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Call customer service at 1-800-426-8688 for a replacement product. Fiber Optic Splice Closure 2178-XSB/XSB-FR Kit Contents ™ Multiport Grommet included ™ in certain kits only. A. 1 - 2178-XSB closure body with bolts H. 2 - 3M Reclosable Dual Lock Fasteners ™ ™ B. 2 - Sheath retention inserts I.
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Fiber Optic Splice Closure 2178-XLB/XLB-FR Kit Contents ™ Multiport Grommet included ™ in certain kits only. A. 1 - 2178-XLB closure body with bolts H. 2 - 3M Reclosable Dual Lock Fasteners ™ ™ B. 2 - Sheath retention inserts I.
Additional materials required: Fiber Optic Splice Tray 2532 ™ To branch splice in the center port, order 3M 1.4" Cable Branch Port Kit, part no. 80-6113-1460-2. ™ For armored sheath cable, use 3M Scotchlok Shield Bond Connector 4460-D/FO. ™ ™...
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1" (25 mm) from end of sheath. 3.4.6 Install hose clamp and tighten to Figure 5 40 in-lbs ± 5 in-lbs (4.6 N•m ± 0.6 N•m). For armored cables (Figure 6), use 3M ™ Scotchlok Shield Bond Connector ™ 4460-D/FO Kit. Figure 6...
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Place retention clamp into place in the closure and mark location of gasket edges on cable. This will be the area of the tape collar. Determine the diameter of the scuffed area of the cable and choose two (2) appropriately sized washers for each cable.
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3.9.1 Collars should be built up to 1.45" diameter for large port and 1.05" diameter for the smaller port. Use the tape collar gauge provided in kit to measure for required diameter. 1.45" 1.05" Figure 10 3.10 Thinly coat all surfaces of cable ports and tape collar with silicone lubricant and insert into gasket at the proper port.
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Figure 14 4.0 Drop Cable Preparation Determine how many drop cables will be passing through the 3M Multiport Grommet. ™ Remove sheath on drops exposing buffer tubes to a length required per company practice.
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Grease approximately 2" (50 mm) of cable drop jacket. Place a small amount of lubricant on the gasket inside diameter in the area where it seals with the 3M Multiport Grommet. ™ Note: Carefully follow health and safety environmental instructions as given on Material Safety Data Sheet for the silicone lubricant.
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Figure 19 Tighten the six K-connector nuts to 40 in.-lbs. ± 5 in.-lbs. (4.6 N•m ± 0.6 N•m) each. Figure 20 Place cable strain relief and the 3M Multiport ™ Grommet assembly into closure. Place cable ties around multiport grommet assembly inside and out as shown.
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6.0 Tray Installation and Splicing Once cables have been anchored, place tray support in position and tighten two (2) screws. Cut two 3M Reclosable Dual Lock ™ ™ Fasteners in half. Remove liner from two pieces of fastener and place on tray support as shown.
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Place ribbon fiber into 1"–1.5" (25 mm–40 mm) of ribbon retention grommet (cut segments as needed from supplied length) and secure assembly into tray using supplied cable ties. Be sure to use two cable ties per each buffer tube. (A maximum of six ribbons can be loaded into each retention grommet segment.) Note: Do NOT use pliers to tighten cable ties to tray.
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9.0 Opening Splice Closure To re-enter splice closure, open bolt positions 5, 7, 1 and 3 in seqence. All other bolt positions can be opened randomly. 10.0 Closure Accessories Cable Branch port Kit Wall Mount Bracket 2198 adjustable aerial Hanger ™ ™ ™ 2178-XSB-1.4B Bracket Kit 2184 Fiber Splice Organizer 4-port Grommet ™ ™ Tray 2532 4pGa 78-8135-0094-5-K...
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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted.
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