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Summary of Contents for Clearfield CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP
- Page 1 CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP Installation Manual ______________________________________________________ Manual 024269 Rev A - July 2024...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Application Description Technical Specifications Mounting Storing Pre-Connectorized Cable Splicing a Pigtail Deploy Reel Connector Cleaning Procedure Standard Warranty Proprietary Notice Technical Support Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net... -
Page 3: Application
SFF can be easily stored. Description The CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP offers single count fiber deployment in a dis- creet footprint and without sacrificing proper fiber management. The CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP is designed to make FTTH more cost-effective and efficient than previously thought possible. -
Page 4: Mounting
CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Mounting Remove Deploy Reel TAP box from packing and secure to the wall/pole via the top and bottom mounting locations with customer supplied mounting hardware. Open the box with a 5/16” can wrench and swing the lid up Storing Pre-Connectorized Cable Bring your cable into the box through the rubber entrance grommet on the left side. -
Page 5: Splicing A Pigtail
CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Optionally, secure the end of the cable jacket to the slack loop to ensure protection of the fiber subunit breakout. Inspect, clean if necessary, and connect the cable into the adapter in the middle of the box’s base. -
Page 6: Deploy Reel
CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Finish storing the slack around the mounting plate Inspect, clean if necessary, and connect the fiber to the adapter located in the center of the box’s base. Deploy Reel Remove the Deploy Reel from the packaging and locate the reel’s mounting pin. Install it onto the mounting bracket inside the box. - Page 7 CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Pierce the rubber exit grommet on the right side of the box and pull the fiber off the Deploy Reel through the grommet. Pull the fiber to the destination. Remove the clear cover from the reel.
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Page 8: Connector Cleaning Procedure
Inspect Then Connect These are Clearfield recommended products/applications. Use the product you feel will complete your cleaning procedures. Create a “best practice” for your company and follow those procedures. - Page 9 CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cleaning the Ferrule • Lightly moisten the fiber optic swab (2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040) by spotting a small amount (about 1”) of Electro-Wash PX or Electro-Wash MX pen onto the QbE. Hold the swab, 1 side down to the wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.
- Page 10 CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Cleaning an MPO/MTP Connector Male Connector • Use of Chemtronics MTP Connector Cleaning Swabs (CC505F) is rec- ommended. Even after cleaning with a probe cleaner, you should always clean the pins with this (or an equivalent) type swab. Cleans ALL MTP/ MPO connector end faces.
- Page 11 CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ • Use the hole on end of pad to clean one alignment pin, then press the end of the swab into the other pin to clean. • Check your work with a fiber scope.
- Page 12 CraftSmart Deploy Reel TAP Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Cleaning Using a Probe-Style Cleaning Tool • The probe style cleaning tools are capable of cleaning a connector end face separately or through the adapter. • Slightly engage probe by pulling back but do not allow to click. Lightly “spot” a QbE-2 wipe on the platen with Elec- tro-Wash PX Fiber Optic Cleaner, this will help alleviate “over saturation”...
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Page 13: Standard Warranty
Clearfield shall repair or replace the defective Product at its sole option and discretion, and return the repaired or replacement Product to Cus- tomer’s site, freight prepaid Note: If the Product is not found to be defective by Clearfield, the product will be returned to the Customer and the customer billed for freight in both directions. -
Page 14: Proprietary Notice
_________________________________________________________ Proprietary Notice Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Clearfield, Inc. and may not be duplicated in full or part by any person without prior written approval of Clearfield, Inc. Its purpose is to provide the user with adequately detailed documentation to efficiently install the equipment supplied. Every effort has been made to keep the information contained in this document current and accurate as of the date of publication or revision.
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