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This document provides a comprehensive overview of all necessary
installation tasks for the HYBRIFLEX™ SiteExpress solution
HYBRIFLEX™ SiteExpress solution Installation Instructions
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Installation Instructions 10000010334-01
About this document
This document provides a comprehensive overview of all necessary installation tasks for the SiteExpress Tower Top Assembly (TTA) Solution. It includes a step-by-step-guide that explains how to handle and assemble all necessary TTA piece parts. It is applicable for the Model:
A typical HYBRIFLEX solution per site (max. configuration) contains:
· 3 TTA
· 3 HYBRIFLEX riser cable
· 1 Cabinet
o 1 patch panel
o 1 BBU
o 1 PSU
Contents 1. Description 4
2. Inspection 5
3. Specification 5
4. Assembly of TTA 6
5. Installation of TTA 7
6. TTA Azimuth Adjustment 10
7. Mounting a HYBRIFLEX riser
cable in the box 13
8. Hoisting and mounting the
riser cable 17
9. Grounding of riser cable 18
10. Over length management 19
11. Mounting the patch panel in a
19 inch rack 20
12. Changing jumper cables in
the field 21
13. Ultra high sites scenarios 22
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Note:
These instructions are written for
qualified and experienced
installation personnel.
Please read this document
carefully before starting any work.
Any liability or responsibility for
the results of improper or unsafe
installation is disclaimed.
Please respect valid
environmental regulations for
assembly and waste disposal.
Always use appropriate personal
protection and observe all work
safety and security precautions in
accordance with local regulations
during installation.
Refer to Appendix A for advice on
safe work practices.
DISCLAIMER:
RFS is not responsible and liable
for installation if not performed
by RFS.
Tools required for cable
installation
· Philips (cross) screwdriver
· Flat head screwdriver
· 13 mm open-ended spanner
· 19 mm open-ended spanner
· 5 mm Allen key
· Standard pipe cutter
· Rip Tool HTRT-1-000
· JSTRIP-78-2
Tools required for TTA hoisting
· Winches
o Main Winch: Ingersoo Rand Force 5 or similar
Following is available from Nobles
o Hand winch - Rig-Mate creeper or Tirfor
o Head Block – Snatch block self-locking 2.5 t breaking load (minimum WLL 800kg) with shackle
o Heel Block –Snatch block 2.5 t breaking load (minimum WLL 800kg) with shackle
· Ropes / Lines
o Running Line - 16 mm diameter synthetic rope (common brand: PLASMA)
o Tail Line - 16 mm diameter synthetic rope (common brand: PLASMA)
o Winch Line - 8 mm wire rope with fibre core 6x19 (12/6/1).Minimum breaking strength 2.5 t
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1. Description
The TTA antenna system for wireless radio application is designed for side mounting to a customer supplied support structure (tower leg). Stays are supplied for stability.
The system comprises triple band antenna (Version A with one panel or Version B with two panels), remote radio heads for the required frequencies and a cable network assembled to a purpose designed frame.
Single Panel Assembly (Version A) Top View
Two Panel Assembly (Version B) Top View
These systems are supplied assembled for installation. Eyelets and side sway stays are to be fitted at site, before the antenna systems can be lifted and installed.
The antenna system operates in an unpressurised condition.
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2. Inspection
Immediately on receipt unpack the equipment, inspect for any obvious damage and discrepancies (refer Items List). Advise both the carrier and RFS of any damage/discrepancy which may have occurred.
Antenna (typical two panel assembly)
ITEMS LIST
Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
Antenna Assembly
Stays (2)
Installation Consumable Kit
Tower Interface Clamps
Lifting Eyelets (2 for single panel assembly, 3 for 2 panel assembly)
3. Specification
Design Wind Speed 225 km/hr to TIA-222-G
Weight
one panel assembly
two panel assembly
220 kg
260 kg
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4. Assembly of TTA
1. Overview
Elevation View Typical Antenna Assembly
(Two Panel Version)
2. Fit three x 12 mm shackles to the top
flanges of the tower mounting pipe.
Picture2 shows 2 eyelets for a single panel assembly
3. Assemble the tower interface clamps to the tower mounting pipe. Torque settings are 60Nm for M12 stainless steel bolts.
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5. Installation of TTA
1. Transport crate containing antenna assembly to an area below the final installation position. Where possible the top of assembly should be directly below the support structure.
2. Remove top and sides of the transport crate.
3. Prepare appropriate site and rigging equipment for the height of the support structure using preferred engineering practice. Two lifting arrangements are shown in APPENDIX B and APPENDIX C.
4. Refer to accompanying table for typical installation Rope lengths. Ensure the appropriate length is on hand for each site. Rope Datasheet see APPENDIX D
5. Locate the hand winch (e.g. Rig-Mate (Datasheet in APPENDIX E) creeper or Tirfor hand winch) for the 16 mm running line away from the tower, and where the operator has clear view of the full height of the tower, the antenna load, and all personnel involved in lifting the antenna load. A distance measure-ment cannot be specified exactly – safety of people and equipment determines this location and the guides above are an estimate only. Fix the winch in place using a dead weight (heavy vehicle) or ground anchor. Install the Tirfor handle and the Tirfor wire rope in the Tirfor. Position the eye end on the load side of the Tirfor, the tapered end feeds through the Tirfor and should be tethered to the ground anchor or dead weight. Install the running line at the tower top (about 1-2 metres above the top of the final antenna position). Run the loose end through the eye on the Tirfor. When the line is tight, the load is guided up to the tower top. Let the slack off gradually to bring the load into the correct position on the tower.
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6. Locate the head block (self-locking snatch block with eye) on the tower (block capacity minimum 800 kg WLL).
7. Locate the heel block (self-locking snatch block with eye) at the foot of the tower.
8. Install the main winch (Ingersoll Rand or similar drum style winch with minimum 800kg WLL) in position. Secure it with ground anchors or a dead weight.
9. Fit the eyebolts to the top flanges of the
antenna as required for each arrangement.
10. Attach winch line to uppermost eye bolts or eyebolt (using sling/rope and shackle combination or other preferred fixing method).
11. Lay the wire rope into the head block and the heel block at the top and bottom of the support tower. The eye end of the rope will attach to the eye bolts on the antenna. The free end will be wound around the drum of the winch.
12. Attach mounting hardware to the antenna assembly prior to lifting.
13. To allow removal of the transport crate securing hardware, take the weight of the assembly with the winch. Keep the assembly steady.
14. Remove the hardware (bolts, screws etc.) securing the antenna to the packing. Keep the assembly steady.
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15. Raise the top of the assembly to a vertical position. Steady the assembly to avoid damage. The base flanges slide along the crate as the assembly goes vertical.
16. With the assembly base resting on the transport crate and steadied to avoid damage, attach extra sling/rope and shackles, lifting hook to remaining top flange eye bolt.
DO NOT RELEASE THE
EXISTING SLINGS FROM
THE LIFTING HOOK.
Some adjustment may be necessary so that the antenna assembly hangs vertical from the winch line and the load is shared by all lifting eyes. It will be an advantage to use slings all of the same length (refer to accompanying picture).
17. Attach tag lines to the base of the assembly as shown on the appropriate rigging arrangement diagram.
18. Slowly lift assembly to installation position using the tag line to avoid contact between antenna assembly and the mounting pole.
19. Once antenna assembly is in final position (this can be managed with the tag lines), attach the mounting brackets and tighten securely.
20. Remove lifting hardware from the eye bolts. (lifting eye bolts can remain as part of the assembly). Mount the antenna with the radome facing the direction of desired radiation. Mounting clamps are supplied.
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6. TTA Azimuth Adjustment
DO NOT loosen any
fastening nuts clamped
with tower pipe during
azimuth adjustment!
1. Unscrew hoisting hook from top flange.
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2. Loosen 4 x M12 fastening nuts from each clamp (opposite side of tower pipe)
- In total 12 nut from 3 clamps (top, middle,
bottom)
DO NOT remove these
nuts completely. Just
loosen slightly to allow
settling of TTA
3. The whole frame will slip down due to weight and will be stopped by the flange at the bolted clamp.
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4. Rotate RFS TTA system to desired azimuth manually (-60° to +60°)
5. Re-tighten the 12 pcs M12 nuts by sequence (torque: 60 Nm)
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7. Mounting of a riser cable in the box
Use a standard cable clamp to temporarily attach the riser to the infrastructure. This will simplify the assembly process.
Open the riser grounding bar by loosening the corresponding screws.
Tools required: Phillips (cross) screwdriver
Feed fiber optic cable from the riser cable through the cable gland and the grounding bar. Start with the bottom left gland (grounding bar marked in green).
Caution: Do not remove the
protective bubble wrap foil
because it will make the
insertion process easier.
To minimize the risk of
increased fiber attenuation,
do not kink or bend the
cable too sharply.
To minimize the risk of
increased fiber attenuation,
do not kink or bend the
cable too sharply.
Temporarily attach the fiber optic cable to the over length holder.
Feed the DC cable and armor of the jumper through the cable gland and the grounding bar.
Attach the grounding bar to the armor and tighten to mechanical stop.
Tools required: Phillips (cross) screwdriver
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In case only three jumpers are connected (3 sector scenario) the fourth fiber pair of the riser cable should be terminated with a “loop back connector”
Connect the DC cables to the screw terminal. Match each cable to its corresponding color-coded terminal.
Tools required: Flat head screwdriver
Lay the fiber optic cables counter-clockwise into the over length holders and terminate each cable at the fiber optic adapters.
Make sure that the fiber optic connectors with a red boot are connected to the bottom adapter (marked red), and that the connectors with a blue boot are connected to the top adapters (marked blue).
Secure cable where necessary with provided cable clips.
Caution: Clean the fiber optic
connectors before
connecting them.
Use only approved
fiber optic connector
cleaning kits.
Sample
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During this process observe the following color codes for NSN applications:
Interconnect two DC screw terminals each with the provided DC bridges
During this process
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observe the following color codes for Huawei, E/// and ZTE applications:
Interconnect two DC screw terminals each with the provided DC bridges.
Tighten the glands to seal the cables – hand tight only (Gland P 3,5 – 5Nm / Gland Q 9 -11 Nm).
Close the box door and tighten the locking screws hand tight to achieve proper sealing.
Tools required: Phillips (cross) screwdriver
m)
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8. Hoisting & Mounting the riser
cable
Check materials to make sure all parts
are available. The following are required
to mount and adjust the riser cable:
· Pre-connectorized HYBRIFLEX Riser Cable assembly
· GKSPEED Earthing Kits (if applicable)
· Clamps (if applicable)
· Rip tool (HTRT-1-000), electrical screwdriver, pipe cutter
Unpack the HYBRIFLEX cable and
prepare it for hoisting:
· Unroll the ring on the ground. The outer part of the ring is intended to be the TOP end.
· Attach the hoisting grip to the armored part of the HYBRIFLEX TOP end.
· Attach individual DC and fiber optic cables to the hoisting rope (this can be done with insulation tape).
· Ensure that the fiber optic connectors distribution parts of the riser cable should not be unpacked before connecting it to the Distribution Box (DB) or Baseband Unit (BBU).
Hoist the HYBRIFLEX cable:
· Based on cable length and site conditions, this can be accomplished manually or by means of a winch. The maximum pulling length per hoisting grip should not exceed 50m. If a second hoisting grip is needed, make sure the cable between the hoisting grips hangs with a bit of slack.
· Extend the required cable length up to the entrance of the distribution box. Then attach the main part of the cable temporarily as near as possible to the box.
· Before removing the hoisting grip, install a minimum of three cable clamps to the top of the horizontal run to prevent the cable from slipping.
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· Use MBHS78-1-F (single layer) or MBHS78-3-F (triple layer) cable clamps.
· Complete all the connection work described in Section 3.
Clamping
· Install the remaining clamps, starting at the top and moving down along the structure.
· Pre-install the clamps to the structure.
· Clamp the cable into the clamps.
· Remove the hoisting grip when the clamping process is completed.
Tools required: 13 mm open-ended spanner
9. Grounding of riser cable
For this project three grounding points are foreseen:
On the top near to the distribution box
Before transition from vertical to horizontal cable run
Before entering the building / outdoor cabinet for BBU
Clean the jacket at the desired grounding point and cut out a strip of 20mm (0.8 in) with the stripping tool JSTRIP-78-2 (do not damage the outer conductor!)
Remove covering paper from Butyl carefully in direction of the arrow and pre-bend the grounding body. Align the grounding kit body to the slot (grounding wire on the bottom side) and wrap it around the cable. Make sure wire mesh keeps in place in the body and is placed in the dismantled area. Do not turn or move the body after wrapping around the cable, otherwise butyl sealing could be damaged.
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Tighten the two screws alternating (6-10 Nm)
Straighten the grounding wire in the direction to the grounding point (shortest way possible). The fixation of the wire is recommended. Note the standard & local rules.
Tools required: JSTRIP-78-2, Flat head screw driver, 5mm Allen key
10. Over length management
Typically, an excess length of the main cable is not stored. If installation results in an over length of HYBRIFLEX cable, the excess cable can be cut easily by removing the armor and the jacket from the excess length.
Start by determining the new break point and cut the armor and jacket using a standard pipe cutter.
The HYBRIFLEX cable is constructed with a built-in Kevlar rip cord, which allows cutting longitudinally through the armor and jacket. To simplify the cutting process, use the RFS rip tool (HTRT-1-000) with an electric screwdriver.
Remove the armor and jacket.
Tools required: Standard pipe cutter Rip Tool HTRT-1-000
Caution: Wear protective gloves
during this process!
Remove the protective foil from the inner core.
Note that DC cables can be cut to the desired length, while pre-connectorized fiber optic cables can be coiled to a handy ring that can be stored in the 19” patch panel.
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11. Mounting the patch panel in a 19”
inch rack
Typically, the fiber optic distribution and patch panel is mounted using a cage nut.
Hold the patch panel in position…
… and mount it using rack-screws with plastic washers. Note that these screws are not part of the patch panel package. They should be part of the 19” rack.
Tools required: Phillips (cross) screwdriver
The drawer can be opened by raising the front panel.
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Feed the fiber optic cables through one of the four cable entries in the back of the drawer. The single excess cables can be secured in multiple positions using cable ties.
Caution: To minimize the risk of
increased fiber attenuation,
do not kink or bend the
cable too sharply.
Connect the fiber optic connectors to the adapters.
The dust caps on the connectors and adapters can be stored in the drawer for later use. But dust caps should be stored in dust protective packaging before storage.
Caution: Clean the fiber optic
connectors before
connecting them.
Use only approved
fiber optic connector
cleaning kits.
12. Changing jumper cables in the
field
Remove the old jumper:
· Disconnect the fiber optic connectors from the adapters and unwind the fiber optic cable from the over length holder. Disconnect the DC cables from the screw terminal.
· Open the jumper grounding bar and loosen the compression nut on the cable gland.
· Carefully pull out the jumper.
Re-attach the new jumper:
Sample
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13. Ultra High Site Scenarios
Due to the DC power cable cross section the use of HYBRIFEX™ 10mm² without any additional measures is limited to a cable length 120m.
Scenario 1, HYBRIFEX™ 10mm² without any additional measures:
· The HYBRIFLEX cabling system is connected in accordance to chapter 3 of this document.
· The riser cable is grounded in accordance to chapter 4. The grounding wire of the earthing kit is connected to a grounding point of the infrastructure.
Distribution Box
Earthing Kit
Earthing Kit
Shelter
HYBRIFLEX™
4mm² 5 … 45 m
6mm² 50 … 75 m
10mm² 80 … 120 m
-48V
0V
GND
SCENARIO 1
5 … 120m
-48V
0V
GND
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A
A
A
B
B
B/C
C
D
C
D
E
E
Scenario 2, HYBRIFEX™ 10mm² with additional use of the HYBRIFLEX ™ armor:
· The HYBRIFLEX cabling system is connected in accordance to chapter 3 of this document.
· To incorporate additionally the armor as usable DC cross section the riser cable is equipped with an earthing kit . The grounding wire of this earthing kit is connected to the outer grounding stud of the distribution box by means of a 12mm cable lug . Internally the grounding stud has to be connected to the 0V terminals by a 16mm² wire bridge .Use the uppermost screw terminal to connect the bridge, while 2 DC output cables have to share the second screw terminal .
Distribution Box
Earthing Kit
Earthing Kit
Shelter
HYBRIFLEX™
10mm²
-48V
0V
GND
SCENARIO 2
125 … 140m
-48V
0V
GND
D
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A
A
B
B/C
C
D
E
A
Scenario 3, HYBRIFEX™ 10mm² with additional use of the HYBRIFLEX ™ armor and
the outer conductor of an existing “out of service” coaxial cable:
· The HYBRIFLEX cabling system is connected in accordance to chapter 3 of this document.
· To incorporate additionally the armor as usable DC cross section the riser cable is equipped with an earthing kit . The grounding wire of this earthing kit is connected to the outer grounding stud of the distribution box by means of a 12mm cable lug . Internally the grounding stud has to be connected to the 0V terminals by a 16mm² wire bridge . Use the uppermost srew terminal to connect the bridge, while 2 DC output cables have to share the second screw terminal .
· To incorporate additionally the outer conductor of an “out of use” 1 5/8” coaxial cable, this cable is equipped with an earthing kit. The grounding wire of this earthing kit is also connected to the outer grounding stud of the distribution box by means of a 12mm cable lug.
Shelter
HYBRIFLEX™
10mm²
-48V
0V
GND
SCENARIO 3
145 … 170m
With RF 1 5/8“
-48V
0V
GND
Existing
RF 1 5/8“
Earthing Kit
Earthing Kit
D
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GENERAL INSTRUCTION
Set up winch and tower rigging Site induction Install antenna on a tower using a winch Risk Assessment Matrix
1. Prior to any works commencing perform site induction.
2. Comply with any site directive given by site owner.
3. Comply with the OHS Policy and Site Rules for this Project.
4. Report all incidents and hazards to the Site Supervisor no matter how small the issue.
5. Conduct works in a safe and responsible manner with consideration to legislative requirements as well as the safety and wellbeing of other workers.
6. Maintain required OHS documentation including but not limited to:
· registers,
· log books,
· daily plant inspection,
· tool box meetings,
· work method statement, etc. 7. Operate machinery, equipment or plant in a
safe and responsible manner. 8. Maintain work and amenity areas in a clean and
tidy condition. 9. At all times wear the mandatory Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) for this project. 10. Wear additional PPE as required according to:
· any work method statement,
· risk assessment, or
· at the directive of the site owner. 11. Comply with local authority requirements for the
use of electrical equipment. Before work commences conduct a task specific risk assessment. Record hazards identified on the attached sheets. Daily, maintain attendance list of all personnel on site.
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CHECK LISTS
1. PERSONNEL
Project/Site name/Other Signature
Name of Site Supervisor
Names of personnel on site
Qualifications and experience required to perform this task
Dogging certificate
Rigging Certificate
Senior First Aid
Training required to complete task in safe manner
Working at heights
Tower Rescue
EME awareness, obtain site maps and store for reference
Defensive Driving/4WD training
Planned outage approval obtained
Yes/No
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2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Strike out those not used
Equipment used on project* see notes
www.nobles.com.au
Hand Winch – Tirfor or Nobles Rig-mate Creeper WLL 800 kg
Drum winch - Ingersoll Rand Force 5 or similar with WLL 800 kg
Snatch block with self locking side plates and bow shackle x 2 – Nobles WLL 800 kg
Wire rope with fibre core – eg PLASMA 8 mm
Synthetic Rope 16 mm polyester low stretch – eg Nobles Superfilm pp control ropes
Sledge hammer – eg Fiskars heavy duty
Ground anchors – eg steel ultrapost fence posts hot dipped galvanised x 1.65 m quantity 4 or dead weight for each winch
Synthetic flat webbing slings x 2 eg Nobles
Wire rope sling eye/eye 500 mm eg Nobles p64
Bow Shackles 16 mm x 2 eg Nobles
Compass, eg Silva
Spirit level, eg Stabila 600 mm
Laser distance meter eg Sokkia, or Leica D510
Digital camera
Grounding meter eg Fluke 1630
Hand held two-way radio communications system eg Motorola DP3400 for UHF band (make selection based on locally available frequencies)
The following standard tools are recommended:
http://www.bunnings.com.au
Torque wrench eg Norbar SLO with 16 mm and 12 mm attachments Socket set (selection of sockets 10-30 mm Sidchrome or similar quality brand) including ratchet handle Claw hammer 680 g, eg Estwing Metal files: 1 x flat and 1x rod, eg Nicholson or Trojan Plier set: to contain multi-grip, bull nose with side cutter and needle nose pliers eg Irwin, Stanley or Trojan. Hacksaw, eg Stanley 305 mm blade Suitable solvent, eg isopropyl alcohol Cleaning cloth eg lint free cotton rags
Personal Protective Equipment
http://www.honeywellsafety.com
Karabiners, eg Nobles R-105-S, or Soll snap/screw gate Harness, Miller Revolution Harness M1020056 Lanyards, eg Miller LD18SEC2.0 Twin tail lanyards, Tower rescue kit eg Miller by Sperian
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3. NOTES
Ropes/Lines
1. Running Line
· 16 mm diameter synthetic rope (common brand: PLASMA, purple in colour)
· It is lighter (approximately 1/10th of wire rope)
· It floats
· Has no sharp burrs
· It is very flexible
· Can be repaired in the field.
2. Tail Line
· 16 mm diameter synthetic rope (common brand: PLASMA, purple in colour)
3. Winch Line
· 8 mm witre tope with fibre core 6 x 19 (12/6/1). Minimum breaking strength 2.5 T (Normally available 3.3T)
Installation/Mast height, m
Wire/Rope Length Required
Running Line Winching Line Tail Line
20 35 80 40
30 50 115 60
40 65 150 80
50 80 185 100
Note: Installation height at bottom of the antenna
4. EQUIPMENT RECORD
Maintenance records of plant and equipment
Log book and maintenance records for winch
Prestart inspection of winch
Prestart inspection of lifting equipment
Prestart inspection of climbing equipment
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5. VEHICLES
Loading of vehicles Loading tools and equipment
Loads over: 20kg for a single person, 45kg for two people or 75kg for three people should be handled with appropriate mechanical handling equipment; such as hand trucks and trolleys, pallet jacks, forklifts, cranes and pulleys.
The following practices must be adhered to when handling objects:
• Do not lift with a bent back. • Bend your knees when lifting to reduce the strain on
your back. • Keep the load as close as possible to your body. • Keep your back straight at all times. • Avoid twisting your body while lifting loads, turn with
your whole body. • Avoid lifting items above shoulder height. • Avoid forward reaching of more than 30cm away from
the body.
Driving to site
· Accidents while driving
· Wildlife
· Other Vehicle
· Road subsidence
· Loose Cargo
· Vehicle is maintained as per manufacturer’s handbook
· Vehicle condition is inspected and recorded at least every 3 months.
· Driving in off road conditions to be performed by a trained 4WD driver.
· Notify line manager of itinerary and estimated arrival time.
· Driver is to drive according to the road and weather conditions.
· Driver to avoid travelling at dawn and dusk when possible.
· Defensive driver training for the driver.
· Drivers to be licensed for the type of vehicle
· Crews trained in first aid response.
· Vehicles fitted with EPIRB or satellite phone for emergency communication in remote areas
· All materials/tools to be transported behind cargo barrier.
· All cargo to be secured in trailer/tray.
· Check the load frequently during long trips
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6. ARRIVING AT SITE
Site Access
Arrange access
Inform site owner on arrival
· Check for
· Wildlife
· EME
· RF
· Damaged structures
· Changed conditions
· Wear suitable protective personal equipment
Unload and set up · Check for
· Obstacles
· Uneven ground
· Wildlife
· Weather
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7. INDUCTION
Site Induction for all Staff · All staff to sign
Emergency
· Prepare for emergency
· Fire –evacuation
· Structure collapse
· Spill
· Exposure to EMF or RF
· Medical
· Flood
· Severe Storm
· Cyclone
· Location of assembly area and exits explained.
· Location of telephone and fire extinguishers identified.
· Emergency contact numbers known.
· All staff to be inducted to emergency plan.
· Correct communication equipment on site Satellite phone or Next G Phone with coverage
· All staff to be trained in Basic Life Support/CPR at least every 3 years.
· Fully stocked First Aid kit to be on site at all times.
· First Aid kit to be inspected at least every 3 months
· If site is remote, inform local rescue services i.e. Rangers Office of location and intended stay
· Confirmation of rescue plan for workers working at height.
Working on Site in proximity to live antenna
· Work must be conducted during a scheduled outage
· Lock out circuit breakers and aerial switch frames so that equipment cannot be turned on while work is occurring.
· A personal EME monitor will be used to check that the area is below safe levels.
· Refer to site hazard folder for EME maps
· Outage plan will be submitted to ensure EME levels comply with in country regulations.
Set up for winch
· All rigging performed by advanced riggers.
· All lifting equipment tested and visually inspected before use for damage.
· A tagline is attached to control movement of the load.
· Radio contact between dogmen, riggers and winch operator.
· Inspect wire winch rope before use
· Hook up the load to the winch ensuring it is balanced and positioned to assist the climbers (in a suitable position to install). Counterweight.
Check for
· Obstacles
· Overhead wires – guy or electrical
· Uneven ground
· Wildlife
· Weather
APPENDIX A (7/7)
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Prepare the tower · Climbers must be 100% attached to the structure at all times.
· Climbers must have completed the working at heights course and tower rescue course and be approved to be a tower climber.
· Climbers to take regular breaks when climbing for extended periods or feeling fatigued.
· Barricade tower to prevent unauthorised access
Climb to height
Check for:
· Falling
· Falling objects
· Radiation exposure
· RF voltage
· Staff trained and ticketed to perform task.
· Radiation hazard monitors to be worn by climbers.
· PPE to be worn
· Twin lanyard to be used
· Attached to the tower at all times.
· Ensure all staff and contractors are aware of the height works and are isolated from its fall path.
· Use portable barricades and signs to warn pedestrians.
· Tool bags to be used to carry “V” bolts and tools
· All tools to be attached to lanyards while working on tower
Perform installation ·
De-rig site · Inspect winch and cables
· Remove equipment from site
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Typical Rigging Arrangement (tower height greater than 15 m)
This schematic illustrates a method that gives best control over the load.
APPENDIX B
RUNNING LINE, NORMALLY Ø16mm
SYNTHETIC ROPE UNDER TENSION
RUNNING BLOCK
HAND
WINCH
ANCHOR
SHORT ( 500mm )
WIRE STROP
WINCH
( RATED 2000kg MINM )
SHACKLE
16mm x 2
HEEL
BLOCK
SINGLE
TAIL LINE
LOAD
HEAD
BLOCK
TOWER
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Typical Rigging Arrangement (tower height less than 15 m)
Attach slings or wire rope to the shackles. Raise the antenna off the ground.
APPENDIX C
ANCHOR
WINCH
( RATED 2000kg MINM )
SHACKLE
16mm x 2
HEEL
BLOCK
TAIL LINE
LOAD
HEAD
BLOCK
TOWER
TAIL LINE
~45°
~45°
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APPENDIX D
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APPENDIX E
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