STTS WIDEBODY AIRCRAFT FACILITY

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION, TERMINATION AND

TESTING OF STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION, TERMINATION AND TESTING OF

STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM

Document No: P103-STTS-GEC-ASI-MS-ELE-015

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION GENFOCUS ASI/WSP

PREPARED APPROVED

000 27-05-18 Issued for Approval QA/QC PM

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION, TERMINATION AND
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1.0 PURPOSE

1.1 The purpose of this Method Statement is to describe step by step the procedure for the
installation, termination and testing of Structured Cable system.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 The purpose of this Method statement is to define the procedure to be adopted for
Structured Cabling laying, Termination, Testing and also to ensure that the jobs are
carried out strictly in accordance with the requirements specified in the relevant
specifications.

3.0 TOOLS AND RESOURCES

3.1 Fluke DSX-5000 Copper Tester

3.2 Punch down Tool
3.3 LAN Tester
3.4 Cable Tracker
3.5 Fusion Splicing Machine
3.6 OTRD (Optic Time Domain Reflectometer)
3.7 Power Meter and Light Source
3.8 Fiber Optic Cleaver, Striper
3.9 Cable Drum Stand and Shaft
3.10 Pulling Wire or Rope
3.11 Safety gloves and safety helmet
3.12 Steel Fish Tape
3.13 General Tools

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

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4.1 PROJECT MANAGER

4.1.1 Project manager shall be responsible overall to complete all MEP works as per
specifications, budget, time, & quality.

4.2 SITE ENGINEERS/ SUPERVISOR

4.2.1 Coordinate with the QA/QC Engineer to advice for the areas to be raise for
inspection.

4.2.2 Coordinate the entire site activities required for the installation of Structured Cable
laying is according to the project specification, manufacturer data sheet and approved
shop drawing.

4.2.3 Liaise with Site Representatives of the Employer Representative, Engineers and
Contractor and coordinate safety procedures with Site Engineers and Supervisors.

4.2.4 Coordinate and explain the work to carry out to the Supervisors.

4.2.5 Ensure the compliance of works with the related approved Quality Control Procedure
and co-ordinate with the QA/QC Engineer to advice for the areas to be raise for
inspection.

4.3 QA/QC ENGINEER

4.3.1 Carry out the material inspection to ensure that materials received on site are
approved materials.

4.3.2 Monitoring the installation works according to the approved drawings and method
statement.

4.3.3 Coordinate with the ENGINEERS and EMPLOYERS REPRESENTATIVE to carry

out inspection/testing of the completed works.

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4.3.4 Monitoring the work and ensure all installation or construction work will be carried
out in accordance with specification requirements and good engineering practice

4.4 HSE OFFICER

4.4.1 The H&S Officer shall be responsible for but not limited to the following important
activities:
4.4.1.1 Ensure health and safety of the site personnel.

4.4.1.2 Ensuring PPE available with site personnel.

4.4.1.3 Good housekeeping on site.

4.4.1.4 Environmental concerns are addressed.

4.4.1.5 Responsible for implementation and assurance of the safety and environmental
requirements.

5.0 PROCEDURE

5.1 OFF-LOADING AND HANDLING OF STRUCTURED CABLING

5.1.1 Adequate protection shall be provided to prevent mechanical damage during off-
loading.

5.1.2 Ensure that the lifting equipment is adequately rated for the specified weight (shown
on the rating plate) and fit for purpose.

5.1.3 Off-loading of the Structured Cabling shall be made in open area and the equipment
shall be protected against external elements, damage or misuse.

5.1.4 Verify that the bracing & supports are provided to prevent damage during transit,
lifting or unloading.

5.1.5 Use only the fixtures provided (transport eyebolts, bugles, lifting points) while lifting
or pulling the cable drums.

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5.1.6 Lifting, pulling or pushing shall not be done manual.

5.1.7 Lifting and pulling of the cable drums shall be as per the manufacture
recommendation.

5.1.8 The cable drums shall be offloaded at an open area in an upright position.

5.1.9 Avoid standing directly underneath the cable drums, when lifted, unless absolutely
necessary.

5.1.10 The storage base must be smooth and as horizontal as possible.

5.1.11 Lower the cable drums slowly and place it gently on the ground.

5.1.12 Cable drums shall be shifted from the store to respective site location

5.2 SEQUENCE OF WORKS

5.2.1 Drawings/specification should be available and studied and approved by the engineer.

5.2.2 All materials received at site shall be inspected.

5.2.3 The work area should be inspected for safety prior to start the Installation.

5.2.4 Obtain relevant work permit.

5.2.5 All relevant approved shop drawings are available at site for the execution of job.

5.2.6 Ensure all control measures stated in the corresponding risk assessment are adhered to
when carrying out the job.

5.2.7 The cables shall be laid in a sequenced manner.

5.2.8 The cable shall leave from bottom of the drum while pulling.

5.2.9 Proper care shall be taken while pulling the cables through sleeves to avoid damages.

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5.3 PROCEDURE OF CAT-6A CABLING INSTALLATION

5.3.1 The works will be carried out by experienced foremen and laborers under the supervision
of experienced engineers.

5.3.2 The engineers will brief the personnel involved in the activity before the works
Commence. This will involve going through the method statement, emergency
procedures.

5.3.3 Once cables are installed and to point they shall be cut to length and terminated to an
RJ45 jack terminating within the provided Trunking.

5.3.4 Before pulling the cable, the conduits will be checked with the fish tape inside to be
assured that there are no blockages in the route.

5.3.5 Connect the strength member of the cable to the pull line. Unless cables are designed for
such use, basket grips and similar methods of attachment should not be used.

5.3.6 Use a swivel while pulling to prevent the cable from being twisted by rigid attachment to
a fish tape. To keep pulling tension within careful limits.

5.3.7 Use lots of large pull boxes and divide pulls in half or even thirds at corners or pull
boxes. A pulling operation must be stopped if pulling tensions reach the cable's limit. The
discontinued pull will have to be aborted, the cable pulled back out and replaced on the
reel, and the pull started again using shorter runs. The cable may be reused if the pull or
extraction has not damaged it.

5.3.8 Identify exact terminating locations in advance, keeping in mind that the cable must be
pulled all the way to where it will be terminated, not just into the room. This obvious
though often overlooked step can lead to costly mistakes if forgotten.

5.3.9 Carefully measure the cable's path before the conduit pull to avoid the need for splices.
Not only do splices cost time and money, but they also cause loss in both signal quality
and strength. In fact, most designers specify point-to-point or device-to-device runs to
avoid needless signal loss from splices.

5.3.10 Pull the pull tape into the conduit, or along the cable path, for an initial measurement, and
add to that extra length for splices, terminations, and future access coils, if specified.

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5.3.11 Aside from the regular work hazards of cuts, bruises, falls, etc., you must consider
additional hazards. Check for hazardous gases before anyone enters a manhole. You'll
have considerable forces on the puller, sheaves, and/or pulleys. And, you may be using
pulleys. If one of these lets go, serious injury can result. Above all else: Examine each
situation carefully before you start work.

5.4.1 TERMINATION OF THE CAT 6A CABLE IN PATCH PANEL

5.4.1.1 The CAT-6A Cable will be prepared and dressed up to the Panel and the cable will be
taken inside the Panel and outlet.

5.4.1.2 Splicing of all CAT-6A cable shall be carried out by means of a punch down tool.

5.4.1.3 All data/voice jacks shall be terminated using the “T568B" wiring scheme.

5.4.2 FLUKE TESTING

5.4.2.1 Upon completion of the installation, testing to all outlets will take place using a Fluke
copper cable Tester. Testing will comprise of the following elements - Headroom, Wire
Map, NEXT and ELFEXT, Length, Propagation Delay, Delay Skew, Impedance,
Attenuation, Resistance, ACR, Return Loss, Power Sum NEXT, Power Sum ELFEXT
and Power Sum ACR.

6.0 Installation of Fiber Optic Cable

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6.0.1 Identify exact terminating locations in advance, keeping in mind that the cable must
be pulled all the way to where it will be terminated, not just into the room. This
obvious though often overlooked step can lead to costly mistakes if forgotten.
6.1.2 Carefully measure the cable's path before the conduit pull to avoid the need for
splices. Not only do splices cost time and money, but they also cause loss in both
signal quality and strength. In fact, most designers specify point-to-point or device-
to-device runs to avoid needless signal loss from splices.
6.1.3 Pull the pull tape into the conduit, or along the cable path, for an initial
measurement, and add to that extra length for splices, terminations, and future

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access coils, if specified. The amount of additional cable needed for splicing
depends on site conditions, splicing method used, and long-range plans for cable
usage.
6.1.4 Choose crews based on the length of the pull, total degrees of bend, tail loading
(force required to pull cable off feed reel). In most cases, two- or three-person crews
are ideal. That way, one person pays the cable off the reel and into the duct, while
one or two others pull at the other end.

6.1 Procedure for Termination of FOC in Patch Panel:

6.1.1 The FOC will be prepared and dressed up to the Panel and the cable will be taken
inside the Panel.
6.1.2 Splicing of all FOC shall be carried out by means of a fusion-splicing machine &
optical fibre cleaver.
6.1.3 The SC Pigtail (1.5m long) based will be spliced on the individual fibers & will be
terminated on the splice tray in the patch panel.
6.1.4 The theoretical splice loss readings, which are displayed on the fusion splice
machine, shall be kept to a maximum of 0.10 dB to reduce the number of re-
splicing. The minimum splice loss shall be 0.5dB.
6.1.5 The actual splice loss of each individual splice shall be equal to or less than the
stated splice loss in the contractual specification.
61.6.1 If the average splice loss is greater than 0.5 dB on any two fiber spliced, then the
splice shall be remade. Maximum attempts to re-splice a particular high fiber shall
be made to bring the actual splice loss within the 0.5 dB.
6.2 Procedure for Testing Using OTDR:

6.0.1 An OTDR measurement shall be made on every fiber from fiber Optic Patch Panel
(origin end) to fiber optic Patch Panel (remote End) to measure the attenuation per

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kilometer, after testing all fibers record the results. These results will give the
optical length of the link. The test will be carried out in both wavelengths 1310nm
& 1550nm for single mode and 850nm & 1300nm for multimode cable
7.0 Cabinet Installation:

7.1.1 Floor Mount Cabinet shall be placed on floor and four numbers of adjustable feet of the
cabinet shall be fixed on the floor.

7.1.2 6 way PDU (Power Distribution Unit) and Fan shall be fixed in the floor mounted
cabinets.

7.1.3 Wall Mounted Cabinet shall be fixed on the wall at a height of 1.8 Meters from FFL
to top of the cabinet using 4 number of 10mm fixed bolt.

7.1.4 6 way PDU (Power Distribution Unit) and Fan shall be fixed in the wall mounted
cabinets.

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