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4.4
Route Drop Cable into Closure
Step
Number
Instruction
1
Locate the drop cable ports on the front of the
closure. The FSDC tool bag includes a drop
port nut tool specially fit for removing and
tightening the nuts that seal these ports.
For those drop ports that will be used, remove
the nut and set it aside.
Note: all drop ports have a thin membrane
inside that helps to seal from environmental
intrusion. If a drop port will not be used in the
installation, then DO NOT PIERCE this
membrane.
2
The FSDC includes three sizes of drop port
grommets: small (for 3-4 mm cable), medium
(for 5-6 mm cable), and large (for flat drop
cable).
The standard unit (FSDC4T16SA8L8MV) is
configured with eight large grommets in the
top row of drop ports and eight medium in the
bottom row of drop ports. If other drop
grommets are needed, order the grommet
retrofit kit.
If using un-connectorized drop cable, then run
the cable through the grommet.
If using preconnectorized drop cable, then cut
a slit through the side of the grommet and
insert the cable into the grommet.
3
Route the drop cable through the drop cable
port into the FSDC.
If using unconnectorized cable, terminate a
connector onto the end of the cable.
Plug the connector into the drop side adapter
that corresponds to the appropriate feed fiber
connection.
4
Push the grommet into the drop cable port.
Reattach the drop cable port nut. Use the
tightening tool to tighten the nut just until snug.
Overtightening may push the nut past its
sealing point and possibly damage the threads
on the nut.
Tip: when installation is complete, use Velcro
or some other fastener to secure the nut
tightening tool inside the closure for future
use.
