User Manual

MM102225V1, Rev. B

1.4. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR SPECIFIC TASK

Generally, professional judgment can be used about the fitness of a tool for a given

purpose. In some cases, however, specific tools must be used to complete installation

steps properly. Failing to use the correct tool in these cases could damage equipment or

leave crucial assembly steps incomplete. The tools for specific steps in base station

installation are as follows:

Table 1-2: Tool for Specific Tasks

ASSEMBLY STEP TOOL REQUIRED

Tightening SMA-Type

connector

Eight Inch-Pound Torque Wrench

M/A-COM Part Number 1055419-1 (2098-5065-54) or Tessco

Part Number 14682, 1 Newton/Meter torque

Loosening SMA-type

connectors

5/16" (8mm) Open-End Wrench

Tightening or loosening N-

Type connectors

SoftJaw Connector Pliers

Crescent Pliers, M/A-COM Part Number 529-10 or Tessco Part

Number 83040

Look for notes and cautions in the installation procedures that remind the installer when

these tools must be used to complete an installation step properly.

1.5. SAFETY INFORMATION

Personnel installing OpenSky rack-mounted components at a communication site should

be aware of a number of potential hazards. These hazards may be associated with

OpenSky electronic and Radio Frequency (RF) equipment, radio antennas used with

these components, or with the environments in which components are housed. Keep in

mind that when working in the field, hazards associated with equipment, antennas, or

environmental conditions that are part of applications other than OpenSky radio may also

present risks.

Hazards you may encounter include the following:

• RF emissions

• Electrical shock

• Lifting of heavy objects

• Falling objects

• Falls

• Poor ergonomic design

• Chemical exposure

Working around the hazards listed above does not necessarily pose any outstanding risk

to health or safety - however, knowledge of these possible hazards is vital to working

safely.