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Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 3200
Installation Manual
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Installing a Pre-Cast Concrete Pad
A concrete pad provides a permanent foundation to anchor the cabinet to the ground while protecting the cabinet from water
damage and other outdoor surface conditions.
Install a pre-cast concrete pad for the cabinet at the installation site. Installation requires excavating the site, trenching cable
conduit, creating a gravel foundation base, and installing the pre-cast pad using a crane or derrick.
Pre-cast pads typically ship configured with conduit entry cutouts and mounting fixtures (anchor studs or countersunk
threaded inserts) for anchoring the cabinet to the pad. Specific features and dimensions vary by manufacturer. Contact your
sales representative for a list of Clearfield -certified suppliers.
Pre-Cast Pad Requirements
When preparing for and installing a pre-cast concrete pad, observe the following guidelines. Refer to the pad drawings
for guidance.
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to ensure proper pad support for the cabinet. Adjust for local conditions or practices as required.
• Use a pad with a minimum height of 6 inches.
• Install the pad with a maximum of 2 inches above-grade exposure.
• Use 4-inch conduit (maximum) for outside plant cables. See drawing below for entry locations.
• Use 2-inch conduit (maximum) for AC cable. See drawing below for entry location.
• Include pull cords in all cable conduits
Refer to the pad manufacturer’s instructions for additional guidelines.
