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3M ECAM-27MM-D Instructions Manual

3M ECAM-27MM-D Instructions Manual

Double cable entry port

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Double Cable Entry Port
ECAM-27MM-D
3M
Double Cable Entry Port
ECAM-27MM-ACT
Instructions
July 2011
78-8140-2401-0-B
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Summary of Contents for 3M ECAM-27MM-D

  • Page 1 Double Cable Entry Port ™ ECAM-27MM-D Double Cable Entry Port ™ ECAM-27MM-ACT Instructions July 2011 78-8140-2401-0-B...
  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    1.0 General The 3M Double Cable Entry Port ECAM-27MM-D is designed to accept fiber optic loose buffer tube & central ™ tube ribbon type cables with external diameters of up to 27-mm /1.06". The kit will accommodate cables with single or dual cable strength members (CSM).
  • Page 3 N. 3M Scotchlok Shield Bond Connector 4460-D/FO-SS ™ ™ loose parts kit O. Instruction manuals Visually inspect all components. If any component is missing or appears damaged, do not install. Call 3M customer service at 1-800-426-8688 for a replacement product. 78-8140-2401-0-B...
  • Page 4 3.0 Dielectric Main Cable Preparation EXPRESS LOOSE BUFFER TUBE CABLE 6" (150 mm) 3" (75 mm) TRIM SINGLE OR SCUFF SHEATH DUAL CSM RODS ON ALL CABLES TYPICAL CABLE PREP FOR EXPRESS BUFFER 96" MAX (2.4 m) TUBE CABLE SHEATH REMOVED EXPRESS CENTRAL TUBE CABLE 6"...
  • Page 5 4.0 For Armored Cables Only The following two grounding kits are available: Internal Ground Kit Internal Ground Kit ™ ™ ECAM-GND-6-AWG ECAM-GND-14-AWG 80-6113-1702-7 80-6113-1704-3 Prepare cable as describe in the previous armored cable prep section Wrap the sheath with Scotch All Weather Telephone Vinyl ®...
  • Page 6 27MM-D is the same for both the metallic and the non-metallic versions. For demonstration purposes, the metallic version will be used throughout the instruction manual. 5.0 3M Double Cable Assembly ECAM 27MM-D Removal ™ Using a 3/8 inch (10 mm) nut driver loosen the clamp screws on the external cable assembly module (ECAM).
  • Page 7 Incorrect Read between the arrows on the decal to determine the amount of mastic, clamp shells and washer needed to properly assemble the 3M Double Cable Entry Port ECAM- ™ 27MM-D. This information can be recorded in the log at the bottom of this page.
  • Page 8 7.0 Cable Clamp Shell Selection Locate clamp shells on the clamp shell tree. Note that each clamp shell is numbered. Remove the required clamp shell sets from part tree. Make two sets of clamp shells for each cable. If multiple shells are required for a specific cable size, locate these and assemble into sets.
  • Page 9 Assemble clamp shell(s) onto bottom half of cable housing. Note the orientation of pin and socket and assemble accordingly. Note: Differently-sized cables may require differently- sized clamps. Ensure that the correct clamp sets matches the cable when assembling in bottom housing and cable clamp.
  • Page 10 Mastic Collar Build Mark cables approximately .25 inches (6 mm) from the end of sheath. This is to locate the mastic collar. Washers can be split along notch for installation over the cable. Install two washers on each cable near sheath end as shown.
  • Page 11 Wrap mastic evenly around cable. DO NOT STRETCH MASTIC. Release liner can be wrapped around mastic collar temporarily to keep mastic clean. Be sure to remove the liner before installing the cable into 3M Double Cable Entry Port ECAM-27MM-D housing. ™...
  • Page 12 Peel the mastic rope from the liner and place into the groove in the 3M Double Cable Entry Port ™ ECAM-27MM-D bottom half. Press mastic rope in place and route as shown. Make sure at least 0.25 inches (6 mm) of the mastic rope extends out both ends as shown. 8.11 Install the first cable into the external cable assembly module (ECAM) housing bottom half.
  • Page 13 Torque all three clamp screws to 30 in.-lbs. 8.15 Place top half of the 3M Double Cable Entry Port ECAM-27MM-D. Align top and bottom housings ™ and squeeze the halves together evenly. CAUTION Do not pinch fibers between halves.
  • Page 14 8.17 Finish tightening the two screws marked 'A' until the gaps between the halves are closed or nearly closed. Then finish tightening the screw marked 'B'. Torque all three screws to 45 in.-lbs. Note: Do not exceed 50 in.-lbs. of torque 8.18 Trim excess mastic using snips or knife.
  • Page 15 10.0 Cable Strength Member Installation; For armored loose tube cable 10.1 Please refer to 4460-D-SS instruction manual, 78-8135-4338-2 (3M Scotchlok Shield Bond ™ ™...
  • Page 16 12.2 Feed cable through oval port CAUTION Do not kink fiber. Handling small groups of buffer tubes reduces chances of kinking. 12.3 Position the 3M Double Cable Entry Port ECAM-27MM-D assembly with CSM bracket facing down. ™ Correct Incorrect 78-8140-2401-0-B...
  • Page 17: Ground Wire Installation

    Metallic Version: Please refer to Instruction Manual 78-8128-0289-6-C 3M Scotchlok Shield Bond 13.1 ™ Connector Assembly 4460-D\FO for ground wire installation. Non-Metallic Isolated version: Please refer to Instruction Manual 78-8128-0289-6-C 3M Scotchlok 13.2 ™ Shield Bond Connector Assembly 4460-D\FO-SS for ground wire installation.
  • Page 18 Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability. This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of one (1) year from the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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