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9.4.5

Route fibers that will not be spliced onto Feed Thru tray. See photo 256.

9.4.6 Route fibers to be spliced to top splice tray. See photos 257-259.

9.4.7 Splice per standard practice. Replace dust cover on tray after splicing.

Feed Thru

Tray

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Feed Thru

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Middle Splice Tray

Fiber to be
spliced routing up
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Top

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Photo #259

Fiber to be
spliced routing up
to top splice tray

Caution:

SMOUVS

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centered when placed in the holders.

Summary of Contents for Mini-OTE 300

Page 1: ...Mini OTE 300 Optical Terminal Enclosure TECP 91 009 Issue 4 May 2019 300100118456 Rev D ...

Page 3: ...rounding organization procedure Describes cable retention procedure Describes how to close and secure terminal enclosure Describes how to mount the terminal enclosure for pedestal hand hole pole and strand mount applications Describes installation of hardened connectors and adapters Notice You can download or request the latest documents and information on CommScope Inc from the website http www C...

Page 4: ...icate special messages for the reader Note Presents useful information related to Installation Guide contents the references and data related to the product s use etc Caution Describes situations where data loss and incorrect product operation may occur and provides proper actions to take in these situations Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope regi...

Page 5: ...se 2 0 1 02 17 Update Dimensional changes contents Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved 3 0 1 11 17 Update Kit contents instructions 4 0 5 08 19 Update Kit contents instructions ...

Page 6: ...Do not disassemble the product 4 Installation site condition 4 Components Required 5 Supplementary Kit 6 Chapter 3 Inline Express LBT Standard and Micro Flat Drop with without trace 7 This chapter discusses cable preparation grounding cable retention fiber organizing storage routing and splicing for Inline Express for Loose Buffer Tube LBT Standard and Micro cables Flat Drop with without trace wir...

Page 7: ...r LBT Standard and Micro cables Flat Drop with without trace wire It also provides helpful notes to consider during installation and use of the product To prevent any problem that may occur during installation the user should fully understand this information before installing the product 5 1 Cable Preparation 25 5 2 Cable and External Grounding 28 5 3 Cable Retention 29 5 4 Fiber Organizing Stora...

Page 8: ...ge Routing and Splicing 49 7 5 Closing Securing Closure 51 7 6 Mounting Closure 52 Chapter 8 Butt Express Ribbon Central Core Tube Shielded Unshielded 53 This chapter discusses cable preparation grounding cable retention fiber organizing storage routing and splicing for Butt Express for Ribbon Central Core Tube Shielded and Unshielded cable It also provides helpful notes to consider during install...

Page 9: ...g storage routing and splicing for Butt Stub for Ribbon Central Core Tube Shielded and Unshielded cable It also provides helpful notes to consider during installation and use of the product To prevent any problem that may occur during installation the user should fully understand this information before installing the product 10 1 Cable Preparation 70 10 2 Cable and External Grounding 73 10 3 Cabl...

Page 10: ...thout trace wire Buffer Tube Removal Cable Entry Right 27 Figure 7 Inline Stub LBT Standard and Micro Flat Drop with without trace wire Buffer Tube Removal Cable Entry Left 27 Figure 8 Butt Stub LBT Standard and Micro Flat Drop with without trace wire Cable End Prep 35 Figure 9 Butt Stub LBT Standard and Micro Flat Drop with without trace wire Buffer Tube Removal 36 Figure 10 Inline Express Ribbon...

Page 11: ...ons The Mini OTE 300 allows for both in line and butt configurations with 5 ports accepting standard flat drop up to diameter cable for multiple combinations of feeder and drop cables Sealing is achieved by spring loaded gel technology resulting in extremely convenient re entry and resealing Cable Types The Mini OTE 300 is designed for standard flat drop with or without toning wire and loose buffe...

Page 12: ...in line installations Units are shipped with two factory integrated splice trays and a fiber storage tray Slack cable storage is available beneath the splicing trays Accommodates CommScope s field installable splitters 1x2 1x4 1x8 and field installable compact CWDMs 2 4 8 channel Max number of splices o NOTE trays intended for single stranded splice only ribbon to be deribbonized and spliced as si...

Page 13: ...product To prevent any problem that may occur during installation the user should fully understand this information before installing the product This chapter consists of Notes for installation Components required for installation Supplementary Kits Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved ...

Page 14: ...installed using the following components found in the Mini OTE 300 kit Item Description Item Description 1 Mini OTE 300 Terminal Enclosure 10 Mini OTE 300 port plugs 4 ground plug 1 2 Cable retention hardware assembly 5 11 Mini OTE 300 Ribbon standard grommet 3 Bolts for cable retention assembly 3 8 hex head slotted 6 12 Mini OTE 300 LBT standard grommet 4 Inline Ground Bar 13 Mini OTE 300 LBT mic...

Page 16: ...TRAND BRKT Brackets 2 Bolts 7 16 hex head 4 Cable ties 2 Brackets with hardware 2 Bolts 2 Lock Washers 2 Cable clamps 4 Bolts 2 Included in kits but additional components available in supplementary kit Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved Smouv Holder 6X Strand Clamp Kit 760244002 OTE M STRAND CLAMP ...

Page 17: ...d sheath opening See photos 1 2 3 1 4 If cable is shielded and to be grounded proceed to Section 3 2 Cable and External Grounding 3 1 5 Proceed to Section 3 3 to assemble cable retention hardware to each cable end opening 3 1 6 Separate buffer tube s containing fibers to be spliced from LBT bundle Trace wire cut away leaving smooth edge Photo 1 Trace wire pulled away leaving rough edge sheath Phot...

Page 18: ...ove 41 of buffer tube between the two marks See Figure 2 3 1 10 Cut fibers to be spliced 41 from the buffer tube opening from incoming signal side of cable 3 1 11 Proceed to section 3 4 Fiber Routing and Splicing Photo 7 Storage Store express LBT Photo 8 Squeeze tab Lift up to remove Squeeze tab Lift up to remove Photo 6 Photo 3 Left side entry port No ground Snap into cavity Photo 5 Left side Rig...

Page 19: ...configuration install inline ground bar and secure with bolt See photo 10 1 Photo 9 180 Inline ground bar placed on top of standard ground bar secured with bolt Inline ground bar placed under cable retention assembly secured with bolt Insert ground bar into slot in closure Photo 10 NOTE Exposed shielding will be bonded to the cable retention bracket and ground bar Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide A...

Page 20: ... RETENTION 3 3 1 If LBT cable remove any dummy buffer tubes by cutting at cable sheath opening See photo 12 3 3 2 Open hose clamp on cable retention assembly Place cable retention assembly around cable If cable is shielded and to be grounded orient the sheath opening which exposes the shielding toward the base of retention clamp See photos 13 14 Position for external ground Secure with bolt Photo ...

Page 21: ...order to avoid interference when installing closure See photos 19 20 3 3 6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 3 1 6 Strength members inserted into lug Caution Tighten lug with nut in downward position Photo 15 If shielded keep cable positioned as shown while tightening hose clamp Photo 20 Place foil under hose clamp Photo 19 Caution Tighten screw keep screw in contained area 1 1 1 2 Photo 16 Cut ...

Page 22: ...y be installed into one grommet Insert into routing tray sliding grommet to align with retaining groove in routing tray Secure with cable tie See photos 22 26A 3 4 4 Repeat steps 3 4 2 to 3 4 3 with buffer tube coming from other end of cable LBTs routed straight to routing tray Photo 21 Standard LBT Photo 22 Micro LBT Grommet Photo 23 Photo 24 Routing tray grommet slot 1 of LBT to remain beyond gr...

Page 23: ...splicing Fiber routed to top splice tray Photo 27 Feed Thru Routing Feed Thru Tray Routing Tray Fiber to be spliced Photo 28 Middle Splice Tray Fiber to be spliced routing up to top splice tray Photo 29 Top Splice Tray Photo 30 Caution SMOUVS must be centered when placed in the holders All Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommSco...

Page 24: ... 35 Photo 32 Close right side 1st Photo 33 Close left side 2nd Photo 34 Close top last Photo 35 Large end of port plug Caution Be sure black braid or spiral tubing is in place to avoid pinching when closing lid Photo 31 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved Note Tighten the security bolt with a torque...

Page 25: ... of housing Assemble to line See photos 36 E F 3 6 3 For pole mounting assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole See photo 37 Photos 36 A D Photos 36 E F Photo 37 Mounted with Supplementary Strand Mount Kit 760235507 Supplementary Strand Mount Kit Supplementary Pole Mount kit 860634772 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication ar...

Page 26: ...of trace wire from end of sheath opening See photos 38 39 4 1 3 If cable is shielded and to be grounded proceed to Section 4 2 Cable and External Grounding 4 1 4 Proceed to Section 4 3 to assemble cable retention hardware to each cable end opening Trace wire cut away leaving smooth edge Photo 38 Photo 39 Trace wire pulled away leaving rough edge sheath Sheath mid span opening 70 Express LBTs Figur...

Page 27: ...ers to be spliced 46 from the buffer tube opening on the incoming signal side 4 1 10 Proceed to Section 4 4 Fiber Routing and Splicing Store express LBT Photo 45 Storage Photo 44 Squeeze tab Lift up to remove tray Squeeze tab Lift up to remove tray Photo 43 Right side entry port No ground Snap into cavity Photo 41 Photo 42 Left side Right side entry ports Ground bar Inline bar Snap into cavity ins...

Page 28: ...th bolt See photo 48 Caution Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini OTE 300 closure A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal 4 2 4 Proceed to Section 4 3 to assemble cable retention hardware 1 Photo 46 180 Inline ground bar placed on top of standard ground bar secured with bolt Inline ground bar placed und...

Page 29: ... base of retention clamp See photos 50 51 4 3 3 Insert strength member s into lug and hand tighten screw with the tool provided See photo 52 Strength members inserted into lug Caution Tighten lug with nut in downward position Photo 52 Photo 49 Cut dummy LBT Open hose clamp Place around cable Photo 50 Caution Cable sheath opening positioned downward Photo 51 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trad...

Page 30: ...to avoid interference when installing closure See photos 56 57 4 3 6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 4 1 6 Photo 56 Caution If shielded keep cable positioned as shown while tightening hose clamp Photo 57 Place foil under hose clamp Caution Tighten screw keep screw in contained area 1 1 1 2 Photo 53 Cut Foil Photo 54 Form foil over cable Photo 55 If flat drop wrap foil around drop Mini OTE 300 ...

Page 31: ... align with retaining groove in routing tray Secure with cable tie See photos 59 63A 4 4 4 Repeat steps 4 4 2 4 4 3 with buffer tube coming from other end of cable LBTs routed straight to routing tray Photo 58 Standard LBT Photo 59 Micro LBT Grommet Photo 60 Photo 61 Routing tray grommet slot 1 of LBT to remain beyond grommet Photo 62 Photo 63 Caution Secure with cable tie so that it is oriented a...

Page 32: ...ter splicing Photo 64 Feed Thru Tray Routing Tray Routing Tray Fiber to be spliced Photo 65 Fiber routed to top splice tray Top Splice Tray Photo 67 Middle Splice Fiber to be spliced routing up to top splice tray Photo 66 Caution SMOUVS must be centered when placed in the holders Feed Thru tray Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 Co...

Page 33: ...ack braid or spiral tubing is in place to avoid pinching when closing lid Photo 68 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved 4 5 4 Tighten security bolt See photo 72 Photo 69 Close right side 1st Photo 70 Close left side 2nd Photo 71 Close top last Photo 72 Note Tighten the security bolt with a torque lim...

Page 34: ...to back of housing Assemble to line See photos 36 E F 4 6 3 For pole mounting assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole See photo 37 Photos 36 A D Photos 36 E F Photo 37 Suplpementary Strand Mount Kit 760235507 Supplementary Strand Mount Kit Suplpementary Pole Mount kit 860634772 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are Comm...

Page 35: ... External Grounding 5 1 4 Proceed to Section 5 3 to assemble cable retention hardware to each cable end opening 5 1 5 Separate buffer tube s containing fibers to be spliced from LBT bundle Trace wire cut away leaving smooth edge Photo 75 Trace wire pulled away leaving rough edge sheath material Photo 76 Figure 5 Remove 55 of outer sheath LBT to be stored Strength Member 1 LBT to be stored Strength...

Page 36: ...und Snap into cavity Photo 78 Snap into cavity A Right side entry port No ground Photo 79 Either Left side OR Right side entry ports Ground bar Inline bar installed Snap into cavity install 2 bolts Squeeze tab Lift up to remove tray Squeeze tab Lift up to remove tray Photo 80 Storage Photo 81 Store LBT not to be spliced Photo 82 Store LBT not to be spliced Photo 83 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide ...

Page 37: ...g See Figure 7 5 1 10 Proceed to Section 5 4 Fiber Routing and Splicing Figure 7 Cable entering closure from the RIGHT Figure 6 LBT 23 55 of outer sheath Fiber to be spliced Cable entering closure from the LEFT LBT 17 55 of outer sheath Fiber to be spliced Figure 7 Cable entering closure from the LEFT Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered ...

Page 38: ... retention assembly or secured with bolt See photo 86 Caution Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini OTE 300 closure A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal 1 Photo 84 180 Inline ground bar placed on top of standard ground bar secured with bolt Inline ground bar placed under cable retention assembly secur...

Page 39: ... base of retention clamp See photos 88 89 5 3 3 Insert strength member s into lug and hand tighten screw with the tool provided See photo 90 Strength members inserted into lug Photo 90 Photo 87 Cut dummy LBT Open hose clamp Place around cable Cable retention assembly Photo 88 Photo 89 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope In...

Page 40: ...to avoid interference when installing closure See photos 94 95 5 3 6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 5 1 5 Photo 94 Photo 95 Place foil under hose clamp 1 1 1 2 Photo 91 Cut Foil Photo 92 Form foil over cable Photo 93 If flat drop wrap foil around drop Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved Caution...

Page 41: ...ble tie See photos 98 102A One loop stored of LBTs Then routed to routing tray Photo 96 Left side cable entry One loop stored of LBTs Then routed to routing tray Photo 97 Right side cable entry Standard LBT Photo 98 Micro LBT Grommet Photo 99 Routing tray grommet slot 1 of LBT to remain beyond grommet Photo 101 Photo 100 Photo 102 Photo 102A Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in t...

Page 42: ...hoto 103 Feed Thru Tray Routing Tray Top Splice Tray Photo 106 Fiber routed to top splice tray Feed Thru Tray Routing Tray Fiber to be spliced Photo 104 Middle Splice Tray Fiber to be spliced routing up to top splice tray Photo 105 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved Caution SMOUVS must be centered ...

Page 43: ...i OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved 5 5 4 Tighten security bolt See photo 35 Photo 108 Close right side 1st Photo 109 Close left side 2nd Photo 110 Close top last Photo 111 Note Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool like a type 216C can wrench shown or 25 in lbs maximum Note To assist i...

Page 44: ...to back of housing Assemble to line See photos 36 E F 5 6 3 For pole mounting assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole See photo 37 Photos 36 A D Photos 36 E F Photo 37 Supplementary Strand Mount Kit 760235507 Supplementary Strand Mount Kit Supplementary Pole Mount kit 860634772 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are Comm...

Page 45: ...way 4 of wire from end of sheath opening See photos 114 115 6 1 3 If cable is shielded and to be grounded proceed to Section 6 2 Cable and External Grounding 6 1 4 Proceed to Section 6 3 to assemble cable retention hardware to each cable end opening 6 1 5 Separate buffer tube s containing fibers to be spliced from LBT bundle Trace wire cut away leaving smooth edge Photo 114 Trace wire pulled away ...

Page 46: ...sheath opening ring cut and remove tubing See Figure 9 6 1 9 Proceed to Section 6 4 Fiber Routing and Splicing LBT 17 Figure 9 Snap into 1 of 4 possible cavities position No grounding Photo 116 With grounding Install 2 bolts Photo 117 Squeeze tab Lift up to remove tray Squeeze tab Lift up to remove Photo 118 Storage Photo 119 Store LBT not to be spliced Photo 120 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide Al...

Page 47: ...retention assembly or secured with bolt See photo 123 Caution Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini OTE 300 closure A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal 1 Photo 121 180 Inline ground bar placed on top of standard ground bar secured with bolt Inline ground bar placed under cable retention assembly secu...

Page 48: ...se of retention clamp See photos 125 126 6 3 3 Insert strength member s into lug and hand tighten screw with the tool provided See photo 127 Photo 124 Cut dummy LBT Open hose clamp Place around cable Cable retention assembly Photo 125 Photo 126 Strength members inserted into lug Photo 127 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScop...

Page 49: ...avoid interference when installing closure See photos 131 132 6 3 6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 6 1 5 Cut Foil 1 1 1 2 Photo 128 Photo 129 Form foil over cable Photo 130 If flat drop wrap foil around drop Photo 131 Place foil under hose clamp Photo 132 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved Cau...

Page 50: ...h retaining groove in routing tray See photos 134 138A One loop stored of LBTs Then routed to routing tray Photo 133 Left side cable entry Standard LBT Photo 134 Photo 136 Micro LBT Grommet Photo 135 Routing tray grommet slot 1 of LBT to remain beyond grommet Photo 137 Photo 138 Photo 138A Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommSco...

Page 51: ...ing Photo 139 FeedThru Tray Routing Tray Top Splice Tray Photo 142 Fiber routed to top splice tray Feed Thru Tray Routing Tray Fiber to be spliced Photo 140 Middle Splice Tray Fiber to be spliced routing up to top splice tray Photo 141 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved Caution SMOUVS must be cente...

Page 52: ... OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved 6 5 4 Tighten security bolt See photo 147 Photo 144 Close right side 1st Photo 145 Close left side 2nd Photo 146 Close top last Photo 147 Note Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool like a type 216C can wrench shown or 25 in lbs maximum Note To assist i...

Page 53: ...to back of housing Assemble to line See photos 36 E F 6 6 3 For pole mounting assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole See photo 37 Photos 36 A D Photos 36 E F Photo 37 Supplementary Strand Mount Kit 760235507 Supplementary Strand Mount Kit Supplementary Pole Mount kit 860634772 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are Comm...

Page 54: ...sured from the cable sheath opening See Figure 10 7 1 4 Cut two pieces of black felt tape and wrap around each core tube Note Steel strength members may be temporarily bent apart to aid in application of tape See photos 150 152 Cut tape Photo 150 Wrap core tube with felt tape Photo 152 Spread steel strength members Photo 151 Core tube Core tube Strength member 1 Strength member 1 Ribbon Fiber Shea...

Page 55: ... 8 Proceed to Section 7 3 to assemble cable retention hardware 7 1 9 Snap cable retention assemblies into the appropriate locations Secure with bolts if grounded See photos 156 158 Apply spiral wrap Core tube Photo 153 Secure with cable tie Photo 154 Left entry port cable 5 spiral wrap Right entry port cable 10 spiral wrap Photo 155 Left side entry port No ground Snap into cavity Photo 156 Right s...

Page 56: ...h shielding remove a section of the outer sheath 180 around the cable by 1 0 in length measured from the end of the outer sheath in order to expose cable shielding See photo 162 7 2 2 For grounding press ground bar into slot in closure If using Inline configuration install inline ground bar and secure with bolt See photo 163 1 Photo 162 180 Inline ground bar placed on top of standard ground bar se...

Page 57: ... prevent a leak path and make a proper seal 7 3 CABLE RETENTION 7 3 1 Open hose clamp on cable retention assembly Place cable retention assembly around cable If cable is shielded and to be grounded orient the sheath opening which exposes the shielding toward the base of retention clamp See photos 165 166 7 3 2 Insert strength member s into lug and hand tighten screw with the tool provided See phot...

Page 58: ...nd outer sheath of cable Tighten hose clamp being sure to keep the screw head positioned under the cable retention assembly in order to avoid interference when installing closure See photos 171 172 7 3 6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 7 1 9 Photo 172 Place foil under hose clamp Photo 171 1 1 1 2 Photo 168 Cut Foil Photo 169 Form foil over cable Photo 170 If flat drop wrap foil around drop Cau...

Page 59: ...ribbon grommets onto ribbon one inch before de ribbonize point Install grommets into routing tray and secure with cable tie See photos 175 177A 7 4 4 Repeat steps 7 4 2 7 4 3 with fiber coming from other end of cable 7 4 5 Cut fibers to be spliced 41 from the signal input side 7 4 6 Route express fibers onto feed thru tray See photo 178 Routing tray entry points Photo 173 Slots for grommets Mark r...

Page 60: ...d to top tray See photos 179 181 7 4 8 Splice per standard practice Replace dust cover on tray after splicing Middle Splice Tray Fiber to be spliced routing up to top splice Photo 180 Top Splice Tray Photo 181 Fiber to be spliced routing up to top splice Feed Thru Tray Routing Tray Fiber to be spliced Photo 179 Caution SMOUVS must be centered when placed in the holders ...

Page 61: ...t side hinge then top hinge Hinges can be closed using screwdriver or by hand See photos 183 185 Large end of port plug Photo 182 7 5 4 Tighten security bolt See photo 186 Photo 183 Close right side 1st Photo 184 Close left side 2nd Photo 185 Close top last Photo 186 Note Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool like a type 216C can wrench shown or 25 in lbs maximum Note To assist in ...

Page 62: ... housing Assemble to plate or rod See photos 36 A D 7 6 2 For strand mounting assemble strand clamps or supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing Assemble to line See photos 36 E F 7 6 3 For pole mounting assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole See photo 37 Photos 36 A D Photos 36 E F Photo 37 Supplementary Strand Mount Kit 760235507 Supplementary ...

Page 63: ...eath openings See Figure 11 8 1 4 Cut two pieces of black felt tape and wrap around each core tube Note Steel strength members may be temporarily bent apart to aid in application of tape See photos 189 191 8 1 5 Cut 2 pieces of spiral wrap each 5 Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved Cut tape Photo 18...

Page 64: ...al input comes from 8 1 11 Remove ribbon containing fiber to be spliced from fiber stack Store express fibers in storage area Tray stack may be removed for easier access to storage See photos 197 199 8 1 12 Proceed to section 8 4 for Fiber Routing and Splicing Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved App...

Page 65: ...al ground connection is to be placed in designated location The ground wire is to be secured using the same bolt that is used to secure the cable retention assembly See photo 202 Caution Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini OTE 300 closure A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal 1 Photo 200 180 Inline g...

Page 66: ...clamp See photos 203 204 8 3 2 Insert strength member s into lug and hand tighten screw with the tool provided See photo 205 8 3 4 Cut perforated foil into 3 pieces note orientation and form over cable If Flat Drop wrap around drop See photos 206 208 Strength members inserted into lug Photo 205 1 1 1 2 Photo 206 Cut Foil Photo 207 Form foil over cable Photo 208 If flat drop wrap foil around drop O...

Page 67: ...locations De ribbonize fiber between marks See photos 211 212 8 4 3 Install ribbon grommets onto ribbon 1 before de ribbonize point Install grommets into routing tray and secure with cable tie See photos 213 215A 8 4 4 Cut fibers to be spliced 51 from end of spiral wrap measured from signal side of cable Mini OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope register...

Page 68: ... Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc All rights Reserved Feed Thru Tray Routing Tray Photo 216 Middle Splice Tray Fiber to be spliced routing up to top splice tray Photo 218 Feed Thru Tray Routing Tray Fiber to be spliced Photo 217 Top Splice Tray Photo 219 Fiber to be spliced routing up to top splice tray Feed Thru Tray Routing Tray Photo 216 ...

Page 69: ...t side hinge then top hinge Hinges can be closed using screwdriver or by hand See photos 221 223 Large end of port plug Photo 220 8 5 4 Tighten security bolt See photo 224 Photo 221 Close right side 1st Photo 222 Close left side 2nd Photo 223 Close top last Photo 224 Note Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool like a type 216C can wrench shown or 25 in lbs maximum Note To assist in ...

Page 70: ... housing Assemble to plate or rod See photos 36 A D 8 6 2 For strand mounting assemble strand clamps or supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing Assemble to line See photos 36 E F 8 6 3 For pole mounting assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole See photo 37 Photos 36 A D Photos 36 E F Photo 37 Supplementary Strand Mount Kit 760235507 Supplementary ...

Page 71: ... sheath from end of cable See Figure 12 9 1 2 Cut strength member s 1 from end of sheath opening See Figure 12 9 1 3 Remove core tube from ribbon leaving core tube measured from the cable sheath openings See Figure 12 9 1 4 Cut one long piece of black felt tape and wrap around core tube See photos 227 229 Note Steel strength members may be temporarily bent apart to aid in application of tape See p...

Page 72: ...ed to Section 9 2 Cable and External Grounding 9 1 8 Proceed to Section 9 3 Cable Retention 9 1 9 Snap cable retention assembly into the appropriate location Secure with bolts if grounded See photos 233 235 9 1 10 Remove ribbon containing fiber s to be spliced from fiber stack Apply spiral Core tube Photo 230 Secure with cable tie Photo 231 Left entry port Right entry port Photo 232 Left side entr...

Page 73: ...ting and Splicing 9 2 CABLE EXTERNAL GROUNDING 9 2 1 For cable with shielding remove a section of the outer sheath 180 around the cable by 1 0 in length measured from the end of the outer sheath in order to expose cable shielding See photo 240 1 Photo 240 180 Squeeze tab Lift up to remove Squeeze tab Lift up to remove tray Photo 236 Storage Photo 237 Photo 238 Photo 239 LEFT side entry Ribbon stor...

Page 74: ... through a port on the Mini OTE 300 closure A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal 9 3 CABLE RETENTION 9 3 1 Open hose clamp on cable retention assembly Place cable retention assembly around cable If cable is shielded and to be grounded orient the sheath opening which exposes the shielding toward the base of retention clamp See photos 243 244 Inline ground ba...

Page 75: ...ce 1 pc of perforated foil between the hose clamp and outer sheath of cable Tighten hose clamp being sure to keep the screw head positioned under the cable retention assembly in order to avoid interference when installing closure See photos 249 250 9 3 6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 9 1 9 Strength members inserted into lug Photo 245 1 1 1 2 Photo 246 Cut Foil Photo 247 Form foil over cable ...

Page 76: ...try point mark ribbon 1 beyond grommet location See photos 251 252 9 4 3 De ribbonize fiber from mark to end of fiber 9 4 4 Install ribbon grommet onto ribbon 1 before de ribbonize point Install grommets onto routing tray and secure with cable tie See photos 253 255A Routing tray entry points Photo 251 Slots for grommets Mark ribbon 1 beyond grommet slots Photo 252 Inline Stub either left side OR ...

Page 77: ...e fibers to be spliced to top splice tray See photos 257 259 9 4 7 Splice per standard practice Replace dust cover on tray after splicing Feed Thru Tray Photo 256 Routing Tray Feed Thru Tray Fiber to be spliced Photo 257 Middle Splice Tray Fiber to be spliced routing up to top splice tray Photo 258 Top Splice Photo 259 Fiber to be spliced routing up to top splice tray Caution SMOUVS must be center...

Page 78: ...ide hinge then top hinge Hinges can be closed using screwdriver or by hand See photos 261 263 Large end of port plug Photo 260 9 5 4 Tighten security bolt See photo 264 Photo 261 Close right side 1st Photo 262 Close left side 2nd Photo 263 Close top last Photo 264 Note Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool like a type 216C can wrench shown or 25 in lbs maximum Note To assist in clo...

Page 79: ... housing Assemble to plate or rod See photos 36 A D 9 6 2 For strand mounting assemble strand clamps or supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing Assemble to line See photos 36 E F 9 6 3 For pole mounting assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole See photo 37 Photos 36 A D Photos 36 E F Photo 37 Supplementary Strand Mount Kit 760235507 Supplementary ...

Page 80: ...h from end of cable See Figure 13 10 1 2 Cut strength member s 1 from end of sheath opening See Figure 13 10 1 3 Remove core tube from ribbon leaving core tube measured from the cable sheath openings See Figure 13 10 1 4 Cut one long piece of black felt tape and wrap around core tube See photos 267 269 Note Steel strength members may be temporarily bent apart to aid in application of tape See phot...

Page 81: ...shielded and to be grounded proceed to Section 10 2 Cable and External Grounding 10 1 8 Proceed to Section 10 3 Cable Retention 10 1 9 Snap cable retention assembly into the appropriate location Secure with bolts if grounded See photos 273 275 Apply spiral wrap Core tube Photo 270 Secure with cable tie Photo 271 Left entry port Right entry port Photo 272 Left side entry port No ground Snap into ca...

Page 82: ...d from fiber stack 10 1 11 If ribbons are not to be spliced route to storage area Tray stack may be removed for easier access to storage See photos 276 279 10 1 12 Proceed to Section 10 4 for Fiber Routing and Splicing Squeeze tab Lift up to remove Squeeze tab Lift up to remove tray Photo 276 Storage Photo 277 Right side entry Ribbon storage Photo 279 LEFT side entry Ribbon storage Photo 278 ...

Page 83: ...rnal ground connection is to be placed in designated location The ground wire is to be secured using the same bolt that is used to secure the cable retention assembly See photo 282 Caution Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini OTE 300 closure A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal 1 Photo 280 180 Inline...

Page 84: ...clamp See photos 283 284 10 3 2 Insert strength member s into lug and hand tighten screw with the tool provided See photo 285 10 3 3 Cut perforated foil into 3 pieces note orientation and form over cable If Flat Drop wrap around drop See photos 286 288 Strength members inserted into lug Photo 285 1 1 1 2 Cut Foil Photo 287 Form foil over cable If flat drop wrap foil around drop Open hose clamp Pla...

Page 85: ... 4 2 Place one loop of ribbon fiber to be spliced in storage area 10 4 3 Route ribbon to tray entry points and mark ribbon 1 beyond grommet locations De ribbonize fiber between marks See photos 291 292 10 4 4 Install ribbon grommets onto ribbon 1 before de ribbonize point Install grommets onto routing tray and secure with cable tie See photos 293 296 Photo 292 Slots for grommets Mark ribbon 1 beyo...

Page 86: ... 300 10 4 7 Splice per standard practice Replace dust cover on tray after splicing Feed Thru Tray Routing Tray Photo 297 Butt Stub Either a left side OR right side entry Middle Splice Tray Fiber to be spliced routing up to top splice tray Photo 299 Feed Thru Tray Routing Tray Fiber to be spliced Photo 298 Butt Stub Either a left side OR right side entry Top Splice Tray Photo 300 Fiber to be splice...

Page 87: ...top hinge Hinges can be closed using screwdriver or by hand See photos 302 304 Large end of port plug Photo 301 10 5 4 Tighten security bolt See photo 305 Photo 302 Close right side 1st Photo 303 Close left side 2nd Photo 304 Close top last Photo 305 Note Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool like a type 216C can wrench shown or 25 in lbs maximum Note To assist in closing the right...

Page 88: ... housing Assemble to plate or rod See photos 36 A D 10 6 2 For strand mounting assemble strand clamps or supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing Assemble to line See photos 36 E F 10 6 3 For pole mounting assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole See photo 37 Photos 36 A D Photos 36 E F Photo 37 Supplementary Strand Mount Kit 760235507 Supplementar...

Page 89: ... connecting or disconnecting the drop cable to from the optical ports 11 2 0 The basic components of the drop cable connector are shown in Figure 14 The dust cap threads onto the connector coupling nut A pair of O rings on the connector body provide a tight seal when the dust cap is in place A pulling eye is provided in the end of the dust cap for pulling the drop cable through conduit 11 3 0 The ...

Page 90: ...er side until it slides freely into place 11 1 7 Thread the drop cable connector coupling nut into the optical port and tighten coupling nut until finger tight 11 1 8 Inspect the optical port dust cap O ring see Figure 14 for dryness and apply O ring lubricant to the O ring if dry MST ACC LUBE1 Refer to O Ring Lubrication for the procedure Note The optical port dust cap O ring is pre lubricated by...

Page 91: ...dryness and apply O ring lubricant MST ACC LUBE1 to the O ring if dry Refer to O Ring Lubrication for the required procedure 11 2 4 Thread the optical port dust cap into the optical port and tighten using the 216C key tool see Figure 16 11 2 5 Inspect the drop cable connector O rings for dryness and apply O ring lubricant MST ACC LUBE1 to each O ring if dry Refer to O Ring Lubrication for the requ...

Page 92: ...shutter by squeezing the lever on the underside of the cassette and then keep the shutter open by continuing to squeeze the lever 11 4 5 Hold the end face of the drop cable connector perpendicular to the cleaning tape and with the high side of the connector pointing in the direction of cleaning as shown in Figure 19 Note The drop cable connector uses angled SC type connectors Make sure the high si...

Page 93: ...t cap from the optical port adapter 11 5 2 Locate the dry swabs that are provided with the connector adapter cleaning kit 11 5 3 Insert a dry swab into the adapter as shown in Figure 20 Note Do not apply alcohol to the swab or the adapter 11 5 4 While applying light pressure against the connector end face rotate the dry swab 360º three times 11 5 5 Dispose of the dry swab after use 11 5 6 When the...

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