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Modular cable
4.2.13 Assemble the releasable tie wraps and the strength member
connectors onto the side termination plate as shown in the picture.
4.2.14 Install the side termination bracket on the shelf, before mounting
the shelf in the rack.
4.2.15 Install the two stand off brackets in the first and the third hole
from the front of the shelf.
4.2.16 Secure the transportation tubes on the stand off brackets in two
bundles as shown in the picture.
4.2.17 Remove the outer cable jacket over a distance of 3500 mm
starting from the side term plate and cut the strength member at
65 mm from the cable jacket.
4.2.18 It is recommended to install the blocking between the 10 mm
micro-duct and micro-cable at the bottom of the rack.
4.2.19 Remove the micro tube up to 200 mm from the cable jacket
and clean the fibers.
4.2.20 Wrap some layers of teflon tape around the ends of the
strength members to keep them together.
Note: to avoid crossings of the loose buffer tubes and the strength
members, 2 strength members can be cut if necessary.