10/10/23 – 10/11/23 Klamath Hall Exhaust System Shutdown

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UPDATE:
The work will now be taking place on Tuesday, October 10th (North Side Exhaust Fans) and Wednesday, October 11th (South Side Exhaust Fans).  Each day’s work will take place from 7am to 4pm.

Primary building contacts have been notified, the associated effects of this work have been discussed, and accommodations are being planned for. Should you have considerations you do not feel have been addressed, please reach out to @Damon Rutherford to discuss them.

 

POSTPONED:
Based on recent findings, and pending further research, this shutdown will be rescheduled to a later date yet to be determined.

 

Begin:  September 19, 2023, at 6:00 am  Postponed Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00 am

(daily from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm)

End:      September 20, 2023, at 6:00 pm  Postponed  Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Klamath Hall – See attached spreadsheet for affected areas

Scope:  As part of the Klamath LEF/VFD upgrade, the mechanical contractor will be shutting down lab exhaust fans sequentially in order to upgrade the fan motors and their accessories.

Services Impacted:

  • During this work, airflow will be lessened substantially, but some will remain (in hoods, general building exhaust, etc.) as the ductwork is interconnected. However, we do not recommend using fume hoods or other equipment tied into the exhaust system during this work as appropriate airflows will not be provided.
  • Also, while the exhaust flow is lessened, there will be minor positive pressure fluctuations until the system is returned to normal operation.
    The north side fans will be shut down on 9/19/23 10/10/23, with the south side fans to follow on 9/20/23 10/11/23. Both shutdowns will be for a full days’ time, with each fan coming back online the following day, individually.

Special Instructions:  Prior to this date, please close fume hood sashes and seal containers within the fume hoods.

 Work Performed By:  Bridgeway Construction & Hermanson

Contact:  Damon Rutherford, CPFM D&C Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8285

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.