1502154 Rev D Housing Instructions 4-1
CHAPTER 4
Housing Instructions
This chapter describes recommended cable attachment procedures and proper opening and closing
procedures to be used when accessing the internal components.
Tools and Materials—page 4-1
Preparing for Installation—page 4-2
Housing Opening—page 4-5
Housing Mounting—page 4-6
Cable Attachment—page 4-14
Housing Closing and Tightening—page 4-19
Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials may be used to complete the procedures in this chapter. Persons
performing the procedures in this chapter are expected to be familiar with the proper and safe use
of these tools. Tools or equipment with equivalent or superior specifications may be substituted for
those listed.
Table 4.1 Tools and Materials
Tools/Equipment Required Specifications Uses
Tools
Flat blade screwdrivers 1/4 inch, 5/16 inch May be required for small fasteners
Wire cutters — Trim coaxial cable center conductor
Nutdriver or wrench
1
7/16 inch (11mm) Housing opening and closing
Phillips screwdriver
2
#2 Centerseizure screws
Torque wrench/driver Up to 66 in-lbs (7.5N·m), with
interchangeable 7/16 inch or 11mm hex
socket, Phillips, flat blade, and Torx
®
or
Torx PLUS
®
bits
Strand mounting, housing closing,
tightening various fasteners
3
Torx
®
or Torx PLUS
®
driver
2
T15 (Torx
®
) or 15 I.P. (Torx PLUS
®
) May be required for small fasteners
Drill and drill bits 9/32 inch (7mm) Wall or pedestal mounting