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4.1.24 Secure with the cable clamp. Don’t squeeze the cable.
4.1.22 Central core cable
4.1.23 In case of central core cable: loosen the screw of the strength
member stop. Rotate the stop and position the strength members.
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4.1.25 In case of loose tube cable
Position the strength member at the bottom. Bundle the loose tubes with
tape. Secure the strength member with the screws.
4.1.26 In case of ribbon cable
Remove twists in the ribbons.
a) If ribbons are according ITU norms: use the unraveling device. The
numbers indicate the number of ribbons you want to bundle
(3-4-5 or 6). 3 sizes of ribbon can be handled: ribbon 12, 8 and
4. (3 groove sizes).
b) In other cases use local practice.
4.1.27 Slide the tool over the ribbons. Bundle at the end using Teflon
tape (bundle in groups as you want to feed them through the tubes).
Remove the unraveling device.
4.1.28 Cut the tubes to length using the tube cutter. Make sure the shelf
is in an opened position.
