FDC-W8-FAT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
TC-2164-IP
Rev. A , May 2018 www.commScope.com
Contents
Fiber Drop Closure for Fiber Access Terminal
1 General
2 Sizing and product kit information
3 Installation conditions precautions
4 Closure preparation
5 Cable installation
6 Fiber preparation
7 Splicing and fiber storage
8 Pole mount installation
9 Wall mount installation
10 Re-entry and drop cable installation
1 General
1.1 Installation Instruction description
The installation instruction describes the necessary steps to install the FDC-W8. The installation instruction illustrates the use on loose tube cables. If other cable types are used, please contact the local agent for relevant accessories and instructions.
1.2 Product description
The FDC-W8-FAT is a butt type gel sealed fiber optic splicing and patching closures designed for fiber access point applications in the telecom outside plant network. FDC-W8 FAT has 4 main cable ports and 8 drop cable ports. Loop storage of 6m loose tubes allows 2 main cables loop through at the same time. The closure accommodates up to 24 fusion splices (or 8 mechanical splices), two PLC splitters and 8 SC adapters. Sealing is achieved visa built-in gel technology, resulting in extremely convenient re-entry and re-sealing.
2 Sizing and product kit information
2.1 Dimensions
Main Cable diameter range 8-14 mm
Drop Cable diameter:
Closure outer dimensions
3mm round cable or 2 X3mm fig.8 cable
266 x 237 x 76.5 mm
CZ2416-000 Rev B
2.2 Kit content
4.1 Open the closures by unscrew the all screws on the closure cover, as shown in left below. Then unlatched two sides, as shown, in right below.
4.2 Open the cover. Then open the tray by press-in the tray latch, as shown.
* Below listed is a standard kit, alternative kits and accessories are available.
1. Cover and base with latch
3. Splitter
4. Cable bracket and screws
1 pc
4 sets
7. Twist wrap and screw
8. screw
9. Smouv
11. Dummy rod (small)
12. Dummy rod (8mm) &snap block
14. Black tie wraps
2 sets
2 pcs
4 pcs
4 pc
16. Installation instruction
3 Installation conditions precautions
3.1 The closures should be installed at temperature between -5°C and 45°C.
3.2 Follow the installation instruction steps to ensure the performance of the closure.
3.3 It is necessary to take precautions and keep the working space clean to protect the closure sealing materials and splices.
4.3 Unscrew the upper clamps where you will install the cable.
Note: Prefer to use manual screwdriver or electric screwdriver in low speed.
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4.4 Take out upper clamp and the dummy rods. White snap block
4.5 Separate the dummy rod and the blocking ring, as shown
5.1 Make a window cut of 1500mm and cut the strength member up to 50mm from the cable jacket end.
50mm
1500mm
Note: If the cable has jacket covered on strength member, Please remove the jacket before installation.
4.6 According to the cable range choose the appropriate side of the cable clamp and remove the white sleeve layer installed on the lower clamp if necessary (refer to Table 1).
Cable range
(mm)
Cable clamp
White snap block
Blocking ring
8-9.3 Small Yes Yes
9.3-12 Small Remove Remove
12-14 Large Remove Remove
Table 1, Cable clamp selection
Clamp type
5.2 Clean the cable sheath, where it contacts gel, with cleaning tissue provided.
Large
Small
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5.3 Fix the strength member underneath the metal screw as shown in Step 5.4
. Tighten the screw to secure the strength member. Cut the excess off.
5.4 Fit the cable onto the designated cable port and make sure the blocking ring is in the slot, as shown.
Note: leave 10mm from the clamp end to the tip end for each cable, as shown below.
10mm
5.6 Secure cables with tie wraps, as shown. Cut the excess off.
5.5 Screw tight the upper clamps
Note: After slightly tighten the first screw, firmly tighten the second screw. Then, firmly tighten the first screw.
6.1 Loop the pass-through cable slack, as shown.
Note:
Use Port 1, Port 4 for one loop cable
Use Port 2, Port 3 for second loop cable
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1 2 3 4
6.2 Secure the pass-through cable slack, as shown. 6.5 Route the transparent tubes to the tray entrance, as shown
# 1 #4 # 1
6.3 Strip the input fiber cable
#4
6.6 Secure the transportation tube at the tray entrance with two tie wraps.
Note: Maximum two transportation tubes per tray entrance.
6.4 Degrease the fiber bundle and slide the transportation tubes over the fibers with overlap
50mm
50 mm
100 mm
7 Splicing and fiber storage
7.1 Position the closure close to the splicing machine in a convenient location and secure the closure
7.2 Slide the heat-shrinkable splice protection over one fiber and fuse fibers according to local recommendations and procedures. After the fusion splice is made, install the heat-shrinkable splice protection (e.g. SMOUV) with an appropriate heating source. Allow the splice protection to cool down to ambient temperature.
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7.3 After each splice is made, the splice should be stored in the splice holder in the appropriate position, as shown. Do not deform the splice protector during insertion
7.6 Close the closure
8.1 Insert the two pole strips onto the closure, as shown
7.4 Put on the tray lid.
8.2 Screw tight on the pole
7.5 Put back the drop cable tray..
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9 Wall mount installation
9.1 Holes dimensions:
219 mm
194mm
10 Re-entry and drop cable installation
10.1 Unscrew the center screw and unlatch the top cover, as shown.
10.3 For easy FIC insertion, tilt the adapter, as shown.
10.4 Complete FIC connector assembly.
10.5 Remove the dust cap and insert the FIC.
10.2 Fully open the cover, as shown.
10.6 Remove the drop cable dummy rods
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10.7 Horizontally place the Fig.8 cable and use cable tie to fix the cable as shown.
10.9 Close the lid, screw the center screw and latch the top cover, as shown.
10.8 Remove the excessive dummy rod and place the remaining dummy rods back into its original position.
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