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FDF Installation Guide
P/N 003-286
Issue 6
related literature | Search www.corning.com/opcomm. Click on "Resources."
1.
General
This instruction describes the installation of the Fiber Distribution Frame (FDF) manufactured by Corning Optical
Communications.
To order accessories that are purchased separately, contact Corning Optical Communications customer care for
assistance.
NOTE: Read and understand this procedure (as well as the instructions provided with related assemblies) before
beginning an installation. Do not discard this instruction; keep it on hand for future reference. Familiarize
yourself to understand the unit's placement in your network. Make sure you know where the cable will enter
the unit, how jumpers will be routed and other details of the installation plan.
2.
Tools and Materials Required
IMPORTANT:
Make sure you have all required provisions
before beginning an installation.
The following tools are required for this installation:
• Carpenter's square or level
• Flat-tip screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Assorted nutdrivers or sockets with wrenches
(7/16-, 8/16- and 9/16-in)
3.
Components
The Fiber Distribution Frame is part of a family of modular
cable management products (Figure 1).
Routing
guides
Foot cap
Standard Recommended Procedure 003-286 | Issue 6 | September 2017 | Page 1 of 2
Rack
Jumper trough
Alarm knock-outs
End cap
Outlet knock-out
Figure 1
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- Page 1 Issue 6 related literature | Search www.corning.com/opcomm. Click on “Resources.” General This instruction describes the installation of the Fiber Distribution Frame (FDF) manufactured by Corning Optical Communications. To order accessories that are purchased separately, contact Corning Optical Communications customer care for assistance.
- Page 2 Figure 2 Equipment frame extensions are available to bring the total height of the FDF to 9 ft and 11.5 ft (Figure 2). The 9-ft frame allows two more housings to be installed and the 11.5-ft frame holds five more housings.
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Page 3: Sample Floor Plan
Make sure that enough space is allocated for the installation. The FDF footprint is shown in Figure 6. A sample line-up is shown in Figure 4. Up to 20 complete FDF units can be mounted side-by-side. Splice Cross-connect in multiple frames... -
Page 4: Securing The Frame
Figure 5 Securing the Frame IMPORTANT: If you are installing more than one FDF side-by-side, attach the frames together first. Step 1: Attach the utility frame to the floor according to local practices using anchors and hardware specific to the type of floor. See Figure 6 for hole locations. - Page 5 This will provide clear space for cable routing. Step 3: Attach the foot cap assembly as shown in Figure 8. Figure 7 FDF Foot Cap UDF Foot Cap Removable panel Electrical outlet cover...
- Page 6 Figure 9 NOTE: When the FDF will be secured to an overhead support structure (Figure 6), use a 1/2 -in diameter J-bolt or threaded rod (purchased separately). Grounding the Frame Step 1: Determine the location on the frame where the ground wire (purchased separately) will be attached.
- Page 7 Install Jumper Troughs Large trough Jumper troughs (Figure 11) are designed to hold fiber optic cables running from one FDF to another and 23 in are attached to the frame in three places at regular intervals. The troughs are 4 1/2 inches deep and...
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Page 8: Install End Caps
Install End Caps End caps (Figure 12) provide protection for the end of each row of bays. End caps are not required between the frames in the row. FDF End Cap UDF End Cap Mounting hole for end caps or for multiple racks 3 in (7.6 cm) -
Page 9: Jumper Installation
10.2 Install Housings Follow the instructions provided with the housings to install them into the FDF. 10.3 Attach Labels Attach labels as shown in Figure 14. Attach a trough label to each jumper trough. 2. Attach bay identification labels to the foot cap or at the top of the bay. -
Page 10: Fiber Management
Fiber Management 12.1 Attach Cable Tie Brackets FDF cable tie brackets are provided to maintain an organized installation by grouping cables at the rear of the frame together. Attach the brackets to the frame as shown in Figure 15 using the provided hardware. -
Page 11: Door Installation
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