== P1.6 Cool down the cryostat == • **Phase** : 1 • **Status** : Draft • **Category** : Installation, integration, verification (C1) • **Recurrence** : once • **Duration** : 8 hour(s) **Description** • Cool down the cryostat. **Prerequisites** • SHARK-NIR connected to LBT network. • Electronics cabinets on. • Needs vacuum pumping at the beginning (vacuum pressure of 10e-5 is good, but the required amount is 10e-3 only.) • Liquid nitrogen pumped? **Procedure** • Run the cryostat cooling down sequence • Check how the system is performing every 30 minutes **Success criteria** • Cryostat cooled down without any issues. • Temperature at the detector is stable at 77 K ? **Notes** **LBTO support** • Liquid Nitrogen refill? **Associated SHARK-NIR personnel** • JF, LM, MdP, MM(from AZ) **Date performed and by whom**