The sealing surfaces of the module side heat shield water block were polished on September 9th in the morning using Chad's polishing tool with the following attachments:
- Scotchbrite pads (30 seconds) (after this step indium material from the previous seal was no longer visible on the sealing surface)
- 2000 grit sandpaper (30 seconds)
- Felt material with isopropanol (30 seconds)
- Lint free pad (30 seconds)
After the final step the surface was rinsed with isopropanol and air dried using canned air. The water block blank-off was then installed with the manipulators, tightened until snug using the air ratchet, then tightened an additional 1/4 turn while the water block was gripped firmly using one manipulator. The seal was leak checked and passed successfully. |