Site Inspections
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PRELIMINARY
SC
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300 BTS Hardware Installation, ATP and FRU Procedures
DEC 2000
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Fire Fighting Procedures
Cellular infrastructure equipment contains various materials which can
decompose into toxic compounds during intense heat. When fire
fighting conditions are severe, wear full protective clothing, including
helmet, self–contained, positive pressure or pressure demand breathing
apparatus, bunker coat and pants, bands around arms, waist and legs,
face mask, and protective covering for exposed areas of the head.
Product Disposal
The cooling system of the SC
t
300 BTS product contains
Fluorinert FC–84. The cooling system is sealed before
shipment and should not be incinerated.
IMPORTANT
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The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Fluorinert FC–84 suggests
reclaiming the fluid if feasible. Contact the following office for
information:
3M Center – Performance Materials Division
Building 223–6S–04
St. Paul, MN 55144
800–833–5045
The short duration battery is a lead acid battery. Do not
incinerate.
IMPORTANT
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The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Lead Acid
Batteries states the spent battery should be sent to a secondary lead
smelter for recycling.
Antenna cables and ports
Inspect the antenna cables and ports to verify that:
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All antenna cables have been properly labeled.
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Antenna ports have been properly weatherproofed.
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An adequate number of ports exist to handle all of the required
antenna runs.
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Lightning arrestors have been installed at the site (sites equipped with
optional Primary Surge Suppressor do not require this). Lightning
arrestors are shipped with the optional Primary Surge Suppressor and
Primary Surge Suppressor expansion kit.
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For some systems, special ports may be required (refer to the
site-specific information for further details).
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