3M SS 4320 Instructions Manual
3M SS 4320 Instructions Manual

3M SS 4320 Instructions Manual

Cross-connect cabinet, self-strip block, quick connect system

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3M
Cross-Connect Cabinets 4220 and
4230 with 3M
Self-Strip Blocks 4320
and 3M
Quick Connect System (QCS)
2810 Blocks
Instructions
3
March 2011
78-8122-3169-0-F

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  • Page 1 Cross-Connect Cabinets 4220 and ™ 4230 with 3M Self-Strip Blocks 4320 ™ and 3M Quick Connect System (QCS) ™ 2810 Blocks Instructions March 2011 78-8122-3169-0-F...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.0 Accessories and Spare Parts ......................7 4.0 Tools and Test Equipment ......................9 5.0 Pour in Place Concrete Mounting Pads for Cabinets ..............10 6.0 Cross-Connect Cabinet Installation ..................13 ™ 7.0 Cable Port Sealing ........................14 8.0 Shield Bonding..........................18 9.0 Cable Termination to the 3M Self-Strip Blocks 4320 ...............18 ™ 10.0 Identification of 3M Self-Strip Blocks using number labels ............21 ™ 11.0 Jumper Wire Installation and Routing ..................22 12.0 Accessories Installation .......................23 13.0 Electronic and Fiber Equipment Mounting ..................24 78-8122-3169-0-F...
  • Page 3: General

    Quick Connect System (QCS) 2810 Blocks. The cabinets are available empty or ™ with loaded frames. The frames can be ordered empty or loaded with blocks. Slab preparation, cabinet mounting, cable preparation, splicing, jumper installation and accessories of the cabinet are covered in the instruction. 1.2 To make these instructions easier to read, abbreviated cabinet product numbers will be used throughout the steps. Use the Naming Guide to determine the proper cabinet product numbers needed for your application. Cabinet with 3M Quick Connect System (QCS) 2810 Blocks: ™ 4220V - G - QCSHC 2400 -1200 / T - A Cabinet Color (Almond) Connector on the end of stub of the Block...
  • Page 4: Cabinet Overall Description

    2.0 Cabinet Overall Description 2.1 3 M Cross-Connect Cabinet 4220 D/DD, E/EE, ™ and ET/EET Cabinets with 3M Self-Strip Blocks 4320 ™ Cabinet Max. Pair Max. # of Frame Dimensions Width/Depth/Height Single Double Low High Product # Count SS Frames SS Number Sided Sided Profile Profile 4320 4320 4220D 22 1/4 x 18 x 49 3/4 4220DD 1200...
  • Page 5 2.2 3 M Cross-Connect Cabinet 4220 F/G, KF/K/KT and T ™ Cross-Connect Cabinet 4230 G, KF/K/KT and T ™ Cabinets with 3M Self-Strip Blocks 4320 ™ Cabinet Max. Pair Max. # of Frame Dimensions Width/Depth/Height Single Double Low High Product # Count SS Frames SS Number Sided Sided Profile Profile 4320 4320 4220F 1800 57 1/2 x 18 x 49 3/4 4220G 3600...
  • Page 6 2.3 3 M Cross-Connect Cabinet 4230 LF/L ™ and MF/M Cabinets with 3M Self-Strip Blocks 4320 ™ Cabinet Max. Pair Max. # of Frame Dimensions Width/Depth/Height Single Double Low High Product # Count SS Frames SS Number Sided Sided Profile Profile 4320 4320 4230LF 3600 SS9K 76 3/4 x 26 x 64 3/4 4230L 7200...
  • Page 7 2.5 3M Frames can be ordered loaded with blocks or empty. Blocks can be terminated with 3M Splicing 2 ™ ™ ™ Modules or 3M 710 Connectors. ™ Frame SS6 for use in Frame SS9 for use in Frame SS9K for use in ™ ™ ™ Cross-Connect Cabinets D/DD, F/G Series Cross-Connect Cabinets E/EE Series Cross-Connect Cabinets KF/K/KT, T and ™...
  • Page 8: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Quick ™ ™ Connect System (QCS)- Covers empty frame positions in D/DD, F/G cabinets. b) 3 M Chamber Cover 4246-K for 3M Quick ™ ™ Connect System (QCS) - Covers empty frame positions in KF/K, LF/L cabinets. 3.2 3M Mounting Rings - To anchor cabinets onto the ™ concrete slab. a) 4 256-D/DD rings for the D/DD cabinets b) 4 256-E/EE rings for the E/EE and ET/EET cabinet c) 4 256-F/G rings for the F/G, KF/K/KT, LF/ L, and MF/M cabinets Note: Dimensions shown on page 10. 3.3 3M Port Kits ™...
  • Page 9 3.4 3M Flex Port Kit 4298 - Provides base isolation ™ with the 3M Port Kit 4297. ™ 3.5 3M Self-Strip Binding Post Block Kits 4320 ™ available in 15", 48" and 62" tail lengths. 2™ 3.6 3M Quick Connect System (QCS) 2810 Blocks ™ 3.7 3M Self-Strip Replacement Caps ™ 4320- 100 tan, 100 orange 3.8 Caps for 3M Quick Connect System (QCS) 2810 Blocks ™ 3.9 3M Priority Circuit Caps 4324- For protecting ™ p riority circuits. 4324-R 4324-Y yellow 3.10 Priority Caps for 3M Quick Connect System (QCS) ™ 2810 Blocks 3.11...
  • Page 10 3.13 3M Jumper Wire Spools ™ • 4068 - 800' 24 AWG orange/white jumper wire • 4069 - 250' 24AWG orange/white jumper wire • 4368 - 800' 22 AWG red/white jumper wire • 4369 - 250' 22 AWG red/white jumper wire • 4368 - 800' 22 AWG red/white jumper wire • 4369 - 250' 22 AWG red/white jumper wire 3.14 3M Split Access Panel Kit ™ 78-8122-3169-0-F...
  • Page 11: Tools And Test Equipment

    4.0 Tools and Test Equipment 4.1 3M Splice Head 4041- For splicing 3M 2 ™ ™ ™ Modules. 4.2 3M 710 Uni-Presser 25-Pair Cutter Presser - For ™ splicing 3M 710 Connectors. ™ 4.3 3M Self-Strip Pair Pocket Test Probe 4327P ™ 4.4 3M Self-Strip Pair Probe and Dish 4327-A ™ Self-Strip Pair Probe w/o Dish 4327 ™ 4.5 3M Single Pair Test Probe 2827 ™ 4.6 3M Single Pair Test Probe 2827 and Dish ™ 78-8122-3169-0-F...
  • Page 12: Pour In Place Concrete Mounting Pads For Cabinets

    5.0 Pour in Place Concrete Mounting Pads for 3M Cabinets ™ 5.1 3M Mounting Rings are recommended for the pour in place concrete mounting pad. This gives the cabinet support ™ and properly locates the anchor bolts. Figure Model Used With Cabinets 4256 D/DD 26” 19” D/DD Series 4256 E/EE 41” 19” E/EE, ET/EET Series 4256 F/G 62” 19” F/G/KF/K/MF/M/LF/L/KT Series Cable duct location markers Opening 14 3/4" x 6 3/4"...
  • Page 13 1. Larger pads are for the convenience of the craftspeople and to control vegetation around the cabinet. 2. Smaller pads should extend six (6) inches around the mounting ring. Smaller pads (front to back) will require increased thickness to support cabinet. 3. Reinforcing concrete is recommended. a) 3M Mounting Ring ™ Prepare ground surface at cabinet location and build concrete form to the dimensions of the drawing.
  • Page 14 Using Anchor Inserts for 3M Cabinets ™ Prepare ground surface at cabinet location and build concrete form to the dimensions of the drawing. Keep the cable entry area of pad clear of concrete. Pour concrete, making sure surface is level. Place anchor inserts at dimensions of drawings. Select internal or external attachment to cabinet. Model Overall Pad W x D Cable Ducts/Sweeps Entry Location Concrete Anchor Location Number 4220 D/DD 38" 60" 9 ½" 19" 26 ½" 7" 11" 16" 25" 10" Internal 4220 E/EE 53" 75" 19" 15" 34" 7" 18 ½" 16" 32 ½"...
  • Page 15: Cross-Connect Cabinet Installation

    6.0 3M Cross-Connect Cabinet Installation ™ 6.1 Install feeder and distribution cables. Provide cable length: 4220 D/DD, E/EE, - 12' above pad 4220 ET/EET - 14' above pad 4220/4230 F/G, MF/M - 16' above pad 4220/4230 KF/K/KT - 18' above pad 4230 LF/L - 22' above pad 6.2 Position cabinet on mounting pad. Single-sided cabinet, loosen the screws and remove back panel. Double-sided cabinet, open rear doors and remove frames, if factory installed. Note: Remove all frames to minimize weight. Remove top and front access panels, front cable port plate, and lower frame support. Note: If a lift boom truck is used, reposition the two side lifting straps for attachment of a sling. Attach lift device (sling) to cabinet lift straps.
  • Page 16 6.4 When the cabinet is in place, remove the lifting straps bolted to the sides of the cabinet. Replace the bolts with the carriage-bolt heads to the outside of the cabinet. Internal Mount Position 6.5 Identify cabinet (street address) on street side door according to your company procedure. 6.6 Reverse the doors and removable back panel to install a 3M Cross-Connect Cabinet 4220 D, E, F, KF, KT or 4230 ™ MF or LF against a wall or obstruction: Note: Mounting pad requirements are the same. Remove the doors with the hinges and the door latching system from the front of the cabinet. Remove the back panel and its supports and attach them to the front of the cabinet using the same hardware. Attach the door latching system and doors with the hinges to the back of the cabinet. The base access panel should be on the door side. Mount the cabinet and do all work through the doors and base access panel. Note: These cabinets are intended for OSP (Outside Plant) applications only. The cabinets shall not contact the exterior wall of any building.
  • Page 17: Cable Port Sealing

    7.0 Cable Port Sealing Six methods are available to seal the cabinet cable ports: • Method 1 - Sealing Tape collar • Method 2 - Foam collar • M ethod 3 - 3M Flexible Port Entry Kit 4297-FPE ™ • Method 4 - Sleeve/Compound • Method 5 - Sleeve/Compound/Moisture Block • Method 6 - 3M Flex Port Kit 4298 (wrap around) ™ 7.1 Method 1 – Sealing Tape Collar Materials required: • 1 1/2 x 1/8 inch sealant tape Remove cable sheath. Clean and scuff cable in location of cable ports. 14" Install shield connectors and attach bond straps, making sure that the straps will reach the bond Sheath required for cable with sealing tape collar plate.
  • Page 18 7.2 Method 2 – Foam Collar Materials required: • 3M Foam Tape 4430 ™ • 3M Scotchcast Pedestal Base Sealant Kit 4411B ™ ™ Install base cover plate(s). Replace top access panel using supplied fasteners and self-tapping screws. Replace front access panel using supplied fasteners. Attach foam seal across front of cabinet. Wrap 4430 foam tape around the cables at the top of the ports. Make it larger than the inside diameter of the ports. Slide the tape bundle down into the port openings. Leave a 1/2" of space between the tape and the top of the ports for foam expansion. Tighten all bolts. Mix the 4411 expanding sealant according to instructions provided. Note: Carefully follow safety, health and environmental information given on product label or the Material Safety Data Sheet for the compound being used.
  • Page 19 Pedestal Base Sealant Kit 4411B ™ ™ Note: This option is used when several cables enter into the cabinet. It uses a large, open cable port and is sealed with 3M Foam Tape 4430 and 4411 expanding ™ sealant. Replace top access panel using supplied fasteners and self-tapping screws.
  • Page 20 Material Safety Data Sheet for compound being used. Replace top access panel using supplied fasteners. Replace front access panel using supplied fasteners. Attach foam seal across front of cabinet. 7.6 Method 6 – 3M Flex Port Kit 4298 (wrap around) ™ Wrap 4298 flex port sleeve around cable and press side seam together. Fold over black cable port and secure with a cable tie. Secure to cable with a cable tie. Note: This method provides a simple moisture barrier between the ground and the cabinet interior.
  • Page 21: Shield Bonding

    8.0 Shield Bonding 8.1 Install 3M Scotchlok Shield Bond Connectors ™ ™ according to your company's practice. Attach bond straps between the shield bond connector(s) and the cabinet bond plate. 8.2 Identify cable bond straps on bond log label in the cabinet. 9.0 Cable Termination to the 3M Self-Strip Blocks 4320 ™ 9.1 Break feeder and distribution field cables into 100-pair groups. Route the groups up to the tie bar and across to the appropriate frame location according to the cross-connect block counts in Section 9.2. 78-8122-3169-0-F...
  • Page 22 9.2 Determine feeder/distribution layout per illustrations below. Recommended Feeder Distribution Layouts (451) (451) (901) (351) 1200 (450) (450) (900) (450) (900) (450) (900) (1350) (1800) Front to Back pass through Front to Back pass through Front to Back pass through Cross-Connect Cross-Connect Cross-Connect Cabinets ™ ™ ™ Cabinets 4220 D/DD Series Cabinets E/EE Series F/G Series KF/K Series Cabinets in ( ) ET/EET Series Cabinets in ( )
  • Page 23 Use the holes in the back in the frame to secure the groups in place. Make sure to maintain the slack so the frame can be lowered from the cabinet. Secure the group to the bottom of the frame. Note: If you are using non-sealed 3M Modules, ™ 2™ install 3M Sealant Boxes 4075 or 4077 Series to them. ™ Note: Carefully follow safety, health and environmental information on sealant box label or Material Safety Data Sheet.
  • Page 24: Identification Of 3M Self-Strip Blocks Using Number Labels

    Mount the splice head alongside the frame. Splice the field conductors and block tails with the same method as the other frame splices. Complete the splices, and bundle and store them following your company procedures. Repeat this procedure with the middle frame. Support the frame close to the last frame position. Do not install it into the cabinet. Keep it off the ground to prevent damage. Untie the block tails from the the frame. Lay it on the metal side. Bring the tails to the cabinet. Mount the splice head in the cabinet so the splices can be bundled and stored in the same method as the frames. Splice the field conductors and block tails following your company practice. Complete the splicing and install the frame. Attach the safety cable to the frame. Bundle the splices in the frame the same as the other frames. Secure all frames in the upright position. 10.0 Identification of 3M Self-Strip Blocks 4320 Using Number Labels ™ Remove protector tape from identification pads on 10.1 the blocks in the cabinet. Select labels, blue for distribution or green for 10.2 feeder. Detach a strip of 20 labels with your count from sheet. Carefully remove protective backing from strip. Note: 3M Tag Labels 4379 PYL Purple and Yellow tag ™ labels available for DSL and VDSL marking in counts 1-1800, 1801-3600 and 3601-5400.
  • Page 25: Jumper Wire Installation And Routing

    11.0 Jumper Wire Installation and Routing of the 3M™ Self-Strip Blocks 4320 Make sure the assigned binder post slot is in the 11.1 vertical/insertion position. 3/4" C lean cut the end of the jumper wire and bend it 90˚. 90° Hook Separate the pair TIP - left (tan), RING - right 11.2 (orange). Slide a single jumper wire along the post trough guide. Insert it into the port and push it through the post until the wire extends out the exit port. With a screwdriver blade fully inserted into post slot, 11.3 rotate post 90° clockwise until the wire end cuts off. The post slot should be horizontal. Note: The wire cut off is the indication that the wire is connected. To remove a jumper wire, rotate the post with a 11.4 screwdriver 90˚ counterclockwise. The post slot will be vertical. Remove the wire from the post. Always pull it out of the cross-connect box for good housekeeping.
  • Page 26: Accessories Installation

    Cabinet 4220 F/G. Access the splice chamber area by routing the 11.7 jumpers around the bottom of the frames, the frames can be lowered individually for easy access into the splice chamber area. a) M ake sure the frame security chain is hooked to the top of the frame. b) L oosen the center frame screws at the top of the jumper trough and swing the frame down. Front to Back pass through 12.0 Accessories Installation of the 3M™ Self-Strip Blocks 4320 12.1 Single-Pair Probes 4327 Series: ™ a) A lign the probe pins and insert in caps test ports. b) D epress the clamps to allow clearance over cap heads. Push probe forward until clamps snap behind cap head. c) 3M Self-Strip Pocket Test Probe 4327P ™...
  • Page 27 Use the holes in the back in the frame to secure the groups in place. Make sure to maintain the slack so the frame can be lowered from the cabinet. Secure the group to the bottom of the frame. Note: If you are using non-sealed 3M Modules, ™ 2™ install 3M Sealant Boxes 4075 or 4077 Series to ™ them. Note: Carefully follow safety, health and environmental information on sealant box label or Material Safety Data Sheet.
  • Page 28 13.5 After the first side of the cabinet is completely spliced, install one frame in the other side of the cabinet. Rest the frame on the pivots and attach the safety cable to the frame. Mount the splice head alongside the frame. Splice the field conductors and block tails with the same method as the other frame splices. Complete the splices, and bundle and store them following your company procedures. Repeat this procedure with the middle frame. Support the frame close to the last frame position. Do not install it into the cabinet. Keep it off the ground to prevent damage. Untie the block tails from the the frame. Lay it on the metal side. Bring the tails to the cabinet. Mount the splice head in the cabinet so the splices can be bundled and stored in the same method as the frames. Splice the field conductors and block tails following your company practice. Complete the splicing and install the frame. Attach the safety cable to the frame. Bundle the splices in the frame the same as the other frames. Secure all frames in the upright position. 14.0 I dentification of 3M Quick Connect System (QCS) 2810 Blocks Using ™ Number Labels 14.1 Remove protector tape from identification pads on the blocks in the cabinet. 14.2 Select labels, blue for distribution or green for feeder. Detach a strip of 20 labels with your count from sheet. Carefully remove protective backing from strip. 14.3 Align the proper number such as 1-11-21, etc. with the block pads on left and press into place. Align numbers such as 10-20-30, etc. with right side block pads and press in place. Remove the top liner of the numbers. 14.4 Fill in Binding Post Log on the cabinet door with the cable pair count information.
  • Page 29 15.2 While holding the jumper wires in place, close the cap and press to snap latch firmly into place. 15.3 Route jumper wires to distribution pair through wire loops on block ends and through vertical and horizontal wireways. Cut jumper wires to appropriate length, leaving at least 5 cm (2 inches) of slack. 15.4 Terminate the jumper wires to the distribution pair by repeating the procedure described in steps 15.1 and 15.2. 15.5 Terminate additional jumper wires by repeating the above procedure. 15.6 To remove jumper wires, open the cap and pull wires straight out from block. 16.0 A ccessories Installation of the 3M Quick Connect System (QCS) ™ 2810 Blocks 16.1 Plug the 3M Pair Test Probe 2827 into the cap of ™ the pair being tested, with the black lead to the left and the red lead to the right. 16.2 To install Priority Circuit Markers, place over the jumper cap of the pair to be marked and push it into place. Latching is indicated by an audible snap. 78-8122-3169-0-F...
  • Page 30: Electronic And Fiber Equipment Mounting

    17.3 ™ ™ SS450N can be mounted along side the equipment rack(s) for combined electronics/fiber and cross-connect applications. Examples using the 4220-F cabinet are shown below. 23" 23" 27" 19" 19" Cross-Connect Cabinet 4220-F with Cross-Connect Cabinet 4220-F with One Equipment ™ ™ Two Equipment Racks Rack and one 3M Cross-connect Frame SS6 ™ The 4220 series of cabinets are 18” deep from front to back. When an electronic or fiber housing is mounted 17.4 on one side of the cabinet, there is NOT enough room to mount anything behind them. The 4230 series of cabinets are 26” deep from front to back. In most cases there is room behind the electronic 17.5 or fiber housing to accommodate mounting cross-connect frames on the back side. 78-8122-3169-0-F...
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  • Page 32 3M. 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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