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FieldShield & FieldShield Flexdrop
Installation Manual
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Manual 018956 REV A- July 2017
Fiber Installation
Whether pre-connectorized or not, here are a couple quick tips to use when installing pushable fiber into the microduct.
These techniques have been used to install single fiber, connectorized fiber and multi-fiber assemblies at distances in
excess of 500 feet.
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Never Remove Protective Cover from Pushable Connectors Prior to Installation
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Pulling is Faster than Pushing
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Pull with Constant Pressure and Speed to Overcome Initial Friction
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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 microduct, the connector acts as a sort of
“cheese grater” down the length of the microduct. It will shave off the inner liner and
then those particles bind around the fiber. In some cases, this causes the fiber to
become stuck and usually results in a broken fiber.