Installation Manual
Table Of Contents
August 23, 2006 Revision 00b-DRAFT 21
Chapter 3: Pre-Installation Requirements and Procedures
Equipment, Tools, and Supplies Checklists
Tools
The following tools are recommended for a typical base station installation:
NOTE: Ensure that your torque wrenches are correctly calibrated according to the
methods and schedule specified by the manufacturer. The calibration date should be
indicated on each wrench.
Safety Equipment
The following safety equipment is recommended for a typical base station installation.
Test Equipment
Table 3.1 shows the equipment recommended for testing base station functionality.
Allen key set Platform stepladder (6-foot) (optional)
Cable ties Scissors
Electrical tape Socket sets (Imperial and metric)
Extension cord (optional) Tape measures (linen and metal)
Heat gun (with heat shrink roll) (optional) Thomas and Betts (T&B) crimper
Label maker Torque wrenches
Marking pencil Utility knife
Oxide-inhibiting compound Wrench sets (Imperial and metric)
Electrical gloves Flashlight
ESD straps Safety glasses
First aid kit Safety shoes
Equipment Purpose
Digital multimeter Checking continuity and electrical characteristics
Workstation, terminal, or laptop Installing, configuring, and verifying software
Cable sweep generator Testing the electrical integrity of antenna and RF cables
Spectrum analyzer Monitoring RF signal output
Ethernet cable tester Testing the type and integrity of Ethernet cables
Table 3.1
Recommended Test Equipment