RFS INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
HYBRIFLEX
®
mMIMO | 603400209500 | July 2019
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HYBRIFLEX Armor Trimming Procedure
HYBRIFLEX finished lengths are built and shipped to the breakout requirements specified by the mobile
network operator. If these do NOT accommodate your specific site requirements, please follow the
instructions below.
Overview:
This cable is constructed with a ripcord, located right under the cable jacket. The ripcord is
designed to cut through the jacket, to expose the individual fiber and power wires as necessary for the
installation.
Use the following process if the length of the HYBRIFLEX to be installed needs adjustment.
Note:
DO NOT CUT FIBER LINES and avoid pinching DC Wires. Rack mountable optical fiber storage units are
available to manage any excess fiber lengths in the breakouts at the BBU.
Safety:
Caution! Protect your hands and fingers. Knife and copper foil are sharp objects they can be harmful if
handled improperly.
Necessary Tools
Step 1
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Measure and mark the length of the armor to be removed.
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Use a razor or sharp blade to score the cable jacket. Caution, the ripcord is under the jacket!
Step 2
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Remove electrical tape to locate
the ripcord. Notch the jacket with
a flush cutter if necessary.
•
Using a wrench/screwdriver or
Mandrel, wrap the rip cord into
the tool. If a mandrel is being
used, tighten a knot on the ripcord
and insert into the mandrel slot.
•
RFS recommends using a mandrel
for lengths over 3ft.
Screwdriver
Mandrel
Wrench
RFS Mandrel
