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TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 • Preface ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual provides complete instructions for installing a NG4access frame on a concrete floor, grounding the frame, and securing two frames. RELATED PUBLICATIONS Listed below are related manuals and their publication numbers. Copies of these publications can be ordered using the following URL: http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter...
TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 1 TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED The tools and materials required for mounting the NG4access frame on a concrete surface are specified in Table Table 2, and Table Table 1. Tools Required TOOL PICTURE Adjustable wrenches (2) 0.25 to 1 inch (8 to 25.4 mm)
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TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 Table 1. Tools Required, continued TOOL PICTURE Set of sockets 0.25 to 1 inch (8 to 25.4 mm) 12504-B Crimping tool 0.25 to 0.3 inches (6.35 to 7.62 mm) Note: Used for grounding frame 12824-A Vacuum 12505-B...
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TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 Table 3. Other Components Used PART PICTURE Concrete floor installation kit STUD NOTE: ONE PIECE TOP FLANGE (four threaded assemblies) (SHEARS OFF) TORQUE NUT TORQUE LIMITING HEX NUT FLAT WASHER PLASTIC COVER METAL SLEEVE 18008-B NYLON SPACER EXPANDABLE CONE...
TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 2 FOOTPRINT OF FRAME AND FIBER OPTIC STORAGE PANEL (FOTSP) Figure 1 shows the frame footprint. Figure 2 shows the FOTSP footprint. The optional FOTSP is installed adjacent to the frame on the left front side. 29.84 IN.
TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 3 MOUNTING THE FRAME ON A CONCRETE SURFACE To mount the frame on a concrete surface, use the following procedure. Note: Storage spools may loosen during shipment. Check storage spools for looseness. Tighten spool cover screws if spools are loose. 1.
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TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 3. Set aside the isolation pad and drill four mounting holes in the concrete at the marks just made, as shown in Figure DRILL VACUUM AS REQUIRED HOLE DIMENSIONS: DIAMETER: 0.71-IN. (18mm) TEMPLATE/ISOLATION PAD DEPTH: 3-15/16-IN.
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TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 4. Thread the washer and torque nuts onto the threaded rod, as shown in Figure 6. Insert the anchor bolt assembly into the hole. The washer should touch the top of the anchor sleeve. Tap the anchor bolt assembly with a hammer until the washer touches the concrete.
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TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 11. Tighten the torque nut until the top flange shears off (in four places) (Figure 14). Note: The torque nut will be correctly set at 60 foot-pounds (81 Newton meters) when set as described. FT-LB TIGHTEN TORQUE NUT UNTIL TOP FLANGE...
Figure 15. Re-installing Front and Rear Troughs 4 INSTALLING A FIBER OPTIC STORAGE PANEL (FOTSP) A Fiber Optic Storage Panel (FOTSP), installed onto the left side of the NG4access frame as looking from the front, provides storage space on the rear for Fiber Optic Terminal Equipment patch cords.
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TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 6. Secure the FOTSP to the NG4access frame by installing tie brackets in two places and trough ties in six places as shown in Figure Note: Refer also to the detailed views in...
TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 TOP TIE TOP CROSS-FRAME TROUGH BRACKET PLACE ONE TROUGH TIE ON BOTTOM SIDE OF EACH JUNCTION OF TROUGHS 3RD-DOWN CROSS-FRAME TROUGH MID-FRAME TIE BRACKET REAR VIEW 25262-A Figure 19. Rear View of Bracket Locations MID-FRAME TIE BRACKET 3RD DOWN CROSS-FRAME TROUGH 25263-A...
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TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 7. To secure the bases of the frame and FOTSP together, install two hex bolts on the rear of the frame as shown in Figure 21, then, as noted, install two hex bolts in the analogous location on the front of the frame.
Figure 22. Grounding the Frame 6 SECURING TWO FRAMES TOGETHER When a NG4access frame is installed adjacent to an existing NG4access frame, the frames must be secured together. This is done using the following items shipped with the frame: • Junction plates (6);...
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TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 • Rear splice brackets (4); • Associated hardware. Use the following procedure: 1. Position yourself on the rear side of the two frames and locate the place where the two top horizontal troughs interface with one another. Install a junction plate spanning the two troughs on the bottom side as shown in Figure 23.
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TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 3. Install rear splice brackets. There are two sets of two brackets installed in the two locations shown in Figure REAR SPLICE BRACKETS INSERT REAR SPLICE BRACKET INTO CABLE TROUGH SLOT (2 PLACES) 12-24 SCREWS (6) NOTE: SPLICE BRACKETS PROVIDED WITH RACK...
TECP-90-702 • Issue 4 • April 2017 7 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE ® • To find out more about CommScope products, visit the web at www.commscope.com/ • For technical assistance, customer service, or to report any missing/damaged parts, visit http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter...
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