- T2-MK1 target transported from the storage area by Isaac and Grant and installed at the T2 monolith. All services were connected. Storage pit covered.
- Edi began pumping approximately 10am, and was not able to pump below ~20 Torr. Dimo came in to assist.
- The vacuum interlock was bypassed and the cooling package started to check for water to vacuum leaks: No change in vacuum.
- Methanol was sprayed around the flange area to look for leaks, and a leak was found on the north edge. A piece of black rubber was visible and it appeared that the o-ring was out of position and pinched by the flange.
- The beamline was vented, the target lifted approximately 1" w/o using the flask. The rubber was found to be a pad from the storage pit stand-offs that had become stuck on the underside of the T2-MK1 target flange. This was removed. The o-ring was in the proper position and undamaged.
- The target was lowered, and pumping restarted. Only around 4 Torr was achieved.
- The beam line was vented once more, and the target lifted approximately 6". Both flanges and the o-ring were cleaned and inspected. A small amount of dirt or grease was found on the wypall.
- The target was lowered and pumping restarted. The beam line pumped down at the normal rate. At approximately 200 mTorr a helium leak check was performed. The top of the T2 monolith was flooded with helium and there was no response from the leak detector.
- It was observed that the "MONITOR IN" lamp was illuminated on the T2 control panel. Isaac confirmed that the monitor was fully out and tested the limit switches, no change in lamp status. Confirmed with control room that they have no warnings or interlocks from T2 that would prevent them from running beam. It's possible that this lamp has always been illuminated even with the monitor out.
- Plant group began covering the T2 area at approximately 6pm
- The M20 beam blocker was tested after installing cap block, and actuated properly.
- The T2 target ladder was moved from position 0 to position 3 using the portable control box
- T2 expansion tank was topped up to 1/2" above the nut on the warning level sensor
- At 6:30pm 1ACG4 reads 150 mTorr and dropping slowly
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