Routing and splicing the fiber cable 7-3
AccessNode Series 800A Outside Plant Cabinet Installation 323-3001-210 Issue 1.0
Precautions
The following safety precautions should be observed at all times during the
fiber cable routing and splicing procedures:
• No equipment should be installed until the cabinet is firmly secured to its
mounting pad, as described in this procedure.
• Do not open the front or rear doors unless the cabinet is firmly secured to
the mounting pad.
• Observe all NEC and local codes for electrical wiring.
• Wear safety glasses at all times when installing optical fibers. Use tweezers
and the sticky side of a piece of vinyl tape to handle loose fiber ends.
• Handle optical fibers carefully and always position them securely when
splicing. Be careful during installation to avoid contact with glass chips.
Always use tissue paper to wipe small pieces of glass fiber from your hands
before touching the eye area.
• Protect single fiber optical connectors with dust caps at all times.
• Place any discarded fiber cuttings in a plastic bottle specifically used for
disposal.
• Do not damage the fibers by exceeding the minimum bend radius for fibers,
pigtails or patch cords.
CAUTION
Local wiring codes
The procedures outlined are recommended guidelines.
Follow all local codes for wiring procedures.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to fiber optic patchcords
Handle the fibers with extreme care. Never bend the cables
into a curve with a radius smaller than 3.0 inches (76 mm).
Tighten connections to the optical units finger tight only.
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