Installing The Cable In The Split Sleeve - Nortel AccessNode 2016 User Manual

3-26 Installation guidelines
Procedure 3-8

Installing the cable in the split sleeve

Use this procedure to install the AN2016 Cabinet cables in the split sleeve
located in the termination end compartment.
Requirements
You need the following tools and materials:
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socket wrench set
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Open the SPC and termination compartment door.
Remove each nozzle from its split cable sleeve by loosening the upper hose
clamps (see Figure
Set the nozzles and hose clamps safely for later reattachment.
Separate the front half of the outer split cable sleeve by removing the two hex
head bolts holding it in position. Pull the base up and toward you to remove it
(see Figure 3-15).
To separate the front half of the rear split cable sleeve plate. Remove the two
hex head bolts securing the center base plate. Do not disturb the rear half of
the rear split cable sleeve. The rear half has been installed and sealed at the
factory (see Figure
Pull all cables at least 15 feet beyond the end of the conduit.
Cut the small end of each nozzle so you can slip it onto a cable (small end
first). Slide the nozzle onto the cable to a point just above the pad. Prepare
the remaining cables in the same manner.
Replace any unused nozzles.
Note: If more than one cable enters the same split sleeve, cut the nozzle to
fit all cables. The opening in each nozzle must be small enough to allow the
nozzles to fit securely on the cables. Use sealing tape and B sealant to fill the
gaps between the cables and to fit the nozzle opening.
Place the cables in the rear split cables sleeves (left rear split sleeve first).
Install the center base plate, which closes the rear split cable sleeves, by
replacing and tightening the two hex head bolts.
Slide the nozzles up over the two rear split cable sleeves, then install and
tighten the upper and lower hose clamps.
Rel 1.0 Standard May 1999
3-14). Slip the clamps down the nozzle and remove them.
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