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GP3708B/OPINS Sheet 1 of 11

Issue 9

THIS DOCUMENT SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS ISSUES

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR PACKAGE DESIGN GP3708B

Prepared By: Date: 20

th December 2013

D WINDLEY CEng MNucI GVH Projects Ltd. Approved By: Date: 20

th December 2013

G HOLDEN CEng MNucI GVH Projects Ltd.

© Copyright The information contained herein is the property of GVH Projects Ltd and may not be copied used or divulged in whole or in part except with prior written permission of the company, or if it has been furnished under a contract with another party as expressly authorised under that contract.


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ISSUE RECORD

Document Issue

Notes

Issue 1 February 2000

Issue 2 April 2002

Issue 3 March 2004

Issue 4 Reviewed and updated. August 2007

Issue 5 Option 7 payload added January 2008

Issue 6 Paragraph 2.2.1 amended to allow extended life Padlock requirement clarified

Issue 7 Re-issued in Onet Technologies format. June 2011

Issue 8 Updated following Design Review. October 2012

Issue 9 Reviewed and updated December 2013. Now issued by GVH Projects Ltd


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CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

FRONT SHEET ....................................................................................... 1

ISSUE RECORD ..................................................................................... 2

CONTENTS ............................................................................................. 3

1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................... 4

2 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 5

2.1 Maintenance Frequency ............................................................... 5

2.2 Maintenance Instructions .............................................................. 5

2.3 Completing Action ........................................................................ 5

3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 6

3.1 Turn Round Inspection Procedure ................................................ 6

3.2 Packing Instructions ..................................................................... 6

3.3 Unpacking Instructions ................................................................. 8

3.4 Handling and Tie-down................................................................. 8

APPENDIX 1 SAMPLE VIALS ....................................................................................... 9

APPENDIX 2 OPENING AND CLOSING LATCHES .................................................... 10

FIGURE 1 ILLUSTRATION OF PACKAGE DESIGN NO. GP3708B ......................... 11


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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 Package Design No. GP3708B is used for the road, rail, sea and air transport of solid and

liquid material up to Type A limits as specified in IAEA the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material.

The package comprises an aluminium alloy deep drawn case with a hinged lid. The two halves of the case are lined with closed cell expanded polyethylene (CCEP) foam. The payload can be held in one of the following options:

Option (1) W1, W2 or W3 lead pot or CDC container with a P6 or Schott

10R glass vial or one of those listed in Appendix I.

Option (2) GW3 Lead pot with a solid resin type dose calibration source comprising a 25ml polyethylene vial. *See note below.

Option (3) Stainless Steel holder and Am-241 Special Form Sealed Source (additional

1mm thick lead shielding may be used).

Option (4) Elution Vial Lead Pot containing Amersham 29mm diameter × 86mm × 1mm wall Elution Vial.

Option (5) IBS600P containers, 38mm and 50mm diameter, containing a capsule. Option (6) 30mm or 35mm Lead Pots may be used with appropriately sized additional

Plastazote packaging, provided that the maximum gross weight is not exceeded.

Option (7) Sealed source classification C64444 in W1, W2 or W3 lead pot or CDC

container. # See note below. * The 25ml polyethylene vial provides the containment, however the 25ml polyethylene vial

is not capable of withstanding the pressure differential applicable to air transport without leakage and is therefore limited to carriage by road. The Special form sealed source may be considered to be a component of the containment system.

# The C64444 designation (reference 29) demonstrates that the source will withstand a drop in ambient pressure to 25kPa and is therefore limited to carriage by road.

Closure of the case is effected by two latches. One shall be fitted with a padlock and the other

secured with a wire seal or pin. An alternative padlock to that originally supplied may be used if preferred.

The overall dimensions of the packaging are 308mm x 206mm x 166mm high. The maximum permissible gross weight is 11.4kg. Refer to Gravatom Drawing No. IW7018/01, General Arrangement, Reusable Transport Case,

Design No. GP3708B for details of the package. THIS IS A REUSABLE PACKAGE.


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2. MAINTENANCE 2.1 Maintenance Frequency The maintenance frequency for this package is 12 CALENDAR MONTHS or at any time within

this period should the package be found to be damaged. 2.2 Maintenance Instructions Ensure that the Packaging has Health Physics clearance prior to starting any work. If in doubt,

do not proceed. When opening lids and removing embedded seals, etc. radioactive material may be released. Call for Health Physics advice BEFORE the removal of such items.

2.2.1 Check the date of supply of the outer case. If the case is found to be over 10 years old it

should normally be discarded. If it is considered suitable for further use the complete package should be returned to GVH Projects Ltd. for inspection. The package will then be subject to further inspection by GVH Projects Ltd. at 30 month intervals.

2.2.2 Release the latches on the case in accordance with the instructions in Appendix 2. Open the

lid, lift out the foam packing block, then lift out the payload container(s). 2.2.3 Remove the lids of each container and retain for refitting. 2.2.4 Clean all items if necessary. 2.2.5 Examine all items (including those retained for refitting) of the assembly for damage which is

likely to impair the safety or effectiveness of the package, i.e. dents, distortion of the lid flanges or slackness/wear in catches or hinges. Minor dents and scratches on the case are acceptable but there must be no penetration of the case.

2.2.6 Ensure that there is no excessive crushing to any of the CCEP packing used in the assembly. 2.2.7 Check the integral rubber seal around the top of the case body for signs of wear or damage. 2.2.8 Check that all required labels and markings are present, secure and legible. 2.2.9 After inspection and any resultant renovations or replacements have been carried out, re-

assemble the packaging in accordance with the drawing. During this operation, Inspection and Health Physics staff should be available to provide certification of the completed assembly.

2.2.10 Record the date of when the next maintenance is due. 2.3. Completing Action 2.3.1 Details of maintenance work carried out including tests, defects and repairs are to be logged

by the maintenance department and retained.


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3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Turn Round Inspection Procedure 3.1.1 This procedure must be followed in all cases for discharged packaging before it is re-packed

for another journey. 3.1.2 If the proposed journey can be completed before the next maintenance inspection is due, then

proceed to follow the Turn Round Procedure as from section 3.1.4 If the proposed journey cannot be completed before the next maintenance inspection is due or

if the maintenance inspection is already due, then the journey cannot take place. 3.1.3 Inspection and Maintenance will be carried out by arrangement with the appropriate

maintenance department who will arrange for inspection certification and where appropriate Health Physics certification of the case and its associated items.

3.1.4 The packaging must not be accepted unless it has a valid Health Physics certificate. 3.1.5 Examine all parts for visible signs of wear and/or damage, security of fixing, ease of working

and cleanliness. All protective finishes shall be full and complete. All sealing devices shall be in sound condition. All markings and labels shall be fully legible and securely attached.

3.1.6 If the condition of any item or its marking is in doubt it should be inspected and repaired or

replaced if necessary. 3.1.7 Packages with unsound packaging must not be offered for transport. 3.2 Packing Instructions NOTE: Proceed in accordance with Local Standing Instructions. 3.2.1 Ensure that the payload complies with Type A Package activity limits in accordance with the

IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material. 3.2.2 When carrying liquids, the total contents of the receptacle must not exceed 80% of the

maximum capacity of the receptacle leaving ullage space to accommodate variations in temperature, dynamic effects and filling dynamics.

3.2.3 Refer to section 6 of the Certificate of Approval for details of Restrictions on Contents. 3.2.4 Unfasten the two latches on the case in accordance with the instructions in Appendix 2 and

open the lid. 3.2.5 Lift out the foam packing block, then lift out the relevant payload containers and remove any

residual radioactive warning tape and their lids; retain lids for refitting. 3.2.6 For Option (1): Position a loaded P6 or Schott 10R glass vial, or one of those listed in

Appendix 1, into the cavity in the W1,W2, W3 lead pot or CDC container. If required, use appropriately sized Plastazote packaging around each pot, including below the base should the pocket be too deep for the pot being used.

For Option (2): Position a solid resin dose calibration source in the GW3 lead pot. For Option (3): Position a Sealed Special form Am-241 source in the stainless steel source

holder. For Option (4): Position an Amersham Elution Vial (29mm dia x 86mm x 1mm wall) in the

Elution Vial Lead Pot.


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For Option (5): Position the loaded capsule into the IBS600P container (38mm or 50mm). For Option (6): If required, use appropriately sized Plastazote packaging around each pot,

including below the base should the pocket be too deep for the pot being used.

For Option (7): Position the source into the cavity in the W1,W2, W3 lead pot or CDC. If

required, use appropriately sized Plastazote packaging around each pot, including below the base should the pocket be too deep for the pot being used.

Replace the lids onto the payload containers.

3.2.7 For the W1,W2, W3 lead pot, small diameter pot, CDC container, Elution Vial Lead Pot and

GW3 lead pots, ensure the pot is clean and apply at least 1¼ turns of radioactive warning tape around the circumference of the lid to body joint to seal the pot and ensure the lid is held in position.

3.2.8 Place the loaded payload containers into the aluminium case and place the foam packing

block in position. Close the lid and carefully fasten the two latches in accordance with the instructions in Appendix 2.

3.2.9 Fit a padlock to the appropriate latch. Apply a suitable wire security seal or pin through the

other latch. 3.2.10 Transportation may not normally take place if the dose rates exceed 2 mSv/hr at any point on

or 0.1 mSv/hr at 1m from the external surface of Package Design No. GP3708B. Should these radiation levels be exceeded then consideration may be given to transporting the

package under ‘Exclusive Use’ conditions, with the exclusive use package and conveyance radiation level limits applying. Seek advice from the DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser) or equivalent responsible person.

3.2.11 Transportation may not take place if contamination levels on the external surface of the

package exceed 4 Bq/cm2 for beta and gamma emitters and low toxicity alpha emitters or

0.4 Bq/cm2 for all other alpha emitters. These limits are applicable when averaged over any

area of 300 cm2 of any part of the surface.

3.2.12 Affix a “UN2915 Radioactive Material, Type A Package” label, to the outer case. 3.2.13 Each package must be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with an

identification of either the consignor or consignee, or both. 3.2.14 Affix two labels conforming with the appropriate model (Category I-WHITE, Category II-

YELLOW or Category III-YELLOW), to opposite sides of the package ensuring that the labels do not cover any other markings on the package. Each label shall be completed with details of the contents, activity and transport index (no transport index entry is required for Category I-WHITE labels).

3.2.15 Notify the consignee and gain agreement for shipment. 3.2.16 Despatch to consignee complete with appropriate transport documentation.


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3.3. Unpacking Instructions Warning When opening lids and removing embedded seals, trapped activity may be released. Call for

Health Physics advice BEFORE the removal of such items. NOTE: Proceed in accordance with Local Standing Instructions. The package should not be accepted

without the appropriate certification. 3.3.1 Ensure the security seal or pin is intact and the padlock secure. 3.3.2 If the seal/pin and padlock are intact and secure proceed as from 3.3.3. Should the seal/pin or

padlock be broken or show signs of having been tampered with, quarantine the package, inform the consignor and await instructions before proceeding further.

3.3.3 Remove the security seal or pin from the latch. Remove the padlock from the other latch and

retain for re-fitting. 3.3.4 Release the latches in accordance with the instructions in Appendix 2 and open the case lid.

Lift out the foam packing block, then lift out the lead pots, CDC pots, source holders or IBS600P containers.

3.3.5 Remove the radioactive warning tape where applied and the lids of the containers. 3.3.6 Lift out the inner vial, or capsule in the case of the IBS600P, or sources. 3.3.7 Transfer the payload and any internal packing into their appropriate receptacles. 3.3.8 Check internal and external surfaces of the lead pot or container and case for contamination

which may indicate leakage from the receptacle. Contamination level should not exceed 4.0 Bq/cm

2 for Beta/Gamma emitters or 0.4 Bq/cm

2 for Alpha emitters. If levels are exceeded

further tests and decontamination may be necessary. Seek Health Physics advice before proceeding.

3.3.9 Re-assemble the packaging, remove or cover any labels relating to the radioactive contents

and remove the complete packaging assembly to a controlled storage area (or return to user) together with the relevant Health Physics and Inspection certificates, as appropriate.

3.4 Handling and Tie-down 3.4.1 A handle is fitted to the aluminium case to enable lifting. The maximum weight of the package

is 11.4kg. 3.4.2 No dedicated tie-down system is provided for locating the package during transport and no tie

down attachment points are fitted to the package. The package must be restrained during transport. The Radioactive Material Code of Practice TCSC 1006, Guide to the Securing/Retention of Radioactive Material Payloads and Packages During Transport, produced by the Transport Container Standardisation Committee provides guidance on load restraint and appropriate acceleration factors to be applied to the package. The restraint method will vary with the type of conveyance used for transporting the package but the use of cargo netting, webbing straps or ropes and sheeting would be appropriate.


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APPENDIX 1 SAMPLE VIALS Vial Size mm Dia x Height

Wall Thickness

mm

Compound Manufacturer Manufacturer Ref

25.5 x 57 1.2 Nanocis B CIS DS/01 1051.A

Nanocis A CIS DS/01 1051.A

Cholecis CIS DS/01-1054.A

Pulmosis CIS DS/01-1046.A

22 x 57 1 Amerscan (Hepatate) Nycomed Amersham V/418 002

Ceretec Nycomed Amersham V/4037/96/2

Myoview Nycomed Amersham V/4183/01

Amerscan (Medronate II)

Nycomed Amersham V/4008/98/03

Amerscan (Pentetate II)

Nycomed Amersham V/4009/01

Stannous Medronate - -

22 x 55 1 Nanacoll Nycomed Amersham M0350555 120A

22 x 56 1 Technescan (HDP) Mallinckrodt N4-10360D

Technescan (DTPA) Mallinckrodt N4-10374D

Technescan MAG3 Mallinckrodt N4-10574D

24 x 52 1 Amerscan (DMSA) Nycomed Amersham V/4174 01/03

Amerscan (DMSA) Nycomed Amersham V/4174 01/03

24 x 38 1 Cardiolite Du Pont HA2/5 310-4

29 x 86 1 Elution Vial Amertec II Amersham -


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APPENDIX 2 OPENING AND CLOSING LATCHES 1. Releasing the Latches Place the thumb onto the face of the latch with the index finger under the latch tail. Carefully

ease the latch tail forward and use the thumb to regulate the release. Continue until the latch is completely released. If it is preferred to allow the latch to spring open ensure that the thumb and fingers are well clear of the opening latch. This latter method is not recommended.

Once released the latch can be unhooked from the lid. See Figures 1, 2 and 3.

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

2. Closing the Latches It is recommended that the latches are closed using the thumb, keeping fingers clear of the

latch. Ideally, the closing action should be one continuous motion, the force being applied from the front in a downward and rearward action until completely closed. See Figures 4 and 5.

Figure 4 Figure 5


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Figure 1: Illustration of Package Design No. GP3708B

Typical Pots

Typical Vial

Foam Packing

Aluminium Case

UPDATED DESIGN IW7018/01 ISSUE G OCTOBER 2012

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