CommScope FDH 3000 User manual

FDH 3000
288 Cabinet With Splicing
User Manual
22673-A
www.commscope.com
ADC-96-139 Rev B
ADCP-96-139
Rev B, July 2017
Fiber Distribution Hub

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This publication describes the OmniReach FDH 3000 288 cabinet with splicing. Also included
are procedures for mounting the cabinet, installing and splicing feeder and distribution cables,
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 on the CommScope website at 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
Round Splice Tray Cable Routing Instructions 90-321
Breakout and Moisture Blocking Kit for Dielectric Uni-Tube Cable Instructions 93-064
Breakout and Moisture Blocking Kit for Armored Uni-Tube Cable Instructions 93-039
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.
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.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
STANDARDS CERTIFICATION
Telcordia: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of GR-3125-CORE
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
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.
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Admonishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Standards Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
1 DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Main Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Specifications and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Unpacking and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 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 CABINET ON A MOUNTING SLEEVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Installation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Excavation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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 CABINET ON A CONCRETE PAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 Installation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Base Construction and Conduit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3 Concrete Pad Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4 Grounding System Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.5 Mounting the Cabinet on the Concrete Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.6 Grounding Wire Connection To Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5 FEEDER CABLE INSTALLATION AND SPLICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.1 Cable Bracket Cover Removal/Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 Feeder Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.3 Grounding the Feeder Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.4 Splicing the Feeder Cable Fibers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6 DISTRIBUTION CABLE INSTALLATION AND SPLICING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.1 Distribution Cable Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2 Grounding the Distribution Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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6.3 Splicing the Distribution Cable Fibers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7 PLUG AND PLAYER SPLITTER MODULE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8 ROUTING AND CONNECTING THE SPLITTER OUTPUT FIBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8.1 Storing The Splitter Output Fibers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8.2 Enabling Service To a Subscriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
9 PASS-THROUGH ROUTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9.1 Sliding Adapter Pack Pass-Through Routing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9.2 Splitter Compartment Pass-Through Routing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
10 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
10.1 Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
10.2 Distribution Panel Adapter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
10.3 Splitter Compartment Adapter Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10.4 Replacing a Damaged Fiber or Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10.4.1 Splitter Output Fiber Connector Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10.5 Door Gasket Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10.6 Door Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10.7 Grounding System Terminal Access Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
11 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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1 DESCRIPTION
1.1 General Description
The 288 cabinet with splicing 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 cabinet is designed for pedestal-mount
applications. Figure 1 shows a typical cabinet.
Figure 1. Typical Cabinet
The 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
(stranded cable only) enter/exit the cabinet from the bottom.
Clamps are provided for securing 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, moisture, and insects. GORE membrane vents are
provided to release any moisture that may accumulate within the cabinet.
The exterior shell of the cabinet is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum and is coated with an
almond-colored finish. Each cabinet is equipped with a single front door equipped with a
tamper-resistant latch, padlock hasp, 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. An additional
spacer/riser (accessory item) can be installed if even more ground clearance is required.
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1.2 Main Components
Figure 2 shows the main components of a typical 288 cabinet with splicing. Included are:
Figure 2. Main Components of a Typical 288 Cabinet With Splicing
•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 ordered with one to six distribution panels installed.
Additional panels may be ordered and installed as needed. UPC/SC or APC/SC style
connectors are available.
SLIDING
ADAPTER
PAC K
STORAGE
PANEL
DISTRIBUTION
PANELS
RADIUS
LIMIITERS
SPLITTER
COMPARTMENT
DISTRIBUTION
SPLICE WHEEL
STORAGE
FEEDER
SPLICE TRAY
STORAGE
GROUNDING
BLOCK
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•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 nine
8-position connector packs (72 fibers total) can be mounted in the storage panel.
•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 12
splitters. Unused splitter slots can be used for pass-though fibers. 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 spare feeder cable
fibers. Will support up to 36 adapters. Spare feeder cable fibers are typically used for
signal pass-through functions.
•Grounding Block: Provides a point for grounding the cabinet and OSP cables.
•Feeder Cable Splice Tray Storage: Provides storage for one or two 5 x 11.75 inch
rectangular splice trays which are used for splicing the feeder cable fibers to the splitter
input pigtails. Each stranded cable splice tray provides storage for up to 36 splices.
•Distribution Cable Splice Tray Storage: Provides storage for up to thirty-six round
splice trays which are used for splicing the distribution cable fibers to the distribution
panel pigtails. Each stranded cable splice tray provides storage for up to twelve splices.
1.3 Specifications and Dimensions
Table 1 lists the specifications for the FDH 3000 288 cabinet. Figure 3 shows dimensions.
Table 1. 288 Cabinet With Splicing Specifications
PARAMETER SPECIFICATION
Cabinet
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Pedestal-Mount (See Figure 3) 36.0 x 26.8 x 18.2 inches (91.3 x 68.1 x 46.2 cm)
Weight (fully loaded) 208 lbs (94.3kg)
Certification (pending) GR-3125-CORE
Distribution panels (maximum) 4
Distribution ports Up to 288 with four 72-port distribution panels.
Distribution port adapters/connectors UPC/SC or APC/SC,
Splitter compartment splitter capacity 12 splitters
Splitter compartment adapter capacity 24 adapters
Storage panel capacity 72 connectors
Sliding adapter pack capacity 36 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

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Figure 3. Typical 288 Cabinet With Splicing
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
1 x 64
2 x 16
2 x 32
Note: Includes loss from input and output connectors
4.1 dB with UPC, 4.3 with APC
7.6 dB with UPC, 7.8 dB with APC
10.7 dB with UPC, 10.9 dB with APC
13.9 dB with UPC, 14.1 dB with APC
17.1 dB with UPC, 17.3 dB with APC
20.8 dB with UPS, 21 dB with APC
14.5 dB with UPC, 14.7 dB with APC
17.8 dB with UPC, 18 with APC
Table 1. 288 Cabinet With Splicing Specifications, continued
PARAMETER SPECIFICATION
35.96 INCHES
(91.3 CM)
26.8 INCHES
(68.1 CM)
18.2 INCHES
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2 BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION
2.1 Installation Overview
Installation of the 288 cabinet with splicing involves the following main tasks:
Mounting the Cabinet – The cabinet must be mounted on a 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 base with Pad Mounting Frame (PMF). The PMF is a
stainless-steel frame that is embedded in the concrete during installation of the pad. The
cabinet attaches to the PMF which holds it securely to the pad.
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.
Feeder Cable Installation – The feeder cable must be routed to the cabinet and spliced to the
splitter input fibers.
Distribution Cable Installation - The distribution cables must be routed to the cabinet and
spliced to the distribution panel pigtails.
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
Use the following procedure to unpack and inspect the cabinet and all accessories:
1. Inspect the exterior of the shipping container(s) for evidence of rough handling that may
have damaged the components in the container.
2. Unpack each container while carefully checking the contents for damage and verify with
the packing slip.
3. If damage is found or parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial carrier and notify
ADC Customer Service. Save the damaged cartons for inspection by the carrier.
4. Refer to Section 11 of this manual if you need to contact ADC.
5. Save all shipping containers for use if the equipment requires shipment at a future date.

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2.3 Cabinet Installation Hardware
The cabinet is shipped with various parts (see Table 2) for securing the cabinet to the FMS or
PMF. Verify that the specified cabinet installation hardware is 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 or remove lifting eyes)
• Level
• Padlock (optional)
• Grounding system, copper wire, and grounding clamp (per local requirements)
• Splicing equipment for splicing OSP feeder and distribution cables
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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• Tamping equipment
• Excavation and earth moving equipment
• 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.
3 MOUNTING THE CABINET ON A MOUNTING SLEEVE
The FMS, shown in Figure 4, 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.

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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 4. Mounting Sleeve (FMS-ACE100-KIT-A)
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 5.
Excavate a rectangular hole for the FMS.
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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Figure 5. 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.
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
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 5) 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 5).
3.7 Mounting the Cabinet on the FMS
Use the 216B key tool to un-latch and latch the cabinet door as needed during the mounting
process. Refer to Figure 6 as necessary when mounting the cabinet.
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 6. Mounting the 288 Termination Cabinet With Splicing on the FMS
Use the following procedure to mount the cabinet on the FMS:
288 TERMINATION
FDH 3000 CABINET
(FRONT)
22677-A
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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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 7.
Figure 7. 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 into position for mounting on the
spacer/riser or adapter cover.
9. 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 adapter cover. If a
spacer/riser was not installed, leave the isolation gasket (installed in step 4) in place on the
adapter cover.
10. Secure the cabinet to the spacer/riser or adapter cover using the four capscrews, lock
washers, and flat washers provided with the cabinet Tighten all four capscrews securely.
11. Install the FMS sleeve cover on the FMS and secure using the two capscrews and washers
provided. Tighten both capscrews securely.
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.
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12. The lifting eyes may be left in place or removed from the cabinet. To remove the lifting
eyes, use the 3/16 hex-key to remove the lifting eye screws. Store the lifting eyes inside the
cabinet and then re-install the lifting eye screws in the cabinet.
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) 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 inside the FMS prior to mounting the cabinet.
2. Working from the bottom side of the cabinet, insert the grounding wire through the
flexible membrane at the point indicated in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Grounding Wire Connection To Cabinet
3. Attach the grounding wire to the cabinet grounding lug. The grounding lug can be used for
#6 to #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.
5. Reinstall the left and right access covers that were removed in step 1 of Section 3.7. 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.
Note: The FMS sleeve cover may be installed at a later time so the interior of the FMS
sleeve to be accessed for cable installation, ground wire installation, or splicing.
22681-A
TIGHTEN GROUNDING LUG SET SCREW
TO 30 TO 35 LBS FORCE - INCHES
(3.4 TO 4.0 Nm) OF TORQUE
GROUNDING WIRE
ENTRY POINT
GROUNDING
LUG
GROUNDING
CABLE

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4 MOUNTING THE CABINET ON A CONCRETE PAD
The Pad Mount Frame (PMF), shown in Figure 9, is a stainless steel frame that provides a
mounting base for the cabinet when embedded in a concrete foundation.
Figure 9. Pad Mount Frame Dimensions
4.1 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 concrete pad 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 concrete pad may be located
from 0 to 3 inches (7.6 cm) above the surrounding grade.
4.2 Base Construction and Conduit Installation
Prepare a base for the concrete pad that meets all local code requirements. The base must have a
footing of 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2 cm) of sand or gravel (per local practice) on firmly
compacted soil. Refer to the construction diagram in Figure 10 for details.
Install the cable conduit from below and position it so that the top of each upward bend will be
located within the PMF opening at the indicated point. When installed, the top of the conduit
should be located 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 cm) below the top of the finished concrete pad.
Install the conduit before pouring the pad.
Caution: Mounting the cabinet directly on a concrete pad may cause chemical corrosive action
to the cabinet. Use only the Pad Mount Frame (PMF) as a mounting base for the cabinet. Do
not use caulking compounds as a sealer between the cabinet and the PMF.
21400-B
28.35 IN.
(72.0 CM)
18.35 IN.
(46.6 CM)
5.5 IN.
(14.0 CM)