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Section 8,
Fiber organizing/storage, routing and splicing.
5.2.2
Mid-sheath - ribbon central core
Butt Express (thru) configuration
5.2.2.1
Preparation of Ribbon Central Core Tube shielded/unshielded, remove
56”
of outer sheath. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
5.2.2.2
Cut strength member(s)
1¾”
from end of sheath openings. See Figure 10.
5.2.2.3
Remove core tube from ribbon leaving
½”
core tube measured from the cable sheath openings. See Figure 10.
5.2.2.4
Cut two
½”
pieces of black felt tape and wrap around each core tube.
Note: Steel strength members may be temporarily bent apart to aid in application of tape. See photos 51-53.
Photo 51
Photo 52
Photo 53
5.2.2.5
Cut 2 pieces of spiral wrap each
5”
.
5.2.2.6
Wrap the
5”
section of spiral wrap around ribbon so that it wraps around the
½”
core tube.
5.2.2.7
Secure each spiral wrap to core tube with cable tie.
5.2.2.8 Repeat on other side of sheath opening. See photos 54-55.
Note: Straighten steel strength members back into original position.
Photo 54
Photo 55
