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Pre-Terminated Cable
Installation Guidelines
Physical Isolation
Use the following guidelines to prevent physical damage and wear of
the fiber optic cable:
· Protect the cable from abrasion, vibration, moving parts, and
personnel traffic.
· Avoid intersecting a cable route with the regular routes of
cranes, forklifts, and similar equipment.
· Prevent the cable from contacting abrasive surfaces such as
concrete.
Cable Inspection and Testing
Inspect and test the cable before and after the installation to make
sure that the attenuation does not exceed the expected maximum
value of 12 dB/km.
Although cable assemblies are pretested before shipment, they can be
damaged when shipped or stored improperly. To measure cable
attenuation, use a power meter described on page 9-2.
Cable Pulling
Pull the cable manually, allowing sufficient slack in the cable so that
there is no tension on the cable or connectors when installed. Do not
"snap" or apply sudden tension to the cable. Never use a powered
cable puller without consulting the cable manufacturer and
monitoring the pulling tension. High pulling tensions, tight-fitting
conduits, and cable twisting can damage the cable.
Publication 1756-TD008A-EN-P - August 2002
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