pics : BICEP : 0312 pole trip : crane lift III

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The third crane lift happened between 10am and 11am on Monday, 22 Dec. It went very smoothly. The primary/foam cone were lifted together as a unit.

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100_0323 Preparing for the lift	100_0326	IMG_2871 Oli did a quick final check for burrs on the primary flange as it was lifted.	100_0328
100_0336 This spreader triangle, constructed of 2" steel angle borrowed from FEMC, will be saved for us by Jack Corbin/Bill Johnson for as long as possible in case we need it next year.	100_0341 The 20 thermometers installed on the bottom of the primary are visible.	100_0343	100_0345
100_0348	100_0350 With guide pins, Bill Johnson brings the primary straight down onto its flange.	100_0356	100_0365 Dave Carlson gave hands-on support throughout the lift process.
100_0367 Arm clearance is OK.	100_0368

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