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Contents
Related Literature ................................................................................................................... 2
Admonishments ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.
Product information ......................................................................................................................... 3
2.
Carton Contents ............................................................................................................................... 4
2.1
SCF-6C Closure Contents ..................................................................................................... 4
2.2
SCF-6T Closure Contents ..................................................................................................... 4
3.
Description of Kits ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.1
Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6C-ACCY) ....................................................................................... 5
3.2
Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6T30-ACCY) ................................................................................... 6
3.3
Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6T40-ACCY) ................................................................................... 7
4.
Tools and Materials Required .......................................................................................................... 8
5.
Installing the Closure ....................................................................................................................... 9
5.1
Prepare the Express Cable ...................................................................................................... 9
5.2
Install Grounding Hardware (Armored Cable Only) .......................................................... 11
5.3
Install Express Strain-relief Hardware ................................................................................. 12
5.3.1 Strain-relief bracket(s) ................................................................................................ 12
5.3.2 Nonmetallic strength member ................................................................................... 13
5.3.3 Metallic strength members ......................................................................................... 13
5.3.4 Large strength members ............................................................................................. 14
5.4
Install Cable into the End Cap Express Ports ...................................................................... 15
5.4.1 Prepare the end cap .................................................................................................... 15
5.4.2 Apply sealing tape to the cable ................................................................................... 16
5.4.3 Use a dummy plug ...................................................................................................... 17
5.4.4 Install cable ................................................................................................................. 17
5.4.5 Close end cap halves ................................................................................................... 18
5.4.6 Install vented grounding screw ................................................................................... 19
5.5
Ground Armored Cable ........................................................................................................ 19
5.6
Prepare Drop Cable Port(s) .................................................................................................. 19
5.7
Install Drop Port Cable into End Cap ................................................................................. 20
5.8
Strain-relieve Drop Port Cables ........................................................................................... 21
5.9
Complete Frame Assembly ................................................................................................... 22
5.10 Attach Strain-relief Bracket .................................................................................................. 22
5.11 Tighten End Cap Compression Screw ................................................................................. 22
5.12 Splice ..................................................................................................................................... 22
5.12.1 Prepare fiber for splicing .......................................................................................... 22
5.12.2 Store cable slack ........................................................................................................ 23
5.12.3 Secure spliced trays ................................................................................................... 23
5.13 Seal the Inline Closure .......................................................................................................... 24
5.13.1 Install sealing gasket ................................................................................................. 24
5.13.2 Prepare closure cover ................................................................................................ 26
p/n 003-485
Standard Recommended Procedure (SRP) 003-485
SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures
Corning Cable Systems
Issue 6, October 2006
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Corning Cable Systems Standard Recommended Procedure (SRP) 003-485 Issue 6, October 2006 Page 1 of 32 SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures Contents Related Literature ........................2 Admonishments ........................3 Product information ......................... 3 Carton Contents ..........................4 SCF-6C Closure Contents ..................... 4 SCF-6T Closure Contents ..................... -
Page 2: Related Literature
Instruction, Large Central Member Strain-relief Kit SRP 003-560 Instruction, SCF Table Brackets SRP 206-286 Mechanical End Cap Canister Closure Sealing Checklist SRP 206-287 Mechanical End Cap Inline Cloure Sealing Checklist SRP 001-284 Splice Trays using Heatshrink Splice Protection SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 3: Admonishments
PRODUCT INFORMATION The Corning Cable Systems SCF splice closures are available in both canister and inline versions (Figure 1). The closures have the capacity for multiple cable ports in addition to two express cables. The internal fiber management system is designed for splicing fibers and uncut fiber slack storage. -
Page 4: Carton Contents
F — Maximum cable diameter for large (18 mm) rubber sealing grommet KPA-0500 G — Wrench for compression screw H — End cap closing gauge K — Minimum cable diameter for small (5 mm) rubber sealing grommet Table 1 — End Cap Gauge Tool SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 5: Description Of Kits
(1) Express port cable strain-relief kit (SCF-KT-EXP-SM) containing: • (2) Express brackets • -inch hose clamps • x 1-inch hose clamps • (2) Central member restraint caps • (4) #8 washers • (4) Nylon lock nuts SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 6: Accessory Kit (P/N Scf-6T30-Accy)
(1) Express port cable strain-relief kit (p/n SCF-KT-EXP-SM) containing: • (2) Express brackets • -inch hose clamps • x 1-inch hose clamps • (2) Central member restraint caps • (4) #8 washers • (4) Nylon lock nuts SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 7: Accessory Kit (P/N Scf-6T40-Accy)
(1) Express port cable strain-relief kit (p/n SCF-KT-EXP-SM) containing: • (2) Express brackets • -inch hose clamps • x 1-inch hose clamps • (2) Central member restraint caps • (4) #8 washers • (4) Nylon lock nuts SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 8: Tools And Materials Required
• Soapy water (to verify leaks) • Isopropyl alcohol Corning Cable Systems recommends use of the following: • Heatshrink Fusion Splice Protectors (p/n 2806032-01, package of 50, 40 mm long) • Optical Fiber Access Tool (p/n OFT-000) to split buffer tube and access individual fibers in ALTOS ®... -
Page 9: Installing The Closure
For express (midspan) cable applications remove 3 meters (118 inches) of the cable sheath (and armor, if included) as indicated in Figure 2. SCF-6C22: 2.5 meters (98 inches) SCF-6C28: 3 meters (118 inches) Sheath Sheath Sheath Sheath KPA-0116 Figure 2 —Express (Midspan) Cable SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... - Page 10 Cut the central member of each cable to 15 cm (approximately 6 inches) from the sheath using side cutters. Step 3 If aramid yarn is present, leave 15 cm (approximately 6 inches) of yarn for additional strain-relieving. SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures...
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Page 11: Install Grounding Hardware (Armored Cable Only)
Add a second lock nut and tighten using a -inch wrench. NOTE: Ground lead will be attached to end cap in a later step. KPA-0018 Figure 4 — Grounding Hardware SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 12: Install Express Strain-Relief Hardware
Install a washer and nut KPA-0455 and tighten securely. Figure 5 — Strain-relief Bracket Step 6 Mark the cable in the location shown in Figure 5. Step 7 Repeat for the second cable, when applicable. SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 13: Nonmetallic Strength Member
If strength members are metallic: Step 1 Bend them over the slots in the extension bracket as shown in the inset in Figure 7 and then trim excess strength member. KPA-0380 Figure 7 — Metallic Strength Member Strain-relief SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 14: Large Strength Members
Figure 9 — Large Strength Member Strain-relief Step 3 Install the supplied screw through the threaded hole in the barrel. Step 4 Tighten the screw. Step 5 Trim the strength member flush with the top of the strain-relief bracket. SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 15: Install Cable Into The End Cap Express Ports
Make sure the strain-relief tracks on the inside of the end cap and the screw holes are not obstructed by the sealing tape. KPA-0514 Figure 12 — End Cap Standoffs SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 16: Apply Sealing Tape To The Cable
Figure 15 — Measure Sealing Tape Around Cable 0.5 inch (Figure 15B). NOTE: The end cap gauge tool is used in several steps during the assembly process. Use only this tool for measuring and tightening components where indicated (Table 1). SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 17: Use A Dummy Plug
(Figure 17) in the center express port by inserting the strain-relief bracket in the tracks. Vinyl Tape Strain-relief Tracks Sealing Sealing Ring Ring Channel Channel KPA-0503 Figure 17 — Install Cable into End Cap SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 18: Close End Cap Halves
NOTE: Do not pull or stretch sealing tape. Step 7 Completely remove any remaining sealing tape inside the sealing ring channel with the blade of a screwdriver. KPA-0540 Figure 19 — Tighten End Cap SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 19: Install Vented Grounding Screw
Use either or both of the middle ports on the end cap first to make routing easier. Step 2 Smooth the port opening using a cable knife as shown in Figure 22. KPA-0507 KPA-0506 Figure 21 — Open Drop Port Figure 22 — Smooth Port Opening SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 20: Install Drop Port Cable Into End Cap
Figure 26 — Compression Screw Refer to SRP 206-286 (Mechanical End Cap Canister Closure Sealing Checklist) to ensure all critical steps in Sections 5.4 and 5.7 for sealing the closure have been performed accurately. SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 21: Strain-Relieve Drop Port Cables
0.75 inch cap. Step 9 Wrap hose clamp and Hose Clamp restraint cap with vinyl Tensioning Body tape to prevent the sharp edges from damaging the KPA-0471 fiber. Figure 27 — Drop Strain-relief Bracket SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 22: Complete Frame Assembly
Figure 30 — Empty Splice Tray (Figure 30). Refer to SRP 206-286 (Mechanical End Cap Canister Closure Sealing Checklist) to ensure all critical steps in Section 5.11 for sealing the closure have been performed accurately. SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 23: Store Cable Slack
Place the spliced trays into the tray stacker. Make sure the buffer tubes are within the flange on the tray stacker as shown (Figure 33). Step 2 Secure the buffer tubes using cable ties as needed. In-Line (SCF-6T) Canister (SCF-6C) KPA-0476 KPA-0477 Figure 33 — Secure Spliced Trays SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 24: Seal The Inline Closure
Apply a thin coat of UCN lubricant to the mating surfaces of the end cap gasket. Insert the bottom part of the sealing gasket clip into the hole in the sealing ring (Figure 37). Bottom KPA-0649 KPA-0479 Figure 36 — Lubricate Channel Figure 37 — SCF Gasket Clip SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... - Page 25 (Figure 40). Step 7 Repeat steps in section 5.12.1 for the end cap at the other end of the closure. KPA-0482 Figure 40 — Lubricate Gasket SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures...
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Page 26: Prepare Closure Cover
KPA-0486 gasket. Figure 44 — Install Inline Cover SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... - Page 27 (Figure 47). KPA-0489 Figure 47 — Hammer Locks Refer to SRP 206-287 (Mechanical End Cap Inline Closure Sealing Checklist) to ensure all critical steps in Section 5.13 for sealing the closure have been performed accurately. SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures...
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Page 28: Seal The Canister Closure
Figure 51. IMPORTANT: The installed sealing ring must be oriented as shown toward the inside of the closure (Figure 51). KPA-0491 KPA-0293 Figure 50 — Install Sealing Ring Figure 51 — Fold Sealing Ring SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 29: Install The Canister Cover
If the clamping ring does not close properly, make sure KPA-0542 the sealing ring and clamping Figure 55 — Tighten Clamping Ring ring are oriented correctly. SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 30: Install A Flash Test Air Valve
Screw the smaller insert back into the screw. Step 4 Tighten the insert using a small adjustable wrench. KPA-0289 Figure 59 — Ground Wire Step 5 Terminate the other end of the ground per local practices. SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 31: Reenter The Inline Closure
Reterminate ground, if applicable, per Section 5.15. Refer to SRP 206-286 (Mechanical End Cap Canister Closure Sealing Checklist) to ensure all critical steps in Section 5.14 and 5.15 for sealing the closure have been performed accurately. SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures... -
Page 32: Reopen The End Cap
Figure 63 — Insert Screwdriver Figure 64 — Tighten Bolts Customer Service—US or Canada: 1-800-743-2671 Corning Cable Systems reserves the right to improve, enhance and modify the features and International: +1-828-901-5000 specifications of Corning Cable Systems’ products without prior notification. ALTOS is a Fax: +1-828-325-5060 registered trademark of Corning Cable Systems Brands, Inc.
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