ML20058L126

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Ro:On 750119,while Performing Weekly Refueling Interlock Surveillance Test,Rod Withdrawal Block Not Received When Refueling Bridge Over Core W/Reactor Mode Switch in Startup Position.Caused by Loose Actuating Arm on Limit Switch
ML20058L126
Person / Time
Site: Monticello Xcel Energy icon.png
Issue date: 01/20/1975
From: Larson C
NORTHERN STATES POWER CO.
To: James Keppler
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
References
NUDOCS 9105080325
Download: ML20058L126 (1)


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on January 19, 1975, Wile perfoming the Weekly Refueling Interlock Surveillance Test, a Rod h'ithdrawal Block was not received den the refueling bridge was over che core and the reactor mode switch was placed in the Starny position.

Investigation revealed that the ' actuating arm of the limit switch Wich opens een the bridge is over the core, had cane loose freci the limit switch shaft, causing it to be out of adjustraent. '!he limit switch was

?roperly adjusted and the actuating am set screw was retightened using hTite on the threads.

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C. E. Larson Plant 14anager l

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