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Additional materials required: 

3M

 Fiber Optic Splice Tray 2532

 

To branch splice in the center port, order 3M

 1.4" Cable Branch Port Kit, part no. 80-6113-1460-2. 

For armored sheath cable, use 3M

 Scotchlok

 Shield Bond Connector 4460-D/FO.

Note: Closure can handle two trays.

3.0  Cable Preparation

3.1 

Determine amount of cable needed for storage 

and splicing. The closure can store 8' (2.4 m) 

of buffer tube fiber.

3.2 

Remove sheath and clean fiber per company 

practice.

3.3 

Scuff 6" (150 mm) of cable sheath, starting at 

end of sheath.

Figure 1

 

3.4 

Secure the strength members.
3.4.1  If cable has central strength member, 

assemble strength member clamp 

onto strain relief bracket as shown 

in Figure 2. Mark and cut the central 

strength member at end of strength 

member clamp. 

Figure 2

 

3.4.2  If cable has dual strength members, 

assemble strength member clamp 

onto strain relief bracket as shown in 

Figure 3.

Figure 3

 

Summary of Contents for 2178-XLB

Page 1: ...July 2010 78 8135 0094 5 K 3M Fiber Optic Splice Closure 2178 XSB XSB FR 2178 XLB XLB FR 3M Cable Addition Kit 2181 XB XB FR Instructions 3 ...

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Page 3: ...2532 splice tray can accommodate single fusion single mechanical or 12 ribbon fiber Length 14 56 370 mm Width 10 10 257 mm 2178 XSB Height 4 62 117 mm 2178 XLB Height 5 75 146 mm 2181 Adapter adds 2 05 52 mm 2 0 Kit Contents Visually inspect all components If any component is missing or appears damaged do not install Call customer service at 1 800 426 8688 for a replacement product 2 1 3M Fiber Op...

Page 4: ...cone lubricant K 2 1 Hose clamps L 1 Sheath scuff M 1 Tray support with strap N 1 Tape collar gauge O 1 Transition tube tie down Bracket not shown 2 3 3M Fiber Optic Splice Closure Adapter 2181 XB XB FR Kit Contents 3M Multiport Grommet included in certain kits only C A M M O B K L G F E I N H J D A 1 2181 XB adapter with gasket B 3 Sheath retention inserts C 1 3M Multiport Grommet certain kits on...

Page 5: ...ge and splicing The closure can store 8 2 4 m of buffer tube fiber 3 2 Remove sheath and clean fiber per company practice 3 3 Scuff 6 150 mm of cable sheath starting at end of sheath Figure 1 3 4 Secure the strength members 3 4 1 If cable has central strength member assemble strength member clamp onto strain relief bracket as shown in Figure 2 Mark and cut the central strength member at end of str...

Page 6: ...th of the unused sheath scuff and place it grit side inward inside of the hose clamp Note The cut piece of sheath scuff should wrap at least halfway around the cable sheath but not completely around the cable Place cable retention clamp and sheath scuff onto the cable so that hose clamp will be 1 25 mm from end of sheath 3 4 6 Install hose clamp and tighten to 40 in lbs 5 in lbs 4 6 N m 0 6 N m Fi...

Page 7: ...ed washer diameter range try both sizes and choose the snuggest fit available 3 7 2 For example if the cable diameter measures 1 12 try both the 1 0 1 1 and 1 1 1 2 marked washers Select the washer with the snuggest fit around the cable diameter allowing the washer to close at the split Figure 7 3 8 Place washers onto cable on either side of the area marked for tape collar build up Washers may be ...

Page 8: ...asket at the proper port Insert cable retention clamp into slot at same time and push down until cable is in proper alignment Note Ensure that washers are properly seated in the grooves of the case on either side of the gasket Note Carefully follow health and safety environmental instructions as given on Material Safety Data Sheet for the silicone lubricant Figure 11 3 11 Using two 2 black cable t...

Page 9: ...ing through the 3M Multiport Grommet 4 2 Remove sheath on drops exposing buffer tubes to a length required per company practice 4 3 Insert drops into multiport grommet first and then insert blank plugs last Note A small amount of lubricant provided in kit may be placed on blank plugs and cable to allow for ease of installation into multiport grommet An additional method to ease installation is to ...

Page 10: ... mm 50 mm into multiport grommet and then pull back out 4 7 Insert drop the entire length of multiport grommet 4 8 Repeat steps 4 3 4 7 for the blank plugs as well Note Leave future ports orientated to top of closure for ease of future installations of drop 5 0 3M Multiport Grommet 6 Port 1 4 Installation 5 1 Break off the tab feature as shown on both cable strain relief brackets Figure 17 5 2 Pla...

Page 11: ... surface of grommet Figure 19 5 4 Tighten the six K connector nuts to 40 in lbs 5 in lbs 4 6 N m 0 6 N m each Figure 20 5 5 Place cable strain relief and the 3M Multiport Grommet assembly into closure 5 6 Place cable ties around multiport grommet assembly inside and out as shown Note White cable ties are shown for clarity 5 7 Follow closure instruction for all other preparation leading up to and i...

Page 12: ...sed on type of splicing to be performed 7 2 Remove adhesive backing and position splice holders on tray Note Positioning of splice holders should be such that a minimum of 1 5 40 mm bend radius is maintained for each fiber to be spliced Note In a dirty environment an alcohol wipe may be used to clean tray surface for better adhesion Note Carefully follow safety health and environmental information...

Page 13: ...lace sleeves into splice holders 8 0 Splice Closure Assembly 8 1 Thinly coat all gasket surfaces with a light application of silicone lubricant to aid in gasket sealing Note Carefully follow health and safety environmental instructions as given on Material Safety Data Sheet for the silicone lubricant 8 2 Place cover on base and hand start bolts 1 5 7 and 3 in that order first All others can be sta...

Page 14: ...n bolt positions 5 7 1 and 3 in seqence All other bolt positions can be opened randomly 10 0 Closure Accessories 3M Cable Branch Port Kit 2178 XSB 1 4B 3M Wall Mount Bracket 2198 3M Adjustable Aerial Hanger Bracket Kit 2184 3M Fiber Splice Organizer Tray 2532 3M 4 Port Grommet 4PGA ...

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Page 16: ...thorized officer of 3M Warranty Limited Remedy Limited Liability This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of one 1 year from the time of purchase 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above your exclusi...

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