| IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: | |||
| Radioactive Material | |||
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Shipments containing radioactive material must have prior approval and must be shipped to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus Office for Radionuclide Distribution (CORD). Packages sent without prior approval or sent directly to the UWMRRC will be immediately returned. Please contact Wendy Kennan by phone, 608/265-9748, or email (wskennan@wisc.edu) with questions regarding radioactive materials shipments. |
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| Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) | |||
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Pressurized well chambers and survey meters are considered hazardous materials and require special packaging, labeling, and documentation. HAZMAT-rated equipment received by the lab in non-compliant shipping containers will be charged $75 to cover the higher cost of providing HAZMAT-approved transport packaging and processing. Please contact Wendy Kennan or John Diehl by phone (WSK: 608/265-9748, JD: 608/263-4355) or email (WSK: wskennan@wisc.edu, JD: jhdiehl2@wisc.edu) for Hazmat shipping information. |
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| Other shipping considerations | |||
| kVp and Survey Meters | |||
| Remove battery holders and pack separately to help prevent damage to the instrument. | |||
| Damaged Instruments | |||
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Instruments are inspected upon arrival for damage. You will be contacted immediately by phone if you equipment arrives damaged. NOTE: Inadequate or previously used shipping packaging material will void any damage claim against the delivery service. New packaging is used for all equipment shipped from the UWMRRC. |
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| Please contact John Diehl by phone (608/263-4355) or email (jhdiehl2@wisc.edu) for general shipping assistance. | |||
| INSTRUCTIONS | |||
| 1. | Include a completed and signed Calibration Order Form (CLICK HERE) | ||
| NOTE: Adobe Acrobat version 5.0 or higher is required to use these forms. CLICK HERE to get the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader | |||
| 2. | Place each instrument in a plastic bag or wrap in plastic. | ||
| 3. | Carefully pack instruments and required accessories in a suitable new shipping container as follows: | ||
| i. | Wrap each bagged instrument with bubble pack or equivalent packing material | ||
| ii. | Place instrument in the center of the shipping container and pad it with a minimum of 3 inches of packing material. Recommended packing materials include foam, urethane, or other dense material. Loose fill material alone does not provide adequate protection and increases the likelihood of crushing damage | ||
| iii. | Secure and enclose required accessories such as buildup caps or brachytherapy source holders. | ||
| iv. | DO NOT send standard A/C power cords, A/C power adapters, triaxial extension cables, or instrument manuals. | ||
| 4. | Secure the box top and bottom with filament strapping tape. | ||
| 5. | Seal all box seams with plastic tape to prevent moisture damage. | ||
| 6. | Cover address labels with clear tape. | ||
| 7. | Ship instruments to arrive during weekday business hours only. | ||
| **The UWMRRC will not accept shipments sent collect.** | |||
| Ship package via trackable service to: | |||
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RADIATION CALIBRATION LABORATORY 1111 HIGHLAND AVE RM B1002 MADISON WI 53705-2275 |
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