5
Step #6a If using cut cable, insert cable
through grommet. If your application
requires express/balloon/ring cut
cables,
see Step 7 for grommet
slitting procedure.
Install plug in
unused port
Diameter
range
top hole
Diameter
range bottom
hole
Step #5 Measure cable to determine diameter
and hole location to use in grommet.
Step #6b Installing Figure 8 Style Cables and
Cables with Tracer Wires – Remove
tracer wire or ground wire from the por-
tion of the cable that will be positioned
in the grommet and insert the cable into
the grommet
.
Cable with
Tracer Wire
Figure 8
Style Cable
Not Correct
Installation
Correct
Installation
Not Correct
Installation
Correct
Installation
Step #7 Grommet Slitting – If slitting is
required, lay grommet on a stable flat
surface. Position utility knife with the
cutting edge against the top surface and
cut through grommet.
Consult grommet chart on page 3 for
slitting locations of all grommets.
PLP Tip: Use a pen to sketch slitting lines on top
surface of grommet prior to cutting.
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Slitting Angle
Correct
Slitting Angle
Slit
Slit
Step #8a Trim strength members to length.
Prepare feeder and local cable(s) for
cut applications.
Minimum Sheath Opening for
Cut Cable Applications
77"
2.0 m
Buffer (Loose)
Tube Cable
2.5" (6.4 cm)
Strength Member
Step #8b Prepare cable(s) for mid sheath appli-
cations. (Express/Balloon/Ring Cut).
For Applications Where Fiber is
Dedicated to the Splice Point
Sheath Opening
77" (2.0 m)
Fiber/Buffer Tube
Cut Location
A (see image above)
Buffer (Loose)
Tube Cable
A
X
77" (2.0 m)
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