ADCP-96-167 • Issue 5 • July 2016
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© 2016, CommScope, Inc.
2.4
Grounding the Cabinet and OSP Cables
The cabinet may be connected to an earth ground source when required by local
practice. A grounding lug is provided on the underside of the cabinet for attaching a #6
solid copper grounding wire. The cabinet interior is equipped with three studs that may
be used to bond OSP cables (with metallic elements) to the cabinet shell. Information
on grounding is provided in the sections that cover cabinet mounting and cable
installation.
2.5
Tools and Materials Required for Installation
The following basic tools and materials are required for all cabinet installations. The
specific tools and materials required for the various mounting methods are listed in the
sections that provide cabinet mounting instructions.
• Utility knife
• 216B key tool (accessory - used to open cabinet door)
• Tape measure
• Pen or marker
• Lifting equipment for hoisting the cabinet into position for mounting
• External grounding system with #6 copper wire (per local requirements)
• Wire cutter
• Torque wrench with flat screwdriver bit
• #2 Phillips screwdriver (splicing cabinets only)
• 3/8-inch nut driver (for securing cable strength member)
• Splicing equipment for splicing feeder and distribution cables (splicing cabinets
only)
• OSP cable grounding kit (for OSP cables with metallic elements)
• APC SC connector cleaning kit
• MPO connector cleaning kit (MPO cabinets only)
• Padlock (optional)
2.6
Outdoor and Indoor Applications
The Mini FDH 3000 cabinet and all the components provided with the cabinet are
designed to be installed in either an indoor or an outdoor environment and will meet the
applicable standards for both applications. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure
that all cables and external components used in the installation are also appropriate for
the environment and will meet any standards requirements (including grounding,
flammability, temperature, humidity, corrosion, etc.) that may apply.