3M ECAM-27MM-ACT, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...July 2011 78 8140 2401 0 B 3M Double Cable Entry Port ECAM 27MM D 3M Double Cable Entry Port ECAM 27MM ACT Instructions 3 ...

Page 2: ...Contents 2 1 Metallic Version A B L C O J E H K I D G F N M P A Mastic tape rolls 2 B Oval gasket C Sheath scuff D Silicone lubricant E Cable clamp shells 4 sets F Vinyl caps 2 G Alcohol wipe H Cable clamp w 3 mtg Screws I Washers set 1 set shown 4 sets J Cable ties K Cable gauge decal L Mastic rope M Housing bottom half N Housing top half w 3 mtg Screws O Strength member clamps 2 P Cable Strength...

Page 3: ...nd wire 4 H Washers set 1 set shown 4 sets I Cable ties J Cable gauge decal K Mastic rope L Housing bottom half M Housing top half w 3 mtg Screws N 3M Scotchlok Shield Bond Connector 4460 D FO SS loose parts kit O Instruction manuals Visually inspect all components If any component is missing or appears damaged do not install Call 3M customer service at 1 800 426 8688 for a replacement product ...

Page 4: ...CABLE PREP 6 150 mm TRIM SINGLE OR DUAL CSM RODS 8 200 mm CENTRAL TUBE TRIMMED EXPRESS LOOSE BUFFER TUBE CABLE EXPRESS CENTRAL TUBE CABLE BRANCH OR DROP CABLE Armored Cable Central Strength Member 6 150 mm TRIM CSM ROD S 4 100 mm LEAVE HALF OF CABLE SHEATH W METALLIC SHIELDING TO ATTACH GROUNDING MEASURE SHEATH OPENING TO HERE Otherwise same as dielectric cable preparation Armored Central Tube Cab...

Page 5: ...cotch All Weather Telephone Vinyl Plastic Tape 88T or equivalent to protect fiber from the sharp cable sheath edges Do not wrap the last inch 25 mm of the cable sheath 4 3 Prepare the closure base by locating the ground studs inside the closure base Loosen the upper nut 3 to 4 turns on the ground stud using a 1 2 inch 13mm nut driver It is not necessary to remove the small vinyl caps 4 4 Place the...

Page 6: ... 5 0 3M Double Cable Assembly ECAM 27MM D Removal 5 1 Using a 3 8 inch 10 mm nut driver loosen the clamp screws on the external cable assembly module ECAM Pull clamps outward and rotate as shown Lightly re tighten screw to hold clamps in place 5 2 Loosen the three screws and separate the top and bottom halves of the 27 mm ECAM double cable assembly using a 3 8 inch 10 mm nut driver 5 3 Loosen the ...

Page 7: ...le Cable Entry Port ECAM 27MM D This information can be recorded in the log at the bottom of this page Note If the arrows on the decal point at the line between two different sizes use what is listed in the box below the line Also note that no clamp shells are required if gauge indicates NONE in the shell column Note If two differently sized cables are used repeat this procedure for the second cab...

Page 8: ...red clamp shell sets from part tree Make two sets of clamp shells for each cable 7 2 If multiple shells are required for a specific cable size locate these and assemble into sets 7 3 Note the orientation of pin and socket and assemble as shown 7 4 Assemble clamp shell s into the cable clamp Note the orientation of pin and socket and assemble accordingly ...

Page 9: ... dirt Note Carefully follow health safety and environmental instructions as given on Material Safety Data Sheet for the alcohol wipe Scuff the first 3 of each cable sheath using the supplied sheath scuff Ensure the cable is completely scuffed around the perimeter of the cable Hint Scuffing is easier if you tear the sheath scuff in narrow strips along the length of the strip Washer Selection 8 2 Lo...

Page 10: ...c collar 8 4 Washers can be split along notch for installation over the cable 8 5 Install two washers on each cable near sheath end as shown 8 6 Unroll mastic and measure out the required amount Repeat for second cable Note See chart in section 6 2 for required mastic length Note Warm mastic before use if temperature is below 50 F 10 C ...

Page 11: ... mm from the sheath end Wrap mastic evenly around cable DO NOT STRETCH MASTIC 8 9 Release liner can be wrapped around mastic collar temporarily to keep mastic clean Be sure to remove the liner before installing the cable into 3M Double Cable Entry Port ECAM 27MM D housing Relocate washers next to collar Repeat for second cable ...

Page 12: ... assembly module ECAM housing bottom half Note the grooves in the housing for locating washers Note If differently sized cables are used ensure the cable is placed into the correct cable clamp shell set in bottom housing Note On cables prepared for grounding install the cable into the bottom housing with cable sheath tab facing up as shown 8 12 Install the second cable into the housing Note that t...

Page 13: ...w and lightly tighten Evenly tighten the two outer screws shorter screws along with the center screw by alternating between Torque all three clamp screws to 30 in lbs 8 15 Place top half of the 3M Double Cable Entry Port ECAM 27MM D Align top and bottom housings and squeeze the halves together evenly CAUTION Do not pinch fibers between halves 8 16 Start all three of the screws Then evenly tighten ...

Page 14: ...f torque 8 18 Trim excess mastic using snips or knife Note Do not cut flush or pull out rope mastic Leave 1 8 inch 4mm of the ends of the rope mastic protruding 8 19 Press mastic flat using a finger tip 9 0 Cable Strength Member Installation For all loose buffer tube and dielectric central tube cables 9 1 Remove vinyl caps and cable strength member CSM clamps from the CSM bracket Position CSM rod ...

Page 15: ... coded cable ties can be installed at this time to attach caps and can also be used to identify feeder or distribution cables 10 0 Cable Strength Member Installation For armored loose tube cable 10 1 Please refer to 4460 D SS instruction manual 78 8135 4338 2 3M Scotchlok Shield Bond Connectors 4460 D 4460 DS 4460 DS SS for shield bond installation ...

Page 16: ...1 Lightly lubricate the oval gasket using the supplied silicone lubricant before installing the gasket into the groove in the base of the 3M Fiber Dome Note Follow health safety and environmental information Refer to product label or Material Safety Data sheet for silicone lubricant 12 2 Feed cable through oval port CAUTION Do not kink fiber Handling small groups of buffer tubes reduces chances of...

Page 17: ...screw to 45 in lbs 13 0 Ground Wire Installation 13 1 Metallic Version Please refer to Instruction Manual 78 8128 0289 6 C 3M Scotchlok Shield Bond Connector Assembly 4460 D FO for ground wire installation 13 2 Non Metallic Isolated version Please refer to Instruction Manual 78 8128 0289 6 C 3M Scotchlok Shield Bond Connector Assembly 4460 D FO SS for ground wire installation 14 0 3M Double Cable ...

Page 18: ...Warranty Limited Remedy Limited Liability This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of one 1 year from the time of purchase 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above your exclusive remedy shall be at 3...