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4.2e
Drop cable preparation (6 port base)
4.2.28 Remove the cable jacket 2.2m.
4.2.29 Remove the jacket for 45mm leaving the strength members.
Be cautious not to damage the strength members.
In case of metal shield, remove 5 mm from the end.
4.2.30 Remove the central core leaving 20mm from the cable jacket.
Be careful not to loose the ID of the fibers.
4.2.31 Clean the fibers.
4.2.32 Loosen a little bit the screws such that one can position the
strength members stop according to the position of the strength
members and remove the break-out part.
4.2.33 Insert the strength members from the cable into the strength
member stop. Fix the cable with the hose clamp in case cable diameter
is more than 8mm. onto the bracket. Fix the cable with tie wrap in case
cable diameter is less than 8mm. onto the bracket. Fix the screw of the
strength member stop on the bracket. Wind a few layers of tape
around the hose clamp.
4.2.27 Match the spiral tube on the tubeholder, mark and cut the
spiral tube from this mark. Remove element per element the ID cords
or compact cable sheet (Microgain™, Compacttube™, ...) till about
10 mm after the spiral tubes; use teflon to bundle the fibers and the ID
cord. Position the small spiral tubes in the respective tubeholders.
Bottom picture shows compact cable sheet.
