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6.03 Remove 48" (1.2 m) of cable sheath (and shield, if present) from either side of the reverse point (60" from
mid-point for LXE). Remove inner sheath to within 1/2" (13 mm) of the outer sheath ring cut.
Note:
Removal of 48" (1.2 m) (60" for LXE) of outer cable sheath in both directions is required when the
spliced fibers are not dedicated. The fibers to be spliced will be cut in the middle. This will allow
96" (2.4 m) of stored slack available for re-splicing or bi-directional feed.
48" (1.2 m)
48" (1.2 m)
Buffer Tubes
Sheath
96" (2.4 m)
6.04 Remove all cable grease. Clean all primary tube(s) and dielectric strands with approved cable cleaner.
Cover all sharp edges with vinyl tape.
Note:
Carefully follow health, safety, and waste disposal instructions as given on the Material Safety Data
Sheet or container label for cable solvent being used.
6.05 Trim any solid filler tubes and discard. Trim central strength members (if present) to 7" (178 mm) from sheath
openings.
6.06 Scuff 6" (152 mm) of each cable.
6.07 The buffer tubes to be spliced will be opened 2" (51 mm) from the cable end at the field side.
6.08 If the cable is a ribbon, unitube, or slotted core, loose tubes from a
unit splitter kit will be placed over the fibers to be spliced for
protection.
6.09 Ribbon or non-buffer tube design cable will require 1/2" (13 mm)
spiral wrap to protect the stored expressed fiber.
6.10 Fibers expressed, or not spliced, will be stored in the base under
the central members.
