Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan assembly of antenna system
- Arrange access to site according to required procedure
- Apply all relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards in planning process
- Obtain relevant antenna specifications, requirements and radio communication site management book (RCSMB) from appropriate personnel
- Organise appropriate installation personnel to be available on site
- Assess relevant hazard levels from RCSMB and take appropriate preventative action according to prescribed safety requirements
- Identify other antennas at site location and notify those who may be affected by outages
- Inspect antenna system and feedline for physical damage before further work is performed
- Organise tools and equipment and ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer’s specifications
- Assemble, mount and align antenna and prepare feedline
- Follow site specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures
- Assemble antenna system in safe manner according to manufacturer’s instructions
- Mount antenna with correct azimuth and polarisation according to manufacturer’s instructions and work practices
- Install radome to antenna if provided
- Install lightning protection systems according to plans and specifications
- Align antenna in horizontal and vertical planes to maximise signal
- Test antenna installation and document test results
- Complete administrative tasks and clean up site
- Complete and store appropriate records and test results according to enterprise policy
- Label radio frequency (RF) transmitter equipment and feedlines according to legislation
- Notify all affected by outage that normal operation can resume
- Clean, pack and store all tools and test equipment, and organise transport in suitable protective casing where appropriate
- Restore any changes made to worksite to client’s satisfaction and obtain sign off