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5.2.3.8 Mark buffer tube 17” from sheath opening, ring cut and remove tubing. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
Proceed to
Section 8,
Fiber organizing/storage, routing and splicing.
5.2.4
Stub - ribbon central core
Butt Stub (cable end) configuration
Preparation of Inline stub configuration ribbon central core tube.
5.2.4.1
Remove
55”
of outer sheath from end of cable. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
5.2.4.2
Cut strength member(s)
1¾”
from end of sheath opening. See Figure 13.
5.2.4.3
Remove core tube from ribbon leaving
½”
core tube, measured from the cable sheath openings. See Figure 13.
5.2.4.4
Cut one
½”
long piece of black felt tape and wrap around core tube. See photos 69-71.
Note: Steel strength members may be temporarily bent apart to aid in application of tape. See photos 69-71.
Photo 69
Photo 70
Photo 71
5.2.4.5
Cut 1 piece of spiral wrap
10”
in length.
5.2.4.6
Wrap spiral wrap around ribbon so that it wraps around the
½”
core tube.
5.2.4.7
Secure with cable tie. See photos 72-74.
