05000293/LER-1980-007-03, /03L-0:on 800120,false Detection Alarm,Originating from 4kV Switchgear Room B,Annunciated on Panel C-94 in Control Room.Apparently Caused by Dust from Fire Retardant Beam Coating.Alarm Cleaned

/03L-0:on 800120,false Detection Alarm,Originating from 4kV Switchgear Room B,Annunciated on Panel C-94 in Control Room.Apparently Caused by Dust from Fire Retardant Beam Coating.Alarm Cleaned

ML19296B799
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	02/18/1980
From:	Mcloughlin M BOSTON EDISON CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19296B796	List: 05000293/LER-1980-007, Forwards LER 80-007/03L-0 05000293/LER-1980-007-03, /03L-0:on 800120,false Detection Alarm,Originating from 4kV Switchgear Room B,Annunciated on Panel C-94 in Control Room.Apparently Caused by Dust from Fire Retardant Beam Coating.Alarm Cleaned
References
LER-80-007-03L, LER-80-7-3L, NUDOCS 8002210514
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LER-1980-007, /03L-0:on 800120,false Detection Alarm,Originating from 4kV Switchgear Room B,Annunciated on Panel C-94 in Control Room.Apparently Caused by Dust from Fire Retardant Beam Coating.Alarm Cleaned

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