ADCP-96-167 • Issue 5 • July 2016
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INSTALLING DISTRIBUTION CABLES THAT REQUIRE SPLICING
This section provides instructions for installing distribution cables that will be spliced to
the distribution port fibers. Use the 216B key tool to release and secure the cabinet
door as needed during the distribution cable installation process. This procedure
applies to the all-splice version of the cabinet.
6.1
Distribution Cable Installation
A compression fitting is provided for securing the distribution cable at the entry/exit
point to the cabinet. An accessory kit is available for installing a second distribution
cable if required by the application. Within the cabinet, a cable clamp is used to secure
the cable to a bracket. Beyond the clamp, the outer sheath of the cable is removed to
expose the optical fibers.
The distribution cable is typically a 36-, 48-, 60-, or 72-fiber cable with stranded or
ribbon fiber construction. Breakout kits should be installed (per local practice) to protect
the exposed optical fibers. Grounding kits should be installed on cables with metallic
elements. From the clamping point, the optical fibers are routed to a splice tray for
splicing to the distribution port fibers.
Use the following procedure to install the distribution cable:
1. Locate the compression fitting (on the bottom of the cabinet) that is specified for
distribution cable installation as shown in
Figure 26. Distribution Cable Compression Fitting
2. Open the cabinet door and swing frame to provide access to the interior of the
cabinet.
COMPRESSION
NUT
COMPRESSION
FITTING
BASE
DISTRIBUTION
CABLE
24321-A