CommScope FDC-W8-FAT User manual

Fiber Drop Closure for Fiber Access Terminal
Contents 1 General
2 Sizing and product kit
information
3 Installation conditions
precautions
4 Closure preparation
5 Cable installation
6 Fiber preparation
7 Splicing and fiber storage
8 Pole mount installation
9 Wall mount installation
10 Re-entry and drop cable installation
1 General
1.1 Installation Instruction description
The installation instruction describes the necessary steps to install the FDC-W8. The installation
instruction illustrates the use on loose tube cables. If other cable types are used, please contact
the local agent for relevant accessories and instructions.
1.2 Product description
The FDC-W8-FAT is a butt type gel sealed fiber optic splicing and patching closures designed for
fiber access point applications in the telecom outside plant network. FDC-W8 FAT has 4 main
cable ports and 8 drop cable ports. Loop storage of 6m loose tubes allows 2 main cables loop
through at the same time. The closure accommodates up to 24 fusion splices (or 8 mechanical
splices), two PLC splitters and 8 SC adapters. Sealing is achieved visa built-in gel technology,
resulting in extremely convenient re-entry and re-sealing.
2 Sizing and product kit information
2.1 Dimensions
Main Cable diameter range 8-14 mm
Drop Cable diameter: 3mm round cable or 2 X3mm fig.8 cable
Closure outer dimensions 266 x 237 x 76.5 mm
FDC-
W
8-FAT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIO N
TC-2164-IP
Rev. A, May 2018
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CZ2416-000 Rev B

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2.2 Kit content
* Below listed is a standard kit, alternative kits and accessories
are available.
1. Cover and base with latch
2.
Tray
kits 1
pc
3.Splitter 1 pc
4. Cable bracket and screws 4 sets
5.
Adaptors 8
pcs
6. Transportation
tubs 4
pcs
7. Twist wrap and screw2 sets
8. Big head screw 4 pcs
9.Smouv
10. Ring tree 2 pcs
11. Dummy rod (small) 2 pcs
12. Dummy rod (8mm) &snap block 4 pcs
13. White tie wraps 12 pcs
14. Black tie wraps4
pc
15. Clean tissue 1 pc
16. Installation instruction
3 Installation conditions precautions
3.1 The closures should be installed at temperature
between -5°C and 45°C.
3.2 Follow the installation instruction steps to ensure the
performance of the closure.
3.3 It is necessary to take precautions and keep the
working space clean to protect the closure sealing
materials and splices.
4 Closures preparation
4.1 Open the closures by unscrew the all screws on the
closure cover, as shown in left below. Then
unlatched two sides, as shown, in right below.
4.2 Open the cover. Then open the tray by press-in the
tray latch, as shown.
4.3 Unscrew the upper clamps where you will install the
cable.
Note: Prefer to use manual screwdriver or electric
screwdriver in low speed.

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4.4 Take out upper clamp and the dummy rods.
4.5 Separate the dummy rod and the blocking ring, as
shown
4.6 According to the cable range choose the appropriate
side of the cable clamp and remove the white sleeve
layer installed on the lower clamp if necessary (refer
to Table 1).
Cable
range
(mm)
Cable
clamp
White snap
block
Blocking
ring
8-9.3 Small Yes Yes
9.3-12 Small Remove Remove
12-14 Large Remove Remove
Table 1, Cable clamp selection
Clamp type
White snap block
5 Cable Installation
5.1 Make a window cut of 1500mm and cut the strength
member up to 50mm from the cable jacket end.
Note: If the cable has jacket covered on strength
member, Please remove the jacket before
installation.
5.2 Clean the cable sheath, where it contacts gel, with
cleaning tissue provided.
50mm
1500mm
Large
Small

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5.3 Fix the strength member underneath the metal screw
as shown in Step 5.4. Tighten the screw to secure the
strength member. Cut the excess off.
5.4 Fit the cable onto the designated cable port and
make sure the blocking ring is in the slot, as shown.
5.5 Screw tight the upper clamps
Note: After slightly tighten the first screw, firmly
tighten the second screw. Then, firmly tighten the first
screw.
Note: leave 10mm from the clamp end to the tip end
for each cable, as shown below.
5.6 Secure cables with tie wraps, as shown. Cut the
excess off.
6 Fiber preparation
6.1 Loop the pass-through cable slack, as shown.
Note:
Use Port 1, Port 4 for one loop cable
Use Port 2, Port 3 for second loop cable
10mm
1 2 3 4

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6.2 Secure the pass-through cable slack, as shown.
6.3 Strip the input fiber cable
6.4 Degrease the fiber bundle and slide the
transportation tubes over the fibers with overlap
50mm
6.5 Route the transparent tubes to the tray entrance, as
shown
6.6 Secure the transportation tube at the tray entrance
with two tie wraps.
Note: Maximum two transportation tubes per tray
entrance.
7 Splicing and fiber storage
7.1 Position the closure close to the splicing machine in a
convenient location and secure the closure
7.2 Slide the heat-shrinkable splice protection over one
fiber and fuse fibers according to local
recommendations and procedures. After the fusion
splice is made, install the heat-shrinkable splice
protection (e.g. SMOUV) with an appropriate heating
source. Allow the splice protection to cool down to
ambient temperature.
# 1
#4
#4 # 1
100 mm
50 mm

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7.3 After each splice is made, the splice should be stored
in the splice holder in the appropriate position, as
shown. Do not deform the splice protector during
insertion
7.4 Put on the tray lid.
7.5 Put back the drop cable tray..
7.6 Close the closure
8 Pole mount installation
8.1 Insert the two pole strips onto the closure, as shown
8.2 Screw tight on the pole
9 Wall mount installation
9.1 Holes dimensions:
219 mm
194mm

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10 Re-entry and drop cable installation
10.1 Unscrew the center screw and unlatch the top
cover, as shown.
10.2 Fully open the cover, as shown.
10.3 For easy FIC insertion, tilt the adapter, as shown.
10.4 Complete FIC connector assembly.
10.5 Remove the dust cap and insert the FIC.
10.6 Remove the drop cable dummy rods

10.7 Horizontally place the Fig.8 cable and use cable
tie to fix the cable as shown.
10.8 Remove the excessive dummy rod and place the
remaining dummy rods back into its original
position.
10.9 Close the lid, screw the center screw and latch the
top cover, as shown.
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