ADCP-96-167 • Issue 5 • July 2016
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5
INSTALLING FEEDER CABLES THAT REQUIRE SPLICING
This section provides instructions for installing feeder cables that will be spliced to the
splitter input fibers. Use the 216B key tool to release and secure the cabinet door as
needed during the feeder cable installation process. This procedure applies to the all-
splice and the combination splice/MPO connector versions of the cabinet.
5.1
Feeder Cable Installation
A compression fitting is provided for securing the feeder cable at the entry/exit point to
the cabinet. 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 feeder cable is typically a 12-fiber cable with stranded or ribbon fiber
construction. Breakout kits should be installed (subject to 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 splitter input fibers.
Use the following procedure to install the feeder cable:
1. Locate the compression fitting (on the bottom of the cabinet) that is specified for
feeder cable installation as shown in
Figure 14. Feeder Cable Compression Fitting
2. Open the cabinet door and swing frame to provide access to the interior of the
cabinet.
3. Loosen the compression nut so the feeder cable will slide easily into the cabinet.
Note:
The compression fitting provided with the cabinet can be used with feeder
cables that are 0.35 to 0.63 inches in diameter. Compression fitting kits are
available separately for cables with the following outside diameters: 0.27 – 0.47,
0.51 – 0.71, and 0.71 – 0.98 inches.
COMPRESSION
NUT
COMPRESSION
FITTING
BASE
FEEDER
CABLE
DETAIL OF FEEDER CABLE
ENTRY/EXIT POINT
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