2 Unscrew the drop cable connector coupling nut from the optical port and pull the connector straight out of the
adapter.
3 Thread the optical port dust cap into the optical port and tighten using a 216B key tool.
4 Thread the drop cable dust cap onto the drop cable connector coupling nut and tighten until finger tight.
5.5
Full Size connector cleaning
The connectors and adapters are cleaned at the factory, however inadvertent contact and/or dust can still occur during
transport, storage and installation. CommScope recommends all connector interfaces be cleaned prior to every mating.
To clean the connector interface, follow the procedure as described in the installation instruction “cleaning hardened
connectors”.
6
HMFOC connector installation
6.1
Connector components
Terminals are available with an HMFOC connector at the end of the tail; the HMFOC is a hardened 12 fiber connector
that can be used for many applications. The primary application is to connect indexing terminals in a cascade or to
connect an indexing terminal to the Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH) or Closure, to extend the distribution network. The
connector on the tail is the non-pinned female plug; the connector is protected by a dust cap. The O-ring on the
connector body provides a watertight seal when the dust cap is in place. A pulling eye is provided in the end of the
dust cap for pulling the drop cable.
Note:
Do not exceed a pulling force of 445 N (100 lbs) and when connected, don’t exceed cable pull of 111 N (25
lbs). A properly rated breakaway swivel should be used between the pull rope and the pulling cap.
6.2
Adapter components
The connector inside the adapter is a pinned, male jack. It is a captured Multi-fiber Push On (MPO) connector.
page 7 / 11
© 2021 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved
