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005-201, Issue 1

STANDARD RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE 005-201 | ISSUE 1 | 

OctOber

 2013 | PAGE 1 OF 5

 

SSt-Drop™ cable Hybrid 
Assemblies with Pulling Grip

related literature |

006-111

Instruction, Optical Access connector cleaning Kit

1. 

Planning

this procedure describes a general method for accessing SSt-Drop™ cable hybrid assemblies 
with pulling grip. SSt-Drop cable hybrid assemblies are outside plant cables with an Optitap

®

 

connector on one end and a Sc APc connector on the other. the Optitap connector features a 
protective cap, which can accommodate a pull line, and is secured against loss by a lanyard. the 
Sc APc connector is captured inside a pulling grip to accommodate a pull line and protect the 
connector during installation.

2. 

Components

Figure 1 provides a pictorial description of the components of an Optitap

®

 Preconnectorized Drop 

cable.

Figure 1

3. 

Unpacking Flat-Profile Drop Cables

Optitap Preconnectorized Drop cables are shipped coiled in a box.

WARNING: 

Unrestrained cable ends may 

cause injury to your eyes or body and can 

damage the cable, fitting, or fibers if 

suddenly released from a coil. Wear eye 
protection and use extreme care when 
handling a coiled cable assembly which 

uses flat-drop cable — gently release the 

energy stored in the cable coil to avoid 
possible personal injury or damage to the 

cable or fitting components.

KPA-1463

Figure 2

KPA-1636

Summary of Contents for SST-Drop

Page 1: ... by a lanyard the Sc APc connector is captured inside a pulling grip to accommodate a pull line and protect the connector during installation 2 Components Figure 1 provides a pictorial description of the components of an Optitap Preconnectorized Drop cable Figure 1 3 Unpacking Flat Profile Drop Cables Optitap Preconnectorized Drop cables are shipped coiled in a box WARNING Unrestrained cable ends ...

Page 2: ...ng from the ONt to the NAP is required a pull line can be attached to the eye on the Optitap connector ensure that you do not exceed 100 lbf tension on the cable Step 2 coil any excess length of the drop cable in the handhole pedestal 5 Terminating the Drop Cable at the Premises Figure 4 Step 1 remove the tape at the base of the grip Figure 4 Step 2 Pull ripcords to cut heat shrink tubing Figure 5...

Page 3: ...from around the connector before mating Figure 8 Step 6 Access the ONt Step 7 Inspect and clean each adapter and connector per standard company practices before mating Step 8 Secure and route the internal cable into the ONt as per the ONt manufacturer s recommendations Figure 8 6 Installation 6 1 Connecting a Drop Cable to a Terminal NOTE Use of single fiber port cleaner CLEANER PORT OTAP is also ...

Page 4: ... approved for cleaning connectors and ports Step 1 remove the protective plug from the Optitap Adapter where the connector will be mated Figure 10 Step 2 Insert a dry swab into the adapter and make three 360 twists with light pressure against the connector end face Dispose of the swab after one use Figure 10 6 3 Mate Connectorized Drop Cable Step 1 Insert the connectorized drop cable into the Opti...

Page 5: ...tub to prevent kinking the cable stub at the terminal entrance Step 2 For light dirt and dust soak a rag or towel with clean water and gently clean the housing Wipe dry with a clean dry rag or towel For heavy caked on mud and dirt spray the terminal with low pressure water such as from a garden sprayer A soft bristled brush may also be used to lightly scrub the housing to loosen the mud and dirt r...

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