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3M

 Scotchlok

 4460-D/FO Shield Bond Connector:

Attach each cable to closure base by installing a hose
clamp around the cable and under the cable tie down
bracket and tighten clamp.

7.2

Attach cables to closure base, using one of the two
methods below:

3M

 2172 Strength Member Clamp:

Attach each cable to the closure base by installing a hose
clamp through the slot on the strength member clamp,
then around the cable tie down bracket, and tighten the
clamp.

7.3

Install one green cable tie on the "Feeder Cable" and
trim.  Install one blue cable tie on each "Distribution
Cable" and trim.

Note:

Cable ties may also be placed inside case per
company standard practice.

cable tie

down bracket

Summary of Contents for 2178-L Series

Page 1: ...1 2178 L S Series Fiber Optic Splice Case with Gasket Instructions for 2178 S Splice Case 2178 LS Splice Case 2178 LL Splice Case 2181 LS Cable Addition Kit May 1997 34 7041 9949 5 A ...

Page 2: ...it Contents 5 4 0 Cable Preparation 7 5 0 Strength Member Termination 8 6 0 Gasket Installation 9 7 0 Cable Installation 11 8 0 Primary Tube Preparation 13 9 0 Splice Case Assembly 13 10 0 Splice Case Reentry 13 11 0 2181 LS Cable AdditionAdapter Installation 14 ...

Page 3: ...e addition kit can also be added to increase splice capacity 2 0 Specifications Capacity of 2524 Splice Tray 24 3M Fibrlok Splices 24 Fusion Splices Capacity of 2523 Splice Tray 24 Fibrlok Splices 12 3M Fibrlok Multi Fiber Splices 12 fibers each 48 Discrete Fusion Splices 12 Fusion Splices 12 fibers each Capacity of 2522 Splice Tray 12 Fibrlok Splices 8 3M Fibrlok Multi Fiber Splices 12 fibers eac...

Page 4: ...2523 Splice Trays 6 10 10 4 7 7 2 5 5 CAPACITY Max Number of 2522 Splice Trays 6 10 10 4 7 7 2 5 5 Number of 2181 Cable Addition Kits ADDED 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Number of Cables INSTALLED 2 4 2 4 2 4 5 8 5 8 5 8 9 12 9 12 9 12 CAPACITY Max Number of 2524 Splice Trays 8 16 16 6 13 13 4 10 10 CAPACITY Max Number of 2523 Splice Trays 8 12 12 6 9 9 4 7 7 CAPACITY Max Number of 2522 Splice Trays 8 12 12 6...

Page 5: ...tube 2 ea i small allen wrench 1 a Case assembly includes tray support gasket air valve bolts and cable strain relief b sealing washer trees 6 ea c plugs 2 ea d cable ties blue and green 4 ea e sheath scuff 1 f 2172 strength member clamps w rubber boot and hose clamp 4 ea g 130C tape 1 roll h silicone grease 5 cc tube 2 ea i small allen wrench 1 a Case assembly includes tray support gasket air val...

Page 6: ... Instructions Note If wall mount bracket is required for the 2178 S Splice Case or the 2178 LS Splice Case use the 3M 2198 Mounting Bracket Kit Attach brackets to base as shown prior to cable preparation Torque bolts to 25 in lbs 5 in lbs 2 8 N m 0 6 N m 3 6 Additional Materials Required Cable Cleaner 6 AWG Ground Wire or equivalent Splice Tray Organizer 3M Scotchlok 4460 D FO Shield Bond Connecto...

Page 7: ...rim any solid filler tubes and discard Note Do not trim strength members at this time 4 4 Scuff 5 127 mm of each cable end using supplied sheath scuff Note Do not use a carding brush to scuff sheaths Note If wall mount bracket is required for the 3M 2178 LL Splice Case use the 3M 2199 Mounting Bracket Kit Attach brackets to base as shown prior to cable preparation Torque bolts to 25 in lbs 5 in lb...

Page 8: ...rength Member Termination for Non Shielded Cable a Cut strength member 1 75 44 5 mm from cable sheath end 1 75 44 5 mm b Install strength members into 3M 2172 Strength Member Clamp by loosening screw and placing strength member under screw assembly Insure strength member is flush with end of clamp prior to tightening the screw Install rubber boot onto clamp Note To insure proper fit remove coating...

Page 9: ...s a replacement for the original mastic sealant in a reentry 5 4 Bonding and grounding for shielded cable Note Use care when installing shield bond connectors so underlying layers of cable are not damaged a Install 3M Scotchlok 4460 D FO Shield Bond Connector following instructions provided with connector Note To insure proper fit remove coating on central strength member b If separate external gr...

Page 10: ...ide of the gauge Note Stretch tape slightly to ensure better fit between washers Note If using 1 25 mm cables the supplied 1 5 38 mm rubber tape is not required 6 4 If using sealing plug s apply the supplied 1 5 38 mm rubber tape to the plug s Wrap tape to 1 25 mm outside diameter approximately 2 1 2 wraps Tape collar gauge can be used to determine tape wrap 6 5 Apply the supplied silicone grease ...

Page 11: ... if any Plugs should be placed inside gasket at the unused entry ports Note The grease allows the cables and gasket to slide into place and helps seal the cable port area Note SET SCREW MUST NOT EXTEND ABOVE PLASTIC U CHANNEL INSTALL ONLY TILL FLUSH WITH U CHANNEL set screw cable tie down bracket 6 6 Apply the grease to the gasket in the split or cut edge that allows for cable placement 6 8 Place ...

Page 12: ...ethods below 3M 2172 Strength Member Clamp Attach each cable to the closure base by installing a hose clamp through the slot on the strength member clamp then around the cable tie down bracket and tighten the clamp 7 3 Install one green cable tie on the Feeder Cable and trim Install one blue cable tie on each Distribution Cable and trim Note Cable ties may also be placed inside case per company st...

Page 13: ...llow its practice prior to splice case assembly 9 1 Before placing the closure cover on the closure base or the 3M 2181 LS Cable Addition Kit top adapter ensure that the air valve matches up with AIR VALVE END note on the base or top adapter 9 2 Screw all bolts until they have been threaded several complete turns into nut inserts 9 3 Tighten ten bolts half way down in the sequence shown Then tight...

Page 14: ...ter and tightening the screws until snug 11 3 If needed two tray supports can be used Tray supports may be ordered separately as the 3M 2178 STS for the 3M 2178 S Splice Case and 3M 2178 LTS for the 3M 2178 LS Splice Case and the 3M 2178 LL Splice Case Install the lower level tray support first Install organizers and splices per company standard or organizer installation instructions Then install ...

Page 15: ...til they have been threaded several complete turns into the corner inserts Slowly bring adapters down by working from corner to corner as shown until snug Ensure no cables have been pinched between the adapters and the closure base 11 5 After assembly is complete follow the instructions in 9 0 except only tighten bolts 1 to 6 in the sequence shown After cover has been installed with six bolts remo...

Page 16: ...gned by an authorized officer of the Seller The statements contained herein are made in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE USER OR ANY OTHER PERSON UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ...

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