ADCP-96-167 • Issue 5 • July 2016
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Figure 30. Distribution Cable Grounding
3. Place the jumper wire ring terminal over the grounding stud and then reinstall the
star washer and lock nut.
4. Tighten the grounding stud lock nut to 30 to 35 lbs force-inches (3.4 to 4.0 Nm) of
torque.
6.3
Routing and Preparing the Distribution Cable Subunits for Splicing
Several universal splice trays for splicing the distribution cable fibers to the distribution
port fibers are provided with the cabinet. Use the following procedure to route and
prepare the distribution cable subunits for splicing:
1. Locate the distribution cable splice trays which are mounted against the back of
the cabinet in two locations, as shown in
, and locate the distribution port
fibers which are routed to the distribution splice trays.
Warning: The distribution cable is connected to the cabinet grounding system through the
grounding stud. Failure to properly tighten the nut on the grounding stud could result in
improper grounding of the cable and result in performance or safety issues.
STAR WASHER
LOCK NUT
#6 JUMPER
WIRE
GROUNDING
STUDS
DETAIL OF CABLE
GROUNDING
COMPONENTS
24225-B