Pump-Down and Backfill
Procedures for Upstream and Downstream Flight Paths
Flight Paths / Transfer Pipes
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make sure the appropriate downstream window in the hutch is in place
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close the He input valve in the hutch
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make sure all transfer pipes are in place
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close He outlet valve and He backfill valve
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pump down flight path for about 20 min; check manometer and inspect flightpaths
for leaks
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close vacuum valve and open backfill valve; watch the manometer
(notes: the backfill line has some overpressure;
the box is protected with an overpressure valve
when you hear the overpressure valve open, it is time to close the backfill
line! )
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close the backfill valve when the manometer reads slightly above 0
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open the outlet valve and the inlet valve in the hutch
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check that the backflow sensor sees flow
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reset the interlock box in the G-line ops area