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- Page 1 StreetSmart Aerial Installation Manual ______________________________________________________ Manual 021372 REV A - Feb 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
StreetSmart Aerial FDH Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Application Description Technical Specifications Components Strand Mounting Accessing the Aerial FDH Layout Splitter Routing Ice Removal Connector Cleaning Procedure Standard Warranty Proprietary Notice Technical Support Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net... -
Page 3: Application
Description The StreetSmart Aerial FDH is the complete solution for managing up to 288 distribution fibers for an outside plant FTTx PON application. The FDH comes equipped with both a factory pre-terminated 48 fiber ribbon feeder tail and a 288 fiber rib- bon distribution tail, making installation and deployment quick and easy. -
Page 4: Components
StreetSmart Aerial FDH Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Components 1. Mounting Brackets and Bug Nuts 2. Cable Ports 3. Lid 4. Adapter Packs 5. Splitter Cage 6. Fiber Management Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 021372 REV A - Feb 2020... -
Page 5: Strand Mounting
__________________________________________________________ Strand Mounting The StreetSmart Aerial FDH will mount to the strand using the attached mounting brackets and bug nuts. If needed, adjust the height of the mounting brackets on the Aerial FDH. The slotted holes in the mounting brackets will allow them to be installed at varying positions, and if needed you can remove the nuts holding the brackets to the case, and choose the new holes which best fit your needs. -
Page 6: Accessing The Aerial Fdh
Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Accessing the Aerial FDH The StreetSmart Aerial FDH is held closed by 4 metal clasps across the top of the case. Release the clasps across the top of the Aerial FDH. Gently swing the lid of the Aerial FDH down and away from the case body. -
Page 7: Layout
Layout The StreetSmart Aerial FDH consists of 48 feeder ports and 288 distribution ports. The Splitter Cage located in between the adapters will house up to 9 splitter bodies. Fiber management rods on each side of the adapters will take up slack and organize the splitter legs. -
Page 8: Splitter Routing
_________________________________________________________ Splitter Routing To install splitters into the StreetSmart Aerial FDH, first place the splitter body into the splitter cage. Start with the first splitter body on the left side of the splitter cage. To secure the splitter body into place, swing the locking arm over the top of the splitter cage and lock it into place with the latch. - Page 9 StreetSmart Aerial FDH Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Route the splitter legs around to the side in which they will be connected. Utilize the velcro loops to hold the splitter legs in place. Bring the staging plate down and around to the staging area.
- Page 10 StreetSmart Aerial FDH Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Once a proper amount of the slack has been taken up, transition up to above the crossbar of the rods, reversing direction. Exit the fiber management through one of the gaps in line with the desired port. Always clean and inspect connectors before making a connection to the port.
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Page 11: Ice Removal
StreetSmart Aerial FDH Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Ice Removal If the Aerial is covered in ice, it will need to be removed to access the interior of the case. In order to remove the ice from the clasps on top of the case holding it closed, use a blunt, non-metallic tool, such as a rubber mallet or back side of a screwdriver. -
Page 12: Connector Cleaning Procedure
Inspect Then Connect These are Clearfield recommended products/applications. Use the product you feel will complete your cleaning procedures. Create a “best practice” for your company and follow those procedures. - Page 13 StreetSmart Aerial FDH Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cleaning the Ferrule • Lightly moisten the fiber optic swab (2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040) by spotting a small amount (about 1”) of Electro-Wash PX or Electro-Wash MX pen onto the QbE. Hold the swab, 1 side down to the wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.
- Page 14 StreetSmart Aerial FDH Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Cleaning an MPO/MTP Connector Male Connector • Use of Chemtronics MTP Connector Cleaning Swabs (CC505F) is rec- ommended. Even after cleaning with a probe cleaner, you should always clean the pins with this (or an equivalent) type swab. Cleans ALL MTP/ MPO connector end faces.
- Page 15 StreetSmart Aerial FDH Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ • Use the hole on end of pad to clean one alignment pin, then press the end of the swab into the other pin to clean. • Check your work with a fiber scope. This can take several attempts to get the endface clean.
- Page 16 StreetSmart Aerial FDH Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Cleaning Using a Probe-Style Cleaning Tool • The probe style cleaning tools are capable of cleaning a connector end face separately or through the adapter. • Slightly engage probe by pulling back but do not allow to click. Lightly “spot” a QbE-2 wipe on the platen with Elec- tro-Wash PX Fiber Optic Cleaner, this will help alleviate “over saturation”...
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Page 17: Standard Warranty
Clearfield shall repair or replace the defective Product at its sole option and discretion, and return the repaired or replacement Product to Cus- tomer’s site, freight prepaid Note: If the Product is not found to be defective by Clearfield, the product will be returned to the Customer and the customer billed for freight in both directions. -
Page 18: Proprietary Notice
_________________________________________________________ Proprietary Notice Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Clearfield, Inc. and may not be duplicated in full or part by any person without prior written approval of Clearfield, Inc. Its purpose is to provide the user with adequately detailed documentation to efficiently install the equipment supplied. Every effort has been made to keep the information contained in this document current and accurate as of the date of publication or revision.
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