STANDARD RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE 003-813 | ISSUE 3 | SEPTEMbER 2015 | PAGE 3 OF 8
2.5 Securing the Cable
The cable may be strain-relieved using the Universal Cable Clamp (UCC) (see Section 2.5.1) or
cable ties (see Section 2.5.2).
CAUTION:
Recommend the use of safety glasses (spectacles) conforming to ANSI Z87, for
eye protection from accidental injury when handling chemicals, cables, or working with fiber.
Pieces of glass fiber are very sharp and have the potential to damage the eye.
CAUTION:
The wearing of cut-resistant safety gloves to protect your hands from accidental
injury when using sharp-bladed tools and armored cable is strongly recommended. Use
extreme care when working with severed armor. There will be a sharp edge where armor is
cut. To minimize the chance of injury from the cut armor, cover the exposed edge with a wrap
of electrical tape. To minimize the chance of injury from sharp-bladed tools, always cut away
from yourself and others. Dispose of used blades and armor scrap properly.
CAUTION:
Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending, and crushing forces.
Consult the cable specification sheet for the cable you are installing. Do not bend the cable
more sharply than the minimum recommended bend radius. Do not apply more pulling force
to the cable than specified. Do not crush the cable or allow it to kink. Doing so may cause
damage that can alter the transmission characteristics of the cable; the cable may have to be
replaced.
2.5.1 Using the UCC
Step 1:
Attach strain-relief bracket to the side of the housing in the orientation necessary for
cable entry.
Step 2:
Attach the UCC clamshell to the strain-relief bracket as shown in Figure 5 to allow
installation of a second UCC if necessary.
Step 3:
Follow installation instructions provided with the UCC kit to secure the cable. Allow
room on the bracket to strain-relieve the strength member, if necessary. Do not
tighten yet to allow for cable adjustment if necessary.
Figure 5
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