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Avanti Installation Manual 2.0
Site Hardware Preparation
9. SITE ASSESSMENT AND SURVEY
1. Explain
the
installation
process
to
the
customer.
2. Conduct a site survey of the purposed antenna location to confirm the location will have clear line of sight to
HYLAS 1 at 33.5° West or HYLAS 2 at 31.0°East
9.1 ANTENNA
LOCATION.
Care must be taken when choosing a location for the antenna, consideration should be given to the
building fabric and it
‘
s suitability for mounting a large antenna to.
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Suitable mounting locations should be of brick, block, stone or concrete construction.
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Antennas should be mounted well above head height where possible.
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Working at height guidelines should be observed, mounting the antenna at a safe height. No antenna
should be mounted at extreme heights purely for cosmetic reasons, this will be governed by line of sight.
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Be careful not to select a location that will obstruct windows, doorways, walkways or vehicle access routes.
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Line of sight should be checked from the proposed location using a inclinometer to ensure a clear view
of the satellite can be obtained.
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When choosing antenna location make sure it is safe to erect a ladder up to the antenna mounting
position, also consider any access required along any cable routes to the entry point.
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Try to minimise cable length, by mounting antenna as close as possible to entry point.
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If there is a choice of antenna location, choose the site that is most aesthetically pleasing, as long as it
does not affect safety during the installation, or Line of Sight.
CAUTION
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Do not mount bracketry on top few course of brick as this is a weak point in wall structure, all
brackets should be a minimum of 50cm from any wall edge.
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Antennas should not be mounted directly onto a timber structure.
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Antennas should not be mounted on any chimney.
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Try to avoid installing the antenna or bracketry below head height to remove risk of people injuring
themselves by walking in to it, and also remove any exposure risk from radiation emissions. If this is
essential make sure it is clearly marked and physically access is restricted by a fence and locked
gate.
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Consideration must be given when installing equipment in situations where it may be struck by
moving vehicles or machinery, especially on farms or industrial properties, check with the customer
as to the types and heights of vehicles that may operate in the area of the antenna.
