RFS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VERIZON HYBRIFLEX CABLE| Revision 1 | APRIL 2019
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terminations through protective sleeve.
Hoisting/Pulling HYBRIFLEX Cable
Note:
when hoisting and pulling HYBRIFLEX always uses caution.
Do not remove the protective sleeve. If it is removed during pre-testing, re-attach securely before
hoisting the cable.
Do not attach the hoisting grip over the protective sleeve.
Hoisting grips should be attached no less than 20 inches from the breakout point.
Hoisting/Pulling HYBRIFLEX Cable
HYBRIFLEX cable is supplied in specific cut lengths with fully terminated and polished factory connectors.
Short lengths of small HYBRIFLEX can be hoisted manually, otherwise
winch is recommended. Provide a pulley high enough on the tower to
enable the HYBRIFLEX line to be raised sufficiently.
Attach a hoisting grip
(do not use a closed lacing style)
using tie back
rope or additional electrical tape if needed to prevent any stress or
force to fiber and electrical wire. When using pre-installed hoisting
grips, simply adjust it to the desired section of the cable and clamp it
or use heavy duty tape to secure it.
For every long vertical run of cable, additional hoisting grips should be
attached at 50-60m intervals.
Add the hoist line to the hoisting grip or ropes sling; protect the
HYBRIFLEX against shackles.
Keep slack in the cable between the hoisting grips in case more than
one is needed. Ensure that the slack is maintained during hoisting.
Hoist the cable slowly.
Rotation of the reel must be slow to prevent buckling of the cable.
When unspooling, keep the reel secure so that it does not accidentally
roll over the unprotected components.
If it is necessary to drag the cable over sharp edges of buildings or
tower members, protective measures must be taken.
Careless handling can damage the cable jacket eventually causing
damage to fiber endface which may render the entire HYBRIFLEX line
length useless.
If the cable is hoisted inside the tower, feed it into the tower base and
keep its top off the tower steel work. Please refer to the Monopole
installation section of this document.
Caution!
The protective sleeve should not be removed until
installation is complete.
Hoisting Grip
Always secured
with electrical
tape or tie wrap
before applying
tension
Protective
sock
Do not Hoist
without Sock
Minimum
18.12 FT
