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3.
Ground the OSP cable sheath to the cabinet ground bar as follows:
d.
Twist the OSP cable's metal strength members together into a single strand.
e.
Install a lug connector on the twisted end of the strength members.
f.
Install a #6 AWG bond strap onto the lug connector together with the twisted
strength members and tighten the lug connector.
g.
Terminate the other end of the bond strap to the main ground bar.
4.
Mount and secure the OSP cable to the rack or tie bars with cable ties.
5.
For cabinets equipped with a fiber splice tray, do the following:
a.
Route the core tubing to the splice tray to determine the required length.
Note:
If the splice tray is not located in the splice compartment, insert the core tubing
into the fiber routing duct and feed it into the main equipment chamber.
b.
Strip off the core tubing to an appropriate length. Take care not to sever or nick the
bare fibers.
c.
Thoroughly clean all bare fibers.
6.
If splicing shall be performed at a later time, neatly coil the bare fibers inside the splice
tray. Secure the core tubing to the rack with cable ties.
