Table 5-1. Operator’s Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

TM 5-6635-386-12&P Table 5-1. Operator’s Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Location Item Item to Not Fully Mission No. Interval Check/ Service Procedure Capable If: WARNING Always wear your beta-gamma badge or thermoluminescent dosimetry TLD badge when operating the tester and upon entering tester storage areas, and at other times as directed by the Local Radiation Protection Officer (LRPO), Beta-gamma badge or TLD badge will be exchanged every 30 days. WARNING The tester shall immediately be withdrawn from use when the wipe test indicates a reading of 0.1 mrem/hr or more, except in the case of the state of Colorado in which wipe test readings at or above twice the background (0.2 mrem/hr) or when the analysis laboratory test result reveal the presence of 0.005 or more microcuries. WARNING A tester is contaminated when reading of 0.1 mrem/hr or more, except in the case of the state of Colorado in which reading of 0.2 mrem/hr or more, is obtained from the swab. Follow procedure provided in Page 4- 31 . The swab is also contaminated. 1 Before Batteries Check the batteries and holder for Batteries are leaking leakage and, ensure that only NICAD batteries are being used. 5-5