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Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 3200
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Installation Manual
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Manual 020421 REV A - Jan 2019
Preparing the Site
Excavate the pad area. Dig a foundation hole six inches deep with a perimeter measuring at least
72 x 88 inches.
Grade and compact the excavated surface until it is firm and level.
Trench out conduit paths through the foundation hole (from the cable feeder location). Refer to the
pad drawings for conduit locations.
Place the cable conduits into the conduit trench. Refer to the pad construction guidelines for conduit
sizes and locations.
Route the earth ground wire through the conduit trench (from the ground electrode).
Place gravel into the foundation hole to create a level base. The gravel layer should be at least two
inches deep, compacted and leveled.
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Prepare the site for installation of a pre-cast pad. Some pads may require custom preparations. Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for more information.
A general practice is described below for reference. Adapt the instructions as needed for local requirements, practices, or
conditions.
To prepare the site for pad installation
DANGER!
Do not place outside plant cables at the pad site before installing the pre-cast pad. Attempting to
install a pre-cast pad over existing cables becomes hazardous if a person must reach underneath the lowered
pad to feed cables through its entry cutout.