CommScope 3RU FPX, Installation Instructions Manual

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TECP-92-160 • Rev C • May 2018
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© 2018 CommScope . All Rights Reserved.
3.9 Performing a Ribbon Fiber Heat Fusion Splice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.1 Accessing Inner Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2 Removing Fanout Holders to Gain Access to Splice Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
INTRODUCTION
This manual provides a description of the 12-inch-deep 3, 4, & 5 Rack Unit (3, 4, & 5 RU) FPX
Series Fiber Panel plus the installation and cable routing procedures.
Revision History
Trademark Information
CommScope is a registered trademark of CommScope Inc.
Admonishments
Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to
persons or equipment. Admonishments — in the form of Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions, —
must be followed at all times.
General Safety Precautions
Content Page
ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
1 2/2015 Original
2 July 2016 Rebranded for CommScope.
Rev C May 2018 Revised cable routing instructions and diagrams.
Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Caution: Fiber optic cables may be damaged if bent or curved to a radius that is less than the
recommended minimum bend radius. Always observe the recommended bend radius limit when
installing fiber optic cables and patch cords.