How to Install a Fiber Splice Closure? (QL-CD-10002)

1. Scope of application

This Installation Manual suits for the Fiber Optic Splice Closure (Hereafter abbreviated as FOSC), as the guidance of proper installation. The scope of application is: aerial, underground, pipeline, hand-holes. The ambient temperature ranges from -40 to 65℃.

2. Basic structure and configuration
2.1 Dimension and capacity

Outside dimension (Height x Diameter)	540mm×205mm
Weight (excluding outside box)	3000 g— 3600g
Number of inlet/out ports	4 pieces in general
Diameter of fiber cable	Φ8mm～Φ36mm
Capacity of FOSC	Bunchy:24-96 (cores), Ribbon: up to 288 (cores)

2.2 Main components

No.	Name of components	Quantity	Usage	Remarks
1	FOSC cover	1 piece	Protecting fiber cable splices in whole	Height x Diameter 450mm x 170mm
2	Fiber optic splice tray (FOST)	Max. 4 trays (bunchy) Max.: 4 trays (ribbon)	Fixing heat shrinkable protective sleeve and holding fibers	Suitable for: Bunchy: 24(cores) Ribbon: 12 (pieces)
3	Base	1set	Fixing internal and external structure
4	Plastic hoop	1 set	Fixing between FOSC cover and base
5	Seal fitting	1 piece	Sealing between FOSC cover and base
6	Pressure testing valve	1 set	After inject air, it is used for pressure testing and sealing testing	Configuration as per requirement
7	Earthing deriving device	1 set	Deriving metal parts of fiber cables in FOSC for earthing connection	Configuration as per requirement

2.3 Main accessories and special tools

No.	Name of accessories	Quantity	Usage	Remarks
1	Heat shrinkable protective sleeve		Protecting fiber splices	Configuration as per capacity
2	Nylon tie		Fixing fiber with protective coat	Configuration as per capacity
3	Heat shrinkable fixing sleeve (elliptical)		Fixing and sealing single fiber cable	Configuration as per requirement
4	Heat shrinkable fixing sleeve (circular)		Fixing and sealing mass of fiber cable	Configuration as per requirement
5	Branching clip		Branching fiber cables	Configuration as per requirement
6	Earthing wire	1 piece	Putting through between earthing devices
7	Desiccant	1 bag	Put into FOSC before sealing for desiccating air.
8	Labeling paper	1 piece	Labeling fibers
10	Buffer tube	decided by customers	Hitched to fibers and fixed with FOST, managing buffer.	Configuration as per requirement
11	Aluminum foil paper	1piece	To protect the bottom of closure and inlet/outlet tubes when heating heat shrinkable fixing sleeve with fire sprays

3. Necessary tools for installation
3.1 Supplementary materials (to be provided by operator)

Name of materials	Usage
Scotch tape	Labeling, temporarily fixing
Ethyl alcohol	Cleaning
Gauze	Cleaning

3.2 Special tools (to be provided by operator)

Name of tools	Usage
Fiber cutter	Cutting off fiber cable
Fiber stripper	Strip off protective coat of fiber cable
Combo tools	Assembling FOSC

3.3 Universal tools(to be provided by operator)

Name of tools	Usage and specification
Band tape	Measuring fiber cable
Pipe cutter	Cutting fiber cable
Electrical cutter	Take off protective coat of fiber cable
Combination pliers	Cutting off reinforced core
Screwdriver	Crossing/Paralleling screwdriver
Scissor
Waterproof cover	Waterproof, dustproof
Metal wrench	Tightening nut of reinforced core

3.4 Splicing and testing instruments (to be provided by operator)

Name of instruments	Usage and specification
Fusion Splicing Machine	Fiber splicing
OT DR	Splicing testing
Provisional splicing tools	Provisional testing