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Based on the FNAL "Approved" procedure on https://seaquest-docdb.fnal.gov/cgi-bin/sso/ShowDocument?docid=10355
Demonstrational Video (Note: Please ignore the Steps with the "Iron Cage" as it was replaced with a storage cabinet in the very recent approved-version):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18QMZcQo55Yr2iqhSTFtNA3yn9LO8JOMZ/view?usp=sharing


Checklist for Unloading the insert without NH3/ND3

Item #LocationCheck Item
2Control room areaNotify the Target Expert, the run coordinator, and the FNAL RCT team
Is the FNAL RCT team available to access the cave with you? Discuss the work plan with everyone going to make the access.
Pickup NM3 and NM4 keys
3Control room areaClose the Gate Valve (GV), and the GV-Bypass valve
4Control room areaEnsure the target lifter is in the bottom position
5Control room areaPPE:
Cryo-gloves
PPE level 3 (Tyvex suit, gloves, shoe covers)
6Control room areaEnsure that the TO has a walkie-talkie to communicate and stay at the control room to monitor the system
7Control room areaHave you had a job briefing with everyone in the access team?
8Material handling stationAre the cart, collar+screws, insert-handle, and two nuts for the insert-handle ready?
9Material handling stationDo you have the wrench to disconnect the microwave? and also a 3/16 wrench in case NMR connectors are tight?
There should be a plastic bag (which contains those tools) hanging on the cart.
10On the way to NM3

Turn ON the ODH fans
OPEN the backfill gHe supply line (+ regulator to 4 psi + the valve D) on the cryoplatform
Turn ON the lights in the cave

11In-cave (before unloading)OPEN the two hand valves on the backfill panel to back fill the fridge. Ensure the pressure gauge is increasing to 0 psig (atmospheric pressure).
Confirm the gHe flow coming out from the 0.5 psig relief valve with your hand.
12In-cave (before unloading)Do you have a banc-off flange, and an extra seal ready?
13In-cave (before unloading)Install the insert handle, and connect the hook to the insert's eyebolt.
14In-cave (before unloading)Disconnect the microwave wave-guide and NMR cable(s) and arrange them properly
15In-cave (before unloading)Have you checked the 0.5 psig relief valve's venting?

In-cave (unloading)Unload the insert from the fridge
16In-cave (after unloading)Properly close the fridge using a banc-off flange and a seal
17In-cave (after unloading)Have you closed the two hand valves on the backfill panel?
Have you confirmed whether the blanc-off and its seal closed the fridge properly?
18On the way back from NM3

Have you turned OFF the lights in the cave?
Have you turned OFF the fan?
Have you CLOSED the backfill gHe supply line (+ the valve D) on the cryoplatform?



Checklist for Loading the insert without NH3/ND3

Item #LocationCheck Item
2Control room area

Notify the Target Expert, the run coordinator, and the FNAL RCT team
Is the FNAL RCT team available to access the cave with you? Discuss the work plan with everyone going to make the access.
Pickup NM3 and NM4 keys

3Control room areaClose the Gate Valve (GV), and the GV-Bypass valve
4Control room areaIs the fridge level below 20%? If not, bring it down below 20% using the annealing heat
5Control room areaIs the target lifter in the bottom position?
6Control room areaPPE:
Do you have cryo-gloves?
Are you ready with PPE level 3 (Tyvex suit, gloves, shoe covers)?
7Control room areaIs there a Target Operator available at the counting-house during this process? Make sure that the TO has a walkie-talkie to communicate.
8Control room areaHave you had a job briefing with everyone in the access team?
9Material handling stationAre the insert, cart, collar+screws, insert-handle, and two nuts for the insert-handle ready?
10Material handling stationDo you have the wrench to disconnect the microwave? and also a 3/16 wrench in case NMR connectors are tight?
There should be a plastic bag (which contains those tools) hanging on the cart.
11On the way to NM3

Have you turned ON the fans?
Have you OPENED the backfill gHe supply line (+ the valve D) on the cryoplatform?
Have you turned ON the lights in the cave?

12On the way to NM3Have you installed the insert handle, and connected the hook to the insert's eyebolt?
13In-cave (before loading)Have you opened the two hand valves on the backfill panel?
14In-cave (before loading)Do you have an extra seal ready?
15In-cave (before loading)Have you checked the 0.5 psig relief valve's venting?
16In-cave (before loading)Have you properly opened the fridge banc-off flange (and a seal)?
17In-cave (after loading)Have you closed the two hand valves on the backfill panel?
Have you confirmed whether the insert-top with the seal closed the fridge properly?
18On the way back from NM3

Have you turned OFF the lights in the cave?
Have you turned OFF the fan?
Have you CLOSED the backfill gHe supply line (+ the valve D) on the cryoplatform?




Checklist for Unloading the insert with NH3/ND3

1Control room areaDid you read the procedure?
2Control room areaHave you notified the Target Expert, the run coordinator, and the FNAL RCT team? Is the FNAL RCT team available to access the cave with you?
Do you have NM3 and NM4 keys?
3Control room areaAre the Gate Valve (GV), and the GV-Bypass valve closed?
4Control room areaIs the target lifter in the bottom position?
5Control room areaPPE:
Do you have cryo-gloves?
Are you ready with PPE level 3 (Tyvex suit, gloves, shoe covers)?
6Control room areaIs there a Target Operator available at the counting-house during this process? Make sure that the TO has a walkie-talkie to communicate.
7Control room areaHave you had a job briefing with everyone in the access team?
8Material handling stationAre the cart, collar+screws, insert-handle, and two nuts for the insert-handle ready?
9Material handling stationDo you have the wrench to disconnect the microwave? and also a 3/16 wrench in case NMR connectors are tight?
There should be a plastic bag (which contains those tools) hanging on the cart.
10On the way to NM3

Have you turned ON the fans?
Have you OPENED the backfill gHe supply line (+ the valve D) on the cryoplatform?
Have you turned ON the lights in the cave?

11In-cave (before unloading)Have you opened the two hand valves on the backfill panel?
12In-cave (before unloading)Do you have a banc-off flange, and an extra seal ready?
13In-cave (before unloading)Have you installed the insert handle, and connected the hook to the insert's eyebolt?
14In-cave (before unloading)Have you disconnected the microwave wave-guide and NMR cable(s) and arranged them properly?
15In-cave (before unloading)Have you checked the 0.5 psig relief valve's venting?
16In-cave (after unloading)Have you properly closed the fridge using a banc-off flange and a seal?
17In-cave (after unloading)Have you closed the two hand valves on the backfill panel?
Have you confirmed whether the blanc-off and its seal closed the fridge properly?
18On the way back from NM3

Have you turned OFF the lights in the cave?
Have you turned OFF the fan?
Have you CLOSED the backfill gHe supply line (+ the valve D) on the cryoplatform?




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