Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC General information Warnings and cautions General product information To clean FIST components, isopropyl alcohol is recommended. The Universal Mounting System Follow the installation instruction steps to ensure provides the foundation for mounting SOSAs and the performance of the closure. It is necessary to SASAs.
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Kit contents Optional > FIST-RSKG-16 Round port Seal Kit made 1.5.1 Items delivered with the FLAT FIST of Gel to seal 16 additional drop cables with a diameter between 0 and 2.4 mm (up to 3 N° Description depending on the kit contents) >...
Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Tools Microfocus Tri Hole Fiber Microfocus Kevlar Schar Microfocus CableSaber™ Optic stripper ITL103013 ITL103014 ITL103024 Microfocus Cable Cutter Microfocus Mid-Span Isopropanol Alcohol & Ring slitter ITL103028 ITL103034 ITL103020 Optional FIST-WORKSTAND-FX The FIST-GCO2-FC is mounted on a work stand. The work stand has a wrap-around design permitting to remove the enclosure with cables installed.
Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Cable preparation Cable diameter range The cable diameter range in the 6 port base is as follows: FIST-OSKG 5-18 mm FIST-RSKG-16 0-2.4 mm (up to 3 depending on kit contents) FIST-RSKG-1 11-14 mm Feeder cable preparation and installation 3.2.1 Remove jacket Remove the jacket of the cable over the distance...
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC 3.2.3 Loop insertion and cable fixation Install the metal bracket as shown, hose clamps at the end of the cable jacket. Knobs between the cables. Apply some tape over the hose clamps. Strength members to be cut at 60 mm from the cable jacket.
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Insert the loop securely through the oval port. Make sure to not kink any tube while inserting Secure with the split pin as shown. Take the first gel-part (with trigger) and put the 2 cables in place, if needed lubricate the cables. Take 2nd part and insert the pins in the corres- ponding holes at top and bottom.
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Tighten the 3 screws, make sure they grip in the port. Tighten the trigger till it butts up with the flange. Cable securing plate FIST-GCO2-FX-EXT/CF The cable securing frame can be mounted on to the bottom of the closure with two delviered screws.
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Drop Cable Installation port. (The mark at the FIST-GCO2- FC should be hidden when the seal is installed). using the FIST-RSKG-16 Tighten the 2 screws and make sure they grip in the port. 3.4.1 Kit contents Make sure the seal is decompressed before installing a cable.
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Mark the cables at 150 cm. Remove the outer jacket up to the mark with the correct tooling. Do not damage the loose tube containing the fibers, Remove just the outer jacket. Select the adequate hole of the tool. Note: In order to have a good cable management, make sure all cables have the same length! Slide the different cables through the cable ports.
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Cut the outer jacket carefully without cutting the 3.4.4 Install bracket aramid yarns. Note: Maximum cable diameter to be used in mini termination unit is 2.4 mm depending on the cable. Secure the metal bracket to the frame. Make sure it is positioned at the center of the port.
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Note: when ports 4, 5, 6 and 7 are used, an additional kit (FIST-FAS-TUBE-EXT-(10)) has to be used to ensure a smooth transition to the FAS plate Install all mini termination units in the holder for future cable installations. Secure with the O-ring Bo om view Install terminated mini termination units in...
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC 3.4.6 Activate mechanism Engage the seal mechanism by tightening the ‘nut’ of the central bolt assembly until the spring is no longer visible and the ‘nut’ is flush with the gland body. To add a cable: release the trigger, remove the blind plug, prepare a new cable and continue with one of the previous sections above depending on the closure type.
Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Fiber routing FAS block routing 4.1.1 Fas block all cables - no restriction Remove the strap and the routing block cap. To remove the routing block cap, lift the two snaps on one side of the routing block cap. To remove the groove plate, push the two snapfits at the S2 UMS-profile and slide the wraparound plate towards the S1 UMS-profile.
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC To remove the tray: put the fiber guiding pin between lip on wraparound groove plate and tray, and move lateral towards S1. Route the fiber in the grooves of the wraparound groove plates to the entrance of the identified tray.
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Optional 1 drop cable Storing dark fibers can be done in different ways: 11-14 mm diameter using Organize dark fibers into the different trays. Organize dark fibers together into the first a FIST-RSKG-1 kit available tray (i.e. with a max. of 24 cut or 12 looped primary coated fibers in one SE-tray).
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Open the port. The cutting wire can be used. 4.5.4 Slide the cable through the Make sure that the edges are free of burrs. Install cable port the seal in the port, mark line always facing forward. The mark line on the gel seal should match with the mark line on the FIST-GCO2 drop port.
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC 4.5.6 Install the bracket 4.5.7 Install cable in FC Start with ports 3 and 8 Secure the metal bracket to the frame (use the bottom hole in the frame and select the middle hole in the bracket) with the shortest screw (M5x10).
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Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC 4.5.9 Secure cable to the outside bracket See 4 fiber routing 4.5.8 Activate mechanism See 3.4.7 Engage the seal mechanism by tightening the ‘nut’ of the central bolt assembly until the spring is no longer visible and the ‘nut’ is flush with the gland body.
Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Closing the enclosure Closing the latches with a screwdriver. Remove the outer bag and place the silicagel in the closure. Check that all latches are in an open position. Place the O-ring back on a clean base and place the dome on top of it.
Installation instruction, FIST-GC02-FC Trade-marks All trademarks identified by ® or ™ are registered trade- marks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope, Inc. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating to CommScope products or services.
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