Lesson 1Line-a-sight check: spotin' trees, buildings, roof edges, an' seasonal leaves effectLearn how fi check line-a-sight by noticin' trees, buildings, roof edges, an' udda blocks. Yuh guh think bout satellite arc, dish spot choices, an' seasonal leaves changes weh might mess up long-time signal quality.
Usin' sightin' tools fi trace satellite pathsSpotin' current physical blocksFigurin' seasonal leaves growth effectCompare udda dish mountin' spotsRecord LOS risks in site notesLesson 2Before-work check: papers, permits, customer okay, an' site pics fi base recordBefore yuh start work, check papers, permits, an' customer details. Dis section explain how fi verify job scope, take base pics, an' note existin' damage or dangers fi protect tech an' client.
Checkin' work orders an' job scopeConfirm customer identity an' expectationsCheckin' permits an' property okayTakin' base pics a site conditionsRecordin' pre-exist damage an' dangersLesson 3Checkin' coaxial cables, connectors, splitters, multiswitches, an' indoor endsDis section cover checkin' coaxial runs, connectors, splitters, an' multiswitches fi damage, moisture, an' signal loss. Yuh guh review indoor ends, labelin', an' strain relief fi ensure long-time reliability.
Spotin' kinks, crushin', an' UV damageCheckin' connectors fi rust an' loosenessCheckin' splitters an' multiswitch spotsCheckin' indoor wall plates an' endsLabelin' cable paths fi future serviceLesson 4Usin' tools an' apps fi early azimuth/elevation/skew lookup (satellite lookup sites, compass apps)Learn how fi use satellite lookup sites an' phone apps fi get azimuth, elevation, an' skew values. Dis section cover map line-up, magnetic vs true north, an' checkin' readings against site conditions.
Choosin' reliable satellite lookup sitesUsin' compass an' inclinometer appsUndastandin' magnetic vs true northCheckin' skew values fi chosen satellitesCross-checkin' app data wid field realityLesson 5Eye check a dish, mount, mast, an' wall/roof bracketsDo a good eye check a di dish, mount, mast, an' brackets. Learn how fi spot misalignment, loose hardware, rust, an' water damage weh could affect safety, pointin' accuracy, or long-time system stability.
Checkin' dish line-up an' visible bendin'Checkin' mast straight an' strongLookin' at wall an' roof bracket holdin'Spotin' rust, cracks, an' metal tirednessCheckin' sealant an' water entry pointsLesson 6Personal safety gear an' PPE list: harnesses, anchors, helmets, gloves, an' shoesUndastand required personal safety gear fi satellite work, includin' harnesses, anchors, helmets, gloves, an' shoes. Learn how fi use a PPE list fi check condition, fit, an' rules before each job.
Choosin' fall arrest harnesses an' ropesPickin' anchors an' lifelines fi roofsUsin' helmets, gloves, an' eye protectionChoosin' no-slip, insulated shoesFinishin' an' storin' PPE listsLesson 7Roof an' balcony access plannin': ladder spots, fall dangers, an' rescue thoughtsPlan safe access to roofs an' balconies by choosin' stable ladder spots, control fall dangers, an' prepare rescue choices. Learn how fi check surfaces, anchor points, weather risks, an' local rules before climbin'.
Choosin' safe ladder spots an' anglesSecurin' ladders to structures an' anchorsCheckin' roof surfaces an' load strengthSpotin' fall dangers an' no-go zonesPlannin' rescue paths an' emergency accessLesson 8Checkin' dish condition: reflector, feedhorn/LNB, bolts, rust, an' structure strengthCheck di condition a di reflector, feedhorn or LNB, an' all fasteners. Dis section cover rust, UV damage, water entry, an' structure weakness weh may need fix, replace, or re-anchor.
Checkin' reflector surface fi dentsCheckin' LNB housin' an' weather sealsTestin' LNB arm strength an' line-upCheckin' bolts, nuts, an' clamp tightnessDecidin' when replace is neededLesson 9Electrical safety an' groundin' checks: nearby power lines, lightning protection, an' bondin' needsDis section explain how fi recognize electrical dangers near satellite sites, includin' power lines an' service masts. Learn groundin', bondin', an' lightning protection basics fi keep di system an' people safe.
Keepin' space from overhead linesSpotin' service entries an' metersVerifin' dish an' mast groundin' pathsCheckin' bondin' to buildin' groundin' systemCheckin' surge an' lightning protection