Instruction Manual

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Safety instructions in case of the sights damage
In regular conditions of storage, use and maintenance there is no risk to the user
caused by emitted ionizing radiation, because it doesn't penetrate the metallic caps, in which
the ampoules with the light sources are fixed. In case of the hypothetical accidental damage
of all the ampoules at the same time, when the arm is in the shooting position (position of
the sights closest to the shooter), the single effective radiation dose wouldn't exceed the
value of 0,26 mSv. What does this value present? It is for example:
- 1/12 of the dose which is received by an ordinary inhabitant in course of a year
due to natural background radiation (3,5 mSv / year)
- less than 1/4 of the general effective dose limit to an ordinary inhabitant
Recommended first aid at the inspiration of the gaseous tritium
The gaseous tritium state is practically inactive and causes a slight internal
contamination. In case of its ingestion it is recommended to increase the intake of liquids and
eventually to take some diuretic for acceleration of body water exchange.
RESPONSIBLITIES OF THE TRITIUM SIGHTS OWNER
1. The sights are a radioactive light source for the period of 6,5 years after their purchase
according to Czech Republic legislation.
2. At purchase the owner receives a guide with the rules for the safe handling and a
document on the on the impermeability of the radioactive light source in the set
(certificate for the encased radioactive light source), which must be saved and
presented on the request of the appropriate authority.
3. When handling a type approved product, which is a source of ionizing radiation, it is
necessary to respect national regulations for protection against the ionizing radiation
(the appropriate national legislation).
4. In case of ownership of more than 9 sets of Tritium sights (the total activity exceeding
10 GBq) the owner is obliged to consult the requirements needed from the appropriate
national legislation and authority.
5. To avoid such rough handling, when damage of the sights may happen.
6. It is not allowed to carry out any changes, relating to the properties of protection
against the radiation.
7. In the case of destruction or damage, the sights must not be further used. The owner
is obliged to safely secure the device that is changed in a safe way and to pass it to
the distributor or the manufacturer for the safe disposal. The same procedure to be
applied for the disposal of used sights.
8. The handling of sights is governed by the general principles of the protection against
the ionizing radiation. At the current use there are no requested tests of to check the
impermeability during the service life of the sights.