The following is a summary of information received from Fisher Control International,
LLC. via facsimile:
Equipment Affected By This Information Notice: Items provided to Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC on purchase order 4500325241. TAG# APP-PV-20-ZOD-101, Fisher Serial numbers 19447200 and 19451246.
Purpose: The purpose of this Fisher Information Notice (FIN) is to alert Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (WEC) that as of 1/30/2013, Fisher Controls International, LLC. (Fisher) became aware of the possibility of a situation which may affect the performance of the aforementioned equipment, including their safety-related function.
We [Fisher] are informing WEC of this circumstance in accordance with Section 50.55(e) of 10CFR50.
Applicability: This notice applies only to the subject equipment supplied by Fisher, identified above, that was provided to WEC.
Discussion: It was determined that at least one of the proximity switch target magnet (find #203 on the drawing GE48644) installed on the subject equipment was loose when received by WEC. Therefore, the switch would not have been operable.
Action Required: Fisher will perform the repair work on-site at Dockside Logistics. In addition, a Corrective Action Request (CAR) has been initiated by Fisher to prevent reoccurrence of this issue, mandating procedures to functionally test all accessories.
10CFR50.55 Implications: Fisher requests that the recipient of this notice review it and take appropriate action in accordance with 10CFR50.55.
If there are any technical questions or concerns, please contact:
George Baitinger
Manager, Quality
Fisher Controls International, LLC
301 South First Avenue
Marshalltown, IA. 50158
Fax: (641) 754-2854
Phone: (641) 754-2026
George.Baitinger@Emerson.com
Fisher Information Notice
FIN 2013-02.