05000301/LER-1982-008-03, /03L-0:on 821006,low Steam Line Pressure Setting for Pressure Instrument 2PT-478 Found Lower than Allowed by Tech Specs.Caused by Bumping of Setpoint Adjustment Knob.Instrument Tested & Realigned

/03L-0:on 821006,low Steam Line Pressure Setting for Pressure Instrument 2PT-478 Found Lower than Allowed by Tech Specs.Caused by Bumping of Setpoint Adjustment Knob.Instrument Tested & Realigned

ML20028A037
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Site:	Point Beach
Issue date:	11/05/1982
From:	Fay C WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML20028A028	List: 05000301/LER-1982-008, Forwards LER 82-008/03L-0 05000301/LER-1982-008-03, /03L-0:on 821006,low Steam Line Pressure Setting for Pressure Instrument 2PT-478 Found Lower than Allowed by Tech Specs.Caused by Bumping of Setpoint Adjustment Knob.Instrument Tested & Realigned
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LER-82-008-03L-01, LER-82-8-3L-1, NUDOCS 8211160295
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LER-1982-008, /03L-0:on 821006,low Steam Line Pressure Setting for Pressure Instrument 2PT-478 Found Lower than Allowed by Tech Specs.Caused by Bumping of Setpoint Adjustment Knob.Instrument Tested & Realigned

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a, ATTACHMENT TO LICENSEE EVENT REPORT NO. 82-008/03L-0 Wisconsin Electric Power Company Point Beach Nuclear Plant Unit 2 Docket No. 50-301 During normal operation on October 6, 1982, periodic testing (per the requirements of Technical Specification 15.4.5, plant procedure ICP 2.1) of the Unit 2 reactor protection and safeguards analog systems revealed the low steam line pressure setpoint for pressure instrument 2PT-478 lower than allowed by Technical Specification. Table 15.3.5-1.

The setpoint was found at 416.5 psig, approximately 85 psig lower than the setpoint

- requirement of >500 psig.

2PT-478 was one of three pressure instruments for the "B"

steam generator which make up a two-of-three logic for initiating a safety injection signal on low steam line pressure.

The event had no effect on the public health and safety as the two other channels were fully operational.

2PT-478 would still have initiated the required signal, but at a lower pressure than specified.

After the previous ICP'2.1 testing (September 8, 1982) the pressure instrument module was secured to the instrument rack with a thumb screw.

It is believed that during this installation, tne setpoint adjustment knob was bumpad causing the setpoint misalignment.

The pressure instrument was tested satisfactorily, realigned, and returned to service on October 6, 1982.

This event has been discussed with the instrument technicians to emphasize the importance of using extreme care while working around sensitive equipment.

Increased technician awareness should prevent occurrences of this type in the future.

The event is being reported as required by Technical Specification 15.6.9.2.B.1.