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CommScope Flex Frame Splice Cabinet User Manual

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TC-96272-IP
Rev A, June 2019
commscope.com
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.1
General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.2
Typical Flex Frame Application . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.3
Dimensions and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3
Overview of Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4
Mounting the Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.1
Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.2
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.3
Frame Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.4
Wall Mounting on Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5
5.1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.2
Installing Splice Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.3
Removing Splice Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.4
Frame Panels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.5
Breaking Out Facility Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.6
Securing Facility Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.7
Loading Splice Trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5.8
Performing Splices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
5.9
Changing Splice Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Introduction

This user manual describes the Flex Frame
Splice Cabinet and provides directions for
installing this product. Procedures include:
•
Unpacking the cabinet
•
Mounting the cabinet on a Flex
Frame or wall
•
Preparing cables for installation
•
Installing cables
•
Setting up splices
This user manual also lists related
publications and tells how to obtain technical
assistance.
860649686
Rev A
Flex Frame Splice Cabinet
Manual
Flex Frame Splice Cabinet
© 2019 CommScope, Inc.
User
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Rev A, June 2019 commscope.com Flex Frame Splice Cabinet Contents Introduction ....... . .1 Related Publications .

  • Page 2: Related Publications

    The Flex Frame Splice Cabinet is also available in a stand alone kit with wall mounting brackets, providing the option of mounting the cabinet on a wall. In this case, the cabinet can be used with other types of panels and cables if they are comparable in function and structure to those used in a Flex Frame application.
  • Page 3 OBLIQUE VIEW VIEW NORMAL EXPLODED 26899-A Figure 1. Interior Components of Flex Frame Splice Cabinet The interior components shown in are as follows: Figure 1 • Splice trays -- are FOST-ACC-D-TRAY-RR-288 trays, up to 24 (2x12) in total. The splice trays mount on a bracket and are held in place with hook-and-loop straps. Unfas- tening the strap for a particular splice tray allows the tray to hang down for examination.

  • Page 4: Typical Flex Frame Application

    4RU panels each contain forty-eight 12-fiber ribbons (48x12=576).) • Facility cables -- have a total fiber count divisible into sub-units appropriate for the application. Typically, the sub-unit is 288 fibers, but other configurations are possible, Page 4 of 20. © 2019 CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 5: Dimensions And Specifications

    14.64 IN. (37.19 CM) 10.27 IN. (26.07 CM) 66.58 IN. (169.12 CM) 26594-A Figure 3. Flex Frame Splice Cabinet Dimensions Table 2: Specifications Parameter Specification Dimensions (H x W x D) 66.58 in.(169.1cm) x 14.64 in.(37.19cm) x 10.27 in. (26. 07cm) Weight 40 lbs.

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Inspection

    Unpack each container while carefully checking the contents for damage. If damage is detected or if parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial carrier and notify CommScope Support Center at https:wwwcommscope.com//SupportCenter Save all shipping containers for use if the equipment requires shipment at a future date.

  • Page 7: Frame Mounting

    DOOR #12-24 SCREWS & WASHERS (6X) FLEX FRAME CABLE MANAGEMENT PANEL (REAR SIDE) FLEX FRAME SPLICE CABINET REAR OBLIQUE 26890-A VIEW Figure 4. Mounting the Splice Cabinet on the Flex Frame Page 7 of 20 © 2019 CommScope, Inc. .

  • Page 8: Wall Mounting On Brackets

    16.0 IN. (40.4 CM) 3.5O IN. (26.07 CM) 26596-A HORSE SHOE HOLE MOUNTING HOLE (8X) 0.75 IN. FOR LEVELING CABINET DIAM. 0.27 IN. (0.68 CM) (1.91 CM) Figure 7. Wall Mounting Bracket Page 8 of 20. © 2019 CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 9 Figure 7 on Page 8 Secure the cabinet in a level position using appropriate wall mounting hardware on both sides. Install the hardware from inside of the cabinet into the wall material. Page 9 of 20 © 2019 CommScope, Inc. .

  • Page 10: Installing Cables And Loading Splice Trays

    FACILITY CABLE ENTRY UPPER CABLE SPLICE SLACK DECK TAKEUP ROUTING FIXTURE CABLE PANEL SLACK STUB TAKEUP PORTALS FIXTURE (24x) 26911-A Figure 9. Cable Routing in Splice Cabinet Page 10 of 20. © 2019 CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 11 CBOUT kits include cable clamps. Cable clamps are also available for cables not being installed with RIBCBOUT kits (see Table 5 on page 16 Figure 10. Cable Routing in Splice Cabinet Top Splice Deck Page 11 of 20 © 2019 CommScope, Inc. .

  • Page 12: Installing Splice Trays

    Lift the red tray support latch up to lower the tray. Refer to Figure 12 Figure 12. Inserting the Tray in the Tray Holder Bracket Page 12 of 20. © 2019 CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 13 When done installing trays in a particular tray holder bracket, lift the trays up together and fasten them in place using the hook-and-loop strap.Refer to Figure 14 Figure 14. Inserting the Top of the Splice Tray in the Splice Tray Bracket Page 13 of 20 © 2019 CommScope, Inc. .

  • Page 14: Removing Splice Trays

    5.4 Breaking Out Side Entry Cables (from non-Flex-Frame Panels) When using a stand-alone splice cabinet with side entry cables from other than CommScope EHD/CHD panels in a Flex Frame application, use the following procedure referring to...
  • Page 15 When all the sub-units have been routed to splice trays and the splice trays prepared, wind a section of vinyl tape around at the meeting place of the cable jacket and the mesh tubing to secure the mesh tubing to the cable jacket. Page 15 of 20 © 2019 CommScope, Inc. .

  • Page 16: Securing Facility Cables

    TC-96272-IP 5.6 Securing Facility Cables lists the CommScope cable clamp kits suggested for use with facility cables. Table 5 Table 5: Cable Clamp Kits Cable Clamp Remarks NG4-FLXACCSMCMP This is a stackable clamp with mounting pitch of 1.04 in. (760242717) (2.64 cm) for cable diameters of 0.4 –...
  • Page 17 TC-96272-IP Figure 17. Example of Facility Cable Clamping CABLE GROMMET GANG PLATE FASTENERS YOKE 26914-A Figure 18. Cable Clamp Kit Example (NG4-FLXACCSMCMP) Page 17 of 20 © 2019 CommScope, Inc. .

  • Page 18: Loading Splice Trays

    TC-96272-IP 5.7 Loading Splice Trays The Flex Frame Splice Cabinet uses the FOST-ACC-D-TRAY-RR-288-KIT splice tray. Each splice tray accommodates four splice chips, each with six mass fusion splices, for a capacity of 24 splices or 288 fibers per tray. Panel stubs (or equivalent cables from non-Flex-Frame panels) come in from the left side of the splice cabinet.

  • Page 19: Performing Splices

    Any splice tray in the splice cabinet can be isolated for removal or for adding or removing splices by allowing the splice trays in front of it to hang down while holding up the splice trays behind it using the hook-and-loop strap. Page 19 of 20 © 2019 CommScope, Inc. .

  • Page 20: Contact Information

    TC-96272-IP Contact Information ® • To find out more about CommScope products, visit us on the web at http://www.commscope.com • For technical assistance, customer service, or to report any missing/damaged parts, go https://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter • For information on product patents, go to http://www.cs-pat.com...

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