BTS READY FOR INSTALLATION (RFI)

CHECKLIST
ATCN Site ID: ______________; Anchor Site ID: ________________

Site Name: ____________________________ Site Category: _________________________

Site Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Region/State: ____________________________________ RFI Date: __________________

Latitude (N): ___________________________ Longitude (E): _________________________

Site Type: ☐ GB ☐ RT ☐ Others Site Type: ☐ Outdoor ☐ Indoor ☐ Bunker

Site Status: ☐ New Site Build ☐ Upgrade ☐ Rebuild ☐ Shared Site

INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Note: For below CHECKLIST, tick “ ” if correct, cross “X” if not and write “N/A” if not applicable.

Checked Verified By
S/N Infrastructure Item Description
By Vendor ATCN

SITE READINESS CHECKLIST

1 Accuracy against site-specific design, check site against as-built drawings

2 Weed barrier fabric installed as per specification (if applicable)

3 Crusher stone quality as per specification (if applicable)
4 Bunker wall and roof properly constructed
5 Bunker painting properly done (exterior and interior)
6 All plinths [BTS, diesel tank, rectifier and generator] properly oriented and constructed

7 Fence posts secure and straight (if applicable)

8 Fence panels are straight and level (if applicable)
9 All bolts fastened and shear nuts installed on fence panels (if applicable)

10 Gate straight and level, hinges secured and locking mechanism as per specification
Concrete strength as per specification. Concrete strength tested with a “Schmidt Hammer”
11 indicates 25MPa

12 Apron slopes outward for water run off

13 All concrete edges are neatly chamfered at 45°

14 All final finishes on concrete slabs are as per the specification

15 BBS cabinet sleepers as per specification/drawings

16 All DB mounting pole installations conform to the specification and site layout drawings

17 All concrete slabs cast are the correct thickness

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Document Number: ATCN-RFI-0002 Confidential Rev: 0
Title: Ready For Installation (RFI) Checklist 1
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ATCN Site ID: ______________; Anchor Site ID: ________________

Checked Verified By
S/N Infrastructure Item Description
By Vendor ATCN
18 Service entries positioned as per specification/site layout drawings

19 Service entries are sealed as per specification (with expansion foam)

Manhole and cover for underground cabling and earthing pits are built as per approved
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drawings
Disturbed areas (apron) have been reinstated. Bitumen should be filled between new and old
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concrete surfaces
22 Bunker site perimeter walls built to specification and as per site layout drawings

23 Earthing test result (ohms) __________________

All exposed earth connections (earth wire lugs/earth bars) have been coated with anti-
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corrosion compound prior to terminating and tightening to specification
25 Earth bar installed at the top of the tower
All earthing lugs are crimped with crimpling tool, and no deeply nicked or broken wire
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strands exist
All earth cable routing, conduit and mounting compliant with the specification/local
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electrical standards
Cable tray installation complete with covers installed, complete with fixing brackets and
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risers
29 Cable trays and cat ladder are sufficiently bonded and earthing is complete

30 Tower earthing is completed according to and less than 2Ω. Record reading __________
Bus bars have brass bolts installed, complete with 2 brass flat washers, lock nut and
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tightening nut in every hole
32 All AC cable armouring bonded to DBs with appropriate glands

33 Outdoor units are earthed

34 Fence posts, intermediates and pales quality according to specification

35 All bolts and shear nuts installed and fastened on fence pales

36 Gate straight and level, hinges secured and locking mechanism operational according to
specifications
37 Gate built to specifications and operational, indicate double or single gate

38 Razor wire (flat wraps) tensioned as per specification

39 Positioning of tenant’s DCDBs are as per site layout drawing

40 Positioning of ACDB inside bunker is as per site layout drawing

41 All cable terminations are tightened and secured in DBs

42 Supply AC feed cable is 16mm2 armoured cable from the ATCN DB to the generator ATS

43 Midway navigation lights fitted securely and are operational

44 Tick type of mid-intensity AWL installed: ☐ High ☐ Mid

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Document Number: ATCN-RFI-0002 Confidential Rev: 0
Title: Ready For Installation (RFI) Checklist 2
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ATCN Site ID: ______________; Anchor Site ID: ________________

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S/N Infrastructure Item Description Checked By Vendor S/N
ATCN

☐ Top level unit

45 State top and mid-level navigation light unit make and serial number:
☐ Mid-level unit
AC cable is buried at the correct depth or fed in bosal pipe/pvc duct where this is not
46 possible

47 All ducts and conduit routes are neat with sealed joints

48 All cable routing above ground is protected against tampering

49 Generator make model and serial number: ________________________________________

50 Generator correctly placed as per site layout drawing

51 Alarms connected as per specification

52 Alarms connections verified

53 Oil level checked, sufficient oil in sump and make-up tank.

54 Is water level OK?

55 State low fuel alarm cease value (litres) __________________

56 Unit starts under manual operation test with no alarms present

57 Fuel tank installed in accordance with specification

58 No fuel leaks present

59 Correct type of fuel pipe installed and secured

60 Generator bund wall built in accordance with specification and drawing. (where applicable)

61 Generator tank cover plates installed as per specification

62 General workmanship OK?
63 Installed rectifier (BBS) make and capacity _______________________________________

64 Rectifier (BBS) positioned correctly, level and fastened to the plinth

65 State ratings of batteries installed (voltage/AH) ___________________________________

Input supply feed from tenant DB is sized to handle the maximum current expected (16mm2
66 recommended)

67 Input supply feed terminated correctly (bottom left of BBS)

All monitoring and control wiring from Generator ATS to BBS input/output terminal strip
68 neatly installed
DC system (rectifier and BBS) is commissioned and functioning correctly with no alarms
69 present (3 rectifier modules as standard)

70 Fans and chillers functioning correctly

71 Battery security bracket / plates installed as per specification (if applicable)

72 Bund wall built according to specification and site layout drawing (if applicable)
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Document Number: ATCN-RFI-0002 Confidential Rev: 0
Title: Ready For Installation (RFI) Checklist 3
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ATCN Site ID: ______________; Anchor Site ID: ________________

Checked Verified By
S/N Infrastructure Item Description
By Vendor ATCN
73 All site monitoring equipment with corresponding wiring installed neatly inside BBS

74 All DCDBs wired correctly as per wiring schematic and using the correct cable terminations

75 All DCDBs cover plates installed correctly

76 All DC cables are protected against damage and theft

All DC cables are of the correct nominal cross sectional area to handle the current to the
77 loads (50mm2 recommended)
All DC cables are terminated with the correct lugs and fastened correctly (no cutting away of
78 copper strands)
DC aircraft warning light installed correctly and protected against lightning and surges (if
79 applicable)
Tower and tower foundation deployed is appropriate for the site. Present engineering
80 conformance certificate

81 Tower and foundation details OK?

Exposure Category: __________________

Topographic Category: ________________
82 Design parameters applicable to site and tower Crest Height: ________________________
Tower Importance Class: ______________
Design Load (FPA): ___________________
Tower Manufacturer: Tower Model: Base Width (mm): Tower Serial Number: Tower Height (m):
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84 Tower orientation correct (default is one flat face facing true north)

85 Spot check that member sizes correlate with drawing. Confirm with markings on members

86 Tower level and plumb

87 Tower spine is plumb and secure

No twist is visible (look up leg to ensure all section aligned) If visible then measure, must be
88 within specification

89 Tower grouting below flanges done to specifications

90 Lightening spike fixed securely on the top of the

91 Cat ladder straight, secure and extends to highest point of tower

92 Fall arrest system installed as per specification

Rest platforms: _______________ Working platforms: ____________

93 Number of platforms installed and Numbers installed: ____________ Numbers installed: ____________
at what height?
Installed heights: ______________ Installed heights: ______________
94 Platforms and crow’s nest have safety rails

95 Trapdoor fitted securely and opens according to specifications

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Document Number: ATCN-RFI-0002 Confidential Rev: 0
Title: Ready For Installation (RFI) Checklist 4
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ATCN Site ID: ______________; Anchor Site ID: ________________

Checked Verified By
S/N Infrastructure Item Description
By Vendor ATCN

Foundation Type: Foundation Shape: Foundation Drawing Number:

96

97 Required RF antenna brackets and microwave brackets installed

98 RF antenna brackets and microwave brackets installed at correct height & Azimuth

99 Record existing Tower Loading (RF and Microwave) Make model and Rad centre below

For Vendor For ATCN

Name: Name:

Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

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Document Number: ATCN-RFI-0002 Confidential Rev: 0
Title: Ready For Installation (RFI) Checklist 5
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ATCN Site ID: ______________; Anchor Site ID: ________________

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Document Number: ATCN-RFI-0002 Confidential Rev: 0
Title: Ready For Installation (RFI) Checklist 6