05000327/LER-1981-004-03, /03L-0:on 810112,RWST Instrument Channel L-63-54 Failed.Caused by Sense Lines Freezing Due to Insufficient Insulation Around Lines & on Sides of Cabinet Housing Level Transmitter.Heaters in Use Until Insulation Can Be Added

/03L-0:on 810112,RWST Instrument Channel L-63-54 Failed.Caused by Sense Lines Freezing Due to Insufficient Insulation Around Lines & on Sides of Cabinet Housing Level Transmitter.Heaters in Use Until Insulation Can Be Added

ML20003A995
Person / Time
Site:	Sequoyah
Issue date:	02/06/1981
From:	Mcgriff J, Wilkey A TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML20003A949	List: 05000327/LER-1981-004, Forwards LER 81-004/03L-0 05000327/LER-1981-004-03, /03L-0:on 810112,RWST Instrument Channel L-63-54 Failed.Caused by Sense Lines Freezing Due to Insufficient Insulation Around Lines & on Sides of Cabinet Housing Level Transmitter.Heaters in Use Until Insulation Can Be Added
References
LER-81-004-03L, LER-81-4-3L, NUDOCS 8102100171
Download: ML20003A995 (1)

LER-1981-004, /03L-0:on 810112,RWST Instrument Channel L-63-54 Failed.Caused by Sense Lines Freezing Due to Insufficient Insulation Around Lines & on Sides of Cabinet Housing Level Transmitter.Heaters in Use Until Insulation Can Be Added

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