Coaxial Cable Installation Requirements - Alcatel-Lucent 9500 MXC User Manual

Chapter 2. Outdoor Installations

Coaxial Cable Installation Requirements

Installation Requirements for Coaxial Cables Summary
Table 2-2.
Task Required considerations
Installing Crimped connectors
connectors
When removing the jacket
- all coaxial cable
When removing the jacket
-solid outer conductor cable
Fastening Type N connectors
Weatherproofing
Planning the route Protection for the cable
Keep access to tower and
services clear
Ease of running and fastening
Installing the cable Cable jacket
Cable support
Bend radius
Cable ties
Cable grounding
Ice-fall protection
Vol. III-2-20
Explanation
Always use the crimp tool designed for the crimped
connectors/cable being used. A recommended crimp tool
for the connectors used with the ET 390998 cable is
available from Alcatel-Lucent.
Take great care when removing the jacket to keep the outer
conductor intact. A scored outer conductor will weaken the
cable and, for a solid outer cable, can cause the outer
conductor to break or crack when subsequently bent.
Always use the cut-off and strip tool specifically designed
for the cable being used.
Tighten Type N connectors (male to female) by hand only.
All outdoor connections must be made weatherproof. Refer
to Weatherproofing on page 2-38.
The route chosen must provide physical protection for the
cable (protection against accidental damage).
The cable must be positioned so that there is unimpeded
access to the tower and to services on the tower.
Use a route which minimizes potential for damage to the
cable jacket and avoids excessive cable re-bending.
Keep cable clear of sharp edges
Rod support kits or similar must be used across unsupported
sections of the cable run so that the cable cannot flex in the
wind.
Ensure the minimum bend radius for the cable is not
exceeded.
Use one UV-resistant cable tie (from the ODU cable kit)
every 1m (3 ft) or less, of cable.
Ensure the cable is grounded in accordance with the
instructions provided in Cable Grounding on page 2-21.
Ensure adequate physical protection for the cable where
ice-fall from towers can occur.
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