LTX Patch and Splice Panel
Installation Guide
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4.1.4 Installing Ribbon Fibers in the Splice Tray
Refer to
Figure 4-3
for this procedure.
1. After routing subunits in the LTX panel, measure from the end
of the subunit back 24 inches and mark with a marker.
2. Use a utility knife to cut the subunit on the location marked
exposing 24 inches of 900 µm ribbon fibers.
3. Use lint free wipes and gel cleaner to remove all gel and
thoroughly clean the ribbon fibers.
4. Remove plastic cover from the splice tray.
5. Clamp subunit to edge of splice tray entrance.
6. Run individual stranded fibers through separate entrance
slots and loosely route exposed ribbon fibers through the
tray beneath the protective tabs along the edge of the
splice tray. Keep fibers together in the same order as they
entered the tray and route them around the end of the sleeve
holders. If needed, band fibers together with velcro ties at
protective tabs.
NOTE:
Take care to maintain a bend radius of no less than 7
inches as the fibers route through the tray.
7. Continue to route the fibers to one of the bottom sleeve
holders. Place six individual fibers in individual grooved
sleeves in the sleeve holder. Fiber should not run all the way
through the sleeve holder but should stop about halfway in the
sleeve holder.
8. Record fiber designation information on designation card
located in the clear cover on the door.
9. Repeat Steps 5 - 8 to route the remaining six individual fibers
into the top sleeve holder (fibers route about halfway in the
holder).
Fibers remain in this position until splicing.
10. Repeat Steps 1 - 9 to route fibers individually for the next
two subunits.
11. Replace plastic cover on splice tray.
12. Proceed to
Section 4.1.5, Install Pigtail Fiber Connectors
.
LTX Panel Top View
Subunits
to Ribbon
Fibers
Entrance
Slots
IFC Cable
Cable
Clamp
Subunit
Routing
Designation Card
Front
Splice
Tray
Rear
Figure 4-3 - Installing Ribbon Fibers in the Splice Tray
IFC Routing for left entrance
Note: When IFC entrance is on the right side, in order
to maximize the effectiveness of the LTX module, it is
recommended to change the exit side of the pigtails
towards splicing area.
