3.0 Cable Preparation
3.01Remove sheath from the end of the cable per case instructions. A minimum of 8 ft. (2.4 m) is typically required.
3.02Clean gel from the ribbons with cleaning pads in the 3M brand 4415 Service Wire Cleaning Kit. Wipe ribbon dry with towels provided in the kit.
Note: Carefully follow safety, health, and disposal information on cleaning pad label or Material Safety Data Sheet.
3.03 Install breakout kit if required per company practice.
3.04 Secure cable to the splice case or distribution panel housing.
4.0 Ribbon Preparation
4.01Ribbon is constructed in four different ways: bonded, ribbonized, encapsulated, and Adhesive Sandwich Ribbon. It is important to identify the type of construction so that the proper tube guide and ribbon holder can be selected.
Bonded construction has a thin layer of material that holds the fibers together. Examples are AT&T XAR Accuribbon 12 fiber and Alcatel 12 fiber Uniribbon.
Ribbonized construction is performed in the field using individual fibers and adhesive tape.
Encapsulated construction has a thick layer of material all around the fibers. Examples are NTT 2, 4, and 8 fiber ribbon.
Adhesive Sandwich Ribbon construction is used only in AT&T 12 fiber ASR ribbon. It has a polyester tape construction that is wider than the fibers.
4.02 Select the proper size tube guide from the chart.
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2634 | 12 fiber bonded or ribbonized | Light Yellow |
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2635 | 12 fiber AT&T ASR | White |
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2637 | 10 fiber bonded or ribbonized | Light Gray |
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2639 | 8 fiber bonded or ribbonized | Light Blue |
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2640 | 8 fiber encapsulated | Dark Blue |
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2641 | 6 fiber bonded or ribbonized | Light Green |
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2645 | 4 fiber bonded or ribbonized | Light Red (Pink) |
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2646 | 4 fiber encapsulated | Dark Red |
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4.03 Install the tube guide into the stripper handle.
Note: If necessary, remove the tube lock with the removal tool.
Pull the tube guide out with your fingers.
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