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FieldShield & FieldShield Flexdrop

Installation Manual

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Manual 018956 REV A- July 2017

Table of Contents

When to push, pull, or both?

Recommended Installation Distances

Fiber Installation

Attaching Pull String to Fiber

Pre-Terminated Pushable LC Drops

Terminating Fiber

Connector Cleaning

SC Pushable Connector

Simplex LC Pushable Connector

Duplex LC Pushable Connector

Fiber Polarity Switch

Preparing FieldShield Pushable Fiber for

Splice-On Connectors

CraftSmart Splice-On Connectors

Drop Cable Options

Standard Warranty

Proprietary Notice

Technical Support

Summary of Contents for FieldShield

Page 1: ...FieldShield FieldShield Flexdrop Installation Manual _______________________________________________________ Manual 018956 REV A July 2017 ...

Page 2: ...Installation Distances 3 Fiber Installation 4 Attaching Pull String to Fiber 5 Pre Terminated Pushable LC Drops 6 Pre Terminated Pushable LC Drops 6 Terminating Fiber 7 Connector Cleaning 7 SC Pushable Connector 9 Simplex LC Pushable Connector 10 Duplex LC Pushable Connector 11 Fiber Polarity Switch 12 Preparing FieldShield Pushable Fiber for Splice On Connectors 13 CraftSmart Splice On Connectors...

Page 3: ...l fiber using a push and pull combination rather than pushing or pulling by itself By using a combination push pull method installers have access to the fiber from both ends of the microduct when troubleshooting Recommended Installation Distances NOTE If a fiber gets stuck or snags during installation the fiber can be pulled back a couple inches from the end being fed into the duct and re pulled p...

Page 4: ...iber assemblies at distances in excess of 500 feet Never Remove Protective Cover from Pushable Connectors Prior to Installation Pulling is Faster than Pushing Pull with Constant Pressure and Speed to Overcome Initial Friction Maintain the Same Feed and Pull Rate on Both Ends If the protective plastic cover is removed from a pre connectorized pushable assembly before you place the fiber in the micr...

Page 5: ...t behind after tying the pull string to the pulling eye Failure to remove the excess string can cause the connector to bind between the string and the microduct during installation Attaching Pull String to Fiber FieldShield Microduct comes preinstalled with a nylon pull string that can handle pull strengths up to 50 lbs When attaching the pull string never tie the pull string directly to the fiber...

Page 6: ...ngs are staggered one on top of each other then push the protective sheath over the connector and knot from the pull string Note Failure to stagger the springs increases the width of the pushable connector making it too wide to pass tight corners Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2 Tie the pull string to the loop of the pulling eye and cut back the excess string left behind Note Do not to cut the string dire...

Page 7: ...ucts and techniques ensures a clean end face no matter the type of contamination These are Clearfield recommended products application Use the product you feel will complete your cleaning procedures Create a best practice for your company and follow those procedures NOTE It is NOT recommended to use IPA to clean the end face Cleaning the end face but not just the end face Place one wiping paper on...

Page 8: ...e and circle around 2 3 times and remove Turn swab to dry side and repeat Figure 5 Cleaning the mate through a bulkhead adapter 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 Elec tro Wash MX pen onto the QBE 2 Hold the tip of the swab onto the wetted area and hold for a count of 1 2 3 4 5 Insert the...

Page 9: ... tilting the container or end face Angle is correct when no drag is left on the end face Figure 2 Male Connector Lightly moisten the fiber optic swab CC505F like above moistening 1 side Place swab wet side down at one end of connector end face and draw across in a diagonal sweep ie from fiber 1 up and across to fiber 12 Turn swab over to dry and draw back from fiber 12 to fiber 1 Figure 3 BEFORE c...

Page 10: ...ss the ferrule alignment notch to properly lock into place Figure 1 Step 3 Rotate counter clockwise 45 degrees to realign the inner housing and connector and push the inner housing onto the connector until it snaps into place Figure 3 Step 2 Align the black mark on the inner housing with the black line on the connector then rotate the inner housing 45 degrees to offset the lock Figure 2 and slide ...

Page 11: ...Simplex LC Pushable Connector Connector Housing Assembly Step 1 Remove protective dust cap and cut the pull string loop close to crimp Figure 1 Step 3 Insert the cable crimp into the back of the lower body Figure 3 Snap the connector into the front half of the lower body Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 1 Figure 2 Step 2 A Slide the inner clip over the fiber Figure 2 B Align slo...

Page 12: ...able Connector Connector Housing Assembly Step 1 Remove protective dust cap and cut the pull string loop close to crimp Figure 1 Step 3 Insert the cable crimp into the back of the lower body Figure 3 Snap the connector into the front half of the lower body Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 1 Figure 2 Step 2 A Slide inner clips on the same colored fiber and over the springs Figure 2 B Align slot wi...

Page 13: ...ver onto lower half Figure 3 Fiber Polarity Switch Step 1 Remove the top half of the body by prying the bottom half sides apart Figure 1 Step 3 Choose either a straight through or reversed polarity configuration and assemble the colored fibers as shown Note All pre assembled Clearfield Dual LC connectors are factory configured as straight through Straight Through Reversed Figure 1 Figure 2 Step 2 ...

Page 14: ...Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2 Ring cut and remove the jacket using a rotary tube cutter available from Clearfield Figure 2 Note The jacket is removed using a score and snap process Make sure that the rotary tube cutter blade has been adjusted so that it scores the outside of the jacket but does not entirely cut through Do not cut or nick the fiber Preparing FieldShield Pushable Fiber for Splice On Conn...

Page 15: ...k will tell you how far to insert the 900um tubing into the 3mm cable Figure 5 Step 7 Place heatshrink flush to the end of the cable and then apply even heat until the tubing is fully shrunk Figure 7 Figure 6 Figure 7 Step 6 Cut a 1 piece of 1 8 adhesive lined heatshrink available from Clearfield fold the Kevlar strength members back over the outside of the cable Slide the heatshrink over the fibe...

Page 16: ...ow the glue to dry and then trim the excess Kevlar strength members behind the heatshrink Figure 11 Note The CraftSmart Splice On Connector can now be installed per standard instructions to the 900um furcated fiber Figure 10 Figure 11 Step 10 Now apply a generous amount of super glue to the 900um furcation tubing between the FieldShield cable and the mark and then while rotating slide the furcatio...

Page 17: ...e cable to the point at which it will attach to the patch panel and add 39 inches 1 meter to the length Mark this length with a piece of tape This is the strip point for the cable being terminated Step 4 Strip the cable back to the tape mark Step 5 Secure the cable to the patch panel Step 6 Clean any dirt and or gel surrounding the loose tube Step 7 Select the first buffer tube and measure back 36...

Page 18: ...l filling compound Step 15 Talc the fibers to facilitate the threading operation Cup the talc in the palm of your hand and apply along the whole length of the fibers Step 16 Select the blue fiber and thread 6 inches 150mm into the blue tube of the terminal assembly Figure 3 Repeat this procedure for the remaining fibers making sure the color coded fibers match the color coded 900um tubing Step 17 ...

Page 19: ...ort clfd net Manual 018956 REV A July 2017 Figure 5 Step 20 Place the terminal assembly into the bottom of the terminal body Align the top cover and snap into place Figure 5 Step 21 Remove the tape from the loose tube and repeat this procedure for the remaining loose tubes Note The CraftSmart Splice On Connector can now be installed per standard instructions to the 900um furcated fiber ...

Page 20: ...Precautions Please read and follow all fusion splicer manufacturer recommended procedures concerning splicing operation and precautions Safety glasses should be worn when handling cleaved fibers Cleaved fibers are sharp and can pierce eyes skin or clothing Never look into the end of a microscope or optical cable connected to an operating optical output device Laser radiation is invisible and direc...

Page 21: ...ons carefully insert the splice holder with the connector inside of the holder into one side of the machine Figure 5 Using extreme caution do not touch or bump the stripped fiber against anything Figure 4 Figure 5 Step 6 Insert the connector sub assembly in to the fusion splice holder making sure the fiber sits into the center of the fiber groove Figure 4 Figure 2 Step 4 Remove Install the dust ca...

Page 22: ...der over the protec tion sleeve to help keep the heat inside Note If the splice protection sleeve is not shrunk down all the way then you can run the heat cycle again You may want to increase the ovens time duration if this continues to happen Step 11 Place the fiber in the splice holder Step 12 Clean bare fiber with clean wipe and alcohol Step 13 Cleave the bare fiber to 10mm If the cleave length...

Page 23: ...ck Orange Yes For use when a single pass and restorable solution at a competitive price is ideal FieldShield FLEXdrop Indoor Plenum Outdoor Yes 40 to 176 F Yes Black White Yes For use when a premium product that has maximum workability flexibility and restorability is desired FieldShield Classic Outdoor in Duct Yes in Duct 40 to 176 F Yes Black Yes For use when the distance from the access point t...

Page 24: ...BLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT OR WITH AGREEMENT TO SELL PRODUCT TO BUYER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS LOSS OF USE OR FOR ANY DAMAGES OR SUMS PAID BY BUYER TO THIRD PARTIES THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIA BILITY SHALL APPLY WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED ...

Page 25: ...tly install the equipment 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 the document is error free or that it is accurate with regard to any specification Technical Support Clearfield Inc can be contacted for any issues that arise with the supplied p...

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