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6.4
Foldback Splicing (Two Bank)
6.4.1 Splice opening must be that recommended for
closure use.
Free conductors length (each cable) = 2 X splice opening plus 6" (152 mm)
X
6.4.2 Identify all binder groups. Starting with lower
back groups, tightly tie matching groups togeth-
er as close to cable butt as possible.
For easy group ID, foldback odd number
groups to left side and even number groups
to the right.
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6.4.3 Alternate tie points from side to side until all
matching groups are tied.
Note:
Tie down core of splice with three ties or
as per your company practice.
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Mark cable
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6.4.4 Wrap core with polyethylene on PIC, muslin on
pulp, or paper, per your company practice.
6.4.5 Set up splicing rig.
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6.4.6 Three measurements must be repeated for each
binder group to be spliced.
FIRST
Align splicing head with marks to prevent mod-
ules from overlapping at center of splice or lay-
ing over tie points.
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SECOND
Rotate splicing head to assure that modules will
lay parallel with core.
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1/2"
1/2"