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CommScope Mini-OTE 300 Installation Manual

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Mini-OTE 300
Optical Terminal Enclosure
TECP-91-009 - Issue 4 - May 2019 - 300100118456 - Rev D

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  • Page 1 Mini-OTE 300 Optical Terminal Enclosure TECP-91-009 - Issue 4 - May 2019 - 300100118456 - Rev D...
  • Page 2 Mini-OTE 300 Optical Terminal Enclosure Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 3 Preface This preface provides an overview of the Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide, describing guide conventions and listing other publications that may be useful. Introduction This Installation Guide: Describes the name and function of the kit contents  Describes how to prep cable ...
  • Page 4 The symbols below are used to indicate product names and notes in this guide. Product name The name of the product is Mini-OTE 300. Description of symbols The Installation Guide uses the following icons and fonts to indicate special messages for the reader.

  • Page 5: Document History

    16/ 05 /16 Initial Release 1 / 02/ 17 Update:Dimensional changes,contents Update: Kit contents,instructions 1/ 11/ 17 Update: Kit contents,instructions 5/ 08/ 19 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 6 Chapter 2. Installation Preparation………………………………………………………………3 This chapter discusses the items necessary to install the Mini-OTE 300 and also provides helpful notes to consider during installation and use of the product. To prevent any problem that may occur during installation, the user should fully understand this information before installing the product.
  • Page 7 To prevent any problem that may occur during installation, the user should fully understand this information before installing the product. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 8 8.2 Cable and External Grounding ……………………………………………………………………………….55 8.3 Cable Retention ………………………………………………………………………………………………..56 8.4 Fiber Organizing/Storage, Routing and Splicing …………………………………………………………57 8.5 Closing/Securing Closure ……………………………………………………………………………………..59 8.6 Mounting Closure ………………………………………………………………………………………………60 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 9 11.3 Maintenance of Mini-OTE 300 Terminals …………………………………………………………………...81 11.4 Drop Cable Connector Cleaning Procedure ….……………………………………………….…………81 11.5 Mini-OTE Adapter/Connector Cleaning Procedure ……………………………………………….…….… 83 11.6 O-Ring Lubrication…………………………………….……………………………………………...…….… 83 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide viii All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 10 Figure 12. Inline Stub Ribbon Central Core Tube Shielded/Unshielded Cable End Prep………………………………………………………..………………….61 Figure 13. Butt Stub Ribbon Central Core Tube Shielded/Unshielded Cable End Prep…………………………………………………………..…………...…….70 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Cable Types The Mini-OTE 300 is designed for standard flat drop, with or without toning wire, and loose buffer tube and central core tube up to ½” diameter cable. Provisions are provided for shielded cable grounding.

  • Page 12: Main Functions And Features

    This section describes the functions and features of the Mini-OTE 300 closure Main Functions and Features The Mini-OTE 300 is a unique solution for splicing, termination and pass-through cable requirements in fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) architectures. • Terminal is re-enter-able,swinging open on a hinge for quick access and easy service and maintenance •...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Installation Preparation

    Chapter 2. Installation Preparation This chapter discusses the items necessary to install Mini-OTE 300 and also provides helpful notes to consider during installation and use of the product. To prevent any problem that may occur during installation, the user should fully understand this information before installing the product.

  • Page 14: Components Required For Installation

    Notes to consider before installation Before installing and using the Mini-OTE 300, the user should fully understand the warnings and notes explained in this section. Do not disassemble the product The user should not disassemble the product. If the user thinks a repair is necessary, contact the CommScope Technical Support Team (800) 830-5056.
  • Page 15 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 16 Cable ties (2) Strand Mount Kit: # 760235507 OTE-M-STRAND BRKT • Brackets with hardware (2) • Bolts (2) • Lock Washers (2) Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3. Inline Express - Lbt Standard And Micro, Flat Drop With/Without Trace Wire

    3.1.5 Proceed to Section 3.3 to assemble cable retention hardware to each cable end opening. 3.1.6 Separate buffer tube (s) containing fibers to be spliced from LBT bundle. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 18 3.1.10 Cut fibers to be spliced 41” from the buffer tube opening from incoming signal side of cable 3.1.11 Proceed to section 3.4 Fiber Routing and Splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 19 & secured with standard ground bar & bolt secured with bolt Insert ground bar into slot in closure. Photo # 10 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 20 Caution: Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini-OTE 300 closure. A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal. Position for external ground.
  • Page 21 Caution: Tighten screw, keep screw in contained area Photo #19 Photo #20 3.3.6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 3.1.6. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 22 Photo # 26 Photo # 26A 3.4.4 Repeat steps 3.4.2 to 3.4.3 with buffer tube coming from other end of cable. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 23 Tray when placed in the holders. Photo # 30 3.4.7 Splice per standard practice. Replace dust cover on tray after splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 24 Note: Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool, like a type 216C can wrench (shown) or 25 in.-lbs. maximum Photo # 35 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 25 3.6.3 For pole mounting, assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole. See photo 37. Supplementary Pole Mount kit # 860634772 Photo 37 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...

  • Page 26: Chapter 4. Butt Express - Lbt Standard And Micro,Flat Drop With/Without Trace Wire

    4.1.3 If cable is shielded and to be grounded proceed to Section 4.2 Cable and External Grounding. 4.1.4 Proceed to Section 4.3 to assemble cable retention hardware to each cable end opening. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 27 4.1.9 Cut fibers to be spliced 46” from the buffer tube opening, on the incoming signal side. 4.1.10 Proceed to Section 4.4 Fiber Routing and Splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 28 Caution: Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini-OTE 300 closure. A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal. Position for external ground.
  • Page 29 4.3.3 Insert strength member(s) into lug and hand tighten screw with the tool provided. See photo 52. Strength members inserted into lug. Caution: Tighten lug with nut downward position Photo # 52 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 30 Place foil under hose clamp Caution: Tighten screw, keep screw in contained area. Photo #56 Photo #57 4.3.6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 4.1.6. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 31 Photo # 63 Photo # 63A 4.4.4 Repeat steps 4.4.2 – 4.4.3 with buffer tube coming from other end of cable. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 32 Caution: SMOUVS must be centered when placed in the holders. Photo #67 4.4.7 Splice per standard practice. Replace dust cover on tray after splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 33 Note: Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool, like a type 216C can wrench (shown) or 25 in.-lbs. maximum Photo # 72 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 34 4.6.3 For pole mounting, assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole. See photo 37. Suplpementary Pole Mount kit # 860634772 Photo 37 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...

  • Page 35: Chapter 5. Inline Stub - Lbt Standard And Micro, Flat Drop With/Without Trace Wire

    5.1.4 Proceed to Section 5.3 to assemble cable retention hardware to each cable end opening. 5.1.5 Separate buffer tube (s) containing fibers to be spliced from LBT bundle. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 36 Photo #81 Photo #80 Store LBT, not to be spliced. Store LBT, not to be spliced. Photo #82 Photo #83 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 37 LBT 17” the LEFT the LEFT Figure 7 Figure 7 5.1.10 Proceed to Section 5.4 Fiber Routing and Splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 38 Caution: Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini-OTE 300 closure. A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal. Position for external ground.
  • Page 39 5.3.3 Insert strength member(s) into lug and hand tighten screw with the tool provided. See photo 90. Strength members inserted into lug. Caution: Tighten lug with nut downward position Photo # 90 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 40 Caution: Tighten screw, keep screw in contained area. Photo # 94 P hot o # 95 5.3.6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 5.1.5. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 41 Caution: Secure with cable tie so that it is oriented as shown in photo # 102A Photo # 102 Photo # 102A Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 42 Caution: SMOUVS must be centered when placed in the holders. Photo # 106 5.4.5 Splice per standard practice. Replace dust cover on tray after splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 43 Note: Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool, like a type 216C can wrench (shown) or 25 in.-lbs. maximum Photo # 111 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 44 5.6.3 For pole mounting, assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole. See photo 37. Supplementary Pole Mount kit # 860634772 P hot o 37 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...

  • Page 45: Chapter 6. Butt Stub - Lbt Standard And Micro, Flat Drop With/Without Trace Wire

    6.1.4 Proceed to Section 6.3 to assemble cable retention hardware to each cable end opening. 6.1.5 Separate buffer tube (s) containing fibers to be spliced from LBT bundle. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 46 6.1.8 Mark buffer tube 17” from sheath opening, ring cut and remove tubing. See Figure 9. LBT 17” Figure 9 6.1.9 Proceed to Section 6.4 Fiber Routing and Splicing Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 47 Caution: Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini-OTE 300 closure. A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal. Position for external ground.
  • Page 48 6.3.3 Insert strength member(s) into lug and hand tighten screw with the tool provided. See photo 127. Strength members inserted into lug. Caution: Tighten lug with nut Photo # 127 downward position Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 49 Place foil under hose clamp Caution: Tighten screw, keep screw in contained area. Photo #131 Photo #132 6.3.6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 6.1.5 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 50 Caution: Secure with cable tie so that it is oriented as shown in photo # 138A Photo # 138 Photo # 138A Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 51 Caution: SMOUVS must be centered when placed in the holders. Photo # 142 6.4.5 Splice per standard practice. Replace dust cover on tray after splicing Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 52 Note: Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool, like a type 216C can wrench (shown) or 25 in.-lbs. maximum Photo # 147 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 53 6.6.3 For pole mounting, assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole. See photo 37. Supplementary Pole Mount kit # 860634772 P hot o 37 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...

  • Page 54: Chapter 7. Inline Express - Ribbon Central Core Tube Shielded/Unshielded

    Spread steel strength Cut tape ½”. members. Wrap core tube with felt tape. Photo # 152 Photo # 150 Photo # 151 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 55 No ground installed Snap into cavity & Snap into install (3) bolts. cavity Snap into cavity Photo #156 Photo #157 Photo #158 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 56 & secured with bolt standard ground bar & secured with bolt Insert ground bar into slot in Photo # 163 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 57 Caution: Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini-OTE 300 closure. A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal. Position for external ground.
  • Page 58 Place foil under hose clamp Caution: Tighten screw, keep screw in contained area. Photo #171 Photo #172 7.3.6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 7.1.9. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 59 7.4.5 Cut fibers to be spliced 41” from the signal input side. 7.4.6 Route express fibers onto feed thru tray. See photo 178. Routing Tray Feed Thru Tray Photo #178 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 60 Caution: SMOUVS must be centered when placed in the holders. Photo #181 7.4.8 Splice per standard practice. Replace dust cover on tray after splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 61 Note: Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool, like a type 216C can wrench (shown) or 25 in.-lbs. maximum Photo # 186 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 62 7.6.3 For pole mounting, assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole. See photo 37. Supplementary Pole Mount kit # 860634772 Photo 37 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...

  • Page 63: Chapter 8. Butt Express - Ribbon Central Core Tube Shielded/Unshielded

    Photo # 189 Photo # 190 Photo # 191 8.1.5 Cut 2 pieces of spiral wrap each 5”. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 64 Photo #199 Photo #198 Photo #197 8.1.12 Proceed to section 8.4 for Fiber Routing and Splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 65 Caution: Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini-OTE 300 closure. A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal. Position for external ground.
  • Page 66 1 1/2” If flat drop, wrap foil Form foil over cable. around drop. 1” Cut Foil. Photo #207 Photo #206 Photo #208 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 67 Photo # 215 8.4.4 Cut fibers to be spliced 51” from end of spiral wrap measured from signal side of cable.. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 68 Caution: SMOUVS must be centered when placed in the holders. Photo #219 8.4.7 Splice per standard practice. Replace dust cover on tray after splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 69 Note: Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool, like a type 216C can wrench (shown) or 25 in.-lbs. maximum Photo # 224 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 70 8.6.3 For pole mounting, assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole. See photo 37. Supplementary Pole Mount kit # 860634772 P hot o 37 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...

  • Page 71: Chapter 9. Inline Stub - Ribbon Central Core Tube Shielded/Unshielded

    Note: Steel strength members may be temporarily bent apart to aid in application of tape. See photos 227-229. Spread steel strength members. Cut tape Wrap core tube with felt tape. Photo #229 Photo #228 Photo # 227 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved 7/12/2016...
  • Page 72 Snap into install cavity. bolts. Photo #233 Photo #235 Photo #234 9.1.10 Remove ribbon containing fiber(s) to be spliced from fiber stack. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 73 See photo 240. NOTE: Exposed 180⁰ shielding will be bonded to the cable retention bracket and ground bar. 1” Photo #240 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 74 Caution: Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini-OTE 300 closure. A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal. Position for external ground.
  • Page 75 Caution: Tighten screw, keep screw in contained area. Photo #249 Photo #250 9.3.6 Return to Cable Preparation Section 9.1.9. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 76 # 255A Ribbon grommet 1” Fiber de-ribbonized Photo #253 Photo #254 Photo # 255 Photo # 255A Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 77 Caution: SMOUVS must be centered when placed in the holders. Photo #259 9.4.7 Splice per standard practice. Replace dust cover on tray after splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 78 Note: Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool, like a type 216C can wrench (shown) or 25 in.-lbs. maximum Photo # 264 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 79 9.6.3 For pole mounting, assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole. See photo 37. Pole Mount kit Supplementary # 860634772 Photo 37 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...

  • Page 80: Chapter 10. Butt Stub - Ribbon Central Core Tube Shielded/Unshielded

    Note: Steel strength members may be temporarily bent apart to aid in application of tape. See photos 267-269. Spread steel strength members. Cut tape Wrap core tube with felt tape. Photo #269 Photo #268 Photo # 267 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 81 No ground Snap into Snap into cavity. cavity & Snap into install cavity. bolts. Photo #273 Photo #275 Photo #274 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 82 Right side entry. Ribbon storage. Ribbon storage Photo #278 Photo #279 10.1.12 Proceed to Section 10.4, for Fiber Routing and Splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 83 Caution: Do not use braided or stranded ground wire when installing a ground through a port on the Mini-OTE 300 closure. A solid ground wire is required to prevent a leak path and make a proper seal. Position for external ground.
  • Page 84 If flat drop, wrap foil Form foil over cable. around drop. 1” Cut Foil. Photo # 287 Photo # 288 Photo # 286 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 85 Ribbon grommet photo # 296 1” Fiber de-ribbonized Photo # 294 Photo # 293 Photo # 295 Photo # 296 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 86 Photo # 300 10.4.7 Splice per standard practice. Replace dust cover on tray after splicing. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 87 Note: Tighten the security bolt with a torque limiting tool, like a type 216C can wrench (shown) or 25 in.-lbs. maximum Photo # 305 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 88 10.6.3 For pole mounting, assemble supplementary mounting brackets to back of housing and assemble to pole. See photo 37. Supplementary Pole Mount kit # 860634772 Photo 37 Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...

  • Page 89: Chapter 11. Installation Of Hardened Connectors And Adapters

    An O-ring on the dust cap provides a tight seal when the dust cap is in place. The 216C key tool is required to remove the dust cap. Figure 15 Optical Port Components Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 90 Note: The optical port dust cap O-ring is pre lubricated by the factory and should not require additional lubrication for the initial assembly. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 91 Cleaning kit (FHD-ACC-CLNKIT1) is required for this procedure. Use the following procedure to clean the drop cable connector: 11.4.1 Unscrew the drop cable connector dust cap from the end of the drop cable connector. Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 92 DIRECTION OF CLEANING CLEANING CASSETTE Figure 19 Cleaning Drop Cable Connector Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 93 O-rings from the connector or dust cap and apply a small amount of lubricant directly to each ring. Then reinstall the O-rings on the connector or dust cap. Apply only the recommended O-ring lubricant (MST-ACC-LUBE1). Mini-OTE 300 Installation Guide All trademarks used in this publication are CommScope registered 2019 CommScope Inc. All rights Reserved...
  • Page 94 All trademarks identified by ® or ™ are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope, Inc. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating to CommScope products or services.

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