RFS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VERIZON HYBRIFLEX CABLE| Revision 1 | APRIL 2019
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8)
After the ripcord reaches the stop collar, remove the ripcord from the mandrel by running the drill in
reverse. Cut the excess ripcord leaving 6” exposed.
9)
Now that the armor and jacket has been sliced, peel open the jacket, remove and discard. See Figure
8.
10)
Caution! Due to the sharp edges of the aluminum armor DO NOT start this step without proper
gloves.
Use needle nose plier and flare open the
aluminum armor ensuring that sides and bottom are
flared as shown in Figures
9-9b.
Peel open the aluminum armor as shown Figure 10, if need be use
shoulder to support fiber and wires during peeling (see Figure 10a).
11)
Now that the armor is peeled off, slide the Mylar tape all the way towards the Stop Collar until it
forms a small bundle. Use scissors to cut off the Mylar. Caution: Be careful not to damage the fiber or
power wires.
12)
Pull filler away from fiber and DC-wire, and use scissors to cut them. Pull filler towards stop collar and
discard. Caution! Do not score the DC-wire (Figure 10b).
13)
Untwist fiber and DC-wires as desired and cut excess signature cord.
14)
Continue with the installation process.
Fiber Inspection
