Standard Recommended Procedure 003-794-AEN | Issue 14 | March 2020 | Page 4 of 27
Weather Precautions
• Always follow the recommended storage temperature guidelines for the cable when storing
a trunk/pigtail. Each cable type will have a storage temperature rating that can be found on
the product specification sheets. Storage outside of these ranges can cause damage to the
cables.
• Cable type, pulling grip and reel material dictate indoor or outdoor storage. Plywood reels
should never be stored outdoors. Doing so may cause damage to the reel. Cables designed
specifically for indoor use should never be stored outdoors. Indoor cables are also not UV
rated, and jacket damage can occur from storing indoor cables in sunlight. Not all pulling grips
are watertight and suitable for exposure to weather. Trunks/pigtails with non-watertight grips
will need to be stored inside, even though the cable may be suitable for outdoor storage.
Trunks greater than 144 fibers do not have watertight pulling grips. These trunks should be
stored in a dry location to ensure proper performance of the connectors.
Reel Handling
•
Always lift a plywood or wooden reel by both flanges. Do not pick up a reel by one flange.
Picking up a reel by one flange can cause the reel bolts to loosen leading to cable damage.
•
Never drop a reel. When a reel is dropped, damage to the cable can occur and flange bolts
can loosen. Any dropped reel should be thoroughly evaluated for cable/reel damage.
•
Do not allow reels to bump into one another. Allowing the flanges to rub or bump the cable
can cause cable or fiber damage.
• Pay attention to reel labels. Reels should always be stored in the orientation outlined on
the reel. Observe “This End Up” arrows on reels or boxes.
•
Ensure that all flange bolts are tight prior to loading a reel for pulling. Changes in
temperature and humidity can cause the wooden/cardboard components of the reel to expand
and contract allowing the flange bolts to loosen over time. Loose flange bolts may cause the
cable to become entangled and possibly damage the cable during installation.
For detailed information on cable placement, and a comprehensive list of applicable safety precautions,
refer to SRP-005-014, Fiber Optic Cable Placing - Intrabuilding. It is necessary to have radio or other two way
communications between pull points. Should a kink or other pulling problem occur, instant communication is
vital to stop the pulling operation to prevent cable and/or connector damage.
CAUTION:
Do not use any type of lubricant when installing this series of pulling grip.
CAUTION:
These grips are intended to be placed and pulled by hand. Do not use any mechanical
pulling devices on this series of grip.
CAUTION:
This preconnectorized pulling grip has a maximum tensile rating of 100 pounds (44.5 kg).
NEVER EXCEED THIS TENSION DURING INSTALLATION. The pulling grip has a minimum bend radius of
18 inches (45.72 cm). Refer to the EDGE specification sheet for cable/grip dimensions and appropriate
duct sizes.
IMPORTANT:
The pulling grips installed on preconnectorized cables contain the
connectors and their sub-units. Unlike conventional pulling grips, do not cut off the grip
and cable inside it upon the completion of cable installation. Remove the pulling grip
from over the connectors and sub-units only as described in this procedure. Failure to do
so may result in damage or loss of the connector assemblies.
Do not attempt to disassemble the pulling grip before the cable is pulled into place.
Doing so may cause the pulling grip to fail.
