. Storage and Work Areas. a. Storage areas andwork areas where the AN/UDM-2 is used will be con-sidered controlled areas and will be marked in ac-

cordance with AR 385-30. If a radiation area is in thesame vicinity of areas which are occupied by the

individuals who are not designated as radiationworkers, the radiation level in the unmarked area mustbe such that personnel will not be exposed to ionizing

radiation in excess of 2 millirems in any one hour;, or100 millirems in any 7 consecutive days; or 0.5 rem inone calendar year. Unnecessary exposure of personnelin this area will not be permitted. (For the purpose ofthis document, I millirem is equal to 1 milliroentgen or

millirad).b. Store Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2 in a

locked container or area that permits external radia-

tion levels in potentially occupied areas no greater

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than 2.0 millirems per hour (mrem/hr). Accessto the" container stored in a locked area shall be controlled by

the RPO. Storage instructions are as follows:(1) One or more AN/UDM-2's may be stored in a

locked container constructed of wood or metal. Thesize of the container may be varied; however, the radia-tion level on the outside of the container shall notexceed 2.0 mrem/hr. The inside of the container maybe lined with sheet lead to reduce the radiation inten-sity to an acceptable leveL The container must bemarked in accordance with AR 385-30.

(2) One or more AN/UDM-2's may be stored in alocked room of such dimensions and construction thatthe radiation level at any point outside the room doesnot exceed 2.0 mrem/hr.

(3) Storage containers and rooms will be markeaIas radioactive materials storage in accordance withAR 385-30.

c. Only authorized, qualified personnel will be per-mitted to enter the storage or calibration areas alone.These areas will be physically secured and safe-guarded when in use. Visitors must be escorted by theRPO or a qualified user and must be briefed on radia-tion hazards and precautions to minimize thesehazards.

d. Storage areas and areas where equipment isbeing calibrated will be surveyed and documented atleast monthly (Appendix B, sample survey form).

e. AN/PDR-27(*) or equivalent will be used to mon-itor controlled areas at all times when equipment isbeing calibrated with the AN/UDM-2.

f. AN/PDR-27(*) or equivalent radiac sets that areused to survey and monitor the AN/UDM-2 storageand calibration areas will be marked with embossingtape, with the word "Active" and must be calibrated attwo points on each scale by a source traceable to theNational Bureau of Standards. This requirementspecifically excludes the use of the AN/UDM-2 as acalibration source for "Active" (Health and Safety)survey meters.

g. The cyclic calibratign interval for "Active" surveymeters is 90 days (TB 43-180).

/k Personnel monitoring devices will be used whenentering the storage or calibration areas or whenoperating Calibrator Set, Radiac AN/UDM-2 (AR 40-14). Operators will use wrist-type film badges in ad-dition to whole body badges.

i. Form NRC-3, Notice to Employees, contained inthis TB, should be removed for posting wherever theAN/UDM-2 is used and/or stored. The postingrequirements are contained on the form.

j. Section 206, "Energy Reorganization Act of1974", (10 CFR Part 21) contained in this TB, should

TB 11-6665-227-12be removed for posting whenever the AN/UDM-2 isused and/or stored. The posting requirements are con-tained in Appendix D.11. Duties of the Radiation Protection Officer forthe AN/UDM-2. The specific duties of the appointedRPO will be to:

a. Ensure that AN/UDM-2's under their jurisdic-tion are properly used and stored.

b. Train local users and operators and maintain listand regord of training of users and operators.

c. 1sure records are maintained on each item.d. fdvise the RMCP of any forthcoming change in

accountability, local RPO, or installation relocation forthe AN/UDM-2.

e. Establish controlled areas for AN/UDM-2storage and use.

f. Post Radiation Area and Radioactive Materialswarning signs as appropriate.

g. Ensure the AN/UDM-2 Radiac Calibrator Setsare stored in a structure away from flammable liquidsand explosives.

h. Ensure film badges are worn as required and thatfilm badge exposures are recorded.

i. Ensure that periods of time between leak tests donot exceed 6 months and perform the leak tests.

j. Secure the AN/UDM-2 Radiac Calibrator Setagainst unauthorized use and removal

k. Ensure that all Army and Federal regulations arebeing followed and that personnel are exposed to aminimum of radiation consistent with practicalconsiderations.

L Conduct a semiannual physical inventory.m. Submit inventory, leak test, and other reports to

RMCP as required.n. Prior to relief from duties, place all AN/UDM-2's

under this jurisdiction in locked storage or transfer toauthorized activity.

o. Immediately refer actual or suspected overex-posure to medical officer.

p. Submit Radiation Incident Report according topublished directives.

q. Investigate each case of excessive or abnormalexposure to determine the cause, recommend remedialaction to prevent recurrence, and submit a completewritten report to Commander, US Army Com-munications-Electronics Command and Fort Mon-mouth, ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ07703-5024, within 24 hours (paragraph 8b(6)).

r. Conduct and maintain records of annual trainingfor all AN/UDM-2 radiation workers.12. Requisitioning Procedure. Stations in CONUSand oversea supply agencies will submit requisitionsthrough RMCP channels to Commander, US Army

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',Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Mon-mouth, ATTN: AMSEL-MME-VC, Fort Monmouth,NJ 07703-5006, or issue to certified RPOs. All requisi-tions will be accompanied by the name and phonenumber of the RPO who is to be responsible for theequipment. In addition, each request will include thefollowing certification: "As required by Chapter 3,AR 385-11, sufficient safety equipment, facilities, andtrained personnel are available at this installation forthe safe handling, use and storage of radioactivematerial ordered on this requisition." The certificationmust have the signature and the typed name and gradeof the appropriate RPO. Requisitions that do not meetthis requirement will be returned for properinformation.

13. Leak Testing Procedure.a. General.

(1) Safety Precautions.

(a) The RPO or alternate is required to per-form the leak test and must be thoroughly familiar with

the equipment.(b) Each person performing the leak test will

wear whole body and wrist film badges.(c) Do not under any circumstance expose the

eyes to the radiation field by peering into the accesshole while the swivel cover is swung aside on the dis--harge well assembly (TS-3495/UDM-2).

(2) Equipment required.(a) Cotton swabs furnished by the US Army

Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry Center (AIRDC) atLBDA.

(b) Distilled or clean tap water.(c) Plastic bags furnished by AIRDC.(d) Radiacmeter AN/PDR-27(*) or equivalent.(e) Long nose pliers.

b. Leak Test - Discharge Well Assembly (TS-3495/UDM-2).

(1) Take the cotton swab furnished and fill in thedate and serial number on the paper tab.

(2) Moisten the swab with distilled or clean tap

water.(3) Swing aside the swivel cover.(4) Using the moistened swab and long nose

pliers carefully wipe the inside surface of the accesshole.

WARNINGAfter removal of the swab from the accesshole, DO NOT lay the swab down or allow it totouch any other object

(5) Using the procedure in subparagraphs dbelow, check the swab for contamination.

c. Leak Test-Doserate Jig Assembly (TS-3494/UDM-2).

(1) Repeat steps 1 and 2, paragraph.13b, above.

(2) Open the drawer in the Doserate Jig.(3) Using a moistened cotton swab, wipe the

inside and outside surfaces of the drawer.(4) Close the drawer.

WARNINGAfter wiping the drawer, DO NOT lay theswab down or allow it to touch any otherobject.(5) Using the procedure in subparagraph d below,

check the swab for contamination.d. Checking ior contamination and mailing cotton

swabs. NOTE

Perform the following procedures in an area

that is free from all radiation, except for nor-mal background radiation.

(1) Adjust Radiac Meter, AN/PDR-27(*), to

measure 0 to 0.5 mR/hr.

(2) Open cover on end of probe.(3) Place the cotton swab approximately 1/4 inch

in front of the probe and note the indication: DO NOT

TOUCH THE PROBE WITH THE COTTON

SWAB.WARNING

Any sustained reading on the AN/PDR-27(*)above twice background or 0.1 mR/hrindicates contamination of the ANIUDM-2.Discontinue use of the AN/UDM-2immediately, and refer to paragraph 16 foraction to taken.(4) Place the cotton swab in the plastic bag pro-

vided and proceed as follows:(a) If no detectable reading is observed on the

AN/PDR-27(*), place the plastic bag and swab in theself-addressed envelope provided, and mailimmediately to AIRDC.

(b) If a reading is observed on the AN/PDR-27(*), in excess of 0.1 mR/hr or twice the background,the plastic bag and swab should be placed in a smallcardboard box and mailed to AIRDC.

WARNINGThe radiation reading at the surface of the boxmust not exceed 0.4 mR/hr. If the measuredradiation is more than 0.4 mR/hr, wrap a thinsheet of lead, aluminum, or other metal aroundthe plastic bag and place in a small cardboardbox and recheck the surface radiation.

14. Transportation of the AN/UDM-2. The AN/UDM-2 requires shipment in accordance with therequirements of the US Department of Transportation(DOT) as set forth in Title 49, Code of FederalRegulations (49 CFR), AR 384-11 and NRC License29-01022-08.

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a. Upon receipt of the AN/UDM-2 -contact the USArmy Communications-Electronics Command SafetyOffice by phone on Autovon 995-4427 or commercial(201) 544-4427 or by electronic means, ATTN:AMSEL-SF-MR.

b. Shipment of AN/UDM-2 by US Postal Service isprohibited (USPS Publication 52).

c. For shipment of the AN/UDM-2 to be in ac-

cordance with the above regulations and NRC license

the following requirements must be met.

(1) The AN/UDM-2, consisting of both TS-3494/UDM-2 and TS-3495/UDM-2, meets the require-

ments for Type "A", DOT-7A shipping container.When assembling the AN/UDM-2, care must be taken

to assure that the manual valve located on the TS-

3494/UDM-2 is turned clockwise to the closed posi-

tion to avoid damaging the manual valve. It should benoted that a damaged manual valve may void the AN/UDM-2 container from being considered as a Type

"A", DOT-7A shipping container. To prevent damage

to the painted surface and to provide space for ship-.

ping labels, a cardboard overpack is required (Special

Packaging Instruction SPI 1GO0152, Appendix E).

(2) The overpack must be sealed with fiber tape;-

labelled on opposite sides with Radioactive Yellow-lHlabels (49 CFR 172.403) and marked with 1/2 inch orlarger letters with the following: TYPE 'A' DOT-7A,RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS, SPECIAL FORM,

NOS, UN 2974.(3) A shipping package wipe test must be per-

formed to assure that no significant removable

radioactive surface contamination exists on the

exterior of the package (49 CFR 173.443, 173.475 (i)).(a) The wipe test procedure to be used is con-

tained in paragraph 15 of this TB. A DOT wipe test kit

is provided by AIRDC.(b) The wipe test must be performed within two

weeks prior to the desired shipping date.(c) Evaluation of the wipe test must be received

from AIRDC prior to shipment.(4) Report of shipment (RESHIP) must be

transmitted to the receiving installation transportation

officer (AR 385-11, para 4-1) with information copy toCommander, US Army Communications-ElectronicsCommand and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5024.

(5) The following information must be listed on

the shipping documentation as required by 49 CFR172.200, 172.202, 172.203(d), 172.204, and AR 385-11, paragraph 4-la.

(a) Proper shipping name: RADIOACTIVE

MATERIAL, SPECIAL FORM, NOS.. (b) Hazardous Material Identification Number.

TB 11-6665-227-12UN 2974.

(c) Pieces, weight and volume: Required.(d) Type of packaging: Type "A" DOT-7A.(e) Radioactive material: Strontium-90(f) Description of chemical and physical form:

SPECIAL FORM.(g) Activity: 180.0 millicuries or as indicated on

the ANIUDM-2.(h) Type label required: Radioactive Yellow-fl.(i) Shipper's certification: Required.66 NRC License Number. 29-01022-08..t) Exposure rate at the package surface and at

one m&er: As determined by RPO.(/) Results of package wipe test: As determined

by AIRDC.

(6) Commercial air shipment of the ANJUDM-2requires, in addition to 5 above, a "cargo aircraft only"label on opposite sides of the shipping package and thewords "Cargo Aircraft Only" listed on the shippingdocumentation (49 CFR 175.30).

(7) Basic requirements for shipment of radio-active materials by military (USAF Cargo) aircraft arecontained in Chapter 12 of AFR 71-4/TM 38-250.15.- WipeTesting&_Procedure for Shipment. a. Theshipping package wipe test is performed for com-pliance to DOT regulations, to assure that no signifi-cant removable radioactive surface contamination islocated on the exterior of the shipping package.

b. Equipment required:

(1) Smear, NuCon or equivalent (1.75 inchdiameter circular cloth adhered to an associated paperjacket ).

(2) Envelope, pre-addressed to AIRDC.(3) Radiac Meter, AN/PDR-27(*) or equivalent.

NOTEThe smear is never to be used for sealedsource leak testing (paragraph 13) of the AN/UDM-2 Radiac Calibrator Set, Dosi-meter Discharge Well Assembly or DoserateJig Assembly. It is only to be utilized in thewipe testing of the exterior surfaces of theouter shipping package incorporating the AN/UDM-2 Radiac Calibrator Set.

c. Wipe test procedure.(1) Record date, name of the individual per-

forming the test, and serial number(s) of the AN/UDM-2 Radiac Calibrator(s) on the jacket of theNuCon Smear.

(2) With the smear retained within its jacket andusing moderate finger pressure, wipe on all exteriorsurfaces of the package for a total of at least 300square centimeters (about 48 square inches).

d. Checking for contamination and mailing thesmear.

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T8 11-6665-227-12NOTE

Perform the following procedure in an areathat is free from all radiation, except for nor-mal background radiation.'(1) Adjust Radiac Meter, AN/PDR-27(*) to

measure 0 to 0.5 mR/hr.(2) Open cover on end of probe.(3) Place the smear approximately 1/4 inch in

front of the probe and note the indication: DO NOTTOUCH THE PROBE WITH THE SMEAR.

WARNINGAny sustained reading on the AN/PDR-27(*)above twice background or 0.1 mR/hr in-dicates contamination of the shippingpackage. Secure shipping package to preventthe spread of contamination and refer toparagraph 16d for action to be taken.

(4) If no detectable reading is observed on theAN/PDR-27(*), place the smear in the self-addressedenvelope provided, and mail immediately to AIRDC.

(5) If a reading is observed on the AN/PDR-27(*),in excess of 0.1 mR/hr or twice the background, thesmear should be placed in a small cardboard box andmailed to AIRDC.

WARNINGThe radiation reading at the surface of the boxmust not exceed 0.4 mR/hr. If the measuredradiation is more than 0.4 mR/hr, wrap a thinsheet of lead, aluminum, or other metal aroundthe smear and place in a small cardboard boxand recheck the surface radiation.

(6) Notification of the results of the shippingpackage wipe test must be received from AIRDC priorto making shipment of the AN/UDM-2 Radiac Cali-brator Set(s).16. Emergency Procedures. The proceduresoutlined below will be followed in an emergencysituation.

a. Loss of Calibrator.(1) Attempt to recover the radiac calibrator set.

(a) Review records to determine the respon-sible individual.

(b) Make a physical survey.(c) Notify security of the loss including

associated hazards.(2) If the radiac calibrator set is recovered, revise

procedures as necessary to prevent a recurrence.(3) If the radiac calibrator set is not recovered,

report the loss through command channels to theRMCP (AR 385-11) and to. the US ArmyCommunications-Electronics Command Safety Officewithin 24 hours of the occurrence, stating the serial

number of the radiac calibrator set, the circumstancesinvolved, and the action taken to prevent recurrence.

b. Excessive Personnel Exposure (AR 40-14). If anindividual receives a dose of ionizing radiation from anAN/UDM-2 in an amount exceeding 416 millirern inone month, the following actions will be taken:

(1) Obtain immediate medical advice from theMedical Officer.

(2) Remove the individual from duties involvingoccupational exposure to ionizing radiation until sub-sequent exposur'e limitations are established by propermedical author kly (AR 40-14).

(3) Prepare written report of circumstances lead-ing to overexposure. Include serial number(s) of theAN/UDM-2 involved, actions taken to preventrecurrence, and other applicable information. Forwardthe report through proper channels to Commander,US Army Communications-Electronics Commandand Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-SF-MR, FortMonmouth, NJ 07703-5024.

c. Damage or Leaking AN/UDM-2. An AN/UDM-2could begin to leak as a result of being dropped,damage to the source, or even as a result of age. Actionrequired in the event of a known or suspected leakingcalibrator is:

(1) Discontinue use of the calibrator. Cover itwith plastic, seal it with tape, and label it ascontaminated.

(2) Monitor personnel, equipment, and areas forpossible contamination and decontaminate asrequired.

(3) Report the item, telephonically within 24hours, to the RMCP and to the US ArmyCommunications-Electronics Command and forward awritten report within 10 days.

(4) Dispose of the AN/UDM-2 as directed by theUS Army Communications-Electronics Command.

(5) Report the completed disposal action to theUS Army Communications-Electronics Command andthe RMCP.

d. Contaminated shipping package. If the wipe testprocedure (paragraph 15) indicates excessive con-tamination, the following actions will be taken:

(1) Discontinue shipping procedure.(2) Cover the shipping package with plastic, seal

it with tape, and label it as contaminated.(3) Monitor personnel, equipment, and areas for

possible contamination and decontaminate asrequired.

NOTESee AR 385-11 for contamination limits.

(4) Report the contaminated shipping package tothe RMCP and to the US Army Communications-Electronics Command within 24 hours of theoccurrence.

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TB 11-6665-227-12APPENDIX A

REFERENCES

AR 40-14

AR 385-11

AR 385-30DA Pam 310-1

DA Pam 738-750

MIL STD-129TM 11-6665-209-10

TM 11-6665-209-20

TM 11-6665-209-40

TM 11-6665-213-12

TM 11-6665-213-40

TM 11-6665-224-15

TM 11-6665-228-15

TM 11-6665-230-15

TM 11-6665-232-12

TM 11-6665-232-40

TB 9-6665-285-15TB 43-180

Title 10, Code of

Federal Regulations,Parts 19, 20 and 21

Title 49, Code ofFederal Regulations.

SPI No. 1GO0152

Control and Recording Procedures for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation and Radio-active Materials (DLAR 1000.28).

Ionizing Radiation Protection (Licensing, Control, Transportation, Disposal,Radiation Safety).

Safety Color Code Markings and Signs.Consolidated Index of Army Publicatipns and blank forms.The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).Marking for Shipment and Storage. .11

Operator's Manual for Radiac het, AN/PDR-27 (NSN 6665-00-543-1435),AN/PDR-27L (6665-00-756-3456) and AN/PDR-27Q (6665-00-017-8903).

Organizational Maintenance Manual for Radiac Sets, AN/PDR-27J (NSN 6665-00-543-1435), AN/PDR-27L (6665-00-856-3456) and AN/PDR-27Q (6665-00-017-8903).

General Support Maintenance Manual for Radiac Sets, AN/PDR-27J (6665-00-543-1435), AN/PDR-27L (6665-00-856-3456), and AN/PDR-27Q (6665-00-017-8903).

Operator, and Organizational Maintenance Manual Including Repair Parts andSpecial Tools Lists: Radiacmeter IM-174/PD.

General Support Maintenance Manual (Including Repair Parts.. andSpecial Tool List) Radiacmeter IM-174/PD (NSN 6665-00-856-8037).

Operators, Organizational, Direct Support, General Support, and Depot Mainte-nance Manual Radiac Set AN/PDR-27P (NSN 6665-00-975-7222).

Operator's, Organizational, Direct Support, and Depot Maintenance Manual forRadiac Set, AN/PDR-27G.

Operator's, Organizational, Direct Support, General Support, and Depot Mainte-nance Manual Including Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists: Radiac SetAN/PDR-27R.

Operator's and Organizational Maintenance Manual for Radiacmeters,IM-174A/PD (NSN 6665-00-999-5145) and IM-174B/PD (6665-01-056-7422).

General Support Maintenance Manual for Radiacmeters, IM-174A/PD (NSN 6665-00-999-5145) and IM-174B/PD (6665-01-056-7422).

Army Calibration Program for Radiac Survey Meters.Calibration and Repair Requirements for the.Maintenance of Army Materiel

Special Packaging Instruction.

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TB 11-6665-227-12APPENDIX B

SAMPLE SURVEY FORM FOR AN/UDM-2

RADIAC ROOM - BLDG XXX

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SURVEYED BY:

TYPE OF SURVEY:

IN USE

IN STORAGE•€krAWATI•rn

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APPENDIX C

INSTRUCTIONS - NRC FORM 3

Please find enclosed three copies of NRC Form 3, "Notice to Employfes", which is required by 10 CFR 19.11 (c) and10 CFR 30.7, 40.7, 50.7 and 70.7 to be posted by each NRC licensee, 4ermittee, and applicant. NRC licensees, permit-tees, and applicants must have the NRC Form 3 posted in those area~utilized by their employees and contractors andsubcontractors.

NRC Form 3 is written in the form of simple questions and answers that paraphrase relevant statutes and regulations.This will help employees of its licensees, permittees, applicants, and of their contractors, subcontractors, and vendors,to clearly understand their responsibilities and rights, and those of the NRC and the Department of Labor, on mattersrelated to public health and safety and employee protection from discrimination.

NRC Form 3 should be posted at locations sufficient to permit employees to observe a copy on the way to or fromtheir place of work. NRC Form 3 must remain posted while the application for a permit or license is pending, duringthe term of the permit or license, and for 30 days after the termination of the license.

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TS 11-6665-227-12APPENDIX D

PUBLIC LAW 93-43893rd CONGRESS, H. R. 11510

OCTOBER 11, 1974

AN ACT

To reorganize and consolidate certain functions of the Federal Goverr'ent in a new Energy Research andDevelopment Administration and in a new Nuclear Regulatory Commistion in order to promote more efficientmanagement of such functions.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House. of Representatives of the United States of America in Congressassembled.

SHORT TITLE

Section 1. This Act may be cited as the "Energy Reorganization Act of 1974".

NONCOMPLIANCE

Section 206. (a) Any individual director, or responsible officer of a firm constructing, owning, operating, or sup-plying the components of any facility or activity which is licensed or otherwise regulated pursuant to the AtomicEnergy Act of 1954 as amended, or pursuant to this Act, who obtains information reasonably indicating that such

facility or activity or basic components supplied to such facility or activity--

(1) fails to comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended, or any applicable rule, regulation,order, or license of the Commission relating to substantial safety hazards, or

(2) contains a defect which could create a substantial safety hazard, as defined by regulations whichthe Commission shall promulgate, shall immediately notify the Commi~sion of such failure to com-ply, or of such defect, unless such person has actual knowledge that the Commission has been ade-quately informed of such defect or failure to comply.

(b) Any person who knowingly and consciously fails to provide the notice required by subsection (a) ofthis section shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount equal to the amount provided by section 234 ofthe Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

(c) - The requirements of this section shall be prominently posted on the premises of any facility licensedor otherwise regulated pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

(d) The Commission is authorized to conduct such reasonable inspections and other enforcementactivities as needed to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section.

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TB 11-6665-227-112APPENDIX E

SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS(SPI No. 1G00152)

Refer to packaging portion of the Army Master Data File (AMDF) for specific information about AN/UDM-2packaging.

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By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

JOHN A. WICKHAM JR.General, United States Army

Official: Chief of Staff

R. L. DILWORTHBrigadier General, United States Army

The Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-36 literature

requirements for AN/UDM-2.

*U.~S. GOVERNMNT? PRINTING OFFICE, 1986- 621-098s20411

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A.P?r-NDIn D

PUBLIC LAW 93-43893rd CONGRESS, H. R. .iSO

OCTOBER 11, 1974

AN ACT

To reorganize and consolidate certain functions of the Federal Governmentin a new Energy Research and Development Administration and in a newNuclear Regulatory Commission in order to promotelmore efficient manage-ment of such functions.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Unit.ed

States of America in Congress assembled,

SHORT TITLE

Section 1. This Act may be cited as the "Energy Reorganization Act of1974".

NONCOMPIPANCE.

Section 206. (a) Any individual director, or responsible officer of afirm constru.cting, owning, operating, or supplying the components ofany facility or activity which is licensed or otherwise regulatedpursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended, or pursuant tothis Act, who obtains information reasonably indicating that suchfacility or activity or basic components supplied to sucl facility oractivity--

(1) fails to comply with the Atomic Energy Act of !954 as amendedior any apolicable rule, regulation, crder, or. license of theCommission relating to substantial safety hazards, or

(2) contains a defect which could create a substantial safetyhazard, as defined by regulations which the Commission shallpromulgate, shall immediately notify the Commission of suchfailure to comply, or'of such defect, unless such person hasactual knowledge that the Commission has been adequately informedof such defect or failure to comply.

(b) Any person who knowingly and consciously fails to providethe notice required by subsection (a) of this section shall besubject to a civil penalty in an amount equal to the amountprovided by section Z34 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, asamended.

(c) The requirements of th-s section shall be prominentlyposted on the premises of any facility licensedi or otherwiseregulated pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

(d) The Commission is authorized to conduct such reasonableinspections and other enforcement activities as needed to insurecompliance with the provisions of this section.

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CALIBRATOR, RADIAC, AN/UDM-6(NSN 6665-00-767-7497)

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY26 NOVEMBER 1982

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WARNINGRADIATION HAZARD

40~

Use Radiac Calibrator AN/UDM-6 only under the guidance of an installa-tionlactivity (local) Radiation Protection Officer and in accordance withrequirements of Chapter 5, Section IV, AR 40-5 and AR 385-11.

5v'-! -hnim 239 (Pu239) is dangerous to living tissue. Small amounts of.Pu239, when inhaled, ingested, or absorbed in open cuts or wounds, cancause serious Illness or death. To avoid accident, observe the following:

0 Use and store the calibrator only in designated radiationcontrolled areas.

* Do not eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics, or store food stuffs,drinks, tobacco, or cosmetics where the calibrators areused or stored.

* Do not allow personnel with open skin wounds to handle orwork with the calibrators without the approval of the medicalofficer and the (local) Radiation Protection Officer (RPO).

* Prohibit loitering in the area by unauthorized personnel.

" Handle the calibrator carefully. Do not drop, rough handle,alter or damage it in any way. Mishandling can causesource leakage.

* Do not touch the source surface with your hands. Wear plasticor surgical type protective gloves which allow sufficientdexterity during calibration and leak testing. Avoid contact ofobjects, such as tools, instruments, and components of theset, with the sources.

* Always wash and dry your hands thoroughly after handling thecalibrator; check your hands with a low-range alpha radiacmeter; repeat the washing and drying, if necessary. Notify the )Radiation Protection Officer if washing does not removecontamination.

" DO NOT ATTEMPT.TO CLEAN THE SOURCE ORSOURCE HOLDERS.

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*TM 11-6665-248-10

TECHNICAL MANUAL HEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY,

No. 11- 6665- 248-10J WASHINGTON, DC, 26 November 1982

( OPERATOR'S MANUAL

CALIBRATOR, RADIAC AIN/UDM-6(NSN 6665-00-767-4497)

REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTSYou can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes or if you

know of a way to improve the procedures, please let us know. Mail your let-ter, DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and BlankForms), or DA Form 2028-2, located in the back of this manual direct to:Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command, and FortMonmouth, ATTN: DRSEL-ME-MQ, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703.

A reply will be furnished direct to you.

Paragraph Page

CHA PER 1. INTRODUCTIONSecti 3n I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Scope ........................................................................... 1-1 1-1Maintenance Forms, Records and Reports .................................... ........ 1-2 1-1

K Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR) ............................ 1-3 1-1Index of Technical Publications .................. .................................. 1-4 I-1

SectioL II. US NUCLAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS

General .......................................................................... 1-5 1-1Responsibility .................................................................... 1-6 1-2Supervision ..................................................................... 1-7 1-2

Duties of Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) ......................................... 1-8 1-3Requisitioning Procedure ........................................................... 1-9 1-3Emergency Situations ............................................................... 1-10 1-3Transportation ................................................................... 1-11 1-4

I11. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

Equipment Description .......................................................... 1-12 1-4Tabulated Data ................................................................... 1-13 1-7

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Service Upon Receipt of Equipment .................................................. 2-1 2-1Initial Checks and Services .......................................................... 2-1 2-1Smear Paper Laboratory Evaluation ........................... I ..................... 2-3 2-4

Calibration Procedures ............................................................. 2-4 2-4

3. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................ 3-1 3-1

Operator M aintenance ............................................................. 3-2 3-1Storage ........................................................................... 3-3 3-1Disposition ....................................................................... 3-4 3-1

A PPENDix A . REFERENCES .................................................................................. A-I3. EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST

Section 1. Introduction ...................................................................................... B-I

I1. Expendable Supplies and Materials List .............................................................. B-I

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1-1 Radiac Calibrator AN/UDM-6, Cover Open ................................................ 1-51-2 Label .................................................................................. 1-62-1 W iping a Jig ............................................................................ 2-22-2 W iping the M ask ........................................................................ 2-32-3 Sm ear Papers .............................................. ............................ 2-32-4 Checking Smear Paper After Wipe Test .................. * ............... 2-42-5 Electronic Assembly Removed From Electronic Case Assembly ANýGPDR-54 ..................... 2-52-6 AN/PDR-54, Calibration Controls ...................................................... 2-62-7 AN/PDR-60, Calibration Controls ........................................................ 2-82-8 AN/PDR-60. Electronic Chassis .......................................................... 2-9

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CHAPTER IINTRODUCTION

Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1. ScopeThis manual describes Calibrator, Radiac AN/UDM-6and covers its installation and operation. It includes in-structions for initial service, operation, cleaning, and in-spection of the equipment. The AN/UDM-6 provides acalibration check for the AN/PDR-54 andAN/PDR-60 Alpha Radiac Sets (radiac sets). Thecalibrators contain plutonium which is controlled by theUS Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Title 10Code of Federal Regulations. AR 385-11 and AR 700-64implement NRC regulations. Army-wide possession anduse of the calibrators are authorized by a SpecialNuclear Materials License issued to Department of theArmy, US Army Communications-Electronics Com-mand, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703. The license is issuedon the basis of statements concerning proceduresestablished for the life-cycle control of the items. Thesets are issued to authorized Army calibration activities,schools, and research and development laboratoriesthrough the US Army Communications-ElectronicsCommand (CECOM) National Inventory Control Point

( (NICP), (DRSEL-MME-VC). Established Army supplyprocedures are augmented by radiological control pro-cedures (AR 385-1i).

1-2. Maintenance Forms, Records, and Reportsa. Reports of Maintenance and Unsatisfactory Equip-

ment. Department of Army forms and procedures used

for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed byTM 38-750, The Army Maintenance ManagementSystem (TAMMS).

b. Report of Packaging and Handling Deficiencies.Fill out, and forward SF 364 (Report of Discrepancy(ROD))as prescribed in AR 735-11-2/DLAR 4140.55/NAVMATINST 4355.73/AFR 400-54/MCO 4430.3E.

c. Discrepancy in Shipment Report (DISREP) (SF361). Fill out and forward Discrepancy in ShipmentReport (DISREP) (SF 361) as prescribed in AR55-38/NAVSUPINST 4610.33B/AFR 75-18/MCOP4610.19C/DLAR 4500.15.

1-3. Reporting Equipment ImprovementRecommendations (EIR)If your AN/UDM-6 needs improvement, let us know.Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who cantell us what you don't like about your equipment. Let usknow why you don't like the design. Tell us why a pro-cedure is hard to perform. Put it on an SF 368(Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to Commander, USArmy Communications-Electronics Command and FortMonmouth, ATTN: DRSEL-ME-MQ, Fort Mon-mouth, NJ 07703. We'll send you a reply.

1-4. Index of Technical PublicationsRefer to the latest issue of DA Pam 310-1 to determinewhether there are new editions, changes or additionalpublications pertaining to the equipment.

Section II. US NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1-5. GeneralThe NRC sets standards/conditions and issues licensesfor the use of radioactive materials in the United States.The AN/UDM-6 comes under the NRC regulations anda license for its use has been issued. Information re-quired by the NRC license and regulations is containedbelow:

a. Radiation Protection. Users of the AN/UDM-6should refer to instructions on control, safe handling,storage, emergency situations and operation andmaintenance instructions contained in this technicalmanual. This satisfies the radiation protection re-quirements of the NRS regulations (Title 10, Code ofFederal Regulations, Parts 19 and 20).

b. Notice to Employees. Form NRC-3, Notice toEmployees, contained in the back of this manual, mustbe removed for posting wherever the AN/UDM-6 is

used and/or stored. The posting requirements are con-tained on the form.

c. NRC License. The NRC license for theAN/UDM-6 and documents relating to that license areheld by the US Army Communications-ElectronicsCommand Safety Office at Fort Monmouth, NJ.AN/UDM-6 users may request further information onthese documents by letter addressed to:

CommanderUS Army Communications-Electronics Command and

Fort Monmouth

ATTN: DRSEL-SF-MR

Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703

Requests for further information may also be madeby phone by calling on AUTOVON 995-4427 orCOMMERCIAL (201) 544-4427.

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1-6. Responsibilitya. Responsibilities of Major Commands.

(I) Establish at least one Radioactive Material Con-trol Point'(RMCP) (AR 385-11).

(2) Appoint a Radiation Control Officer (RCO) foreach RMCP and forward two copies of appointee's ordersand qualifications to: Commander, US Army Communi-cations-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth,ATTN: DRSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703.

(3) Develop implementation procedures to insureperiodic leak testing (para 1-7j) and forward two copiesof procedures to: Commander, US ArmyCommunications-Electronics Command and Fort Mon-mouth, ATTN:DRSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ07703.

(4) Forward leak test smears to nearest approvedsmear counting station for evaluation (para 2-2b).

(5) Insure that each installation or activity using theAN/UDM-6 has an effective radiation protection pro-gram.

b. Responsibilities of Radiation Control Officer.(1) Review and approve the qualifications of each

.-- al Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) for the/UDM-6 and forward to Commander, US Army

,mmunications-Electronics Command and Fort Mon-mouth, ATTN: DRSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ07703 a list of these local RPO's and their qualificationsfor approval and certification.

(2) If a qualified local RPO is not available, takeone or more of the following actions:

(a) Suspend requisition for the AN/UDM-6.(b) Suspend use of the AN/UDM-6 until some-

one can be qualified by training.(c) Transfer the AN/UDM-6 to an installation

or activity with qualified personnel.(3) Maintain the following records for each

AN/UDM-6 under his control:(a) National stock number.(b) Description.(c) Serial number.(d) Isotope, source activity, and date activity

was determined.(e) Dates and results of leak tests.(I) Shipment number.(g) Shipped from.(h) Shipped to.(i) Date shipped.(U) Date of manufacture.(k) Name of manufacturer.(I) Name of qualifications of local RPO's.(mn) Radiation incident reports.

k-) Insure that the AN/UDM-6 is properly handled inaccordance with Army, DOD, and NRC regulations.Periodically inspect and audit records of installations

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and activities possessing the AN/UDM-6.(5) Assure that a Radiation Incident Report is sub-

mitted by electrical means to Commander, US ArmyCommunication-Electronics Command and Fort Mon-mouth, ATTN: DRSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ07703, within 24 hours after an incident occurs.

(6) Consolidate and forward DA Form 3252-R(Radioisotope Inveritory and Leak Test Report) (RCSDRC-192)) listing tjl Calibrators, Radiac AN/UDM-6in area of respoNr ibility to Commander, US ArmyCommunications- ectronics Command and Fort Mon-mouth, ATTN: DRSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NewJersey 07703 at least quarterly (31 January, 30 April, 31July and 31 October). Reports may include informationon other CECOM managed calibration and test items ofsupply listed in AR 385-11.

1-7. Supervision

a. All calibration in which the AN/UDM-6 is usedwill be supervised by a qualified RPO. To be qualifiedas an RPO, a person must have received a minimum of40 hours formal training on radiation, including thefollowing topics:

(1) Principles and practices of radiation protec-tion.

(2) Biological effects of radiation.(3) Radioactivity measurement standardization,

monitoring techniques, and associated instrumentation.(4) Mathematics and calculations basic to the use

and measurement of radioactivity.(5) The operation and use of the AN/UDM-6.

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Completion of the Radiological Safety Courseat the US Army Chemical School or at the US

,Army Ordnance Center and School meetsthese requirements.Where circumstances warrant, alternate train-ing may be substituted if this training is ap-proved by Commander, US ArmyCommunications-Electronics and Fort Mon-mouth, ATTN: DRSEL-SF-MR, Fort Mon-mouth, NJ 07703. Such training must bereceived under the guidance of a qualifiedRPO, and must include at least 16 hours of ac-tual experience in the use of the AN/UDM-6.

b. The person appointed as RPO may be a commis-sioned officer, a warrant officer, an enlisted man, orcivilian, if they meet the minimum qualificationsprescribed above. An RPO designated custodian for theAN/UDM-6 is a specified person designated to controlthe use of the AN/UDM-6.

c. The operator of the AN/UDM-6 shall have aminimum of 8 hours training, under the guidance of a

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qualified RPO, in the following:(1) Fundamentals of radiation operations.

(2) Radiac instrumentation theory.

(3) Application and survey techniques.((4) Safe working practices and inherent hazards

associated with the AN/UDM-6.(5) On-the-job training in operation and care of the

AN/UDM-6.

1 -8. Duties of Radiation Protection Officer(RPO)

The specific duties of the appointed RPO will be to:a. Insure that the AN/UDM-6's under his jurisdic-

tion are properly used and stored.b. Train and maintain a listing of users and the

specific traiiiing provided.c. Insure records are maintained on each equipment.d. Advise RMCP of any forthcoming change in ac-

countability, local RPO, or installation relocation forthe AN/UDM-6.

e. Submit Radiation Incident Reports according topublished directives.

f. Establish radiation control procedures forAN/UDM-6 storage and use.

g. Post "Radioactive Material" warning signs.i. Immediately refer actual or suspected overexposure

to medical officer.j. Insure that periods of time between leak tests do

not exceed 3 months and supervise performance of leaktests.

k. Secure items against unauthorized use andremoval.

1. Insure that all Army, DOD, and Federal Regula-tions are being followed and that personnel are exposedto a minimum of radiation consistent with practical con-siderations.

m. Conduct a physical inventory according topublished frequencies.

n. Submit inventory, leak test, and other reports toRMCP as required. *

o. Place all AN/UDM-6's under his jurisdictionunder the control of a newly appointed RPO approvedby the RMCP and CECOM. If replacement RPO hasnot been appointed, the AN/UDM-6's shall be placedin locked storage.

p. Investigate each case of excessive or abnormal ex-posure to determine the cause. Recommend remedial ac-tion to prevent recurrence. Submit a complete writtenreport to the Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth,ATTN:DRSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703,within 24 hours after the incident.

1-9. Requisitioning Procedure

Stations in CONUS and Oversea supply agencies willsubmit requisitions through radioactive material supplychannels to Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN:DRSEL-MME-VC, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703. TheAN/UDM-6 shall be issued only to certified RadiationProtection Officers. All requisitions will be accom-paniedfby the name of the Radiation Protection/Con-trol OWficer who is to be responsible for the equipment.In adlition, each request will include the following cer-tification: "As required by chapter 3, AR 385-11, suffi-cient safety equipment, facilities, and trained personnelare available at this installation for the safe handling,use and storage of radioactive material ordered on thisrequisition." The certification must have the signatureand the typed name and grade of the appropriate radia-tion control officer.

1-10. Emergency SituationsThe procedure outlined below will be followed in anemergency situation.

a. Loss of AN!UDM-6.(1) Attempt to recover the AN/UDM-6.

(a) Review records to determine to responsibleindividual.

(b) Make a physical survey.(2) If the AN/UDM-6 is recovered, adjust

custodial requirements as necessary to prevent a recur-rence.

(3) If the AN/UDM-6 is not recovered, report theloss through command channels to the Area Radioac-tive Material Control Point (AR 385-11) and to the USArmy Communications-Electronics Command statingthe serial number of the AN/UDM-6, the circumstancesinvolved, and the action taken to prevent recurrence.

b. Internal Exposure of Personnel.(I) Internal exposure is the result of personnel

becoming contaminated when radioactive particles areinhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through breaks in the.skin.

(2) In the event of a known or suspected internal ex-posure:

(a) Obtain immediate medical advice from theMedical Officer.

(b) Remove the individual from duties involvingoccupational exposure to ionizing radiation until subse-quent exposure limitations are established by propermedical authority (AR 40-14):

(c) Prepare written report of circumstancesleading to the internal exposure,- include serialnumber(s) of the AN/UDM-6 involved, action taken toprevent recurrence, and other applicable information.Forward the report through proper channels to: Coin

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c. Damage or Leaking AN!UDM-6. TheAN/UDM-6 could begin to leak as a result of beingdropped, damage to the source, or even as a result ofage. Action required in the event of a known orsuspected leaking AN/UDM-6 is:

(I) Discontinue use of the AN/UDM-6. Cover itwith plastic, seal it, with tape, and label it as con-taminated.

(2) Check personnel, equipment, and areas forpossible contamination and decontaminate as required.

(3) Report .the item to the Radioactive MaterialControl Point and to the US Army Communica-tians-Electronics Command.

(4) Dispose of the AN/UDM-6 as directed by theUS Army Communications-Electronics Command, theUS Army Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry Center and theRadioactive Material Control Point.

(5) Report the completed disposal action to the USArmy Communications-Electronics Command, ATTN:DRS'EL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703 and the

--<ioactive Material Control Point.Firefighting Emergency Procedures.

J1) General. Emergency plans must include pro-cedures for combating fires involving radioactive items.Plans should be commensurate with the quantity andtype of items present. Firefighting personnel must knowthe locations(s) of the items and must be familiar withradiation protection procedures. As a general rule, per-sonnel should wear protective respiratory equipmentwhen fighting fires involving radioactive items.

(2) Emergency procedures.(a) Evac.Pate personnel in the immediate ay-ea

who are not directly involved.(b) Notify the fire department.(c) Extinguish the fire, if possible, and if radioac-

tive materials are involved, with possible release to theenvironment, clear personnel from downwind area im-mediately.

(d) Notify the RPO.(e) Notify medical personnel when appropriate.YI) Control access to the immediate area.(g) Check personnel, equipment, supplies, and

environs with appropriate alpha radiation survey

instrument.(h) Decontaminate personnel, equipment, sup-

plies, and environs.(i) The RPO shall record and report the results of

the fire.

1-11. Transportation

The AN/UDM-6 refuires packaging and shipment inaccordance with thegrequirements set forth in Title 49,Code of Federal Rogulations (49 CFR) of US Depart-ment of Transportation (DOT) regulations and AR385-11. These regulations require all appropriate infor-mation on radioactive shipments to be incorporatedonto shipping documentation as follows:

a. Proper shipping name (49 CFR 172.101): Radioac-tive Material, NOS.

b. Hazardous Material Identification Number (49CFR 172.202): NA9181.

c. Pieces, weight, cube (49 CFR 172.202): Onewooden case, 14-3/16 inches x 10-5/8 inches x 1-3/16inches, with cushioning pad containing four jigs, 9-3/8inches x 3-3/16 inches x 11/16 inch, made of anodizedaluminum. Four radioactive sources are 2-inch diameterstainless steel disks with a coating of Pu239 applied toone side.

d. Type of packaging (49 CFR 172.202): Wooden case.e. Name of radioactive material as listed in 49 CFR

173.390 (49 CFR 172.203): Pu239.f. Description of chemical and physical form (49 CFR

172.203): Plutonium 239, solid applied as coating.g. Activity (49 CFR 172.203): 1.4 microcuries.h. Type label (49 CFR 172.203): Shipment of in-

dividual item requires no label as per 49 CFR173.391(a). Shipment of 8 or more items as one packagerequires RADIOACTIVE WHITE I (SF 413) labels.

i. The words FISSILE EXEMPT shall appear on theshipping documentation as required by 49 CFR173.396(a).

j. Shipper's certification (49 CFR 172.204): As ap-plicable.

k. Shipments of Plutonium 239 must be made in ac-cordance with the applicable provisions of DOT andNRC regulations. At the present time, all shipments ofthe AN/UDM-6 should only be made by surfacetransportation.

1. Any other information as required.

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Section III. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

1-12. Equipment Description"'. I-I)

eneraL The Calibrator, Radiac AN/UDM-6 con-s. of a-wooden case that contains four jigs, a per-foratfd metal mask, a dust cover for each jig, and acushioning pad. Each jig contains a Plutonium 239

(Pu239) radioactive standard source. The alpha particlecounting rate is marked in the frame of the jig. The dustcovers are used to cover the jigs not in use. The cushioningpad fits over the jigs to hold them in place when thecase is closed.

b. Radioactive Standard Sources. The radioactive

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standard sources are 2-inch diameter stainless-steeldisks. A coating of Pu239 (1-inch diameter) is appliedto the surface of one side of each disk. A nonradioactiveframe (1/2-inch wide) is around the radioactive surface.The frame is marked with the manufacturer's codenumber, two radiation symbols, and the alpha countingrate of the calibrated source. Each source is attached toa jig with screws.

c. Jigs. The jigs are made of anodized aluminum. Thejigs are designed so that when the probe of the radiacbeing calibrated is placed upon the jig it is the properdistance above the standard source. The jigs are arrangedfrom left to right in an ascending sequence according tothe alpha counting rate of each source. The countingrates are approximately 1,400 (1.4 x 102), 14,000 (1.4x 10), 140,000 (1.4 x 105), and 1,400,000 (1.4 x 10')counts per minute, respectively. The alpha counting ratemarked on each source is accurate to within ± 4 percent.(If the radioactive sources are accidentally touched, thecounting rates of the sources may be altered sufficientlyto warrant recalibration.)

d. Mask. The mask is a flat rectangular sheet of per-forated stainless steel. It is designed to fit in any of thefour jigs. The portion of the mask that ties flat directly

over a radioactive standard source cuts the alpha parti-cle counting rate to 38 percent of the normal countingrate.

e. Case. The case for the AN/UDM-6 is a wood boxwith a hinged cover. When the case is fully open, thecover lies flat. A label (fig. 1-2) is affixed to the top ofthe case.

1-1- . Tabulated DataRadoactive material ............... Plutonium 239 (Pu239)

*e of radiation ................ Alpha panicle emissionEnergy of alpha particles ..... ;... 5.15 Mev.Total quantity in calibrator ....... 1.4 microcuries (approx.)

Halflife ......................... 24,360 yr.Number of jigs ................... 4Number of radioactive standard

sources ........................ 4Transmission factor of mask ........ 38 percent

Jig (approx.):Length ......................... 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)W idth ......................... 3 3/16 in. (81.1 cm)Height ......................... 11/16 in. (1.8 cm)

Case (approx.):Length ........................ 14 3/16 in. (36.0 cm)Width ......................... 10 5/8 in. (27.0 cm)Height ......................... 1 3/16 in. (3.0 cm)

Serial numbers .................... A 1000 through A 1385

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CHAPTER 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS

Use the AN/UDM-6 only under the guidance of an installation/activity (local) Radiation Pro-tection Officer and in accordance with requirements of Chapter 5, Section IV, AR 40-5 andAR 385-11. 1

Plutonium 239 (Pu239) is dangerous to living tissue. Sm&l amounts of Pu239, when inhaled,ingested, or absorbed in open cuts or wounds, can cause krious illness or death. To avoid acci-dent, observed the following:(a) Use and store the AN/UDM-6 only in designated radiation controlled areas.(b) Do not eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics, or store food stuffs, drinks, tobacco, or

cosmetics where the AN/UDM-6 is used or stored.(c) Do not allow personnel with open skin wounds to handle or work with the AN/UDM-6

without the approval of the medical officer and the (local) Radiation Protection Officer.(d) Prohibit loitering in the area by unauthorized personnel.

2-1. Service Upon Receipt of Equipmenta. Perform the required DOT radiation surveys and

wipe tests of the AN/UDM-6 package (AR 385-11 andAR 700-64).

b. Unpack the AN/UDM-6.C. Inspect the wood case to see that it is undamaged

and that the label (fig. 1-2) is attached to the cover.

d. Put on protective gloves.e. Open the case fully. Remove the cushioning pad

and set it in the cover of the case. Check the mask tomake sure that it is flat. If the mask if deformed (doesnot lie perfectly flat), it is unserviceable. A deformedmask will not provide the proper transmission factor,may come in direct contact with a radioactivi sourceand damage it, or may become contaminated.

f. Check the markings on the standard sources andsee that the jigs are properly arranged in the case.

g. Perform a leak test (wipe test) (para 2-2) on all thesources to make certain that they are undamaged.

h. Replace the mask and the cushioning pad and closethe case,

2-2. Initial Checks and Services

NOTEA leak test must be performed immediatelyupon receipt of the AN/UDM-6 and at leastevery 3 months thereafter, while it is in use.

a. Perform the leak test as follows:(1) Five 1-inch smear papers (Whatman filter

papers or equivalent) are required. The smear papers aresupplied in a kit which is periodically replaced. Thesekits are available from Commander, US Army IonizingRadiation Dosimetry Center, ATTN: DRSMI-MCI-DC, Lexington, KY 40511 or from the CECOM SafetyOffice. They are also commercially available.

(2) With a ballpoint pen or china marker, numberthe smear papers consecutively. Key each smear paperto each item to be checked. For example, number thejigs from left to right I through 4. The number can bemarked on the case with a china marker. Number themask number 5. If necessary, this can be marked on themask with a china marker without affecting its proper-ties.

(3) Dampen the smear papers with water. Do notsoak them.

(4) Put on protective gloves.

WARNINGPlutonium 239 is DANGEROUS. Handle theAN/UDM-6 carefully. DO NOT TOUCHTHE RADIOACTIVE -STANDARD SOURCESURFACE. Avoid contact of objects, suchas tools, instruments, and calibrator com-ponents with the sources. Wear plastic or sur-gical protective gloves when performing leaktests and calibrations.

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c. Wipe the mask with the smear paper. SMEAR PAPER

ELSSOOO8Figure 2-2. Wiping the Mask.

d. Place the smear papers on a flat surface with smeared side up. Allow the smearpapers to dry.

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f. The radiacmeter indication should be 200 CPM orless above background.

g. If the radiacmeter indicates 200 or more counts-per-minute above background for any single smearpaper, consider the AN/UDM-6 unserviceable andremove it from operation until the smear paper isevaluated with laboratory equipment (para 2-3). If themeter indicates less than 200 counts-per-minute, use theAN/UDM-6 pending evaluation of the smear paper.

h. Replace all components in the case and close thecase.

i.. Remove protective gloves. Dispose as radioactivewaste. (Refer to AR 385-11.)

2-3. Smear Paper Laboratory Evaluationa. AN/UDM-6 using installations/activities will pro-

cess smear papers as follows:(1) Place the smear papers, each separated by a

sheet of paper, in a small envelope marked with thename and locatioAi of the user, the serial number(s) of

the radioactive test sample(s) and the words:MAILROOM-1DO NOT OPEN. Seal the envelope forforwarding.

•(2) In CONUS, forward the smear papers forevaluation using official mail handling channels 'to:Chief, US Army Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry Center,ATTN: DRSMI-MCI-DC, Lexington, KY 40511.

(3) Commanders at overseas installations will com-ply with procedures established by the responsible com-mander.

b. No maintenance or repair will be performed by theoperator. Lexington-Bluegrass Depot Activity (LBDA)is the only authorized facility for maintenance or repairof the AN/UDM-6. Requests for maintenance or repairwill be submitted to the RMCP for coordination withCECOM and LBDA.

2-4. Calibration Procedures

This paragraph provides procedures for calibratingRadiac Sets AN/PDR-54 and AN/PDR-60.

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/ WARNING

Always wash and dry your hands after handlingthe AN/UDM-6. Check your hands with alow-range alpha radiacmeter; repeat thewashing and drying, if necessary. Notify theRadiation Protecion Officer if washing doesnot remove contamination.

a. Radiac Set AN/PDR-54.

WARNING

Radiation hazard exists during the followingprocedure.

(1) Remove the electronic chassis from the case byreleasing the spring catches (fig. 2-5).

(2) Connect the radiacmeter for bench test.

(3) Put on protective gloves and open theAN/UDM6 case.

. (4) Place the mask over the 1.4 x 103 CPM (CountsPer Minute) standard source.

(5) Place the radiacmeter probe on the mask and setthe radiacmeter scale switch to the XI position. Set thegas flow control. Allow 2-minute warm-up time.

(6) Observe and note the meter indication.

(7) Remove the radiacmeter probe from the mask.(8) Rotate the probe 180 degrees and place it on the

mask.(9) Observe and note the meter indication.(10) Obtain the average of the indications noted in

(6) and (9) above. (This is accomplished by adding thetwo indications and dividing by two.)

(11) If the averaged indication is higher than 543CPM, vrn calibration control XI.0 SCALE (fig. 2-6)slightly' counterclockwise. Repeat procedures in (5)throuli (10) above and adjust control Xl.0 SCALE asnecesstry to obtain an indication of approximately 532CPM,

(12) If the averaged indication is lower than 521CPM, turn calibration control XI.0 SCALE slightlyclockwise. Repeat procedures in (5) through (10) aboveand adjust calibration control Xl.0 SCALE asnecessary to obtain an indication of approximately 532CPM.

(13) Repeat procedures in (5) through (12) above tocalibrate the remaining scales of the radiacmeter. Thetable below gives the control settings, required meter in-dication ranges, averaged meter indications, and thestandard source to be used.

Standard Scale Switch Meter Indication Calibration AveragedSource Setting Range (PM) Control Indication (CPM)

I A- 9V ~ n5 14 5 4 xA1 in VCfAI V

1.4x 101 x 100 52,136 to 54,264 x 100 SCALE 53,200

(14) Set the scale switch to OFF.(15) Set the gas flow control to OFF.(16) Replace the probe face cover.(17) Replace the electronic chassis into the case.(18) Secure the AN/UDM-6.(19) Remove protective gloves and dispose of as

radioactive waste (refer to AR 385-11).(20) Wash and dry your hands.(21) Check your hands with a low-range alpha

radiacmeter; repeat the washing and drying if necessary.NOTIFY THE RADIATION PROTECTION OF-FICER IF WASHING* DOES NOT REMOVE CON-TAMINATION.

b. Radiac Set A N/PDR-60.

WARNINGRadiation hazard exists during the followingprocedure. Do not touch high voltage terminaluntil the circuit has been discharged.

(1) Release the two spring loaded latches (fig. 2-7)and remove the electronic chassis and battery pack fromthe electronic case assembly.

(2) Discharge the high voltage circuit to ground(fig. 2-8).

(3) Connect the center conductor of a shieldedjumper lead to the center post of connector CJ-2 (fig.2-7) in the case assembly.

(4) Connect the other end of the shielded jumperlead center conductor to the high voltage test and signalinjection point on the electronic chassis (fig. 2-8).

(5) Connect the jumper lead shield to the groundlead contacts in the case assembly and the electronicchassis.

(6) Connect the AC-3 detector to the electronicchassis.

(7) Set the detector selector switch to the AC-3position.

(8) Set the scale switch to the Xl.0 position.(9) Check battery condition.(10) With the detector face protective cover in

place, adjust the AC-3 DISCR control until theradiacmeter indicates approximately 50 CPM average.

(11) Lock the DISCR control.

NOTEOccasionally the average meter indicationwill be less than 50 CPM. If this occurs, lockthe DISCR control in the fully counterclock-wise position.

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(12) Put on protective gloves and open theAN/UDM-6 case.

(13) Remove the detector face protective cover.(14) Place the detector on the 1.4 x 103 CPM stan-

dard source.(15) Observe and note the meter indication.(16) Rotate the detector 180 degrees and place it on

the 1.4 x 10' CPM standard source.(17) Observe and note the meter indication.(18) Obtain the average of the meter indications

noted in (15) and (17) above. (This is accomplished byadding the two indications and dividing by two.) Theaverage indication should be within ± 10 percent of thestandard source CPM.

(19) If the average CPM is not as indicated in (18)above, adjust x 1.0 calibration control (fig. 2-8) on theelectronic chassis.

(20) Repeat (14) through (19) above if the calibra-tion control has to be adjusted.

(21) Repeat (14) through (19) above for the other

scales of the radiacmeter, adjusting the calibration con-trol for the scale being used, if required.

(22) Recheck the DISCR adjustment (10) above. Ifthe DISCR control requires adjustment, the calibrationprocedure must be repeated.

(23) Set the scale switch to OFF.(24) Discharge Phe high voltage circuit to ground.(25) Disconnectv the AC-3 detector.(26) Remove tle shielded jumper lead.(27) Replace the electronic chassis into the elec-

tronic case assembly.(28) Secure the AN/UDM-6.(29) Remove protective gloves and dispose of as

radioactive waste (refer to AR 385-11).(30) Wash and dry your hands.(31) Check your hands with a low-range alpha

radiacmeter; repeat the washing and drying if necessary.NOTIFY THE RADIATION PROTECTION OF-FICER IF WASHING DOES NOT REMOVE CON-TAMINATION.

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

3-1. Troubleshooting Procedures order listed.a. Table 3-1 lists the common malfunctions which b. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may

you may find during the operation or maintenance of occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions.the AN/UDM-6 or its components. You should per- If a maf function is not listed or is not corrected by listedform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the correclY-eactions, notify your supervisor,

Table 3-1. Troubishoouing

MALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. SOURCE DAMAGE.Step I. Use a similar type radiac calibrator and obtain a set or readings.Step 2. Compare the two sets of readings with readings obtained from damaged calibrator before damage occurred.

If readings are still erroneous, contact: Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command and FortMonmouth, A1TN: DRSEL-SF-MR, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703; or call AUTOVON 995-4427, for further instructions.

2. CALIBRATION MALFUNCTION.Step I. Verify that the radiac set is intended to be calibrated with the AN/UDM-6.Step 2. Verify that the correct accessories (i.e.. source and attenuator) are being used for the radiac set being calibrated.

If a malfunction still exists, return the radiac set to the using activity with instructions to return the radiac set to theappropriate maintenance facility (depot) for the required maintenance or repair.

( 3-2. Operator Maintenancea. The operator is limited to inspection and initialchecks and services. No other maintenance or repair willbe performed by the operator. LBDA is the onlyauthorized facility for maintenance or repair.

b. Requests for maintenance or repair will be submit-ted to the radioactive material control point for coor-dination wth the CECOM National Inventory ControlPoint and LBDA. Points of contact are:CECOM National Inventory Control Point (NICP)Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics

Command and Fort MonmouthATTN: DRSEL-MME-VCFort Monmouth, NJ 07703

CECOM National Maintenance Point (NMP)Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics

Command and Fort MonmouthATTN: DRSEL-ME-ESFort Monmouth, NJ 07703

3-3. Storage

a. Store the AN/UDM-6 only in fire-resistant buildings(TM. 5-812-1) and in rooms/areas/sections designatedfor storage of radioactive materials which are free fromthe danger of flooding, outside the danger of radius offlammables or explosives, and secured againstunauthorized removal.

b. Post the area/building with CAUTION-RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL signs as required by AR385-30.

3-4. Disposition

Reports of excess, unwanted or unserviceableAN/UDM-6's are submitted to the CECOM NICP forreview for serviceability, turn-in or disposal as radioac-tive waste. Requests for disposition instructions are sub-mitted through radiation control command channels tothis NICP. The NICP will provide instructions for ship-ment of the AN/UDM-6 to the appropriate depot.

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APPENDIX AREFERENCES

(i A-1. General

This appendix lists all forms, technical manuals, and miscellaneous publications referenced in this manual and/or tobe utilized in relation to this equipment.

A-2. Forms

Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet .............. .............. DA Form 2404Recommended Changes to Publications ........................ ............... DA Form 2028Recommended Changes to Equipment Technical Publications ..................... DA Form 2028-2Punched Transmission Worksheet-Radioisotope Inventory and Leak Test Report. .... DA Form 3252-RNotice to Employees ........................................................ NRC-3Radiological Accident Report ................................................ RCSDD-SD 1168Quality Deficiency Report ............................................... SF 368Radioactive I .............................................................. SF 413Report of Item Discrepancy (ROD) ........................................ SF 364Preventive Maintenance Schedule and Record ................................. DD Form 314

A-3. Technical ManualsHandling and Disposal of Unwanted Radioactive Material ........................ TM 3-261Fire Prevention Manual ..................................................... TM 5-812-1List of Applicable Publications (LOAP) for Communications Electronic Equipment.. TM 11-5800-213-LOperator's, Organizational, Direct Support, General Support, and Depot Maintenance

Manual: Radiac Set AN/PDR-54 (NSN 6665-00-542-1587) ....... • ............. TM 11-6665-208-15Operator's, Organizational, Direct Support, General Support, and Depot Maintenance

Manual: Radiac Set AN/PDR-60 (NSN 6665-00-965-1516 ..................... TM.1 1-6665-221-15Operator's and Organizational Maintenance Manual for Radiac Set AN/PDR-56F

(NSN 6665-00-211-6895) .................................................. TM 11-6665-245-12The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) .......................... TM 38-750Transportability Guidance for Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials ............. TM 55-315

A-4. Miscellaneous Publications

H ealth and Environment .....................................................Control and Recording Procedure for Occupational Exposure to Ionizing Radiation ..Reporting of Transportation Discrepancies in Shipment ...........................Ionizing Radiation Protection (Receiving, Control, Transportation, Disposal, and

Radiation Safety) .........................................................Safety Color Code Markings and Signs ..........................................Accident Reporting and Records ..............................................Radioactive Commodities in the DOD Supply System ............................Reporting of Item and Packaging Discrepancies .................................Index of Technical Publications ...............................................

AR 40-5AR 40-14AR 55-38

AR 385-11AR 385-30AR 385-40AR 700-64

-AR 735-11-2DA Pam 310-1

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APPENDIX BEXPENDABLE SUPPLIES. AND MATERIALS LIST

Section 1. INTRODUCTION.

B-1. ScopeThis appendix lists expendable supplies and materialsyou will need to operate and maintain the AN/UDM-6.These items are authorized to you by CTA 50-970, Ex-pendable Items (Except Medical, Class V, Repair Parts,and Heraldic Items).

B-2. Explanation of Columns

a. Column I - Item Number. This number is assignedto the entry in the listing and is referenced in the nar-rative instructions to identify the material (e.g., "Useplastic gloves, Item 1, Appx D").

b. Column 2 - Level. This column identifies thelowest level of maintenance that requires the item.

C - Operator/Crew

c. Column 3 - National Stock Number. This is theNational Stock Number assigned to the item; use it torequest"r requisition the item.

d. Golumn 4 - Description. Indicates the Federalitem xibme and, if required, a description to identify theitem. The last line for each item indicates the partnumber followed by the Federal Supply Code forManufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses, if applicable.e. Col.mn 5 - Unit of Measure (UIM). Indicates themeasure used in performing the actual maintenancefunction. This measure is expressed by a two-characteralphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr). If the unit ofmeasure differs from the unit of issue, requisition thelowest unit of issue that will satisfy your requirements.

(Next printed page is B-2)

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(l) (2) (3) (4) (5)

ITEM LEVEL NATiONAL. DESCRIPTION UNITNO. STOCK OF

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OPERATOR'S MANUALCALIBRATOR, RADIAC ANIUDM-7C

(NSN 6665.01-084-7777)(

US NUCLEARREGULATORYCOMMISSIONREQUIREMENTS

EQUIPMENTDESCRIPTION

OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

I.MAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONS

FORM NRC-3NOTICE TOEMPLOYEES(

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYj7 AUGUST 1981

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WARNINGRADIATION HAZARD

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Use Radiac Calibrator ANIUDM-7C only under the guidance of an installation/activity (local) Radiation Protection Officer and in accordance with requirementsof Chapter 5, Section IV, AR 40-5 and AR 385-11.

Plutonium 239 (Pu239) is dangerous to living tissue. Small amounts of Pu239,,when inhaled, ingested, or absorbed in open cuts or wounds, can cause seriousillness or death. To avoid accident, observe the following:

* Use and store the calibrator only in designated radiation controlledareas.

* Do not eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics, or store food stuffs,drinks, tobacco, or cosmetics where the calibrators are used orstored.

* Do not allow personnel with open skin wounds to handle or workwith the calibrators without the approval of the medical officer andthe (local) Radiation Protection Officer (RPO).

& Prohibit loitering in the area by unauthorized personnel.

* Handle the calibrator carefully. Do not drop, rough handle, alter ordamage it in anyway. Mishandling can cause source leakage.

* Do not touch the source surface with the hands. Wear plastic orsurgical type gloves which allow sufficient dexterity during calibra-tion and leak testing. Avoid contact of objects, such as tools, in-struments, and components of the set, with the sources.

* Always wash and dry hands thoroughly after handling the calibrator;monitor the hands with a low-range alpha radiac meter; repeat thewashing and drying if necessary. Notify the Radiation Protection Of-ficer if washing does not remove contamination.

0 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE SOURCE OR SOURCE )HOLDERS.

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TTechnical Manual HEADQUARTERS

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYWashington, DC, 13 August 1981No. 11-6665-247-10

'(OPERATOR'S MANUAL

CALIBRATOR, RADIAC AN/UDM-7C(NSN 6665-01-084-7777)

REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS

You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes or if you knowa way to improve the procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter, DAForm 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms), orDA Form 2028-2 located in the back of this manual direct to:Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command,ATTN: DRSEL-ME-MQ, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703. A replywill be furnished to you.

TABLE OF CONTENTSPage

INTRODUCTION .............................................. 1"1CHAPTER 1.

I,

Section I. GENERAL INFORMATIONScope ....................................................... 1-1Maintenance Forms and Records ............................... 1-1Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR) ........ 1-1

I1. US NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REQUIREMENTSG eneral ........................................... ........... 1.1Responsibility ........................................... 12Supervision .................................................. 1-3Duties of Radiation Protection Officer ........................... 1-3Requisitioning Procedure ............. ........................ 1-4Emergency Situations ......................................... 1-4Transportation .......................................... 1-5

II1. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONLocation and Description of Major Components ................... 1-6Equipm ent Data .............................................. 1-8

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CHAPTER 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLSAND INDICATORS .......................................... 2-1

II. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONSInitial Checks and Services ................... ................. 2-3Operating Procedure .......................................... 2-7After Operating Proceduire ..................................... 2-10

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Section

APPEN DIX

Section

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

I. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURESIntroduction ................................................. 3-1

I1. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESOperator Maintenance ......................................... 3-2Storage ............................ 3-3

A. REFERENCES ..................... ...................... A-1

B. COMPONENTS OF END ITEM LIST (Not applicable)

C. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (Not applicable)

D. EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST ................. D-1

I. INTRODUCTION ........................... .................... D-1Scope ....................................................... D-1Explanation of Columns ................................... D-1

I1. EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST.................. D-2

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1. Hardwood carrying case

2. Aluminum cabinet

3. Accessory drawer

4. Aluminum source holders

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CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1. SCOPE

This manual describes Calibrator, Radiac AN/UDM-7C (Calibrator) and covers its installation andoperation. It includes instructions for initial service, operationfcleaning, and inspection of the equip-ment. The calibrator, radiac provides a calibration check 4or the AN/PDR-54, AN/PDR-56F andAN/PDR-60 Alpha Radiac Sets. Here in referred to as radiac Vets. The calibrators contain plutoniumwhich is controlled by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Title 10 Code of FederalRegulations. AR 385-11 and AR 700-64 implement NRC regulations. Army-wide possession and useof the calibrators are authorized by a Special Nuclear Materials License issued to Department of theArmy, US Army Communications-Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703. The license isissued on the basis of statements concerning procedures established for the life-cycle control of theitems. The sets are issued to authorized Army calibration activities, schools, and research anddevelopment laboratories through the US Army Communications-Electronics Command,National Inventory Control Point (DRSEL-MME-VC). Established Army supply procedures areaugmented by radiological control procedures (AR 385-11).

1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS

Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be thoseprescribed by TM 38-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).

1-3. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)

If your AN/UDM-7C needs improvement, let us know. Send-us an EIR. You, the user, are the only onewho can tell us what you don't like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the designor performance. Put it on an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to Commander, US ArmyCommunications-Electronics Command, ATTN: DRSEL-ME-MO, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703. We'llsend you a reply.

Section II. US NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1-4. GENERAL

The NRC sets standards/conditions and issues licenses for the use of radioactive materials in theUnited States. The An/UDM-7C comes under the NRC regulations and a license for its use has beenissued. Information required by the NRC license and regulations is contained below:

a. Radiation Protection. Users of the AN/UDM-7C should refer to instructions on control, safehandling, storage, emergency situations and operation and maintenance instructions contained inthis technical manual. This satisfies the radiaction protection requirements of the NRC regulations(Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 19 and 20).

(b. Notice to Employees. Form NRC-3, Notice to Employees, contained in the back of thismanual, must be removed for posting wherever the AN/UDM-7C is used andlor stored. The posting re-quirements are contained on the form.

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c. NRC License. The NRC license for the AN/UDM-7C and documents relating to that license areheld by the US Army Communications-Electronics Command Safety Office at Fort Monmouth, NewJersey. AN/UDM-7C users may request further information on these documents by letter addressedto:

CommanderUS Army Communications-Electronics CommandATTN: DRSEL-SF-HFort Monmouth, NJ 07703 i

Requests for further information may also be made by phone by c?, ing on AUTOVON 995-4427 orCOMMERCIAL (201) 544-4427.

1-5. RESPONSIBILITY

a. Responsibilities of Major Commands.(1) Establishing at least one Radioactive Material Control Point (RMCP) (AR 385-11).(2) Appointing a Radiation Control Officer (RCO) for each RMCP and qualifications to

Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command, ATTN: DRSEL-SF-H, FortMonmouth, New Jersey 07703.

(3) Developing implementation procedures to insure periodic leak testing and forwarding twocopies of procedures to Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command,ATTN: DRSEL-SF-H, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703.

(4) Forwarding leak test smears to nearest approved smear counting station for evaluation.(5) Insuring that each installation or activity using the ANIUDM-7C has an effective radiation

protection program.

b. Responsibilities of Radiation Control Officer.(1) Review and approve the qualifications of each local Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) for

the AN/UDM-7C and forward to Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command,ATTN: DRSEL-SF-H, Fort Monmouth, New Jer:,ey 07703 a list of these local RPO's and theirqualifications for approval and certification.

(2) If a qualified local RPO is not available, take one or more of the following actions:(a) Suspend requisition for the AN/UDM-7C.(b) Suspend use of the ANIUDM-7C until ,someone can-be qualified by training.(c) Transfer the AN/UDM-7C to an installation or activity with qualified personnel.

(3) Maintain the following records for each ANIUDM-7C under his control:(a) National stock number.(b) Description.(c) Serial number.(d) Isotope, source activity, and date activity was determined.(e) Dates and results of leak tests.(f) Shipment number.(g) Shipped from.(h) Shipped to.(i) Date shipped.U) Date of manufacture.(k) Name of manufacturer.(I) Name of qualifications of local RPO's.(m) Radiation incident reports. )

(4) Insure that the AN/UDM-7C is properly handled in accordance with Army, DOD, and NRCregulations. Periodically inspect and audit records of installations and activities possessing the

N/UDM-7C.

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(5) Assure that a Radiation Incident Report is submitted by electrical means to Command, USArmy Communications-Electronics Command, ATTN: DRSEL-SF-H, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey07703, within 24 hours, when an incident occurs.

(6) Consolidate and forward DA Form 3252-R (Radioisotope Inventory and Leak Test Report)(RCS DRC-192) listing all Calibrators, Radiac AN/UDM-7C in area of responsibility to Commander, USArmy Communications-Electronics Command, ATTN: DRSEL-SF-H, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey07703 at least quarterly (31 January, 30 April, 31 July and 31 October). Reports may include informa-tion on other CECOM managed calibration and test items of supply listed in AR 385-11.

1-6. SUPERVISION

a. All calibration in which the ANIUDM-7C is used will basupervised by a qualified radiation pro-tection officer. To be a qualified RPO, a person must have teceived a minimum of 40 hours formaltraining on radiation including the following topics:

(1) Principles and practices of radiation protection.(2) Biological effects of radiation.(3) Radioactivity measurement standardization and monitoring techniques and instruments.(4) Mathematics and calculations basic to the use and measurement of radioactivity.(5) The operation and use of the AN/UDM-7C.

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1. Completion of the Radiological Safety Course at the USArmy Chemical School or at the US Army Ordnance Centerand School meets these requirements.2. Where circumstances warrant, alternate training may besubstituted if this training is approved by Commander, USArmy CommunicationswElectronics Command, ATTN:DRSEL-SF-H, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703. Such training mustbe received under the guidance of a qualified RPO, and mustinclude at least 16 hours of actual experience in the use ofthe AN/UDM-7C.

b. The person appointed as radiation protection officer may be a commissioned officer, a war-rant officer, an enlisted man, or civilian, if he meets the minimum qualifications prescribed above. Aradiation protection officer designated custodian for the AN/UDM-7C is a specified persondesignated to control the use of the ANIUDM-7C.

c. The operator or user of the ANIUDM-7C shall have a minimum of 8 hours training under theguidance of a qualified RPO for the ANIUDM-7C in the basic fundamentals of radiation operation,radiac instrumentation theory and application and survey techniques and 16 hours on-the-job train-ing in operation and care of the ANIUDM-7C. Instructions shall include safe working practices and in-herent hazards associated with the instrument.

1-7. DUTIES OF RADIATION PROTECTION OFFICER (RPO)

The specific duties of the appointed radiation protection officer will be to:

a. Insure that the AN/UDM-7C's under his jurisdiction are properly used and stored.b. Train local users and operators and maintain list and record of training of users and operators.c. Insure records are maintained on each item.d. Advise RMCP of any forthcoming change in accountability, local RPO, or installation reloca-

tion for the ANIUDM-7C.e. Submit Radiation Incident Report according to published directives.

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f. Establish radiation controlled areas for.ANIUDM-7C storage and use.g. Post Radiation Area warning signs.h. Insure items are stored in a fire-resistant structure and no explosives of any kind are stored in

the same structure.I. Immediately refer actual or suspected overexposure to medical officer.j. Insure that periods of time between leak tests do not exceed 3 months and supervise perfor-

mance of leak tests.k. Secure items against unauthorized use and removal.I. Insure that all Army, DOD, and Federal Regulations are being fpllowed and that personnel are

exposed to a minimum of radiation consistent with practical considerations.m. Conduct a physical inventory according to published frequeriies.n. Submit inventory, leak test, and other reports to RMCP as reluired.o. Prior to relief from duties, place all AN/UDM-7C's under this jurisdiction in locked storage.p. Investigate each case of excessive or abnormal exposure to determine the cause, recommend

remedial action to prevent recurrence, and submit a complete written report to the Commander, USArmy Communications-Electronics Command, ATTN: DRSEL-SF-H, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703within 24 hours.

1-8. REQUISITIONING PROCEDURE

Stations in CONUS and Oversea supply agencies will submit requisitions through radioactivematerial supply channels to Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command,ATTN: DRSEL-MME-VC, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703, for issue to certified Radiation Protec-tion Officers. All requisitions will be accompanied by the name of the Radiation ProtectionlControlOfficer who is to be responsible for the equipment. In addition, each request will include the follow-ing certification: As required by chapter 3, AR 385-11, sufficient safety equipment, facilties, and:rained personnel are available at this installation for the safe handling, use and storage of radioac-tive material ordered on this requisition. The certification must have the signature and the typedname and grade of the appropriate radiation control officer.

1-9. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The procedure outlined below will be followed in an emergency situation.

a. Loss of Calibrator.(1) Attempt to recover the radiac calibrator set.

(a) Review records to determine the responsible individual.(b) Make a physical survey.

(2) If the radiac calibrator set is recovered, revise procedures as necessary to prevent a recur-rence.

(3) If the radiac calibrator set is not recovered, report the loss through command channels tothe Area Radioactive Material Control Point (AR 385-11) and to the US Army Communications-Electronics Command stating the serial number of the radiac calibrator set, the circumstances in-volved, and the action taken to prevent recurrence.

b.' Internal Exposure of Personnel.(1) Internal exposure is the result of personnel becoming contaminated when radiactive par-

ticles are inhales, swallowed, or absorbed through breaks in the skin.(2) In the event of a known or suspected internal exposure:

(a) Obtain immediate medical advice from the Medical Officer.(b) Remove the individual from duties involving occupational exposure to ionizing radia-

tion until subsequent exposure limitations are established by proper medical authority (AR 40-14).(c) Prepare written report of circumstances leading to the internal exposure; include

,rial number(s) of the ANIUDM-7C involved, action taken to prevent recurrence, and other applricable

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information. Forward the report through proper channels to Command, US Army Communications.Electronics Command, ATTN: DRSEL-SF-H, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703.

c. Damage or Leaking ANIUDM-7C. AN AN/UDM-7C could begin to leak as a result of being drop-ped, damage to the source, or even as a result of age. Action required in the event of a known orsijspected leaking calibrator is:

(1) Discontinue use of the calibrator. Cover it with plastic, seal it with tape, and label it as con-taminated.

(2) Monitor personnel, equipment, and areas for possible contamination and decontaminate asreq:jired.

(3) Report the item to the Radioactive Material Clntrol Point and to the US ArmyCor•munications-Electronics Command.

.4) Dispose of the AN/UDM-7C as directed by the VS Army Communications-ElectronicsCommand, the US Army Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry Center and the Radioactive Material ControlPoint

(,;) Report the completed disposal action to the US Army Communications-ElectronicsCommand, ATTN: DRSEL-SF-H, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703 and the Radioactive MaterialControl Point.

d. Firefighting Emergency Procedures.(1) General. Emergency plans must include procedures for combating fires involving radioac-

tive items. Plans should be commensurate with the quantity and type of items present. Firefightingpersonnel must know the location(s) of the items and must be familiar with radiation protection pro-cedures. As a general rule, personnel should wear protective respiratory equipment when fightingfires involving radiioactiyei~tems.

(2) Emergen hc'dures.(a) Evacuate personnel in the immediate area who are not directly involved.(b) Notify the fire department.(c) Extinguish the fire, if possible, and if radioactive materials are involved, with possible

reloase to the environment, clear personnel from downwind area immediately.(d) Notify the Radiation Protection Officer.(e) Notify medical personnel when appropriate.(f) Control access to the immediate area.(g) Monitor personnel, equipment, supplies, and environs with appropriate alpha radiation

survtey instrument.(h) Decontaminate personnel, equipment, supplies, and environs.(i) The Radiation Protection Officer shall record and report the results of the fire.

1-10. TRANSPORTATION

The ANi'UDM-7C requires packaging and shipment in accordance with the requirements set forth inTitle 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) of US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulationsand AR 385-11. These regulations require all appropriate information on radioactive shipments to beincorporated onto shipping documentation as follows:

a. Proper shipping name (49 CFR 172.101): Radioactive Material, NOS.b. Hazardous Material Identification Number (49 CFR 172-202): NA 9181.c. Pieces, weight, cube (49 CFR 172.202): Hardwood case, 17 inches x 17 inches x 6 inches,

with calibrator packed inside; weight approximately 30 pounds. Two alpha sources, Pu239, on plasticdisks are housed in aluminum sourco holders.

d. Type of packaging (49 CFR 172.202): Hardwood case.e. Name of radioactive material as listed in 49 CFR 173.390 (49 CFR 172.202): Pu239.f. Description of chemical and physical form (49 CFR 172.203): Plutonium 239 (Plutonium

Chloride) soiid.g. Specific activity (49 CFR 172.203): 50.21 microcuries.

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h. Type label (49 CFR 172.203): RADIOACTIVE WHITE I (SF 413).i. The words FISSILE EXEMPT shall appear on the shipping documentation as required by 49

CFR 173.396(a).J. Shipper's certification (49 CFR 172.204): As applicable.k. Shipments of Plutonium 239 must be made in accordance with the applicable provision.; of

DOT and NRC regulations. At the present time, all shipments of the ANIUDM-7C should only be madeby surface transportation.

I. Any other information as required.I

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Section III. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

1-11. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

ALUMINUMSOURCE HOLDERS

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PU-239 SOURCE C

SOURCE HOLDER WITHPU-239 SOURCE A

The aluminum source holders house the Pu239 alpha sources, labeled A and C, which are resin;deposited on plastic discs approximately 12-1/2 inches (32 cm) in diameter. The sources have an ap-proximate accuracy of "t 5 %. Disintegrations per minute (DPM) for source A are on the order of 107For source C, the DPM are on the order of 105

A minimum of 90% of the alpha particles emitted from these sources have energies from 4 to 5.15MEV (million electron volt).

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ACCESSORY DRAWER COMPONENTS

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1The accessorydrawer contains two attenuators (1), a table of meter readings to be used in calibrationof radiac sets (2), tweezers (3), and an adjustable probe positioner (4). This technical manual (5) willbe stored in the accessory drawer.

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HARDWOODCARRYING CASE

CAUTION RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

S239 .... ...... 819t9

C.ft.W,, R. .. h-IUM-7CNINSWU bus I0a 0777

M~&w~aw4.R Date...............

- US IRcww R9.".&Mv CII~b.u

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IF FOUND NOTIFY MILITARY AUTHORITIES

A CAUTION label should always be affixed on top of the hardwood carrying case as required by NRCregulations.

1-12. EOUIPMENT DATA

Weights and Dimensions

" Complete Item

Weight 24.5 lb (11.1 Kg)Length 15-1/16 in. (38.3 cm)Width 14-7/8 in. (37.7 cm)Height 4-1132 in. (10.2 cm)

* Calibrator

Weight 17 lb (7.7 Kg)Length 13-17132 in. (34.4 cm)Width 13-25/32 in. (35.0 cm)Height 2-3/32 in. (5.3 cm)

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0 Source Holders

LengthWidthDepth

* Exposed Source Area

LengthWidth

0 Source Positioning Shelf (Interior)

13.1/4 In. (33.6 cm)13-1/4 In. (33.6 cm)1/4 in. (0.6 cm)

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4.0 in. (25.4 cm)4.0 In. (10.2 cm)

13-112 In. (34.3 cm)13-112 In. (34.3 cm)5116 In. ( 0.8 cm)

10-1/4 In. (26.0 cm)5 In. (12.7 cm)3/8 In. ( 1.0 cm)

LengthWidthDepth

0 Probe Positioning Well

LengthWidthDepth

Shipping Data

* Pack - Wooden Box

* Contents

17x17x6, In (43.2x43.2x15.2 cm)

Calibrator with carrying case

1 cu. ft. (0.03 m3 )

30 lb. (13.6 Kg)

* Volume

* Weight

Performance

* PU-239 SourcesSource ASource C

Order of 107 DPMOrder of 105 DPM

* Attenuators

No. 1No. 2

Approximately 100. of transmissionApproximately 2.50/. of transmission

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CHAPTER 2OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

WARNINGJ

Use the AN/UDM-7C only under the guidance of an 4nstallationlactivity(local) Radiation Protection Officer and in accordaIlce with requirements ofChapter 5, Section IV, AR 40-5 and AR 385-11. k

Plutonium 239 (Pu239) is dangerous to living tissue. Small amounts of Pu239, when inhaled, in-

gested, or absorbed in open cuts or wounds, can cause serious illness or death. To avoid accident,observe the following:

* Use and store the ANIUDM-7C only in designated radiation con-trolled areas.

* Do not eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics, or store food stuffs,drinks, tobacco, or cosmetics where the calibrators are used orstored.

* Do not allow personnel with open skin wounds to handle orwork with the AN/UDM-7C without the approval of the medicalofficer and the (local) Radiation Protection Officer.

* Prohibit loitering in the area by unauthorized personnel.

. PROBE POSITIONING WELL (1). Opening over whichthe radiac probe is positioned for calibration. Ac-cess Is gained by removing the cover (2) secured bytwo thumbscrews (3).

0 SOURCE POSITIONING SHELF (4).Provides for in- sertion of propersource holder.

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ADJUSTABLE PROBE. POSITIONER. Aligns radiac probe over exposed source inprobe positioing well. The two L-shaped legs of the probe positioner can be ad-justed to fit the contour of the probe base by loosening two thumbscrews whichengage elongated slots in the legs, sliding the legs along the axis of the slots, andthen tightening the thumbscrews. The positioner will then be clamped to the edgesof the probe.

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ATTENUATORS. Provide reduced radia-tion transmission levels when required.When an attenuator is used with the pro-be positioner, the attenuator* is placedin the milled groove and the probe posi-tioner is placed on top of the attenuator.

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Section II. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS( 2-1. INITIAL CHECKS AND SERVICES

a. Leak Test (Wipe Test).

FNOTE1

A leak test is performed immediately upon receipt of theANIUDM-7C and at least every 3 months thereafter, whilein use.

WARNINGN

Plutonium 239 is dangerous to living tissue. Handle theAN/UDM-7C and components carefully; DO NOT TOUCHTHE SOURCE SURFACE. Avoid contact of objects, suchas tools, instruments, and calibrator components with thesources. Wear plastic or surgical gloves when performingleak tests and during calibration.

Use commercially available 1 inch smear ©©papers (What man filter papers orequivalent). A minimum of nine smearpapers will be rbquired. IF

Number consecutively one side of each smear paper and key the numbers toeach area, component, or calibrator to be smeared. Use ballpoint or chinamarking pen to number the papers.

* Dampen the smear papers with water. Do not soak them.

* Put on rubber or plastic gloves.

Smear the exterior surfaces sur;rounding the probe positioningwell (shaded area). One smearpaper should be enough.

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Smear the interior surfaces of the source positioning shelf. Wrap a moistened smearpaper around the blunt end of a pencil or dowel and smear those surfaces which arenear the radioactive-coated surface of the source when the source is inserted into theshelf.

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smear the surface of each source 04holder.

CAUTION <

DO NOT SMEAR THE SOURCES

0 Place the smear papers on a flat surface with smearedside up and allow them to dry.

* Position the probe of a calibrated radio set 1116 to 118inch above each of the dried papers and record themeter reading for each smear paper.

C5FNO-T-E

If the radiacmeter indicates 200 or more counts-per-minuteabove background for any single smear paper, considerthe calibration unserviceable and remove it from operationuntil the smear paper is evaluated with laboratory equip-ment. If the meter indicates less than 200 counts-per-minute, use the calibrator pending evaluation of the smearpaper.

Remove rubber or plastic gloves. Dispose as radioactive waste. (Refer to AR 385-11.)

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b. Smear Paper Evaluation

Evaluate each smear paper using laboratory equipment capable of detecting 0.001 micocurle ofalpha contamination on the test sample. Record test results arid maintain these records for in-spection. If the test reveals the presence of 0.005 microcurie orImore of contamination, the usershall immediately withdraw the calibrator from use and reportthe condition through the Radia-tion Control Officer, (AR 385-11) to the licensee who will furnish disposition instructions andsubmit required reports to DA and NRC.

No maintenance or repair will be performed by the operator.The US Army Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry Center located atLexington-Bluegrass Depot Activity is the only authorizedfacility for maintenance or repair of the calibrator. Requestsfor maintenance or repair will be submitted to the radioac-tive material control point for coordination with CECOM andthe US Army Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry Center.

If a using installationlactivity does not have the proper laboratory equipment, the smear paperswill be processed as follows:

* Place the smear Oapers, each separated by a sheet of paper in a smallenvelope marked with the name and location of the user, the serialnumber(s) of the radioactive test sample(s) and the words: MAILROOM-DO NOT OPEN. Seal the envelope for forwarding.

" In CONUS, forward the smear papers for evaluation using official mailhandling channel to, Chief, US Army Ionizing Radiation DosimetryCenter, ATTN: DRSMI-MCJ-DC, Lexington, KY 40511.

" Commanders at overseas installations will comply with proceduresestablished by the responsible commander.

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2-2. OPERATING PROCEDURE

Unlock carrying case and placelid aside. (Calibrator need not beremoved from case.)

Put on rubber or plastic gloves(item 1, Appx D).

Loosen two .thumbscrews (1)and remove cover (2) from probepositioning well (3).

Remove probe positioner and proper at-tenuator (if required) from necessary drawer.Positioner is used with or without an at-tenuator depending on which radiacmeterscale is being calibrated. Refer to table ofmeter readings in accessory drawer.

Place attenuator (4) If used, in probepositioning well (3). Place probe posi-tioner (5) over attenuator in position-Ing well.

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3Loosen the two thumbscrews (7) on probe positioner (5).Place probe (6) of radiac set in positioner (5). Secure the probe by adjusting the two

L-shaped legs of the probe positioner to fit the contour of the probe base; clamp the

positioner to the edges of the probe by tightening the two thumbscrews (7). The probe

sensing area is now aligned with the effective radiation area of the source.Carefully remove desired Pu239 source (A or C) from cabinet.

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( JWARNINGDO NOT TOUCH OR GOUGE SOURCE.Plutonium 239 is dangerous to livingtissue. Heed all warnings at beginningof Chapter 2.

CAREFULLY lift cover (8) from source holder(9) and place it aside where the saran-coveredsurface will not be touched. Source is nowEXPOSED.

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Slide EXPOSED source intosource positioning shelf.

( Select appropriate scale on radiac set and check meter reading. Comparereading with table of meter readings located in the accessory drawer. If thereading is different than the one indicated by the table, use the instructionsgiven in the appropriate radiac set technical manual to adjust set reading todesired value.

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Carefully withdraw source from source positioning shelf and place cover on the source.

Replace source in its proper cabinet shelf.

Loosen probe positioner and carefully remove the attenuator using the tweezers from theaccessory drawer.

Place probe positioning well cover and carrying case lid.

Remove rubber or plastic gloves. Dispose of gloves as radioactive waste as prescribed inAR 385-11.

WARNING

Always wash and dry hands thoroughly after handling thecalibrator, monitor the hands with a low-range alpha radiacmeter, repeat the washing and drying if necessary. Notify theRadiation Protection Officer if washing does not remove con-tamination.

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CHAPTER 3MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES

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3-1. INTRODUCTION

Table 3-1 lists the common malfunctions which you may find during the operation or maintenance ofthe calibrator or its components. You should perform the testsfinspections and corrective actions inthe order listed.

This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and correctiveactions. If a malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify yoursupervisor.

Table 3-1. Troubleshooting

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. SOURCE DAMAGE.

Step 1.

Step 2.

Use a similar type radiac calibrator and obtain a set ofreadings.

Compare the two sets of readings with readings obtainedfrom damaged calibrator before damage occurred.

If readings are still erroneous, contact ARRCOM NationalMaintenance Point (NMP) and request maintenance or repair.

2. CALIBRATION MALFUNCTION.

Step 1. Verify that the radiac set is intended to be calibrated withthe calibrator.

Step 2. Verify that the correct accessories (i.e., source and at-tenuator) are being used for the radiac set being calibrated.

If a malfunction still exists, return the radiac set to the usingactivity for maintenance or repair.

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Section II. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

3-2. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

a. Operator maintenance is limited to inspection and initial checks and services. No othermaintenance or repair will be performed by the operator. The US Army Ionizing RadiationDosimetry Center is the only authorized facility for maintenance or repair.

b. Requests for maintenance or repair will be submitted tcthe radioactive material controlpoint for coordination with the CECOM National Inventory Control Point and the US Army Ioniz-ing Radiation Dosimetry Center. Points of contact are:

CECOM National Inventory Control Point (NICP)Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics CommandATTN: DRSEL-MME-VCFort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703

CECOM National Maintenance Point (NMP)Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics CommandATTN: DRSEL-ME-ESFort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703

3.3. STORAGE

a. Store the calibrators only in fire-resistant buildings (TM 5-812-1) and in rooms/areas/sec-tions designated for storage of radioactive materials which are free from the danger of flooding,outside the danger of radius of flammables or explosives, and secured against unauthorizedremoval.

b. Post the area/building with CAUTION - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL signs as required byAR 385-30.

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I,, APPENDIX AREFERENCES

A-1. GENERALThis appendix lists all forms, technical manuals, and miscellaneous publications referenced inthis manual and/or to be utilized in relation to this equipment.

IA-2. FORMS 0

Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet . . DA Form 2404Recommended Changes to Publications........................... DA Form 2028Recommended Changes to Equipment Technical Publications .......... DA Form 2028-2Punched Transmission Worksheet-Radioisotope Inventory and

Leak Test Report ........................................... DA Form 3252-RNotice to Employees ............................................ N RC_3_-Radiological Accident Report ........... RCSDD-SD 1168Qiia lity Deficiency Report ...................................... SF 368Radioactive I ................................................... S F 413

A-3. TECHNICAL MANUALSHandling and Disposal of Unwanted Radioactive Material...........Fire Protection Manual ..........................................List of Applicable Publica.pnQ./ý f-or:Communications

Electronic Equipmernt .. .... ..................................Operator's, Organizational, Direct Support, General Support, and

Depot Maintenance Manual: Radiac Set AN/PDR-54(NSN 6665-00-542-1587) ........................................

Operator's, Organizational, Direct Support, General Support, andDepot Maintenance Manual: Radiac Set ANIPDR-60(NSN 6665-00-965-1516)...............

Operator's and Organizational Maintenance Manual for Radiac SetANIPDR-56F (NSN 6665-00-211-6895) .............................

The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).............

Transportation Guidance for Safe Transport of RadioactiveMaterials ..............................................

A.4. MISCELLANEOUS PUBLICATIONSHealth and Environment ....................................Control and Recording Procedure for Occupational Exposure to

Ionizing Radiation ................ . .......... ...........Reporting of Transportation Discrepancies in Shipment ...............Ionizing Radiation Protection (Receiving, Control, Transportation,

Disposal, and Radiation Safety).............................Safety Color Code Markings and Signs .............................Accident Reporting and Records ..................................Packaging Improvement Report ......................... .........Radioactive Commodities in the DOD Supply System .................Reporting of Item and Packaging Discrepancies .....................

TM 3-261TM 5-812-1

TM 11-5800-213-L

TM 11-6665-208-15

TM 11-6665-221-15

TM 11-6665-245-12TM 38-750

TM 55-315

AR 40-5

AR 40-14AR 55-38

AR 385-11AR 385-30AR 385-40AR 700-58AR 700-64AR 735-11-2

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APPENDIX DEXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST

Section I. INTRODUCTION

D-1. SCOPE

This appendix lists expendable supplies and materials you will need to operate and maintainthe AN/UDM-7C. These items are authorized to you by CTA SD-970, Expendable Items (ExceptMedical, Class V, Repair Parts, and Heraldic Items).

D-2. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS

a. Column 1 - Item Number. This number is assigned to the entry in the listing and isreferenced-h-the-narrative-instruct ions :to identif-y-thematerial-(e.g., "Use-plastic-gloves,]tem!l,App. D").

b. Column 2 - Level. This column identifies the lowest level of maintenance that requiresthe item.

C - Operator/Crew

c. Column 3 - National Stock Number. This is the National stock number assigned to theitem; use it to request or requisition the Item.

d. Column 4. Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if required, a description toidentify the item. The last line for each ite'm indicates the part number followed by the FederalSupply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) In parentheses, if applicable.

e. Column 5 - Unit of Measure (UlM). Indicates the measure used in performing the actualmaintenance function. This measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation(e.g., ea, in, pr). If the unit of measure differs from the unit of issue, requisition the lowest unit ofIssue that will satisfy your requirements.

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(1) (2)

ITEMNUMBER LEVEL

(3) (4) (S)

NATIONALSTOCK DESCRIPTION U/M

NUMBER•-PART NO. AND FSCM

8415-00-682-6786 GLOVES, DISPOSAL PrPIMKIES (96717)

8540-00-291-0391 TOWEL, PAPER BxUU-7:591- (81348)

*U.S. GOVERN$ENT PRNMTINO OFFICE: 1gs9-703-029/1283

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