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Entry  Mon Jan 15 22:29:34 2024, Jon, Infrastructure, General, Cabinet installation & lab clean-up completed 1129.png1119.png
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Message ID: 303     Entry time: Mon Jan 15 22:29:34 2024     Reply to this: 330
Author: Jon 
Type: Infrastructure 
Category: General 
Subject: Cabinet installation & lab clean-up completed 

[Jon, Tyler, Aiden, Shane, Pooyan, Michael, Cynthia, Luke]

On Wednesday, we completed long list of work towards making the new lab (1129) fully operational and enabling the next phase of FROSTI testing. 

Cabinet Installation

Three new VWR cabinets with sliding glass doors were installed in 1129. Each unit measures 48" (W) x 22" (D) x 84" (H) and sits along the back wall (see attachment 1). The 350-lb. cabinets were laid in place by Facilities on Monday and permanentized on Wednesday. Work included:

  • Earthquake anchoring to the masonry wall
  • Sliding glass doors leveled
  • Shelving installed
  • Wiping down of interior and exterior surfaces with IPA wipes

Server Rack Installation

A new Tripp Lite 42U open-frame rack was laid in place in 1129 and anchored to the floor (see attachment 1). This rack will house all of our general-purpose and simulation computers, which will be relocated from the 1119 rack at a later time.

Lab Clean-Up

Following installation of the new cabinets and rack, we proceeded to organize and clean both labs. Work included:

  • Moved parts and equipment into permanent storage in 1129 cabinets
  • Wiped down surfaces in 1119 and 1129 with polypropylene IPA wipes
  • HEPA-vacuumed floors of 1119 and 1129
  • Mopped floor in 1119 with Liquinox solution
  • Installed new sticky mats in 1119 and 1129
  • Regular cleanroom cleaning and particle counts (see 302)
  • Positioned new stainless steel gowning bench outside the cleanroom (see attachment 2)

At this point, the only piece of lab equipment still to be delivered is a HEPA garment cabinet for reusing our (semi-disposable) bunny suits. It is schedule to arrive in mid-February and will sit outside the cleanroom in 1119, in the former location of the HEPA flow bench.

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