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17.0 Splice Case Re-entry
17.01 Loosen the 10 bolts holding splice case halves together. Bolts should be completely unthreaded from nut
inserts in splice case base.
17.02 Using these bolts, loosely screw one bolt into each of the four
threaded corner inserts in the splice case cover.
17.03 Beginning with any corner, screw in bolt until the splice case
halves have been pried apart about 1/4" (6 mm). Repeat with
the other bolt on same end of the splice case.
Note:
Do not pry apart with any tool. The splice case will
separate with this procedure.
17.04 Follow same procedure with the bolts on opposite end of the
splice case.
17.05 Repeat steps 17.03 and 17.04 until case halves can be easily
separated by hand.
Note:
If splice case is to be reassembled, all sealant must be
removed and cable entrance port seals reconstructed.
a. Remove old sealing cord from splice case channels. This is accomplished by pressing a small amount of
sealant into the channel and removed with a quick snap. The quick action will remove the old sealant.
This is done to the cover and base.
Note:
Do cleaning immediately after prying the splice case apart.
b. Plug removal - insert the small end of a terminal wrench in the
plug opening and pry up. The plug will separate from the
splice
case. Clean the plug and port area using the
method stated
above.
c. Cable cleaning - remove the hose clamp from bracket to allow
cable to be lifted away from the base. Grab the cable on both
sides of the sealing washers and pull up until the cable seal is
broken. Be careful not to damage the buffer or fibers that are
working. Clean the port area and cable using the method
stated above. If the sealing washers are damaged, use new
washers.