STANDARD RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE 003-813 | ISSUE 3 | SEPTEMbER 2015 | PAGE 8 OF 8
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4.
Patch Cord Installation
Step 1:
Install patch cords as specified on planning diagrams. Route patch cords through the
routing clips on either side at the front of the housing (Figure 11).
NOTE:
Provide enough patch cord slack to allow the connector panel drawer to slide to the back and
forward positions without violating the minimum bend radius of the patch cord.
Step 2:
Install the provided identification (ID) label on the front door and record patch cord
routing information.
Figure 11
5.
Close the Housing
Step 1:
Lift drawer stop plunger and slide drawer toward the front of the housing to make
sure cable is not stressed. If necessary, readjust cable strain-relief to prevent stress
on fibers.
Step 2:
Slide drawer back to original position.
Step 3:
If previously removed, reinstall the cover.
Step 4:
Close the front and rear doors.
6.
Maintenance
•
Clean external components occasionally with a damp, nonabrasive cloth.
•
Check internal components periodically for the following:
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Loose Parts: Check nuts, bolts and screws for looseness and tighten.
•
Fiber Bends: Check fiber optic cable to make sure bends do not exceed the minimum bend
radius. Check cable for unnecessary strain. Check cable entries and exits for crimping or
crushing.
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Documentation: Check ID label to make sure it is clear and accurate.
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