Danger: Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not
look into the optical bulkhead of an operational transmitter, or into the launching (output) end
of an active fiber. A clean, protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any
radiating bulkhead receptacle or optical fiber connector to avoid exposure to potentially
dangerous amounts of radiation. This practice also helps prevent contamination of connectors
and adapters.
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6. Connect the fiber connectors to the adaptors on the rear of the 6pak adapter plate.
7. Replace the rear door.
2.3.3
24-Fiber Termination/Splicing Rack-Mount Panel
Figure 9
shows cable routing options and breakout dimensions for the 24-fiber termination rack-
mount panel. The cable can enter from above or below the chassis and from the left or right side.
Use the following procedure to install a cable in the 24-fiber termination/splicing rack-mount panel.
1. Route the cable to the chassis.
2. Pull out the splice drawer and thread the cable stub through the chassis onto the splice tray
in the approximate position shown in
Figure 9
. Based on the figure, determine how much
length of cable will be required for the B to C double loop section shown.
3. Break out the cable, leaving 36 inches (91.44 cm) of bare fiber for a splicing loop.
4. Secure the cable with a cable clamp in the position shown, about 0.75 inches (1.91 cm)
before the breakout point. For instructions refer to
Figure 8
in the previous procedure.
5. Tie the fibers down with cord lacing in the B position shown in
Figure 9
.
6. If the cable being installed is an OSP cable with a metallic strength member, bond the
cable to ground following the instructions for the bonding/grounding kit.
