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