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1.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................1
1.1 Document Purpose .............................................................................. 1
1.2 Product Purpose ................................................................................. 1
1.3 Product Mounting and Location ........................................................ 1
2.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................1
3.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................2
4.
INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................................3
4.1 Route Express Cable Loop into Closure ........................................... 3
4.2 Branch Cable Installation or Sealing ................................................ 5
4.3 Route and Splice Fiber Inside Closure .............................................. 6
4.4 Route Drop Cable into Closure ......................................................... 9
4.5 Closing the FSDC ............................................................................. 10
4.6 Mounting the Closure ....................................................................... 11
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE ...................................... 13
6.
MODEL NUMBER INFORMATION ........................................................................... 13
1.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1
Document Purpose
This document provides installation instructions for the Charles Fiber Sealed Drop Closure (FSDC). A typical FSDC is shown in Figure 1.
Hereafter the Charles Fiber Sealed Drop Closure Series will be referred to as the "FSDC" or "closure."
1.2
Product Purpose
The FSDC a sealed splice closure (IP68 rated) used in fiber splicing applications where a
single feed fiber must be split into multiple drop connections.
1.3
Product Mounting and Location
The FSDC is a sealed unit that can be aerial strand mounted, pole mounted, or below
grade mounted. Brackets for aerial and pole mounting are sold separately.
2.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The FSDC is a closure that allows splicing operations for splitting signals and creating
branch cable lines. The FSDC includes multiple splicing trays. The tray can be equipped
with an optical tap or a fiber splitter, which allows a single feed signal to be split into
multiple drop signals.
The FSDC dimensions are shown in Figure 2. The FSDC ships with a number of tools
and accessories, shown in Figure 3.
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Charles Fiber Sealed Drop Closure
FSDC Series
General Description and Installation
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LT-FSDC
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Printing, July 1, 2019
Figure 1
FSDC
Figure 2
FSDC Dimensions
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
FSDC Document Purpose This document provides installation instructions for the Charles Fiber Sealed Drop Closure (FSDC). A typical FSDC is shown in Figure 1. -NOTE- Hereafter the Charles Fiber Sealed Drop Closure Series will be referred to as the “FSDC” or “closure.”... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
LT-FSDC Figure 3 Tools and Accessories SAFETY PRECAUTIONS — WARNING— Risk of serious eye damage! Never look into the end of a fiber optic line or use a magnifier in the presence of laser light or radiation. Exercise caution when installing, testing or maintaining live circuits. If eyes are exposed to laser light or radiation occur s, immediately seek treatment by a medical professional. -
Page 3: Installation
LT-FSDC INSTALLATION Gather the following equipment to perform the FSDC installation. Philips and flathead screwdrivers Bag of parts (provided with the FSDC) 5 mm (or 3/16”) Allen wrench Knife or snips (to cut grommets) Measuring tape Buffer tube stripper tool (score/cut buffer tubes) ... - Page 4 LT-FSDC Locate the attachment plate in the FSDC closure. There are four brackets for securing a strength member and four slots for attaching a hose clamp. The brackets and slots on the far left and far right are for branch cables. The two in the middle are for the express loop cables.
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Page 5: Branch Cable Installation Or Sealing
LT-FSDC Branch Cable Installation or Sealing Step Instruction Number Use the branch port wrench from the bag of tools to open the branch port nut. Select a grommet of the proper size for the branch cable (either the grommet from the branch port or another from the accessory bag). -
Page 6: Route And Splice Fiber Inside Closure
A Charles splitter tray or optical tap tray may be installed into the FSDC version with the Charles hinged tray bracket. Charles splitter trays are available in two sizes: short (4”x6”), and long (4”x9”). Charles optical tap trays are only available in the long size. If using a long tray, it must be installed in the top position of the hinged bracket. - Page 7 LT-FSDC If using connectorized output fibers, then lift the trays out of the way to access the adapter panel below the fiber basket. Connect the SC/APC adapters to the ports on the backside of the adapter panel. Use a piece of Velcro to secure the fibers together in the fiber basket. This helps avoid kinking as the trays are lifted and lowered.
- Page 8 LT-FSDC Route the loose fibers in the spicing tray. Perform splicing operations to splice the selected fiber to the splitter fiber (splicing not pictured). Place a cover on the splicing tray. At this point, anchor the buffer tubes using cable ties inside the closure.
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Page 9: Route Drop Cable Into Closure
LT-FSDC Route Drop Cable into Closure Step Instruction Number Locate the drop cable ports on the front of the closure. The FSDC tool bag includes a drop port nut tool specially fit for removing and tightening the nuts that seal these ports. For those drop ports that will be used, remove the nut and set it aside. -
Page 10: Closing The Fsdc
LT-FSDC Closing the FSDC When securing the four hinged latches on the cover, it is important to use care to avoid pinching the skin. USE CAUTION WHEN CLOSING THE HINGED LATCHES. To close the latch, place a hand on the exterior side of the latch. Ensure that the hand is entirely clear of the interior side (Figure 4). -
Page 11: Mounting The Closure
LT-FSDC Mounting the Closure The FSDC has bolts on the back for attaching mounting brackets for either aerial strand or pole mounting. The mounting bolts are shown in Figure 7. 4.6.1 Aerial Mounting The FSDC can be mounted on an aerial strand using the mounting kit 97-FSDCARKT, which includes two tap brackets. - Page 12 LT-FSDC 4.6.3 Pole Mounting with Lag Bolts To mount the FSDC on a pole with lag bolts, order the pole mounting kit 97-FSDCPLKTB, which includes two mounting brackets. Attach the pole mounting brackets using the included mounting bolts on the back of the FSDC.
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Page 13: Technical Assistance And Repair Service
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