BNC Key Chain Radiation Detector for Upper-Range Radiation - Manual (Page 2)

So, if the NukAlert is alarming at the 6 chirp level (3.2 R/hr) and you stay in that same radiation
field for a total of 1 hour, you will have accumulated a dose of 3.2 R. The key thing to remember is
that When you are exposed to radiation, your body absorbs a dose of radiation. And, that the
radiation dose is cumulative! So, if you are exposed to a radiation field of 3.2 R/hr, and remain there
for ten hours you will accumulate a radiation dose of 32 R (3.2 R/hr X 10 hours). Same as if you were
driving at 3.2 mph, you'd be (accumulated) 32 miles ten hours later. At 3.2 R/hr you'd have about 31
hours to evacuate or find better shelter before exceeding that adult 100 rad dose limit.
The hope here is that if there is some radiation around in a widespread nuclear event the inexperienced
user will more readily see that it's not always fatal and panic and, instead, diligently focus then on
seeking out the best shelter, or location to evacuate to, to keep their exposure and cumulative
dose As
Low As Reasonably Achievable.
In any future nuclear emergency, there will likely also be many people, both near and far, that
are not
in harms way, but won't know it without any radiation detection instruments, like a
NukAlert . They will worry needlessly or, possibly, even panic. Others, who should promptly get to
a safer area, won't know to do so either, or if they do go someplace else, won't be able to confirm that
it is indeed safer, without radiation detection instruments. The key to assuring your family is safe, or
have gotten safer, or even if any should later seek medical attention, or not, is only possible if you
have your own radiation detection instruments, with you, right then. With them in-hand, in a for-real
future nuclear emergency, it's like being the only one then with a flashlight in a blackout to promptly,
and confidently, lead the safest way out!
What should I do if my NukAlert starts chirping?
Don t Panic!!! When any radiation detector alarms, you must evaluate the situation. If the
NukAlert is producing single or even double chirps about twice per minute, consider the possibility
that it is caused by a sudden extreme temperature increase if so, it will stop within a few minutes.
Even consider the possibility that the instrument has been damaged (case seal broken). It is possible,
but very unlikely that your NukAlert
will encounter significant radiation without some obvious
cause. A hidden radiation source or unexploded dirty bomb strong enough to activate the
NukAlert will be very localized. Moving a few feet or yards should cause a change in the level of
the alarm. Direct exposure of the NukAlert to the brief but very intense beam of medical x-ray
equipment will cause a substantial response that requires a few minutes for recovery. If the