Panduit FST24S Installation Instructions

24-fiber splice tray

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The FST24S splice tray holds up to 24 fusion or 24 mechanical splices for multimode or singlemode fibers.

1.0 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Clear Cover

(Qty. 1)

Splice Tray

2.0 PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending and crushing forces. Consult the manufacturer's

cable specification sheet for the specific cable in use.

2.2 DANGER: UNMATED CONNECTORS OR FIBERS MAY EMIT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. DO NOT

LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE END OF THE CONNECTORS OR FIBER, DO NOT INSPECT WITH

MAGNIFYING DEVICES. MAINTAIN CAP ON UNMATED CONNECTORS.

2.3 Consult cable manufacturer's instructions for proper sheath removal method for the cable in use.Consult splice

manufacturer's instructions for recommended precautions.

3.0 INSTALLING SPLICE TRAY AND FIBER

3.1 Install the splice holders, fusion or mechanical to base of FST24S splice tray.

3.2

Routing Fiber - Follow instructions for cable in use when removing cable sheath. Strip outer sheath to expose

enough fiber for the application. The length will vary depending on the enclosure. Figure 2 shows the

recommended fiber routing for the FST24S.

3.3 Prior to splicing fibers install splice tray in stacking unit and loop the fiber into the position it will occupy after

splicing to determine required slack length. Bring the fibers to the center of splice holders. Add 1.0" to this

length and trim excess.

3.4 Securing Fiber In Splice Tray - Select crimping tab to be used for securing loose tube buffer. When multiple

buffer tubes are used select inner tabs first. Crimp loose buffer tubes using crimping pliers. Buffer tubes should

extend 1/2" beyond tab into tray. (Figure 3A)

3.5 Tight buffered fibers can be secured with cable ties threaded through cable tie slots located on splice tray

base. If cable jacket cannot be routed up to splice tray use PVC tubing to protect buffered fibers. (Figure 3A)

3.6 See Figure 3B for ribbon fiber splicing.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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24-Fiber Splice Tray

Part Number: FST24S

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Splice Holder

(Qty. 4)

Spiral Wrap

FS104

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Page 2 RIBBON FIBER 4.0 SPLICING FIBERS 4.1 Place the FST24S splice tray close to the splicing equipment. Route all fibers into the tray. 4.2 Remove enough fiber to reach splicing equipment, trim fiber and splice per manufacturer’s instructions. 4.3 Coil fibers back into the tray and place the completed splice into the splice holder. Avoid tight bends or twists in fibers.