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2177 Fiber Optic Closure Instructions July 2002 78-8130-5297-0-B...
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Contents: General ..............................3 Kit Contents ............................3 Installation ..............................4...
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1.0 General The 3M™ 2177 Fiber Optic Splice Closure is used in new construction, direct buried applications for both single-mode and multimode fiber optic cable splices. Cable entry ports can be field trimmed for butt splic- ing. The rigid outer closure body provides mechanical protection and is filled with 3M ™ 4442 High Gel Reenterable Encapsulant.
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c. Install cables through end cap ports. Slide 3.0 Installation end cap down cable to prevent interference Splice Organizer Capacity: with cable preparations or splicing. d. A flat end cap does not have to be pre- Note: Maximum diameter of closure is 4.75" installed.
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Butt ends and trim excess. a. Attach cable organizer bracket (3M 2196 or equivalent) to cable. b. Place trays (3M 2522 or equivalent) and route buffer tubes and fibers into the proper tray following the instruction sheet. c. Splice and test fibers per manufacturer's instructions.
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Insert funnel into lower closure fill port. (During filling, air will escape from higher end.) f. Two 3000 gram units of 3M 4442 High Gel will be required to fill the closure. b. Locate two hose clamps outboard from each "3M"...
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After completion of repair, reassemble as outlined in Sections 3.4 to 3.7. The protective shell can be reused. g. Place new 3M 4430 Spacer Web (3"W x 19"L) inside closure and reassemble closure as outlined in Section 3.8. End caps and sleeves can be reused.
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OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or conse- quential regardless of the legal theory asserted.
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