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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IDEAA
®
Interior Distribution Cabinet
© 2016, AFL, all rights reserved. Revision C, 3.3.17
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SPLICING
1. Prior to splicing, ensure that adequate slack for both
the feeder fiber and the input pigtail fiber is stored
within the splice tray. Mark fibers for splicing.
2. Clean the individual fiber per accepted local practice
using an approved fiber cleaner.
3. Follow accepted local practice for preparing and
splicing feeder fibers and input pigtail fibers.
4. Once all splicing is complete, route the exposed fibers
inside the splice tray.
(Figure 8)
Note: Thick foam pads may be used to help
organize loose tube bare fibers within the
splice tray.
5. Replace the splice tray cover.
6. Secure the splice tray to the swing down splice tray
holder with the hook and loop band.
7. The fiber management rings on the side wall of the IDC
may be used for slack storage.
(Figure 9)
8. Return the swing down splice tray holder to the upright
position and secure the shipping screw.
DISTRIBUTION CABLE INSTALLATION - MPO DISTRIBUTION CABLE
The top plate of the 144F IDC may be removed to aid in
the distribution cable installation process.
Note: For distribution cable entry from the bottom
of the cabinet, reference the Cable Installation
section of this document before continuing on
to Step 7.
1. Remove the five caps to expose the nuts on the top
of the 144F IDC.
2. Using a standard 216 style tool, or similar, remove the
five nuts that secure the top plate to the cabinet body.
(Figure 10)
DISASSEMBLE COMPRESSION FITTING – CABLE REPLACEMENT
1. To disassemble for cable replacement, loosen the sealing nut.
2. Grip the disconnected cable and pull while turning the cable in the counter-clockwise direction.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
