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9.2.
Hand-Hole mounting
Hand-Hole Mounting (below ground) – A hand-hole
enclosure (examples shown in Figure below) is an OSP
below-ground mounting system that may be used for any
indexing terminal or other similar products. When
installed, the top of the hand-hole enclosure is flush with
the top of the ground. Hand-hole enclosures consist of a
base unit and a top cover. The base unit mounts in the
ground. Cables and conduit enter the base unit from the
bottom.
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5. Store overlength near the terminal where the cable
leaves the terminal. For pole mounting the NDX bracket
can be used.
Note
:
The reverse option (cable spooled in opposite
way to pay off the cable in the reverse direction - from
upstream component to terminals final position) is
available.
9.
Mounting the terminal
9.1.
Disconnect the terminal from its
UMB
To install the terminal in several situations, the terminal is
supplied with its UMB (universal mounting bracket). The
UMB can be attached to various mounting surfaces using
a variety of fasteners. Multiple holes and slots are
provided in the UMB to accommodate these variety of
fasteners. To reach these holes and slots, the terminal
should be disconnected from its UMB. This can be done
by lifting the snap fit.
Release the terminal and move it slightly upwards. Now
the cable end can be taken out of the bracket: