ML19341C982

LER 81-009/03L-0:on 810126,diesel Cardox Fire Protection Sys E-3 Failed to Initiate Automatically During Testing. Caused by Microswitch in Electromanual Pilot Control Valve Solenoid Circuitry Being Stuck Open,Preventing Initiation

ML19341C982
Person / Time
Site:	Peach Bottom
Issue date:	02/18/1981
From:	Cooney M PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC
To:	Grier B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
References
LER-81-009-03L, LER-81-9-3L, NUDOCS 8103040651
Download: ML19341C982 (1)

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