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Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900
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Installation Manual
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Manual 020420 REV B - April 2019
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Ground the OSP cable sheath to the cabinet's main ground bar or the EXM's subground bar as follows:
a.
Twist the OSP cable's metal strength members together into a single strand.
b.
Install a lug connector on the twisted end of the strength members.
Note:
Clearfield recommends using a two-hole lug connector, unless local practice indicates otherwise.
c.
Install a #6 AWG bond strap onto the lug connector together with the twisted strength members and tighten
the lug connector.
d.
Terminate the other end of the bond strap to the ground bar in an open position below the AC load center or
junction box lug. Refer to
Installing the Cabinet Ground Connection
for more information.
Route fiber to the splice location:
a.
Insert the core tubing into the fiber routing duct and feed it through the duct into the cabinet or EXM.
b.
Route the core tubing to the splice location to determine the required length.
c.
Strip off the core tubing to an appropriate length. Take care not to sever or nick the bare fibers.
If splicing shall be performed at a later time, neatly coil the bare fibers inside the splice tray. Secure the core
tubing in place with cable ties.
