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Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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Description of Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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Installing the Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4.1
Prepare Express Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4.2
Install Grounding Hardware (Armored Cable Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.3
Install Strain-relief Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.4
Install Cable into the End Cap Express Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.5
Ground Armored Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.6
Prepare Drop Cable Port(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.7
Install Drop Port Cable into End Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.8
Strain-relieve Drop Port Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.9
Attach Strain-relief Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.10 Tighten End Cap Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.11 Splice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.12 Seal the Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.13 Install a Flash Test Air Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.14 Ground the Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.15 Reenter the Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.16 Reopen the End Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Instruction, Splice Trays using Heat-shrink Protection
Instruction, Mechanical End Cap Canister Closure Sealing Checklist
SCF-8
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SCF-6 and SCF-8 Canister Closures P/N 206-281 Issue 3 related literature | Search www.corning.com/opcomm. Click on “Resources.” 001-284 Instruction, Splice Trays using Heat-shrink Protection 206-286 Instruction, Mechanical End Cap Canister Closure Sealing Checklist SCF-6 SCF-8 Figure 1 Table of Contents Carton Contents . -
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G – Wrench for compression screw H – End cap closing gauge K – Minimum cable diameter for small (5 mm) rubber sealing grommet SCF-6 Combination Wrench A – Wrench for closing screw B – Wrench for grounding screw C – Maximum diameter for tape-wrapped cable in express ports D –... -
Page 3: Tools And Materials
• (2) Grounding clamps with central member restraint caps • (1) Large central member strain-relief kit (P/N SCF-MBR-CMS included with 8-inch closure only) containing: (2) Barrel (2) Screw • • • Drop cable strain-relief kit (P/N SCF-KT-8CBL) containing: (2) Drop bracket (2) Inside plastic grommet •... -
Page 4: Installing The Closure
CAUTION: The wearing of cut-resistant safety gloves to protect your hands from accidental injury when using sharp-bladed tools and armored cable is strongly recommended. Use extreme care when working with severed armor. There will be a sharp edge where armor is cut. To minimize the chance of injury from the cut armor, cover the exposed edge with a wrap of electrical tape. -
Page 5: Install Grounding Hardware (Armored Cable Only)
Install Grounding Hardware (Armored Cable Only) If installing armored distribution or drop cable, ground to a primary ground using the hardware in the accessory kit as shown in Figure 4. Additional grounding hardware (PN SCF-KT-6GND), if needed, may be purchased by contacting your customer care representative. - Page 6 4.3.1 Strain-Relief Bracket(s) Install strain-relief bracket(s) onto the opposite side (180 degrees) from the grounding clamp, if applicable: Step 1: Place a hose clamp over the cable and bracket 18 mm (0.75 inches) below the sheath end. IMPORTANT: If grounding hardware is used, make sure the hose clamp does not overlap the ground clamp. Step 2: Tighten the hose clamp in the notch on the Threaded stud bracket with the tensioning body on the...
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Page 7: Install Cable Into The End Cap Express Ports
Install Cable into the End Cap Express Ports NOTE: Installation is illustrated with the SCF-8 end caps; the procedure is the same for the SCF-6 end cap. Use the two main cable ports in the center of the end cap first (Figure 9). Use the drop ports as needed. - Page 8 4.4.1 Prepare the End Cap Step 1: Remove the frame from the end cap. Step 2: Pull the end cap halves apart. Do not use power tools to separate the end caps. NOTE: If desired, use the optional table bracket (P/N SCF- INST-BKT6 for the 6-inch closure and P/N SCF-INST- BKT8 for the 8-inch closure) to stabilize the end cap during preparation and cable installation.
- Page 9 reach this diameter. Always finish with a complete wrap that overlaps the starting point by 1/2 inch (Figure 13b). NOTE: The combination wrench is used in several steps during the assembly process. Use only this wrench for measuring and tightening components where indicated. Step 5: Repeat Section 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 for the other cable to be 0.5 in.
- Page 10 4.4.5 Close End Cap Halves IMPORTANT: Do not use power tools to tighten the end cap. Location for Step 1: Place the upper end cap segment over the lower long bolts end cap segment. Step 2: Install one short bolt and washer on each side of the end cap segment.
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Page 11: Ground Armored Cable
Ground Armored Cable Ground armored cable per local practices. Additional Vented ground kits are purchased separately. grounding Step 1: Remove the small insert from the grounding plug screw and install a grounding wire. Tighten the insert. Step 2: Secure the other end of this grounding wire to the ground clamp post of one of the main cables in the express ports. - Page 12 Step 3: Place the combination wrench to determine which size sealing grommet is required (Figure 20). Cable Select If Cable Diameter Is: Diameter Grommet Greater Less than: Range: Size than or Wrench Wrench 18 mm Large D" Gauge " " Gauge "...
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Page 13: Install Drop Port Cable Into End Cap
Install Drop Port Cable into End Cap Step 1: Secure the sealing grommet and toothed washer with the lock nut on the inside of the end cap (Figure 22). Use the combination wrench to tighten the nut until it stops and is tight. Figure 22 Step 2: Slide the compression screw over the cable. -
Page 14: Attach Strain-Relief Bracket
Step 2: Center the cable over the port and slide the attached screw on the strain-relief bracket into the slot on the metal frame. Step 3: Tighten the strain-relief bracket mounting screw (Figure 25). Step 4: Repeat Section 4.6 through Section 4.8 for all drop cables. SCF-8 SCF-6 Vinyl Tape Vinyl Tape Figure 25 4.10 Tighten End Cap Compression Screw... -
Page 15: Seal The Closure
Step 7: Secure the buffer tube to the tray per instructions provided with the splice tray. Make sure the hole in the tray will align with the slots on the U-bar frame before securing the buffer tube to the tray. Do not violate the minimum bend radius for the cable. - Page 16 Figure 33 Step 4: Stretch the sealing ring over the channel (Figure 33). Step 5: Fold the edge of the seal that overlaps the outside of the end cap until the seal seats in the channel. IMPORTANT: The installed sealing ring must be oriented as shown toward the inside of the closure (Figure 34). Step 6: Retain a small amount of UCN lubricant for use later.
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Page 17: Install A Flash Test Air Valve
Step 5: Swing the clamping ring into closing position. Tighten the bolts until the plastic on the ring touches, then torque to a 50 in-lb value (Figure 37). Figure 37 IMPORTANT: A torque value of 50 in-lb should be sufficient. Do not use power tools to tighten the clamping ring;... -
Page 18: Ground The Closure
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