Corning Cable Systems
Standard Recommended Procedure (SRP) 003-485
Issue 6, October 2006
Page 1 of 32
SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures
p/n 003-485
Contents
Related Literature ................................................................................................................... 2
Admonishments ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.
Product information ......................................................................................................................... 3
2.
Carton Contents ............................................................................................................................... 4
2.1
SCF-6C Closure Contents ..................................................................................................... 4
2.2
SCF-6T Closure Contents ..................................................................................................... 4
3.
Description of Kits ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.1
Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6C-ACCY) ....................................................................................... 5
3.2
Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6T30-ACCY) ................................................................................... 6
3.3
Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6T40-ACCY) ................................................................................... 7
4.
Tools and Materials Required .......................................................................................................... 8
5.
Installing the Closure ....................................................................................................................... 9
5.1
Prepare the Express Cable ...................................................................................................... 9
5.2
Install Grounding Hardware (Armored Cable Only) .......................................................... 11
5.3
Install Express Strain-relief Hardware ................................................................................. 12
5.3.1 Strain-relief bracket(s) ................................................................................................ 12
5.3.2 Nonmetallic strength member ................................................................................... 13
5.3.3 Metallic strength members ......................................................................................... 13
5.3.4 Large strength members ............................................................................................. 14
5.4
Install Cable into the End Cap Express Ports ...................................................................... 15
5.4.1 Prepare the end cap .................................................................................................... 15
5.4.2 Apply sealing tape to the cable ................................................................................... 16
5.4.3 Use a dummy plug ...................................................................................................... 17
5.4.4 Install cable ................................................................................................................. 17
5.4.5 Close end cap halves ................................................................................................... 18
5.4.6 Install vented grounding screw ................................................................................... 19
5.5
Ground Armored Cable ........................................................................................................ 19
5.6
Prepare Drop Cable Port(s) .................................................................................................. 19
5.7
Install Drop Port Cable into End Cap ................................................................................. 20
5.8
Strain-relieve Drop Port Cables ........................................................................................... 21
5.9
Complete Frame Assembly ................................................................................................... 22
5.10 Attach Strain-relief Bracket .................................................................................................. 22
5.11 Tighten End Cap Compression Screw ................................................................................. 22
5.12 Splice ..................................................................................................................................... 22
5.12.1 Prepare fiber for splicing .......................................................................................... 22
5.12.2 Store cable slack ........................................................................................................ 23
5.12.3 Secure spliced trays ................................................................................................... 23
5.13 Seal the Inline Closure .......................................................................................................... 24
5.13.1 Install sealing gasket ................................................................................................. 24
5.13.2 Prepare closure cover ................................................................................................ 26