Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley SynchLink 1756-DM Series Design Manual page 82

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Publication 1756-TD008A-EN-P - August 2002
9. Position the winch at the pull station to avoid a steep angle
either entering the duct or exiting the cable tray.
Do not exceed the maximum pulling tension for
IMPORTANT
your fiber optic cable.
10. Leave enough extra cable to route to the equipment rack, put
connectors on, and allow for future repairs when your pull is
complete.
11. Cut off the pulling grip and the first 3 feet (1 meter) of cable
behind it.
12. Terminate the cable.
13. Measure and record optical cable loss using a fiber optic power
meter.
14. Seal the ends of the cable until they are connected.
In some applications you may have to start your pull in the middle of
a duct or conduit and pull in both directions. In this scenario, pull in
the first direction using the reel and payoff frame. In the other
direction, lay out the cable in a figure 8 pattern on the floor. When the
second pull begins, hand feed the cable into the duct system.
Be certain to clear the floor of dust, debris, and dirt
IMPORTANT
before placing the cable on the floor.