Method Statement

External Access point installation

DOCUMENT INFORMATION
DATE REVISION COMPLETED BY CHECKED BY
17/10/11 V2

ACCEPTED BY
DATE

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 Contents
Pre/post Installation Checks, activities and Health and safety considerations 3
Plant and equipment 3
Method of intent and introduction 4
Related documentation and assessments 4
Mounting bracket/Enclosure options 5
Installation Method Options 7
Egress points 7
Meshed access points 10
Power installation (Egress) 13
Power installation (Meshed AP) 14
Photos of example mounting options 15

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External Access Point Installation Method Statement
This document describes the physical installation requirements to achieve a quality installation of
external Access Points in an urban environment utilising existing street furniture.

Pre/post Installation Checks, activities and Health and safety

considerations

 Engineers will attend any required induction / safety briefing prior to starting works
 Report to lead engineer, receive a local safety briefing and any other special instructions
 Documentation
- Instructions required for installation (Location/Survey Documents)
- Copy of installation method statement
- Copy of risk assessment
- Copies of appropriate permits / permissions / consents
 Appropriate safety considerations i.e. Safety barriers and cones (ensuring compliance with “New
Roads and Street Works Act”)
 Safety is the responsibility of everybody at all times – all work will be performed in strict
compliance with associated H&S policies and procedures
 PPE to be worn at all times (hard hat, Hi Viz and safety boots, Harness for Cherry picker/MEWP
use)
 Power availability at mounting location
 Fabrication of access point mount and necessary components (If required, POE injector, Media
converter and 3 pin socket/connector block)
 Each engineer will have PPE for inspection as required and display company issued photo ID at all
times whilst on site
 All equipment is to be checked before use and serviceable
 Any staff member who notices any suspicious objects or behaviour must immediately inform the
Police
 Under no circumstances shall the contractor perform activities without use of the required
safety equipment and prior authorisation of works
 Should any doubt or problems arise which impacts on the safety of your activity, you must stop
the activity, make the area safe and contact given escalation point for further direction
 Do not leave any tools/equipment unattended at any time
 No waste is left on site on completion of works
 Noise and disruption to local residents and businesses is to be kept to a minimum

Plant and equipment

 All equipment is low voltage, comprising of Laptops, cable testers and a selection of hand
tools
 Cherry Picker/MEWP to be utilised to work at height
 Engineers working at height are IPAF certified and carry their pass books with them at all
times
 Engineers working at height always wear safety harnesses and lanyards when operating
at height

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  Safety equipment including harness are safety checked by senior staff at headquarters
before being issued and regularly checked and maintained

Method of intent and introduction

 Installation of Wi-Fi access points, and associated cabling

 All works and deliveries affecting public areas will be performed out-of-hours unless
otherwise authorised
 All authorised documentation will be supplied to the engineering team prior to any visit

Related documentation and assessments

 Location document
 Method Statement
 Risk Assessment
 Required permits / permissions / consent
 AP Deployment validation check list
 Quality check list

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Mounting bracket/enclosure options
Mount/Enclosure details

The following mount can be used at locations without additional storage space and will house all
ancillary devices such as the POE injector, Media converters and power termination blocks.

The mount attaches to the lamp post utilising the clamp and bolts on the rear of the mount, to avoid
unnecessary damage to the post a rubber sleeve is located between the clamp and the post.

Enterprise AP enclosure including bracket

Weight of enclosure including Bracket: 3500grams (7.7 lbs)

AP weight: 1900grams (4.19lbs)
Power Draw: 15w
Enclosure size: 45cm (d), 13cm (H)
Comments Bracket: 20.4cm (H) (to suit column dimension 7.6cm – 11.4cm)
Flexible mounting: Band strapping can be used
AP size: 23.9cm (L), 19.5cm (W), 14.01com (H)
Wi-Fi standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz and 5Ghz concurrent operation)
Certification: WEEE/RoHS Compliance and Wi-Fi Alliance Certification (Certified)

Lighting Design Solutions Limited are an approved quality assured company and are
accredited with BS EN ISO 9001 (Certificate No. GB 18238) The Clamp on WIFI Units
supplied have been designed and manufactured in accordance with this standard.
Additional standards applied in the manufacturing process are as follows:-
Additonal
 Welding Coding Standard to BS EN287-1:2004 A1/2 2008
information
 Galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461
 Mild Steel Content to Grade S235 JRH
 All Fixings to Grade 8.8
 GRP to British Standards

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Mount details

The following mounting bracket can only be used at locations with adequate space in the base of the
lamp post to house all ancillary devices or where a street cabinet is available.

Standard mount bracket

AP weight excluding bracket: 1900grams (4.19lbs)

Power Draw: 15w
Comments AP size: 23.9cm (L), 19.5cm (W), 14.01com (H)
Wi-Fi standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz and 5Ghz concurrent operation)
Certification: WEEE/Rosh Compliance and Wi-Fi Alliance Certification (Certified)

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Installation Method Options

Egress points (Fibre termination point)

The images below outlines the options for mounting an access point at an egress location.

Options 1 - Ancillary devices mounted in the base of the pole

This installation method must be adopted when space is available; all ancillary devices will
Comments be installed in the base of the post ensuring required IP rating for the equipment is met.

The Fibre installation has been installed under the pavement with a drainage cover to
minimise street level furniture.

In this installation the standard mounting bracket can be used

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 Option 2 - Ancillary devices mounted in street furniture cabinet

This installation method must be adopted when space is NOT available; all ancillary
devices will be installed within a small cabinet near or next to the associated post
ensuring required IP rating for the equipment is met.
Comments
The Fibre installation has been installed under the pavement with a drainage cover to
minimise street level furniture.

In this installation the standard mounting bracket can be used

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 Option 3 - Ancillary devices mounted within mount enclosure

This installation method must be adopted when space is NOT available, all ancillary
devices will be installed within the Mount enclosure.

The Fibre installation has been installed under the pavement with a drainage cover to
Comments
minimise street level furniture.

In this installation the Enterprise mounting bracket can be used.

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Meshed access point

The below outlines the options for mounting a mesh node access point.

Options 1 - Ancillary devices mounted in the base of the pole

This installation method must be adopted when space is available; all ancillary devices will
Comments be installed in the base of the post ensuring required IP rating for the equipment is met.

In this installation the standard mounting bracket can be used

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 Options 2 - Ancillary devices mounted in street furniture cabinet

This installation method must be adopted when space is NOT available; all ancillary
Comments devices will be installed within a small cabinet near or next to the associated post
ensuring required IP rating for the equipment is met.

In this installation the standard mounting bracket can be used

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 Option 3 - Ancillary devices mounted in access point enclosure

This installation method must be adopted when space is NOT available, all ancillary
Comments devices will be installed within the Mount enclosure.

In this installation the Enterprise mounting bracket can be used.

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Power installation (Egress)

Example column installation

Egress column installation:

1. Check fibre installation complete and pulled through to base of pole

2. Check power available at column
3. Check available of spare breaker
4. Confirm power not on timer
5. Drill 1 x15mm (plus 1 x 10mm if no room in pole for Media convertor) entry hole(s) at installation
location at top of pole, adding required grommet (estimated height 5m-6m considering
surroundings)
6. Install all ancillary devices if space available (if not move to 7)
7. Install all devices within bespoke AP enclosure (Media convertor)
8. Feed non-conductive draw rope from installation point at top of pole to base
9. Attach and pull through power and fibre from base of pole (ensuring not to damage/bend)
10. Install Access point at top of column (using agreed mount and process including sleeve)
11. Connect fibre and power
12. Check all connections (BS7671)
13. Move to quality check including final testing

Note: Cherry picker required for installation

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Power installation (Meshed AP)

Example column installation

Meshed AP column installation:

1. Check power available at column

2. Check available of spare breaker
3. Confirm power not on timer
4. Drill 1 x15mm entry hole at installation location at top of pole, adding required grommet
(estimated height 5m-6m considering surroundings)
5. Feed non-conductive draw rope from installation point at top of pole to base
6. Attach and pull through power from base of pole (ensuring not to damage)
7. Install Access point at top of column (using agreed mount and process including sleeve)
8. Connect power
9. Check all connections (BS7671)
10. Move to quality check including final testing

Note: Cherry picker required for installation

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Photos of example mounting options

Example access points in the field with Enterpirse enclosure

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 Example access points in the field with standard mount

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