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COYOTE

®

 CLOSURE

FOR UNDERGROUND, AERIAL, AND BURIED SPLICES

6.0" x 22" • 8.5" x 22"

(15.24 cm x 55.88 cm • 21.59 cm x 55.88 cm)

OCTOBER 2004

Be sure to read and completely understand this procedure before applying product. Be sure to select 
the proper PREFORMED™ product before application.

PLEASE NOTE:

 For OPGW application, see procedure entitled, “OPGW Cable and End Plate Prepara-

tion for COYOTE

®

 Closure” (SP2849). 

    

    CONTENTS 

PAGE

 

1.  NOMENCLATURE ................................2,3,4

 

2.  DESCRIPTION AND CLOSURE 

 

  CAPACITIES ...............................................5

 
   3.  END PLATE CONFIGURATIONS ...............5

 

4.  CABLE PREPARATION–LOCK-TAPE 

SEALANT APPLICATION ........................6,7

 
 

5.  INTERNAL BOND PROCEDURE ...............7

 

6.  END PLATE PREPARATION ......................8

 

7.  END PLATE ASSEMBLY .........................8,9 

 

8.  UNITUBE PREPARATION ........................10

 

9.  INSTALLING TRANSITION 

 

  COMPARTMENT FOR SINGLE 

 

  TUBE CABLE ......................................10,11

  10.  SECURING UNITUBE CABLE 
 

  IN THE TRANSITION 

 

  COMPARTMENT ..................................11,12

  11.  ROUTING AND STORING FIBER 
 

  IN THE STORAGE

 

  COMPARTMENT .......................................12

     

CONTENTS 

PAGE

  12.  INSTALLING FIBERS INTO 
 

  TRANSPORT TUBES AND SECURING 

 

  TO STORAGE COMPARTMENT  ........12,13

  13.  SECURING TRANSPORT TUBES 
 

  AND ROUTING FIBERS IN 

 

  SPLICE TRAYS ................................... 14-17

  14.  ROUTING LOOSE BUFFER TUBE 
 

  CABLE .................................................17,18

  15.  INSTALLING COYOTE CLOSURE 
 

  SHELLS ................................................... 19

  16.  EXTERNAL BOND PROCEDURE ............20

  17.  STRAND MOUNT PROCEDURE .............21

  18.   MANHOLE SUPPORT BRACKET
 

  KIT INSTALLATION .............................21,22

  19.  BURIED INSTALLATION ..........................22

  20.  MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..............22

  21.  SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ...................22

Summary of Contents for COYOTE 80805112

Page 1: ...LICATION 6 7 5 INTERNAL BOND PROCEDURE 7 6 END PLATE PREPARATION 8 7 END PLATE ASSEMBLY 8 9 8 UNITUBE PREPARATION 10 9 INSTALLING TRANSITION COMPARTMENT FOR SINGLE TUBE CABLE 10 11 10 SECURING UNITUBE...

Page 2: ...LOSURE DIMENSIONS CM 80805258 6 0 x 22 15 24 X 55 88 80805259 8 5 x 22 21 59 X 55 8 1 2 3 4 PLP Catalog Number Splice Tray Splice Capacity 80805110 Single Fiber Tray 36 80805509 Blank Tray 36 80805514...

Page 3: ...Tape not 4 1 2 2 5 6 1 2 2 3 5 6 4 PLP Catalog Number Description 80805105 Three Section Six Port End Plate Kit 80806037 3 4 plugs 2 80806180 7 8 plugs 2 8003371 Future Cable Port Kit for 7 8 port 56...

Page 4: ...t 80805293 Transport Tube Kit 6 per kit 80805107 Strength Member Bracket Kit 2 per kit 80805431 Long Strength Member Bracket Kit 2 per kit 8003280 Transition Tube Kit 8003281 External Bond Clip Kit 2...

Page 5: ...8 2 22 cm diameter B 3 4 1 90 cm diameter FIGURE 7A DIAGRAM OF SIX PORT END PLATE A 1 2 54 cm diameter B 1 1 4 3 18 cm diameter FIGURE 7B DIAGRAM OF FOUR PORT END PLATE A A B B A A B 6 0 X 22 15 24 c...

Page 6: ...eck whether the LOCK TAPE Sealant wrap is the proper diameter to ensure a water and air tight seal Figure 9 For the Six Port End Plate the orange colored end is used to measure cables entering the 7 8...

Page 7: ...check gauge LOCK TAPE Sealant must be reapplied It is acceptable to reapply the original LOCK TAPE Sealant Figure 13 SLOT 4 04 Using the provided Emery Cloth thoroughly scuff the cable sheath for 5 1...

Page 8: ...ree End Plate sections together Remove the packaging plugs 6 02 Refer to Table 2 for the measurement of sheath to extend beyond the inside of the End Plate for the type of cable and bond connector bei...

Page 9: ...insert ports at this time Future cable entry ports will t in only the 7 8 ports of the Six Port End Plate and different future cable entry ports are available for both the 1 ports and the 1 1 4 ports...

Page 10: ...IGURE 21 CORRECT END PLATE ALIGNMENT 7 10 Apply vinyl tape to the remaining 1 4 1 2 64 1 27 cm Paragraph 7 03 of exposed LOCK TAPE Sealant on the cable outside the End Plate 8 00 UNITUBE PREPARATION 8...

Page 11: ...tion compartment 1 2 1 27 cm past the tie down ports in the bottom of the tray Cut the transition tube at this mark and apply Figure 26 FIGURE 26 MEASURING TRANSITION TUBE PLP TIP Install bers in tran...

Page 12: ...m and trays 1 8 of the 8 5 x 22 21 59 cm x 55 88 cm via transport tubes Wrap the continuous loop and the bers not being spliced until all bers are stored in the transi tion compartment For cut cables...

Page 13: ...5 Secure all transport tubes with the felt tape applied to the inside tie down holes in the transition compartment with two of the tie wraps pro vided Figure 31 FIGURE 31 SECURE TRANSPORT TUBES PLP TI...

Page 14: ...plice block see Figure 37B 13 00 SECURING TRANSPORT TUBES AND ROUTING FIBER IN SPLICE TRAYS 13 01 There are six types of splice trays available for the COYOTE Closure The single ber trays are designed...

Page 15: ...tors and sili cone caulk Place Splice Count Label on cover to identify bers spliced On the back of both trays slots are provided to aid in the removal of splice protectors or connectors Figure 39 FIGU...

Page 16: ...he hinges on the splice tray and snap into place Figure 42 FIGURE 42 REPLACE SPLICE TRAY COVER 13 06 When routing the ber in the MASS FIBER SPLICE TRAY for MASS MECHANICAL route bers 1 1 2 times aroun...

Page 17: ...6B to the torque bar bracket on the bottom of the End Plates with the bolts provided Make sure the side of the torque bar labelled 3 Section End is nearest the Three section End Plate The torque bars...

Page 18: ...47A PLP TIP If the hold down strap is snug against the studs lift the tab using a screwdriver as demon strated in Figure 47B FIGURE 47A REMOVE SPLICE TRAY HOLD DOWN STRAP FIGURE 47B HOLD DOWN STRAP RE...

Page 19: ...branch cable is being spliced More room in the storage compartment is required for the storage of slack buffer tube 14 06 Follow Paragraph 4 01 for cable opening measurements 14 07 Separate the buffe...

Page 20: ...Plate 16 04 Remove one hex nut from each of the ground studs 16 05 Apply the Exterior Bond Braid and re apply hex nuts and tighten When reattaching hex nuts secure using a can wrench or torque wrench...

Page 21: ...le racking or hand hole racking 18 02 Remove one hex nut from each of the two upper ground inserts 17 00 STRAND MOUNT PROCEDURE 17 01 The Adjustable Aerial Hanger Bracket Catalog 8003325 can be used f...

Page 22: ...the Ts on top of the Manhole Support Brackets until the support bar is centered over the COYOTE Closure PLP TIP Cable tie the support bar to the rack steps for added security 19 00 BURIED INSTALLATIO...

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