CommScope FDH 3000 User manual

ADCP-96-094
Rev B
December 2020
ADCP-96-094 Rev B
FDH 3000
432 Termination Cabinet
User Manual
21433-A

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ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
1 08/2006 Original release.
2 03/2007 Revise to include new grounding system and 504 termination option.
Rev B December 2020 Update to CommScope format.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
RELATED PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
ADMONISHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
STANDARDS CERTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
1 DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 FDH 3000 432 Termination Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Pedestal-Mount Cabinet Installation Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4 OSP Cable and Cabinet Grounding Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Tools and Materials Required for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.6 Cabinet Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 MOUNTING THE PEDESTAL-MOUNT CABINET ON A MOUNTING SLEEVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Installation Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Excavation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Placement of the FMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.4 Cable Conduit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5 Grounding System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.6 Back Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.7 Mounting the Cabinet on the FMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.8 Grounding Wire Connection To Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 MOUNTING THE PEDESTAL-MOUNT CABINET ON A CONCRETE PAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Installation Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Base Construction and Conduit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Concrete Pad Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4 Grounding System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.5 Mounting the Cabinet on the Concrete Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.6 Grounding Wire Connection To Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5 FEEDER AND DISTRIBUTION CABLE CONFIGURATION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.1 OSP Feeder Cable Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.2 OSP Distribution Cable Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6 PLUG AND PLAY SPLITTER MODULE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7 DISTRIBUTION PANEL INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8 ROUTING AND CONNECTING THE SPLITTER OUTPUT FIBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.1 Storing The Splitter Output Fibers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.2 Enabling Service To a Subscriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9 PASS-THROUGH ROUTING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.1 Sliding Adapter Pack Pass-Through Routing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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9.2 Splitter Compartment Pass-Through Routing Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10 FEEDER CABLE FIBER RE-ROUTING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
11 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
11.1 Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
11.2 Distribution Panel Adapter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
11.3 Splitter Compartment Adapter Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
11.4 Replacing a Damaged Fiber or Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.5 Door Gasket Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.6 Door Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.7 Grounding System Terminal Access Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This publication describes the 432 termination FDH 3000 cabinet. Also included are procedures
for mounting the cabinet, installing additional splitter modules, installing additional distribution
panels, storing the splitter output fibers, connecting the splitter output fibers to the distribution
fibers, and replacing damaged components.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Listed below are related manuals and their publication numbers. Copies of these publications
can be ordered using the following URL:
http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter
Optical Fiber Connector Wet and Dry Cleaning Instructions 90-159
Plug And Play Splitter Installation Guide 96-087
ADMONISHMENTS
Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to
persons or equipment. An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what
may happen if the hazard is not avoided. The admonishments — in the form of Dangers,
Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times. These warnings are flagged by use of
the triangular alert icon (seen below) and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or
damage and likelihood of occurrence.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Title ADCP Number
Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Warning: Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when
installing or using electrically-powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock, never install or
use electrical equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.

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STANDARDS CERTIFICATION
Telc ordia: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of GR-2898-CORE (Issue 2,
December 1999)
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual are detailed in the following list:
AWG American Wire Gauge
CCentigrade
FFahrenheit
FDH Fiber Distribution Hub
FMS Mounting Sleeve
FTTP Fiber To The Premises
OSP Outside Plant
PMF Pad Mount Frame
PNP Plug and Play
Danger: Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber. Exposure to laser radiation may result.
Do not assume the laser power is turned-off or that the fiber is disconnected at the other end.
Danger: Use adequate lifting equipment when moving or installing Fiber Distribution Hub
cabinets. Verify that the maximum lift weight rating of the equipment is sufficient to handle the
weight of the cabinet.
Danger: Do not stand under a Fiber Distribution Hub cabinet as it is being hoisted into
position for mounting. A failure of the lifting equipment or apparatus could result in serious
personal injury and cause significant damage to the cabinet.
Warning: Before digging, check with all local utilities for the presence of buried cables or
pipes. Contact with underground cables or pipes, especially electric power cables and gas
service lines, could interrupt local utility service and cause serious personal injury and
extensive property damage.

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1 DESCRIPTION
This section provides a description of the 432 termination FDH 3000 cabinet plus the cabinet
specifications.
1.1 FDH 3000 432 Termination Cabinet
The 432 termination cabinet is a secure, above-ground, outdoor fiber optic distribution cabinet
that is designed to hold the various optical components required for Fiber To The Premises
(FTTP) distribution network applications. The current version of the cabinet is designed for
pedestal-mount applications. Future versions of the cabinet will also support pole-mount
applications. A typical pedestal-mount cabinet is shown in Figure 1.
The interior of the 432 termination cabinet consists of the following primary components:
Distribution Panels: Provide a point for connecting the splitter output fibers with the
terminated distribution cable fibers. Each panel provides mounting spaces for 72 bulkhead
adapters. The cabinet may be equipped with one to six distribution panels. An optional kit allows
installation of a seventh distribution panel. UPC/SC or APC/SC style connectors are available.
Storage Panel: Provides a temporary “parking lot” for unused splitter output fibers. Each
splitter module comes with a connector pack that mounts in the storage panel. Up to eighteen 8-
position connector packs (144 fibers total) can be mounted in the standard storage panel.
Installation of the optional seventh distribution panel kit reduces storage panel capacity to nine
8-position connector packs (72 fibers total).
Radius Limiters: Provide a place for storing excess slack from the splitter output fibers.
Splitter Compartment: Provides a place for mounting the splitters. Will support up to twenty-
four splitters. Unused splitter slots can be used for pass-though fibers (2). The splitters specified
for use with the FDH 3000 cabinet are equipped with bend-optimized fibers.
Sliding Adapter Pack (Input panel) – Provides a place for terminating the feeder cable fibers
when splitter modules with connectorized input fibers are used with the cabinet. Provides a
place for terminating spare feeder cable fibers when PNP splitter modules are used with the
cabinet. Spare feeder cable fibers are typically used for signal pass-through functions.
Grounding Block – Provides a point for grounding the cabinet and OSP cables.
The exterior shell of the FDH 3000 cabinet is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum and is
coated with an almond-colored finish. Each cabinet is equipped with two front doors that
provide full front access to the optical components. The cabinet doors are equipped with a
tamper-resistant latch with a hasp for a padlock, stainless steel hinges, and door catches that
prevent accidental closing. Access to the cabinet requires a 216B key tool (accessory) to release
the latch handle. Lifting eyes are provided for hoisting the cabinet into position for mounting.
Each cabinet is equipped with a 6-inch ground spacer/riser for extra ground clearance.
The pedestal-mount cabinet may be mounted on a concrete pad or on a mounting sleeve.
Mounting kits (accessories) are available for each mounting option. The feeder and distribution
cables enter/exit the cabinet from the bottom. Clamps secure the cables to the inside of the
cabinet. The bottom of the cabinet is enclosed with a moisture barrier. The cable entry/exit hole
is fitted with a flexible membrane to resist the entry of dust and moisture. GORE membrane
vents are provided to release any moisture that may accumulate within the cabinet.

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Figure 1. Typical 432 Termination Pedestal-Mount Cabinet
SPLITTER
COMPARTMENTS
GROUNDING
SYSTEM
SLIDING
ADAPTER
PAC K
21450-B
CONNECTOR
PANELS
STORAGE
PANELS
RADIUS
LIMITERS

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The cabinet is equipped with factory-installed outside plant (OSP) distribution and feeder
cables. Ribbon and stranded type cables with either dielectric or armored construction are
available. The cable stubs are 100 feet in length. Cables with metallic strength members are
fitted with grounding terminals which are connected to the grounding block with jumper cables.
An optional kit is available that allows a 7th distribution panel to be installed in the 432 cabinet.
Installation of a 7th distribution panel increases the number of distribution ports from 432 to
504 and reduces the storage capacity of the parking lot from 144 connectors to 72 connectors.
The specifications for the 432 termination FDH 3000 cabinet are provided in Table 1.
Table 1. 432 Termination FDH 3000 Cabinet Specifications
PARAMETER SPECIFICATION
Cabinet
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Pedestal-Mount (See Figure 2) 48 x 27 x 18 x inches (122 x 68.6 x 45.7 cm)
Weight (fully loaded) 225 lbs (102 kg)
Certification (pending) GR-2898-CORE
Distribution panels (maximum) 6 (7 with 504 Termination Kit)
Distribution ports Up to 432 with six 72-port distribution panels.
Up to 504 with seven 72-port distribution panels (requires
accessory kit)
Distribution port adapters/connectors UPC/SC or APC/SC,
Feeder/Distribution cable length 100 ft.
Splitter compartment splitter capacity 24 splitters
Splitter compartment adapter capacity 48 adapters
Storage panel capacity 144 connectors with standard cabinet
72 connectors with 7th distribution panel kit (accessory)
Sliding adapter pack capacity 30 adapters
Splitter Modules
Splitter module input and output pigtails Bend-optimized fiber terminated with UPC/SC or APC/
SC connectors
Test bandpass 1260–1360 nm, 1480–1500 nm, 1550–1560 nm
Overall bandpass 1260–1625 nm
Return loss at test bandpass >55 dB
Maximum insertion loss at test bandpass
1 x 2
1 x 4
1 x 8
1 x 16
1 x 32
2 x 16
2 x 32
Note: Specification includes the loss from the input and
output connectors
4.1 dB with UPC, 4.5 with APC
7.7 dB with UPC, 8.1 dB with APC
11.1 dB with UPC, 11.5 dB with APC
13.9 dB with UPC, 14.3 dB with APC
17.1 dB with UPC, 17.5 dB with APC
15.1 dB with UPC, 15.5 dB with APC
18.3 dB with UPC, 18.7 with APC

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Figure 2. 432 Termination FDH 3000 Pedestal-Mount Cabinet Dimensions
26.85 IN.
(68.2 CM)
16.85 IN.
(42.8 CM)
48.21 IN.
(122.5 CM)
27.08 IN.
(68.8 CM)
18.3 IN.
(46.5 CM)
21432-A

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2 BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION
This section provides general installation considerations, unpacking and inspection procedures,
and lists the tools and materials required for cabinet installation.
2.1 Installation Overview
Installation of the 432 termination FDH 3000 cabinet involves the following main tasks:
Installing a Support Base (Pedestal-Mount) – The pedestal-mount cabinet must be mounted
on a suitable support base. The following two mounting options are available:
•Mounting Sleeve (FMS)–The FMS is a polymer concrete sleeve that mounts in the
ground. The FMS provides a stable mounting platform plus storage space under the
cabinet for OSP cable slack. The FMS may also be used as a splicing vault for OSP cables.
•Poured Concrete Pad–Concrete slab with Pad Mounting Frame (PMF). The PMF is a
stainless-steel frame that is embedded in the concrete during installation of the slab. The
cabinet attaches to the PMF which holds it securely to the slab.
Mounting the Cabinet (Pedestal-Mount) – After the support base is installed, the pedestal-
mount cabinet must be secured to the support base. The OSP feeder and distribution cables must
be uncoiled and routed to a separate splice enclosure (not provided) before the cabinet is
secured to the support base.
Splitter Installation – The cabinet may be ordered with one or two splitters. If additional
splitters are required, they must be ordered separately. All splitter modules that are ordered
separately must be installed in the splitter compartment and the input connectors must be mated
with the terminated feeder cable fibers.
Splitter Output Fiber Connections – Service is enabled by connecting the splitter output fiber
connectors to the subscriber distribution ports. Unused output fibers are temporarily “parked” in
the storage panel until they are needed for service.
2.2 Unpacking and Inspection
This section provides instructions for opening the shipping boxes, verifying that all parts have
been received, and verifying that no shipping damage has occurred.
Use the following procedure to unpack and inspect the cabinet and all accessories:
1. Open the shipping carton(s) and carefully unpack the cabinet and any accessories from the
protective packing material.
2. Open the cabinet doors (requires 216B key tool) and check for broken or missing parts. If
there are damages, contact CommScope (see Section 12 on Page 48).

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2.3 Pedestal-Mount Cabinet Installation Hardware
The pedestal-mount cabinet is shipped with various parts (see Table 2) for securing the cabinet
to the FMS or PMF. Verify that the parts specified are received.
2.4 OSP Cable and Cabinet Grounding Cables
The cabinet is equipped with a common grounding block that is used to tie together all the
components of the cabinet that must be grounded. The cabinet itself and any OSP cables with
metallic strength members must be connected to an earth ground source. Information on
grounding is provided in the sections that cover cabinet mounting.
2.5 Tools and Materials Required for Installation
The following tools and materials are required for all cabinet installation:
All Cabinet Installations
•Hammer
• Wire cutter
• Utility knife
• Screwdriver (flat blade)
• Torque wrench (with 7/16-inch socket and standard screwdriver socket)
• Tape measure
• Pen or marker
• 9/16-inch wrench
• 216B key tool (accessory - required to open cabinet door)
• 3/16-inch hex-key (required to open riser panels)
• Level
• Padlock (optional)
• Grounding system, copper wire, and grounding clamp (per local requirements)
• Splicing equipment for splicing OSP feeder and distribution cables
• Security key (accessory - required to remove lifting eyes)
• Tamping equipment
• Excavation and earth moving equipment
Table 2. Cabinet Installation Hardware
ITEM QUANTITY
3/8 x 1-inch hex head capscrews 4
3/8-inch flat washers 4
3/8-inch lock washers 4
Isolation gasket 1

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• Lifting equipment for hoisting the cabinet into position for mounting
• Landscaping equipment and site restoration supplies
Mounting Sleeve Installation
The following additional materials are required for mounting the cabinet on a mounting sleeve:
• Mounting Sleeve kit (FMS-ACE100-KIT-A)
• Stone aggregate
• Hole saw and drill (use to cut holes for cable conduit if pre-drilled holes are not usable)
Concrete Pad Installation
The following additional materials are required for mounting the cabinet on a concrete pad:
• Pad Mount Frame kit for FDH 3000 cabinet (FD3-PMFE06)
• Concrete finishing equipment
• Approximately 11.5 cu. ft. concrete
• Sand or gravel
• 2 x 6 inch framing lumber
• 1 x 4 inch wooden stakes (4)
• Nails and construction screws
• Utility wire (to secure PMF during installation)
•Saw
• Drill with screwdriver bits
•Square
2.6 Cabinet Mounting
The next two sections provide installation instructions for the various cabinet mounting systems.
Use whichever procedure is appropriate for the installation.

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3 MOUNTING THE PEDESTAL-MOUNT CABINET ON A MOUNTING SLEEVE
The FMS, shown in Figure 3, is a polymer concrete sleeve that may be used to support the
cabinet at ground level. The FMS may also be used as a splicing vault. Four vertical racks are
molded into the sides of the FMS to accommodate removable rungs (not provided). The rungs
provide support for splice cases or OSP cable storage.
3.1 Installation Recommendations
The site chosen for the installation must conform to all local codes and any permits required
must be obtained prior to the start of installation. The location must be accessible and provide
adequate parking for worker and vehicle safety. Situate the FMS close to the trench that was
used for routing the OSP fiber cables for the network distribution system.
The installed cabinet must not create a visual or physical obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian
traffic. Ensure that there is sufficient space on all sides to facilitate cabinet installation.
Depending on the landscaping requirements, the top surface of the mounting sleeve may be
located from 0 to 4 inches (10.2 cm) above the surrounding grade.
Figure 3. Mounting Sleeve (FMS-ACE100-KIT-A)
29.69 IN.
30.13 IN.
30.0 IN.
30.0 IN.
59.5 IN.
FMS ADAPTER
COVER
FMS COVER
MOUNTING
SLEEVE (FMS)
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3.2 Excavation
The excavation must be large enough to provide a fill base that will maintain stability for the
FMS and the cabinet mounted on it. There must be room for 12 inches (30.5 cm) of fill below
and on each side of the FMS. The excavation dimensions for the FMS are shown in Figure 4.
Excavate a rectangular hole for the FMS.
Figure 4. Excavation Recommendations for FMS-ACE100-KIT-A
3.3 Placement of the FMS
Use the following procedures to place the FMS into the excavation.
1. Fill the bottom of the hole with stone aggregate, tamping it as it is filled to build a 12 inch
(30.5 cm) layer with a level surface. The stone aggregate will provide a stable base to
support the FMS.
Danger: Use adequate lifting equipment when installing the FMS. Do not stand in the hole while
placing the FMS in position. An unexpected shift of the FMS could result in personal injury.
21511-A
84 IN (213 CM)
54 IN (137 CM)
TOPSOIL OR
DECORATIVE ROCK
STONE
AGGREGATE FILL
STONE
AGGREGATE FILL
42 IN
(106.7 CM)
12 IN
(30.5 CM)
12 IN
(30.5 CM)
CONDUIT
ENTRANCE
HOLES
COMPACTED SOIL
COMPACTED SOIL
TAMP AGGREGATE AS
HOLE IS FILLED
GRADE
SIDE
VIEW
END
VIEW
CONDUIT
ENTRANCE
HOLES
VERTICAL RACKS
FOR MANHOLE
CABLE SUPPORT BARS

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2. Use appropriate lifting equipment to place the FMS into the center of the hole. Lifting
loops are provided on either side of the FMS for attaching a sling or chain.
3. Use a carpenter’s level to verify that the FMS is level. If it is necessary to add or remove
fill for leveling, tamp any added fill to maintain the base stability.
3.4 Cable Conduit Installation
Select the conduit entrance holes (see Figure 4) for the OSP feeder and distribution cables. If
necessary, additional conduit entrance holes may be cut using a power drill and hole saw. Place
and route the conduit into the entrance hole(s). If preferred, the FMS may be installed without
conduit. OSP cables may be routed into the FMS at any point that is convenient. Cut the cable
entrance hole to match the size of the cable.
3.5 Grounding System Installation
Install a grounding system (not provided) that meets all local electrical codes. Check local codes
for grounding system installation, use of clamps, wire size, and any other grounding
requirements. Typically, #6 AWG copper wire is used for the grounding wire. Install the
grounding system inside the FMS where it will not interfere with the conduit or cables. Leave
sufficient slack in the grounding wire to allow it to be routed into the cabinet after the cabinet is
mounted on the sleeve.
3.6 Back Fill
If installing conduit, hand shovel stone aggregate under the conduit to avoid damage from the
power tamper. Complete the back fill as follows:
1. Add stone aggregate evenly around the FMS and tamp. Fill to approximately 6 inches
(15.2 cm) from the top of the excavation.
2. Complete the back-fill with crushed rock or topsoil depending on the landscaping
requirements. The top surface of the mounting sleeve may be located from 0 to 4 inches
(10.2 cm) above the surrounding grade (see Figure 4).
3.7 Mounting the Cabinet on the FMS
Use the 216B key tool to un-latch and latch the cabinet doors as needed during the mounting
process. Refer to Figure 5 as necessary when mounting the cabinet.
Note: Use crushed rock 3/8-inch or less in size mixed with stone dust (per local practice)
to fill the hole. The name of the material may differ in different geographical areas.
Possible names are Class 5, stone dust, aughts (0s) and ones (1s), or stone aggregate
Warning: Use appropriate lifting equipment when moving or installing the cabinet. Do not
stand under a cabinet as it is being hoisted into position for mounting. A failure of the lifting
equipment could result in serious personal injury.

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Figure 5. Mounting the 432 Termination FDH 3000 Pedestal-Mount Cabinet on the FMS
432 TERMINATION
FDH 3000 CABINET
(FRONT)
21448-B
CAPSCREWS (4), LOCK
WASHERS (4), AND FLAT
WASHERS (4)
FMS COVER
FMS ADAPTER
COVER
FMS
GROUND SPACER
(OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) CAPSCREWS (4), LOCK
WASHERS (4), AND FLAT
WASHERS (4)
CABINET FRONT
ISOLATION GASKET
GROUNDING
WIRE

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Use the following procedure to mount the cabinet on the FMS:
1. Use a 3/16-inch hex-key to remove the screws that secure the access covers to the left and
right sides of the cabinet ground spacer/riser as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Removing Side Access Covers From Ground Spacer/Riser
2. Remove the access covers from the ground spacer/riser and set aside both the covers and
the screws for reuse.
3. Mount the FMS adapter cover on the FMS and secure using the two capscrews and flat
washers provided. Tighten each capscrew securely.
4. Place the isolation gasket (provided with cabinet) on the adapter cover and align the holes
in the gasket with the holes in the adapter cover. Make sure the wide side of the gasket is
on the side of the adapter cover that corresponds to the front side of the cabinet.
5. If a ground spacer/riser (optional accessory) will be installed, place the spacer in position
for mounting on the adapter cover. The isolation gasket installed in step 4 should remain in
place between the adapter cover and ground spacer. If a ground spacer will not be
installed, proceed to step 8.
6. Align the mounting holes in the spacer/riser with the mounting holes in the adapter cover.
7. Secure the spacer/riser to the adapter cover using the four capscrews, four lock washers,
and four flat washers provided with the spacer. Tighten all capscrews securely.
8. Using appropriate lifting equipment, hoist the cabinet several feet into the air to provide
access to the feeder and distribution cables.
9. Carefully route the stubbed feeder and distribution cables through the rectangular opening
in the ground spacer/riser or adapter cover and into the FMS.
Danger: Do not stand directly under the cabinet as it is being hoisted into position for cable
installation. A failure of the lifting equipment could result in serious personal injury.
Note: Label or tag the stub end of each cable so it can be identified after it is routed to the
splice enclosure.
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10. Feed the stubbed feeder and distribution cables into the appropriate conduit sections and
route to the splice enclosure (not provided). Some excess cable slack may be stored in the
bottom of the FMS.
11. Lower the cabinet onto the ground spacer/riser or adapter cover and align the mounting
holes in the cabinet base with the threaded holes in the spacer/riser or cover. If a spacer/
riser was not installed, leave the isolation gasket (installed in step 4) in place on the
adapter cover.
12. Secure the cabinet to the adapter cover or spacer using the four capscrews, lock washers,
and flat washers provided with the cover. Tighten all four capscrews securely.
13. Install the FMS sleeve cover onto the FMS and secure using the two capscrews and
washers provided. Tighten both capscrews securely.
14. The lifting eyes may be left in place or removed from the cabinet. To remove the lifting
eyes, use the security key tool (accessory) to remove the lifting eye screws. Store the
lifting eyes inside the cabinet and then re-install the lifting eye screws in the cabinet.
15. Reinstall the left and right access covers that were removed in step 1. Use the 3/16-inch
hex-key to tighten the screws that secure the access covers to the sides of the cabinet ground
spacer/riser.
3.8 Grounding Wire Connection To Cabinet
Prior to mounting the cabinet, a grounding system and grounding wire should have been
installed (see Section 3.5 on Page 10) in the space below the cabinet. Use the following
procedure to connect the grounding wire to the cabinet:
1. Locate the grounding wire that was installed prior to mounting the cabinet on the FMS.
2. Working from the bottom side of the cabinet, insert the grounding wire through the
flexible membrane at the point indicated in Figure 7.
3. Attach the grounding wire to the cabinet grounding lug. The grounding lug can be used for
#6 – #14 AWG wire.
4. Tighten the grounding lug set screw to 30 to 35 lbs force-inches (3.4 to 4.0 Nm) of torque.
Note: A separate splice enclosure (not provided) is required for splicing the cabinet OSP
cables to the network OSP cables. If required, the splice enclosure may be mounted within
the FMS.
Note: The FMS sleeve cover may be installed at a later time to the interior of the FMS
sleeve to be accessed for cable installation, ground wire installation, or splicing.

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Figure 7. Grounding Wire Connection To Cabinet
21768-A
GROUNDING WIRE
ENTRY POINT
GROUNDING
LUG
GROUNDING
CABLE
TIGHTEN GROUNDING LUG SET SCREW
TO 30 TO 35 LBS FORCE - INCHES
(3.4 TO 4.0 Nm) OF TORQUE