Black Box EFN06-24, Manual

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6- OR 12-BUFFER TUBE FANOUT KIT

3. Installation

3.1 Preparing the Cable

CAUTION

Read the cable manufacturer’s sheath-removal instructions. Some
cable-stripping procedures may call for a slightly longer length at the
end of the cable to allow for cable core (buffer tube) damage caused
when accessing rip cords, etc. Be sure to add such length (typically 6 to
10 inches) to the strip length in Step 2, below.

You can assemble a Buffer Tube Fanout any time after you’ve removed the cable

sheath and cleaned the buffer tubes.

Installation factors such as the length of cable slack available, the location of

terminating hardware, and the question of storing buffer tube slack as opposed to
cable slack, can dictate when and where you choose to mount the cable end and
assemble the Buffer Tube Fanout. 

Figures 3-1

and 

3-2 

illustrate two typical installation options.

Option 1 (Refer to Figure 3-1)

1. Prepare the cable end.

2. Route the cable end to a work surface.

3. Assemble the Buffer Tube Fanout.

4. Mount the cable on the hardware, and route the Buffer Tube Fanout and

tubes inside the hardware.

5. Install the Buffer Tube Fanout in the hardware.