Installation Manual

1027144–0001 Draft – Revision D.01
Prerequisites 2–3
RT installation
To install and commission AIReach Broadband remote terminal
equipment, you need the tools listed in table 2-1 . You may need
general–purpose tools in addition to the specific tools listed here.
Table 2-1 Tools required for RT installation
(includes tools for IFL installation, antenna pointing, and initial testing)
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Item Purpose (or other comments)
Ladder May or may not be required; depends on building
Rope To hoist tools and equipment up ladders. Rope
must be long enough for ladders at the site. Must
be able to hold
at least 35 pounds (16 kilograms).
This is the ODU weight. IFL cable is likely to
weigh more.
Snow shovel or
heavy–duty push broom
To move roof gravel away from the ODU
installation site
1/2–inch drill Cordless drill preferred for work on roof. Drill with
power cord required for heavy–duty work (such
as mounting a rack to the floor).
Drill with bits for wood and
masonry.
May be needed for IFL installation
Combination wrenches:
7/16 inch, 9/16 inch
10 millimeter, 13 millimeter
For installing the mast mount and antenna mount
Ratchet wrench with
9/16–inch socket
For installing the mast mount
3/8–inch torque wrench with
13–millimeter deep socket
Required for installing the antenna mount
5/32–inch (4–millimeter)
torque hex key wrench
Used to tighten the radome band clamp
Custom wrench: Sealcon
part number 1.500.4200.04
Required to tighten IFL cable restraining fitting.
Available from Sealcon, 14853 East Hinsdale
Ave., Suite D, Englewood, CO 80112–4240
No. 6 Phillips screwdriver Needed to attach IDU chassis mounting ears if
IDU chassis is rack mounted
1000° heat gun
For applying shrink wrap tubing to protect cable
terminations
Cable cutters
2.3
Tools needed for
installation