CraftSmart
®
Test Access Point (TAP) Box
Installation Manual
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Manual 020016 REV A - Sept 2018
Page 1: ...CraftSmart Test Access Point TAP Box Installation Manual _______________________________________________________ Manual 020016 REV A Sept 2018...
Page 2: ...______________________________________________ Manual 020016 REV A Sept 2018 Table of Contents Application 3 Description 3 Technical Specifications 3 TAP Box Assembly 4 TAP Box Mounting 8 Cable Entran...
Page 3: ...tampering There are grounding options available inside the TAP Box that will allow grounding of the feeder and drop cables It also has built in access to exterior grounding built into the unit Multipl...
Page 4: ...the cover by sliding it off Small parts will be contained inside set them aside TAP Box will appear as shown You will need a side cutters or pair of snips to remove the molded plastic pieces attached...
Page 5: ...llation Manual Direct 763 476 6866 National 800 422 2537 www SeeClearfield com techsupport clfd net Manual 020016 REV A Sept 2018 Install the 4 large cable management retainers round peg into the top...
Page 6: ..._______________ Manual 020016 REV A Sept 2018 Using the supplied VHB tape secure the two cable tie downs bridge lances into place inside the TAP Box Tie down locations exist above and below the splici...
Page 7: ...holder and install it into the TAP Box at the top Note If you are not utilizing the lower adapter slot of the holder you may clip the piece to provide a path for cable to run underneath 8 Trim the bla...
Page 8: ..._______________________________________________ Manual 020016 REV A Sept 2018 TAP Box Mounting Wall Mount The TAP Box can be mounted to a wall using standard hardware and the provided holes Mounting h...
Page 9: ...0 422 2537 www SeeClearfield com techsupport clfd net Manual 020016 REV A Sept 2018 Pole Mount The Pole Mount Bracket P N TAP PM KIT can be attached to many different types of surfaces Once attached t...
Page 10: ...shable fiber quick connect coupler The coupler can be zip tied into place and duct inserted into the coupler Cable can then be fed through the duct and into the TAP Box If not utilizing a coupler cut...
Page 11: ...2 2537 www SeeClearfield com techsupport clfd net Manual 020016 REV A Sept 2018 Grounding If utilizing armored cable an optional ground lug bracket for armored cable is available P N TAP ARM GL KIT Gr...
Page 12: ...be secured with either a lock or a security tab through the hole at the front of the box Cable Routing Radius protected slack management allows cable to be safely stored as it transitions from the ent...
Page 13: ...ing of the end face Learn the process of cleaning properly Note It is NOT recommended to use isopropyl alcohol to clean the end face Cleaning an SC LC Connector Cleaning the End Face Place one wiping...
Page 14: ...er AND the Adapter Itself Lightly moisten the fiber optic swab 2 5mm 38542F or 1 25mm 38040 by spotting a small amount about 1 of Electro Wash PX or Electro Wash MX pen onto the QbE Hold the tip of th...
Page 15: ...Figure 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Hold end face at a 90 degree angle For APC connection adjust by slightly tilting the container or end face Angle is correct when no drag is felt on the end face Fi...
Page 16: ...e option of Clearfield Inc shall constitute the exclusive sole remedy for a breach of this limited warranty Clearfield shall not be liable under any circumstances for any special consequential inciden...
Page 17: ...ment supplied Every effort has been made to keep the information contained in this document current and accurate as of the date of publication or revision However no guarantee is given or implied that...
