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8.0 Primary Tube Preparation
8.1
Gather all primary tubes from "Feeder Cable" and install one green cable tie approximately 36" (914
mm) from sheath end. Install one blue cable tie on the "Distribution Cable" primary tubes. Install two
blue cable ties on "Branch Cable" primary tubes.
8.2
Remove tray support by lifting straight up from closure
base.
8.3
Coil primary tube bundles inside closure base per company
standard or organizer installation instructions.
8.4
Install tray support into slots on closure base and tighten
screws until snug.
8.5
Install organizers and splices per company standard or
organizer installation instructions.
9.0 Splice Case Assembly
Note:
If 3M
™
2183 Universal Aerial Hanger Bracket is to be used, follow its practice prior to splice case
assembly.
9.1
Before placing the closure cover on the closure base or the
3M
™
2181-LS Cable Addition Kit (top adapter), ensure that
the air valve matches up with "AIR VALVE END"
note on the base or top adapter.
9.2
Screw all bolts until they have been threaded several
complete turns into nut inserts.
9.3
Tighten ten bolts half way down in the sequence shown.
Then tighten ten bolts in sequence shown until there is
metal to metal contact.
Note:
See label and numbers on cover of splice case.
Final tightening should be done with a hand wrench to 20
ft-lbs (27.12 N•m) torque. Case leakage may occur if
procedure is not followed.
9.4
To check for leaks, flash test the splice case by applying air
to 10 psi (0.67 bar) MAXIMUM, THEN RELEASE
PRESSURE.
10.0 Splice Case Reentry
10.1
Remove the ten bolts holding the splice case halves together. The cover can easily be removed by hand.
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