
6 DISTRIBUTION CABLE INSTALLATION AND SPLICING
This section describes how to install the OSP distribution cables in the
6.1Distribution Cable Installation
The OSP distribution cables enter the
Use the following procedure to install the distribution cable:
1.Route the OSP distribution cable into the cabinet from the bottom. If the cabinet is mounted on a concrete pad, use the duct on the left side.
2.Pull the cable up through the cabinet and strip off 156 inches (396 cm) of the outside cable sheath to expose the fiber subunits.
3.Install
Caution: A fanout kit is required when installing ribbon cable. The fanout kit includes plastic tubes that protect the fiber ribbons and prevent damage.
4.Nine cable clamping positions are provided near the center of the cabinet as shown in Figure 20. Select one of the clamping positions as the attachment point for the cable.
Note: Use the middle cable clamp positions first and the top clamp positions second when installing the distribution cables. The bottom clamp positions are extra. The bracket for the top row of clamps may be removed if necessary to facilitate cable installation.
CLAMPS FOR
ATTACHING THE
DISTRIBUTION CABLES
(9 PLACES)
Figure 20. Distribution Cable Clamping Positions
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