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Section 8
Fiber organizing/storage, routing and splicing.
5.2
Butt.entry.configurations
5.2.1
Mid-sheath.-.loose.buffer.tube.(LBT)
Butt Express (Thru) Configuration
Preparation of Loose Buffer Tube Standard or Micro and Flat Drop with or without trace wire.
5.2.1.1
Prepare mid-span opening: remove
56”
of outer sheath. See Figure 8.
Figure 8
5.2.1.2
Cut strength member(s)
1¾”
from end of sheath openings. See Figure 8.
5.2.1.3 If Flat Drop has trace wire, cleanly cut away
4”
of trace wire from end of sheath opening. See photos 43-44.
Photo 43
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