P2.0A Installation of SHARK-NIR on LBT platform

• Phase : 2
• Status : Draft
• Category : Installation of SHARK-NIR at LBT platform (C2)
• Recurrence : once (unless deemed necessary to remove SHARK-NIR from the telescope platform)
• Duration : 2 days for preparation, 2 days for installation, and 1 day contingency.

Description

• Aligned SHARK-NIR is prepared for the Big-Lift and installed on the LBT platform.

Prerequisites

• SHARK-NIR is aligned and ready for the lift-off.

Procedure

• Look at the AD3 document for the procedure and details.

Templates

Success criteria

• SHARK-NIR is successfully installed at the LBT platform.
• Telescope is balanced.
• Connect all the cables and secure them.
• Reassure all the connections, nuts, bolts, etc.

Notes

• Note that SHARK-NIR is NOT installed as a single piece. The cryostat has to be disassembled from the bearing before the installation can start. Please look into the AD3 document for details.

LBTO support

• Crew members' support for the preparation, lift-off, and installation of SHARK-NIR
• Crane operator (cleanroom, mountain bay, LBT platform)
• Safety officer
• Working platform installed in front of the Gregorian focal-station SX
• Hatch door SX on the UIAP platform removed
• Support for the installation of electronics in the LBTO cabinet
• Kindly check the installation document, AD3, for more details

Date performed and by whom