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009-221, Issue 8

STANDARD RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE 009-221 | ISSUE 8 | AUgUST 2015 | PAgE 1 OF 10

ECL-C4U Connector Housing

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1.  General

This instruction describes the installation of the Eclipse® Connector Housing (ECL-C4U) (Figure 1) 

manufactured by Corning Optical Communications.

The C4U housing is a rack-mounted fiber optic connector housing designed for use in CATV 

applications in headend and hub locations. It accepts up to twelve (12) connector panels or 

modules.  Direct connectorization of loose tube cables can be performed in the unit using the Buffer 

Tube Fan-out Kit (ordered separately). Connectorized pigtails may also be used when the C4U 

housing is used in conjunction with a splice housing (p/n ECL-S4U).

Figure 1

2.  Carton Contents

Figure 2 shows the major components of an ECL-C4U housing. Also included with the housing are 

the following:
•  Cable ties (12)
•  Universal Cable Clamp Kit (1)
•  Spiral wrap
•  10-32 rack-mount screws (4)
•  12-24 rack-mount screws (4)
•  6-32 bracket screws (6)

•  19-inch mounting brackets (2)
•  23-inch mounting brackets (2)
•  Jumper trough kit (1)
•  Buffer tube fan-out bracket (1)
•  Hardware kit for securing the cable 

strength members

KPA-2187

Summary of Contents for ECL-C4U

Page 1: ...ctor panels or modules Direct connectorization of loose tube cables can be performed in the unit using the Buffer Tube Fan out Kit ordered separately Connectorized pigtails may also be used when the C4U housing is used in conjunction with a splice housing p n ECL S4U Figure 1 2 Carton Contents Figure 2 shows the major components of an ECL C4U housing Also included with the housing are the followin...

Page 2: ...hrough one or more of the feed through ports at the rear of the unit for example to splice into splice trays in another unit remove the plates covering those ports at this time Notice that removing the rear door will simplify lower port plate removal Slide rear door to the left to remove it 5 Mounting Grounding the Housing 5 1 Unstubbed Housing The housing is equipped to mount into a 19 or 23 inch...

Page 3: ...acket 23 inch rack mount bracket Figure 3 5 2 Stubbed Housing Factory stubbed units are available with a specific length of preconnectorized cable installed and strain relieved in the unit Install stubbed housings from the rear of the equipment rack Step 1 Slide the housing into the equipment rack from the rear before attaching the mounting brackets Step 2 While supporting the unit install the app...

Page 4: ...will not close involuntarily as when viewing a bright light Consequently serious damage to the retina of the eye is possible Should accidental eye exposure to laser light be suspected arrange for an eye examination immediately WARNING DO NOT use magnifiers in the presence of laser radiation Diffused laser light can cause eye damage if focused with optical instruments Should accidental eye exposure...

Page 5: ...ission characteristics of the cable the cable may have to be replaced Fiber optic cable is generally routed to the housing strain relieved on the side and routed to the back of connector panels inside the housing Step 1 Determine the opening where the cable will enter the housing Step 2 Puncture the grommet or peel away the center section of the grommet leaving an edge grommet Figure 7 Step 3 Prep...

Page 6: ...e widely along the last 10m 33 ft of the cable the strength members must be secured see Figures 10 and 11 Failing to do so may result in damage to the cable as temperatures vary On the Outside of the Housing Figure 10 KPA 2197 Figure 9 KPA 2198 Attach the cable to the strain relief bracket with cable ties and components in the strain relief kit To attach the bracket to the outside of the unit inse...

Page 7: ...e Fan out BTF kits purchased separately Step 2 Follow the directions provided with the BTF kit to install the fan out bodies Step 3 Secure the fan out bodies to the bracket with a cable tie Figure 12 Step 4 Attach the bracket in the rear of the housing at the top using 6 32 screws Figure 13 Figure 13 KPA 2188 Cable Tie KPA 2199 Figure 12 Attachment point for buffer tube fan out bracket KPA 2201 ...

Page 8: ...ds and changes are frequent good jumper management and record keeping are imperative To help maintain a neat and organized installation Corning strongly recommends the use of the Jumper Management Panel and the Inter Bay Storage Unit Figure 14 contact your Corning Optical Communications customer care representative for assistance If using the jumper management panel route jumpers through the manag...

Page 9: ...d Cleaning WARNING Isopropyl alcohol is flammable with a flashpoint at 54ºF It can cause irritation to eyes on contact In case of contact flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes Inhalation of vapors irritates the respiratory tract Exposure to high concentrations has a narcotic effect producing symptoms of dizziness drowsiness headache staggering unconsciousness and possibly death Always keep...

Page 10: ...ks are the properties of their respective owners Corning Optical Communications is ISO 9001 certified 1997 2000 2003 2009 2015 Corning Optical Communications All rights reserved 9 Maintenance The unit requires very little maintenance to ensure fibers and parts remain in good condition External components may be cleaned occasionally with a damp nonabrasive cloth Check nuts bolts and screws tighten ...

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