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13.3
When central member strain-relief is
necessary, remove the drop cable strain-relief
bracket and secure the cable to the bracket
using a cable tie as shown (Figure 26).
a) Install the 8-32x
5
/
8
screw from the front side
of the strain-relief bracket through the flat
washer and U-shaped washer. Loosely
install the hex nut.
b) From the front side of the strain-relief
bracket, wrap the strength member yarn in a
clockwise direction around the screw and
under the U-shaped washer (Figure 27).
c) Insert the central member of the cable
between the flat washer and the U-shaped
washer (Figure 27).
d) Tighten the hex nut.
e) If the central member is metallic, place the
eye of a ground wire (#6 AWG, purchased
separately in appropriate length from any
electrical supply store) under the U-shaped
washer or under the flat washer.
f) Trim off the excess yarn and central
member.
g) Reinstall the strain-relief bracket.
NOTE:
The exposed length of the central member
(after strain-relief) is to be less than or equal to 6.5
cm (2
1
/
2
inches) between the U-shaped washer and
the end of the cable sheath.
Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28
13.4
Route cable around the guides as shown in
Figure 28 and plug in connectors. Refer to the
connector installation instructions in Section 10
and the fiber precautions in Section 3 to avoid
damaging the cable during installation.
Central Member
Strength-Member Yarn
U-Shaped Washer
