Category: Vacuum System

3/20/24 Pacific Hall Vacuum Pump Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:   Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 8:00 am

End:      Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Pacific Hall

Scope:   The lab vacuum pump system will need to be shut down to allow a contractor to perform a repair and complete preventive maintenance on the vacuum pump system located in the penthouse.  It is necessary to take the system offline while the contractor is performing work on the vacuum pumps.

Services Impacted:  This will affect all rooms and equipment connected to the building vacuum system in Pacific.

Work Performed By:  Roger’s Machinery

Contact:  Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

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

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2/26/24 – 4/04/24 Klamath Hall Rooftop Vacuum Pump Emergency Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 4/01/24:
The contractor received the part today for the rooftop vacuum pump repair.
This work is scheduled for Thursday, April 4th, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

 

UPDATE 2/29/24:
Due to a failed valve, the vacuum pump will be down longer than expected.  Because parts are no longer available for this system, a contractor is researching a solution.  An update will be sent at a later date.

 

Begin:  Monday, February 26, 2024 – effective immediately

End:      Unknown    Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Klamath Hall

Scope:  The rooftop vacuum pump has been shut down for an emergency repair and is expected to be down for a couple of days.  An update will be sent when it has been restored to service.

Services Impacted:  The vacuum pumps on the 2nd floor will be affected, but it is unknown exactly which ones.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities and a contractor

Contact:  Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

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

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2/16/24 Lewis Integrative Science Building, Klamath Hall, Lokey Labs, Pacific Hall, and Huestis Hall Vacuum Pump Shutdown Notice

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Friday, February 16, 2024, at 8:00 am

End:      Friday, February 16, 2024, at 4:00 pm

Buildings Affected:   Lewis Integrative Science Building, Klamath Hall, Lokey Labs, Pacific Hall, and Huestis Hall

Scope:   The lab vacuums will be shut down to allow a contractor to perform preventive maintenance on the vacuum pumps and the lab air compressor system located in the penthouse at Klamath Hall.  It is necessary to take these systems offline while the contractor is servicing the vacuum pumps and air compressor.

Services Impacted:  This will affect all rooms and equipment connected to the building vacuum systems in Lewis Integrative Science Building, Klamath Hall, Lokey Labs, Pacific Hall, Huestis Hall, and the lab air compressor at Klamath Hall.

Work Performed By:  Roger’s Machinery

Contact:  Contact:  Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

To view current construction and impacts. visit UO Map.

Image of LISB, Klamath, Huestis and Lokey Labs

10/09/23 Klamath Hall Chilled Water, Supply Airflow, and Electrical Outage

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 10/09/23:
Please be aware the hallway lighting will be losing power during the shutdown and will be returning when the shutdown ends.

 

UPDATE 9/29/23:
Additionally, in order to perform the work, and for safety, the steam supply to the building will be isolated.  This could possibly result in lower ambient temperatures within the building but no significant fluctuations are expected.

 

UPDATE 9/22/23:
The previously proposed  shutdown for 9/18/23 has been shortened and the date has been adjusted.  It will now be occurring on 10/9/23 between the hours of 7:00 am and 11:30 am.

Primary building contacts have been contacted, 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.

 

Begin:  Monday, October 9, 2023, at 7:00 am

End:      Monday, October 9, 2023, at 11:30 am

Scope:  As part of improving overall building exhaust flows, a main electrical panel must be disconnected, and upgraded, in order to tie in new exhaust fan equipment.

Services Impacted:  During this work, several pieces of equipment will be out of service, most notably the chilled water and supply airflow. A more detailed list is attached for your reference.

Special Instructions:  Prior to this date, please close fume hood sashes and seal containers within the fume hoods, including the 3rd floor fume hoods.

Work Performed By:  Bridgeway Construction & OEG

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

Image of Klamath Hall

7/13/23 Pacific, Klamath, Lokey Labs, LISB, and Huestis Hall Vacuum Pump Preventative Maintenance

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:   Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 8:00 am

End:      Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 4:00 pm

Buildings Affected:  Pacific, Klamath, Huestis, Lokey Labs, and Lewis integrative Science Building

Scope:   The lab vacuums will be shut down to allow a contractor to perform preventive maintenance on the vacuum pumps. It is necessary to take the vacuum systems offline while the contractor is servicing the pumps.

Services Impacted:  This will affect all rooms and equipment connected to the building vacuum systems in Pacific, Klamath, Huestis, Lokey Labs, and Lewis integrative Science Building

Work Performed By:  Roger’s Machinery

Contact:  Shaun Frasier, CPFM Plumbing and Mechanical Shop Manager, 541-346-0275

To view current construction and impacts. visit UO Map.

Image of Pacific, Klamath, Huestis, Lokey Labs, and LISB

3/29/23 – unknown – Klamath Hall Vacuum Pump Offline

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:  We were informed that this was previously restored.

 

Began:  March 29, 2023

End:      Unknown

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Klamath Hall

Scope:  The vacuum pump has been offline, and a contractor has been on site to investigate.  A damaged part was found, and a replacement part has been ordered.  The contractor hopes to have it installed early next week.  An update will be sent when we have more information.

Services Impacted:  Building vacuum pumps are out of order.

Work Performed By:  Contractor

Contact:  Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

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

Image of Klamath Hall

11/01/22 Pacific Hall Vacuum System Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 7:00 am

End: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 12:00 noon

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Pacific Hall

Scope:  The lab vacuum will be shut down to allow a contractor to perform preventive maintenance on the vacuum pump. It is necessary to take the vacuum system offline while the contractor is servicing the pump.

Services Impacted: This will affect all rooms and equipment connected to the building vacuum system.

Work Performed By: Roger’s Machinery

Contact: Kyle Harshbarger, CPFM Mechanical and Plumbing Shop Manager, 541-346-5406

To view current construction and impacts, visit UO Map.