8
FIGURE 15A - ATTACH "L" BRACKET–
FRONTAL VIEW
FIGURE 15B - ATTACH "L" BRACKET–SIDE VIEW
7.02
Remove the protective vinyl tape applied to
LOCK-TAPE Sealant in Paragraph 4.08.
7.03
Place the cable into the End Plate as close to
the assembly location as possible. Mark it
1/4-1/2" (.64-1.27 cm) from the outside surface of the
End Plate. Apply vinyl tape over the remaining LOCK-
TAPE Sealant.
Do not apply vinyl tape in the seal
area.
7.04
Use the strength member cap on the "L"
bracket as a guide for trimming the strength
member. (Figure 16)
PLP TIP:
A long "L" bracket is available (Catalog
#80805431) for bonded loose buffer tube cable
with a dielectric central strength member.
FIGURE 14B - LONG "L" BRACKET
6.00 END PLATE PREPARATION
6.01
Disassemble the End Plate by removing the
two long bolts holding the three End Plate
sections together. Remove the packaging plugs.
6.02
Refer to Table 2 for the measurement of
sheath to extend beyond the inside of the
End Plate for the type of cable and bond connector
being used. For all non-metallic cables the sheath will
extend 3/4" (1.90 cm) inside the End Plate.
Cable Positions In COYOTE Closure End Plate
Cable Type
If using
Bond
Connectors
Length of Sheath
Inside End Plate (cm)
Dielectric
3/4" (1.90)
Metallic
RAYCHEM* 1-1/4" (3.18)
AT&T*
Total 1-3/8" (3.47) =
5/8" (1.57)
3/4" (1.90) sheath
*See Accessory Kits for additional bond hardware
TABLE 2
7.00 END PLATE ASSEMBLY
7.01
Loosely attach "L" brackets to the ground
insert on the inside of the End Plate adjacent
to the cable ports being used with the nut provided.
(Figure 15 A & B)
INTERNAL
GROUND
INSERT
BOLT
HEAD-
TOP
EXTERNAL
GROUND
INSERT--
DOUBLE-NUTTED
"L" BRACKET
BOLT-
BOTTOM
STRENGTH
MEMBER
CAP
"L" BRACKET
BOLT
HEAD-
TOP
BOLT-
BOTTOM
INTERNAL
GROUND
INSERTS
FOR EACH
PORT
STRENGTH
MEMBER
CAP
MAIN
CABLE
PORT
ENTRY
