Test jig ATA6060 was used to evaluate the 1" VCR connections on the APTW Beam Dump Module (ATA5900).  The test jig accurately mimics the space constraints on the real module.  This testing was prescribed as an action item from the design review for the module due to concerns that very high force would be required to make the connections.  The test jig was installed on the east shelf in the hot cell.

Preliminary test:
- 1" VCR seal installed by hand;  Nut turned finger tight, position marked
- Using a crow foot on a 3/4" drive 18" long breaker bar, the nut was turned almost 1/8 turn by hand (not with the manipulators);  The effort to do this was relatively light
- Vacuum was pulled on the test jig, reaching 1.4E-9 Torr*L/s in ~1m
- Helium was applied on the joint and a response registered on the leak detector
- The nut was turned further until fully at 1/8 turn past finger tight
- Leak check was repeated with no response from helium spray
- Torque on the joint was measured to be approximately 88 N*m

Manipulator test:
- New gasket installed
- Nut turned finger tight, position marked
- Using manipulator, nut turned to ~1/8 turn with same tool;  This again required a relatively light effort (as reported by CF)
- Vacuum pumped down to 0.0E-10 Torr*L/s (but slower than previous)
- Helium sprayed: very small response
- Tightened slightly more (again, not a huge effort required)
- Helium sprayed: no response
- Removed nut with manipulator;  Roughly equivalent effort as when torquing

Conclusion:  There were no issues in accessing the VCR joint with the tools used.  Effort required by the hot cell operator was not prohibitive.  No changes to the design are required.