User's Manual

Shipping and Handling Chapter 2: Site Prepar ation
Shipping and Handling
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Overview
The purpose of this chapter is to describe how the Base Control Unit (B CU) and RF Head are
packaged for shipping and how to correctly unpack the units in preparation for installation.
How Equipment is Shipped
The B CU and RF Head will be shipped in separate containers or separate pallets. The
containers, if used will either be wood or card board, with packing material to protect the units.
If pallets are used, the units will be wrapped in packing material and strapped to the pallet.
Plastic wrapping will be used to encase the units and provide protection as well as securing the
units to the pallets.
The B CU is shipped with all cards/modules and internal cabling installed.
The RF Head is shipped fully assembled.
How Equipment Arrives
Before the equipment arrives, indicate to the transport company an area at the site where the
equipment can be unloaded and, if necessary , unpacked. The equipment should be carefully
delivered to the site, along with all equipment dollies and padding required to safely move the
equipment from the unloading area to the cell site. The site should also have the following items
available: outdoor weather protection and power for temporary lighting and power tools.
Unpacking
The unpacking process requires that the following procedures be completed in the order shown:
1. Unpack the shipping container
2. Inventory the shipping container
3. Inspect equipment for damage
Recommended Tools
The tools in T able 2 -1 are recommended to assist in opening the containers housing the
equipment. Tin snips Knife, box cutter , or scissors
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PRELIMINARY - UNDER DEVELOPMENT MA Y 2007