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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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24-Fiber Splice Tray
Part Number: FST24S
The FST24S splice tray holds up to 24 fusion or 24 mechanical splices for multimode or singlemode fibers.
2.0 PRECAUTIONS
2.1
Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending and crushing forces. Consult the manufacturer’s
cable specification sheet for the specific cable in use.
2.2
DANGER: UNMATED CONNECTORS OR FIBERS MAY EMIT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. DO NOT
LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE END OF THE CONNECTORS OR FIBER, DO NOT INSPECT WITH
MAGNIFYING DEVICES. MAINTAIN CAP ON UNMATED CONNECTORS.
2.3
Consult cable manufacturer’s instructions for proper sheath removal method for the cable in use.Consult splice
manufacturer’s instructions for recommended precautions.
3.0 INSTALLING SPLICE TRAY AND FIBER
3.1
Install the splice holders, fusion or mechanical to base of FST24S splice tray.
3.2
Routing Fiber - Follow instructions for cable in use when removing cable sheath. Strip outer sheath to expose
enough fiber for the application. The length will vary depending on the enclosure. Figure 2 shows the
recommended fiber routing for the FST24S.
3.3
Prior to splicing fibers install splice tray in stacking unit and loop the fiber into the position it will occupy after
splicing to determine required slack length. Bring the fibers to the center of splice holders. Add 1.0" to this
length and trim excess.
3.4
Securing Fiber In Splice Tray - Select crimping tab to be used for securing loose tube buffer. When multiple
buffer tubes are used select inner tabs first. Crimp loose buffer tubes using crimping pliers. Buffer tubes should
extend 1/2" beyond tab into tray. (Figure 3A)
3.5
Tight buffered fibers can be secured with cable ties threaded through cable tie slots located on splice tray
base. If cable jacket cannot be routed up to splice tray use PVC tubing to protect buffered fibers. (Figure 3A)
3.6
See Figure 3B for ribbon fiber splicing.
Splice Holder
(Qty. 4)
Spiral Wrap
Clear Cover
(Qty. 1)
Splice Tray
1.0 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
