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Manual 017526 REV E - April 2018

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  • Page 1 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual ______________________________________________________ Manual 017526 REV E - April 2018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Application Description Technical Specifications Product Packaging Designation Cards Below Grade Installation Optional Step Rack and Manual Mounting Brackets Vault Installation Procedure Vault Access and Storage Makwa Swing Arm Above Grade Installation Dome Removal Designation Card Installation Dome Installation...

  • Page 3: Application

    Clearfield’s FieldSmart Makwa consists of four basic elements; top over (dome), base plate, internal backplane and Clearview Black Cassettes. All components are pre-assembled and loaded into the Makwa – making it field ready for deployment.

  • Page 4: Product Packaging

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Product Packaging Patch and Splice Packaging Patch Only Packaging Included Accessories List: (Some parts may already be installed for patch only configurations) Quantity Part Number Description 017271 Makwa Key, T-Handle 5/16 Hex Wrench - 9” Length 017466 1”...
  • Page 5 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Packaging Removal Step 1: Open the enclosure following the dome removal procedure. Step 2: Remove the foam inserts holding the cassettes in place (Figure 1). Note: The foam inserts can be saved and used as supports if desired. Figure 1 Step 3: Cut the zip ties holding the cassettes during shipping (Figure 2).

  • Page 6: Designation Cards

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Designation Cards The Makwa FDH is set up for either a PON or Cross-Connect application. Please refer to the appropriate designation and application cards that will be utilized for fiber protection when the dome lid is placed. PON Designation Cards Desi Card - Left Desi Card - Right...

  • Page 7: Below Grade Installation

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Below Grade Installation Parkway Vault Installation Installation instructions provide general information useful for parkway placement in “grass surround”, grass, dirt, or gravel applications. This guide cannot anticipate all situations that could develop in the field. Rather, it represents information applicable to common installation conditions.

  • Page 8: Optional Step Rack And Manual Mounting Brackets

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Optional Step Rack and Manual Mounting Brackets If the Makwa Swing Arm (see page 20) is not used, the optional Step Rack Mounting Bracket & Manual Mounting Bracket may be deployed to install Makwa inside of vault.

  • Page 9: Vault Installation Procedure

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Vault Installation Procedure Step 1: Excavate hole to appropriate dimension with mechanical excavator or hand dig as appropriate (Figure 1). Note: Plan excavation approximately twelve to sixteen inches longer and wider than the actual dimensions of the vault being installed.
  • Page 10 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 4: Center the vault in the excavation parallel with side- walk or curb. Mark the vault for duct entry and step rack locations. The vault may be cut with a hole saw and drill (Figure 4).

  • Page 11: Vault Access And Storage

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Vault Access and Storage The following instructions apply only to Step Rack and Manual Bracket installation. Does not apply to Swing Arm installation. Warning: : Make sure you read the warning labels before removing the enclosure. If there is water in the vault, the water must be completely drained or pumped out of the vault prior to removing/reinstalling the Makwa.
  • Page 12 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 3: Lift the Makwa out of the vault (Figure 3). Figure 3 Step 4: Place Makwa on Mounting Bracket (P/N 016897) to perform maintenance (Figure 4). When you have completed your maintenance, follow the steps below to replace the Makwa back in the vault.
  • Page 13 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 6: Secure the enclosure to the step rack using zip ties (Figure 6). Figure 6 Step 7: Install vault lid support beam (Figure 7). Figure 7 Step 8: Install and secure the vault lid (Figure 8). Figure 8 Direct: 763.476.6866 •...

  • Page 14: Makwa Swing Arm

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Makwa Swing Arm When below grade mounting is required, the Makwa swing arm provides below grade vault protection, while allowing easy access for fiber maintenance. The swing arm is available preinstalled in approved vault sizes or as a stand alone accessory that can be mounted into existing straight-sided vault.
  • Page 15 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Raising the Makwa Swing Arm Step 1: Remove the vault lid (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: Remove vault lid support beam (Figure 2). Figure 2 Step 3: Disengage kick bar by pressing it away from central support beam (Figure 3).
  • Page 16 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 4: With kick bar depressed, grip the swing arm near the base, between the horizontal support beam and the hinge, lift up on unit (Figure 4). Figure 4 Step 5: Continue lifting until unit locks into place (Figure 5).
  • Page 17 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 7: With the catch released, lift up on the swing arm until it locks in the vertical position (Figures 7 & 8). Figure 7 Figure 8 Lowering the Makwa Swing Arm Step 1: Grip the swing arm near the top and push the unit forward.
  • Page 18 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 2: Pull back on locking catch to partially lower the unit (Figure 2). Figure 2 Step 3: Locking catch will engage again at the mid-point of descent. Lift up on the locking catch to continue descent to horizontal position.
  • Page 19 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 5: Lower unit into vault (Figure 5). Figure 5 Step 6: Replace central strength member arm (Figure 6). Figure 6 Step 7: Replace and secure vault cover (Figure 7). Figure 7 Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 017526 REV E - April 2018...

  • Page 20: Above Grade Installation

    Pole Mount Kit The FieldSmart Makwa FDH is approximately half the size of a conventional Fiber Distribution Hub, allowing the broadband service provider the choice of where to deploy the cabinet without sacrificing performance or access. The Makwa FDH Pole Mount Kit allows both the 288 port PON and 432 port cross-connect versions to be pole mounted, while providing access to the FDH for moves, adds, and changes.
  • Page 21 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installation Procedure Step 1: Determine the height and use the pole mount bracket to mark the drill locations on the pole. Remove the bracket and continue to drill the two holes using a 3/4” drill bit. Place the top bracket and mounting plate to the pole and fasten with the required hard- ware (do not tighten).

  • Page 22: Dome Removal

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Dome Removal Step 1: Using a 5/16 hex wrench, turn the three latches counter clockwise until they stop to release the dome (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: Lift the dome from the base to remove the cover (Figure 2). Note: Schrader valve can be opened to relieve internal pressure.

  • Page 23: Designation Card Installation

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Designation Card Installation Designation cards provides a circuit diagram for the Makwa as well as bend radius protection for internal fibers. Step 1: Insert bottom of card into bottom clips (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: Insert top of card into top clips (Figure 2).

  • Page 24: Dome Installation

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Dome Installation Step 1: With Designation Cards in place, wipe the gasket clean with water to remove any dirt or debris from the seal (Figure 1). Note: Do not lubricate gasket. Figure 1 Step 2: Before reinstalling the lid, clean the inside lip of the dome to remove any debris deposits during maintenance/ Installation (Figure 2).
  • Page 25 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 3: Carefully slide the dome over the base (Figures 3 & 4). Figure 3 Figure 4 Step 4: Lock the dome in place by using the 5/16 hex wrench to turn all three latches clockwise (Figure 5). Figure 5 Step 5: If the enclosure is being placed below grade, use the provided Schrader valve on the base of the enclosure to...

  • Page 26: Schrader Valve

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Schrader Valve Flash Test Procedure Step 1: Check all cabinet components for correct assembly. Verify all fittings are properly torqued and the locks are properly closed. Step 2: Remove the cap from the Schrader Valve (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 3: With an air compressor regulated at 1 PSI max, pressurize the cabinet with clean, dry air to 1 PSI for at least 5...

  • Page 27: Patch And Splice

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Patch and Splice Step 1: Using thread sealant tape or pipe dope, cover threads of Sealcons being used or the plugs, if being used, to ensure an airtight/water tight fit when mating to the base (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: Using the appropriate sized grommet insert for your cable size, place the Sealcon into the base for cable...
  • Page 28 Makwa base for cable prepping and splicing (Figure 4). Note: Clearfield recommends a cable opening with nine (9) feet exposed buffer tube. Two (2) feet for slack and splicing fiber in the cassette and the remaining 7 feet for slack storage in base of Makwa.
  • Page 29 Use the ground lug located in the center of the cable entrance ports to bond the cables when required (Figure 8). Note: Clearfield provides a ground stud for your bonding needs, but does not give any recommendations. Bonding or grounding is completed per your local work practice.
  • Page 30 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 9: If desired, a multiple location grounding plate can be attached to the grounding stud (Figure 9). Figure 9 Step 10: Route the cable bundle across the front of the Makwa to the opposite side and continue along the outside slack loop to the back of the Makwa.
  • Page 31 Consult the Clearview Black Cassette Installation Manual for splicing instructions. Viewable in the Installation Manual sec- tion, under the Resources tab, of the Clearfield website. Link here: https://www.seeclearfield.com/assets/documents/installation-manuals/clearview-black-cassette-install-manual.pdf Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net...

  • Page 32: Clearview Black Cassette

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Clearview Black Cassette Cassette Removal Step 1: Loosen Velcro strap and remove support clip (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: Place finger on the rear of the cassette and pull forward to release (Figure 2). Figure 2 Step 3: The cassette will swing forward on the swing...
  • Page 33 (Figure 4). Figure 4 Consult the Clearview Black Cassette Installation Manual for splicing instructions. Viewable in the Installation Manual sec- tion, under the Resources tab, of the Clearfield website. Link here: https://www.seeclearfield.com/assets/documents/installation-manuals/clearview-black-cassette-install-manual.pdf Cassette Installation Step 1:...
  • Page 34 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 2: Press on the rear of the cassette to snap the swing arm in place (Figure 2). Figure 2 Step 3: Slide the cassette support clip onto the rail of the bottom cassette (Figure 3). Figure 3 Step 4: Tighten the Velcro strap (Figure 4).

  • Page 35: Storing Buffer Tube After Splicing

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Storing Buffer Tube After Splicing Once splicing is complete, feed all buffer tubes to rear (splitter side of Makwa) to be stored. To store buffer tube, begin with the larger count cables first. Step 1: Twist bundle, holding the twist with a finger (Figure 1).
  • Page 36 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 3: Add another flip (or fold over) (Figure 4). Figure 4 Step 4: Then proceed to feed the bundle under the bulkhead base (Figure 5). Figure 5 Store remaining cables in the same manner. Follow instructions on proper desicard/lid installation.

  • Page 37: Pon Splitters

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ PON Splitters Splitter Installation Step 1: Install the splitter into the left or right most usable slot in the splitter cage. Splitters install by inserting the top of the splitter into the cage first, then hinging the bottom and snapping into place (Figure 1). Note: The 4 left splitter locations are designed to feed the left side cassettes and the 4 right splitter locations are designed to feed the right cassettes.
  • Page 38 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 3: Then, continue over the splitter cage to route the splitter legs to the middle channel between the two sets of fiber management fingers (Figure 3). Figure 3 Step 4: Insert the staging plate into the available staging plate location (Figure 4). Note: Bend the staging plate into place and ensure the staging plate is fully depressed into the opening before reinstalling the dome lid.
  • Page 39 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Splitter Routing Step 1: Remove the red input leg or black splitter leg from the staging plate (Figure 1). Note: The input and output pigtails for the fiber splitter are stored and accessed in one of the two staging plates located on top of the enclosure and each leg is labeled with the splitter leg number.
  • Page 40 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 3: Plug the connector into the desired port (Figure 3). Note: Make sure to properly clean the connectors and adapters prior to mating following company practice or local procedure. Figure 3 Step 4: Once an input leg has been installed, continue with the splitter legs to turn up service (Figure 4).

  • Page 41: Cross-Connect Patch Cords

    FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cross-Connect Patch Cords Patch Cord/Jumper Installation Step 1: Remove the dust cap from the adapter port (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: Clean the adapter and connecter per company practice, then plug the jumper into the port. Route the jumper over the nearest radius finger (Figure 2).
  • Page 42 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 3: Route the other end of the jumper to the desired port following the routing diagram (Figure 3). Figure 3 Step 4: Make sure the jumper cable is properly routed with all of the slack taken up by the fiber management fingers (Figure 4).

  • Page 43: Connector Cleaning Procedure

    Inspect Then Connect These are Clearfield recommended products/applications. Use the product you feel will complete your cleaning procedures. Create a “best practice” for your company and follow those procedures.
  • Page 44 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Cleaning the Ferrule • Lightly moisten the fiber optic swab (2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040) by spotting a small amount (about 1”) of Electro-Wash PX or Electro-Wash MX pen onto the QbE. Hold the swab, 1 side down to the wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.
  • Page 45 FieldSmart Makwa FDH ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cleaning an MPO/MTP Connector Female Connector • Place one wiping paper on QbE-2 FiberSafe™ Cleaning Platen and apply small amount of precision cleaner (about 1” in diameter) with Electro-Wash MX pen on to one end of the wipe. (Figure 1) Figure 1 •...

  • Page 46: Standard Warranty

    Clearfield shall repair or replace the defective Product at its sole option and discretion, and return the repaired or replacement Product to Cus- tomer’s site, freight prepaid Note: If the Product is not found to be defective by Clearfield, the product will be returned to the Customer and the customer billed for freight in both directions.

  • Page 47: Proprietary Notice

    __________________________________________________________ Proprietary Notice Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Clearfield, Inc. and may not be duplicated in full or part by any person without prior written approval of Clearfield, Inc. Its purpose is to provide the user with adequately detailed documentation to efficiently install the equipment supplied. Every effort has been made to keep the information contained in this document current and accurate as of the date of publication or revision.

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