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Procedure 7-3 (continued)
Routing the fiber patch cords from the ABM to the FPP
Prerequisites for installation
The prerequisites for routing the fiber patch cords include:
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Precautions
Read the following cautions before beginning the procedure:
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The cabinet has been mounted on the selected concrete pad as defined in
Chapters 1 through 6 of this practice.
All hardware and materials are available and have been checked for
completeness and readiness for the installation.
All the required drawings, local installation instructions, job
specifications, and other documentation are available and ready for use.
A fiber management system such as an ADC fiber patch panel has been
installed in the top of the right rear swing frame.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to fiber optic patchcords
Handle the fibers with extreme care. Never bend the cables
into a curve with a radius smaller than 3.0 inches (76 mm).
Tighten connections to the optical units finger tight only.
DANGER
Laser radiation hazard
Avoid direct exposure to fiber or optical connector ends
where the laser signal can be reached. Laser radiation is
present and can cause serious eye damage.
Get immediate medical attention if a glass chip becomes
lodged in the eye area.
CAUTION
Clean all optical connectors
Dust can adversely affect optical connector performance.
Clean all connectors before inserting the connectors into the
mating sleeves. Use clean dust caps when connectors are not
in use.
Routing and splicing the fiber cable 7-21
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