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Proceed to Section 8, Fiber organizing/storage, routing and splicing.
5.2.2
Mid-sheath - ribbon central core
Butt Express (thru) configuration
5.2.2.1
Preparation of Ribbon Central Core Tube shielded/unshielded, remove 56" of outer sheath. See Figure 10.
5.2.2.2
Cut strength member(s) 1¾" from end of sheath openings. See Figure 10.
5.2.2.3
Remove core tube from ribbon leaving ½" core tube measured from the cable sheath openings. See Figure 10.
5.2.2.4
Cut two ½" pieces of black felt tape and wrap around each core tube.
Note: Steel strength members may be temporarily bent apart to aid in application of tape. See photos 51-53.
Photo 51
5.2.2.5
Cut 2 pieces of spiral wrap each 5".
5.2.2.6
Wrap the 5" section of spiral wrap around ribbon so that it wraps around the ½" core tube.
5.2.2.7
Secure each spiral wrap to core tube with cable tie.
5.2.2.8
Repeat on other side of sheath opening. See photos 54-55.
Note: Straighten steel strength members back into original position.
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Photo 54
Figure 10
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