Reports until 16:51, Thursday 18 April 2013
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kyle.ryan@LIGO.ORG - posted 16:51, Thursday 18 April 2013 (6131)
Pumping of Y-end postponed-> Non-Class A items left in vacuum envelope
Discussions regarding the preparedness of Y-end for pump-down revealed an uncertainty as to whether all of the non-Class A items had been removed from BSC6.  BSC6's North door had been "hung" with (4) bolts several days ago, as is typical during long periods of in-chamber non-activity, with the understanding that re-entry into BSC6 would occur.  Re-entry was not needed and, days later, Apollo was instructed to install the remaining door bolts to allow us to pump-down the Y-end station.  In order to be certain, BSC6's north door was removed today and, indeed, several non-Class A items were discovered inside.  These were removed.  The door was re-installed after a signed Chamber Exit Checklist was presented to Apollo.