CHAPTER V

VOL. Il
BOOK 6

This included nearly all vertical posts.

Lumber less than 4" x 4" in

size was returned to stock, In those cases where structural steel framing
or bracing was added which did not interfere with the full use of the
building, the steel was left in place and painted. In all other cases the
steel was removed, painted, piece marked and stored. All vapor seals
in buildings damaged by the foregoing work were repaired.

5.

A Bilby Tower was recovered from Site Leroy and moved to Elmer.

Three Bilby Towers on Site Elmer were reconditioned, match marked

and bundled to facilitate future assembly.

6.

The air conditioner in the Conference Room of Bldg. 221 was disconnected, removed, preserved and stored.

The air conditioner in the

Transmitter Room of the building was disconnected, and the unit sealed
in place to prevent loss of dehumidified air.
7.

Protective maintenance measures which were provided for the electrical

equipment in the CMR Area, consisted primarily of greasing moving
parts and painting as necessary.

8.

The gas detection alarm system in the Hydrogen Room of Bldg. 330 was

connected to a light and horn signal in the Fire Station on Elmer.

Weekly

inspection of this system is being made.
E-7.
1.

Clean up and Store Camp Equipment
As camp equipment became surplus to the need of the operation it was
collected on Elmer. All kitchen, bakery and butcher shop equipment
was overhauled, cleaned and stored in Warehouses No. 5 and No.

3.

Surplus supplies were checked and cleaned, and if necessary were stored

in Bldg. 206.

All bunks and mattresses were bundled and stored in Bldg.

342. At the close of OPERATION IVY all camp equipment required for
a 250-man camp was being segregated into a camp component and prepared for issue.

The foregoing report covers the services provided as of 31 December 1952.

Safety considerations due to radiological contamination in certain areas has

delayed some work.

However, in view of the short period of time between

OPERATION IVY and the build-up for OPERATION CASTLE extensive roll-up
will not be necessary.

Any residual roll-up activity remaining after 31 December 1952 will be
performed in conjunction with preparations for OPERATION CASTLE.

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