CORNING SST-Drop Instructions

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1.

Planning

this procedure describes a general method for accessing SSt-Drop™ cable hybrid assemblies
with pulling grip. SSt-Drop cable hybrid assemblies are outside plant cables with an Optitap
connector on one end and a Sc APc connector on the other. the Optitap connector features a
protective cap, which can accommodate a pull line, and is secured against loss by a lanyard. the
Sc APc connector is captured inside a pulling grip to accommodate a pull line and protect the
connector during installation.
2.

Components

Figure 1 provides a pictorial description of the components of an Optitap
cable.
KPA-1636

Unpacking Flat-Profile Drop Cables

3.
Optitap Preconnectorized Drop cables are shipped coiled in a box.
WARNING: Unrestrained cable ends may
cause injury to your eyes or body and can
damage the cable, fitting, or fibers if
suddenly released from a coil. Wear eye
protection and use extreme care when
handling a coiled cable assembly which
uses flat-drop cable — gently release the
energy stored in the cable coil to avoid
possible personal injury or damage to the
cable or fitting components.
STANDARD RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE 005-201 | ISSUE 1 | OctOber 2013 | PAGE 1 OF 5
Instruction, Optical Access connector cleaning Kit
SSt-Drop™ cable Hybrid
Assemblies with Pulling Grip
005-201, Issue 1
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Preconnectorized Drop
Figure 1
KPA-1463
Figure 2

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Summary of Contents for CORNING SST-Drop

  • Page 1 Planning this procedure describes a general method for accessing SSt-Drop™ cable hybrid assemblies with pulling grip. SSt-Drop cable hybrid assemblies are outside plant cables with an Optitap ® connector on one end and a Sc APc connector on the other. the Optitap connector features a protective cap, which can accommodate a pull line, and is secured against loss by a lanyard.
  • Page 2 Pulling Drop Cable through Duct to Premises Step 1: When pulling through a duct, it is recommended to pull the drop cable from the network access point (NAP) toward the optical network terminal (ONt). Attach the pulling rope to the eye of the protective pulling grip of the cable and pull the cable through the duct to the ONt.
  • Page 3 Step 4: remove black tape at base and slide internal mesh over the connector. be sure to remove by pushing mesh from bottom of grip, not pulling from top (Figure 7). CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the black mesh by pulling from the end of the loop.
  • Page 4 ® Step 1: remove the protective cap from the Optitap connector by rotating the connector nut. Step 2: Align the connector keys so that the connector ferrule end face is centered on one of the three raised strips on the platen. On APc connectors, make sure that the angled end face is facing the direction of the cleaning (Figure 9).
  • Page 5 Corning Cable Systems reserves the right to improve, enhance and modify the features and specifications of Corning Cable Systems products without prior notification. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Corning Cable Systems is ISO 9001 certified. © 2013 Corning Cable Systems. All rights reserved.

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