ML20009C112

LER 81-047/81-03L-0:on 810408,while in Mode 4,containment Particulate Radiation Activity Monitor EMF-38 Was Declared Inoperable Due to False High Radiation Alarm.Caused by Low Level Setting of Alarm Setpoints.Setpoints Adjusted

ML20009C112
Person / Time
Site:	McGuire
Issue date:	05/08/1981
From:	Ouellette R DUKE POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML20009C106	List: ML20009C105 ML20009C112
References
LER-81-047-03L, LER-81-47-3L, NUDOCS 8107200295
Download: ML20009C112 (1)

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