Placement Considerations; Aerial Tree Trimming; Reel Loading; Tether Management - ADC OmniReach Methods And Procedures

ADCP-96-099 • Issue 1 • July 2007
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Placement Considerations

1.1.1

Aerial Tree Trimming

A clear and unobstructed path is recommended for the placement of ATS.
1.1.2

Reel Loading

ATS cables are loaded onto reels with the Central Office (CO) ends on the outside of the reels as
shown in Figure
To C.O.
1.1.3

Tether Management

Each ATS TAP includes one or two tethers. The tethers are connectorized or non-connectorized.
The tether is taped to the cable to protect and manage the tether during the reel loading and cable
placement. For aerial placements, the taped tether requires the line or splice technician to remove
the tape to align/place the cable
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Figure 3. ATS Dual Tether - Aerial Self Support
4.
Figure 4. Central Office Side Comes off Reel First
(Figure 5).
Figure 5. Aerial Tether