4-2 Installing the OSP cables
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Prerequisites for installation
The prerequisites for bonding and grounding the OSP cabling include:
• The cabinet has been mounted on the selected concrete pad as defined in
Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of this practice.
• All hardware and materials are available and have been checked for
completeness and readiness for the installation.
• All the required drawings, local installation instructions, job
specifications, and other documentation are available and ready for use.
— encapsulating material as per Bell System Practices Section
631-600-305 Issue 1, November 1972 or the procedure enclosed in the
8962 Multi-mold package
— electrical tape
— cable insulating gel removal material; D-gel or equivalent de-greaser
— 1/2-inch trade size split flex tubing or equivalent
— fiber optic protective buffer tubing or equivalent
Precautions
The following safety precautions should be observed at all times during the
OSP cable bonding and grounding procedures:
• No equipment should be installed until the cabinet is firmly secured to its
mounting pad, as described in Chapter 2, “Installing the cabinet”.
• Do not open the front or rear doors unless the cabinet is firmly secured to
the mounting pad.
• Observe all National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes for electrical
wiring.
CAUTION
Electrical shock hazard
The procedures listed in this chart should be done by a
qualified electrician. The procedures in this chapter are
recommended guidelines; be sure to follow all local codes
for wiring procedures.
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