CORNING ALTOS User Manual

1. General
1.1 This procedure provides instructions for installing a
wire mesh pulling grip on a 6-216 fiber ALTOS Riser
cable (Figure 1). The pulling grip will protect the cable’s
fibers during placing operations by coupling the pulling
load to the cable’s sheath.
1.3 This issue includes updated corporate information.
2. Precautions
2.1 General Precautions
2.2 Cable Handling Precautions
Figure 1
3. Tools and Materials
3.1 The following tools and materials are required to
complete this procedure:
• Kellems
®
pulling grip
• side cutters *
• measuring tape *
• vinyl tape, 19.1 mm (0.75 in ) *
• gloves
• scissors *
• swivel, ball-bearing type
• Hex wrench or screwdriver (to fit swivel)*
*Items included in the M67-003 Tool Kit
Installing a Wire Mesh Pulling Grip on
ALTOS® Riser Fiber Optic Cable
Corning Cable Systems
SRP-005-033
Issue 5 September 2002
Page 1 of 3
CAUTION: Fiber optic cable is sensitive to
excessive pulling, bending and crushing forces. Consult the
cable specification sheet for the cable you are installing. Do not
bend cable more sharply than the minimum recommended bend
radius. Do not apply more pulling force to the cable than
specified. Do not crush the cable or allow it to kink. Doing so
may cause damage that can alter the transmission char-
acteristics of the cable- the cable may have to be replaced.
SRP-005-033
Note: Please read and understand this procedure completely
before starting the installation of a wire pulling grip.
Safety Glasses
WARNING: The wearing of safety glasses to
protect the eyes from accidental injury is strongly recommended
when handling chemicals and cutting fiber. Pieces of glass fiber
are very sharp and can damage the cornea of the eye easily.
Safety Gloves
WARNING: The wearing of safety gloves to protect your
hands from accidental injury when using sharp-bladed tools is strongly
recommended.

CORNING ALTOS Specifications

General

Brand	CORNING
Model	ALTOS
Category	Safety Equipment
Language	English

Summary

General

Precautions

General Precautions

Read and understand this procedure completely before starting the installation of a wire pulling grip.

Safety Glasses Warning

Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from accidental injury when handling chemicals and cutting fiber.

Safety Gloves Warning

Wear safety gloves to protect hands from accidental injury when using sharp-bladed tools.

Cable Handling Precautions

Fiber optic cable is sensitive to forces; avoid excessive pulling, bending, crushing, or kinking.

Tools and Materials

Required Tools and Materials

Lists tools and materials required for the procedure, including pulling grip, cutters, tape, and gloves.

Pulling Grip Selection and Preparation

Grip Sizing and Selection

Choose the proper size grip based on cable diameter, using the smallest grip that fits.

Grip Inspection and Preparation

Inspect grip for damage and smooth/tighten mesh wires before use.

Pulling Grip Installation

Cable End Preparation

Trim the end of the cable to remove protruding tubes, yarn, or central member.

Grip Application

Slide grip over cable, use pumping action to walk it on, smooth mesh back, and tug lightly.

Taping the Grip

Wrap vinyl tape tightly over the mesh from below to compress it against the cable.

Connecting Pulling Assembly

Connect the pulling eye to a swivel and pull line/tape for cable placing.

Grip Removal

Cable Cutting and Protection

After pulling, cut the cable 90 cm behind the grip and protect the exposed end.