CORNING SCF-6 User manual

Corning Cable Systems
Standard Recommended Procedure (SRP) 003-485
Issue 6, October 2006
Page 1 of 32
SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures
p/n 003-485
Contents
Related Literature ................................................................................................................... 2
Admonishments.......................................................................................................................3
1. Product information .........................................................................................................................3
2. Carton Contents ...............................................................................................................................4
2.1 SCF-6C Closure Contents .....................................................................................................4
2.2 SCF-6T Closure Contents ..................................................................................................... 4
3. Description of Kits ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6C-ACCY) .......................................................................................5
3.2 Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6T30-ACCY) ................................................................................... 6
3.3 Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6T40-ACCY) ................................................................................... 7
4. Tools and Materials Required ..........................................................................................................8
5. Installing the Closure .......................................................................................................................9
5.1 Prepare the Express Cable ......................................................................................................9
5.2 Install Grounding Hardware (Armored Cable Only) ..........................................................11
5.3 Install Express Strain-relief Hardware ................................................................................. 12
5.3.1 Strain-relief bracket(s) ................................................................................................ 12
5.3.2 Nonmetallic strength member ................................................................................... 13
5.3.3 Metallic strength members ......................................................................................... 13
5.3.4 Large strength members............................................................................................. 14
5.4 Install Cable into the End Cap Express Ports ......................................................................15
5.4.1 Prepare the end cap .................................................................................................... 15
5.4.2 Apply sealing tape to the cable ................................................................................... 16
5.4.3 Use a dummy plug ...................................................................................................... 17
5.4.4 Install cable ................................................................................................................. 17
5.4.5 Close end cap halves ...................................................................................................18
5.4.6 Install vented grounding screw................................................................................... 19
5.5 Ground Armored Cable ........................................................................................................ 19
5.6 Prepare Drop Cable Port(s) ..................................................................................................19
5.7 Install Drop Port Cable into End Cap .................................................................................20
5.8 Strain-relieve Drop Port Cables ........................................................................................... 21
5.9 Complete Frame Assembly ...................................................................................................22
5.10 Attach Strain-relief Bracket ..................................................................................................22
5.11 Tighten End Cap Compression Screw................................................................................. 22
5.12 Splice .....................................................................................................................................22
5.12.1 Prepare fiber for splicing .......................................................................................... 22
5.12.2 Store cable slack ........................................................................................................23
5.12.3 Secure spliced trays ...................................................................................................23
5.13 Seal the Inline Closure ..........................................................................................................24
5.13.1 Install sealing gasket .................................................................................................24
5.13.2 Prepare closure cover................................................................................................26

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Revision History
Issue Date Reason for Change
6 10/2006 Add additional accessory kits, clarify drop cable strain-relief
instructions, illustrate holding bracket and sealing gasket orientation
5 01/2005 To clarify grounding, sealing and flash testing procedures, include
SST-Drop™ instructions
4 06/2001 Illustrate redesigned sealing gasket
3 03/2001 Add inline closure
2 08/2000 Administrative changes
1 02/1999 Initial release
Related Literature
EVO-34-EN Product Specifications for Medium Single-fiber Inline Splice Closure
(SCF-6T30 and -6T40)
EVO-35-EN Product Specifications for Medium Single-fiber Splice Closure
(SCF-6C28)
EVO-58-EN Product Specifications for Medium Single-fiber Splice Closure
(SCF-6C22)
SRP 000-208 Instruction, Large Central Member Strain-relief Kit
SRP 003-560 Instruction, SCF Table Brackets
SRP 206-286 Mechanical End Cap Canister Closure Sealing Checklist
SRP 206-287 Mechanical End Cap Inline Cloure Sealing Checklist
SRP 001-284 Splice Trays using Heatshrink Splice Protection
5.13.3 Install closure cover .................................................................................................. 26
5.14 Seal the Canister Closure .....................................................................................................28
5.14.1 Install seal ..................................................................................................................28
5.14.2 Install the canister cover ........................................................................................... 29
5.15 Install a Flash Test Air Valve .................................................................................................30
5.15.1 Install valve stem .......................................................................................................30
5.15.2 Perform flash test ......................................................................................................30
5.16 Ground the Closure .............................................................................................................. 30
5.17 Reenter the Inline Closure ................................................................................................... 31
5.18 Reenter the Canister Closure ...............................................................................................31
5.19 Reopen the End Cap ............................................................................................................. 32

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SCF-6 Canister and Inline Splice Closures
KPA-0498
KPA-0499
Admonishments
The precautionary terms used by Corning Cable Systems in its standard recommended
procedures conform to the guidelines expressed in the American National Standards Institute
document (ANSI Z235) for hazard alert messages. Alerts are included in this instruction based
on the following:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
1. PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Corning Cable Systems SCF splice closures are available in both canister and inline
versions (Figure 1). The closures have the capacity for multiple cable ports in addition to two
express cables. The internal fiber management system is designed for splicing fibers and uncut
fiber slack storage.
SCF-6C
SCF-6T
Figure 1 — Splice Closures

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2. CARTON CONTENTS
2.1 SCF-6C Closure Contents
• (1) Tray stacker (Two in -02 configurations)
• (1) Dome cover
• (1) End cap
• (2) M8x14 Hex bolts
• (1) Clamping ring
• (1) Sealing ring
• (1) Frame assembly
• (1) Slack basket (none in -02 configurations)
• (1) Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6C-ACCY)
• (2) Drop cable strain-relief kit
• (1) Express cable strain-relief kit
• (2) Grounding assemblies
• (2 ft) Spiral wrap
2.2 SCF-6T Closure Contents
• (1) Tray stacker (Two in -02 configurations)
• (1) Cover
• (2) End caps
• (4) M8x14 Hex bolts
• (2) Sealing rings
• (1) Frame assembly
• (1) Slack basket (none in -02 configurations)
• (1) Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6T30-ACCY provided with SCF-6T30 and
p/n SCF-6T40-ACCY provided with SCF-6T40)
• (2) Drop cable strain-relief kit
• (2) Express cable strain-relief kit
• (2) Clamping bars
• (2) Bond clamps
Table 1 — End Cap Gauge Tool
A — Wrench for closing screw
B — Wrench for grounding screw
C — Maximum diameter for tape-wrapped cable in express ports
D — Maximum cable diameter for medium (14 mm) rubber sealing grommet
E — Maximum cable diameter for small (10 mm) rubber sealing grommet
F — Maximum cable diameter for large (18 mm) rubber sealing grommet
G — Wrench for compression screw
H — End cap closing gauge
K — Minimum cable diameter for small (5 mm) rubber sealing grommet
KPA-0500

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3. DESCRIPTION OF KITS
3.1 Accessory kit (p/n SCF-6C-ACCY)
• (1) Vented grounding screw
• (1) Solid grounding screw
• (1) End cap gauge tool (Table 1)
• (1) Alcohol cleaning tissue
• (1) Sealing paste - labeled “dichtpaste”
• (1) Sealing tape
• (2) 8-inch grounding wires
• (1) Brush
• (1) UCN lubricant
• (5) Small cable ties
• (2) Grounding clamps with central member restraint caps
• (4) Flat washers
• (2) M6x40 Hex screws
• (2) M6x90 Hex screws
• (1) Drop port cable strain-relief kit (p/n SCF-KT-6CBL) containing:
• (2) Drop brackets
• (2) 7/16 x 1-inch hose clamps
• (2) Central member restraint caps
• (6) #8 washers
• (4) Nylon lock nuts
• (2) #10-32 Philips-head screws
• (2) Toothed washers
• (2) Inside plastic grommets (lock nuts)
• (2) 17-21 mm sealing grommets
• (2) 12-16 mm sealing grommets
• (2) 8-11 mm sealing grommets
• (2) Outside plastic grommets (compression screw)
• (1) Express port cable strain-relief kit (SCF-KT-EXP-SM) containing:
• (2) Express brackets
• (2) 3/4 x 11/2-inch hose clamps
• (2) 7/16 x 1-inch hose clamps
• (2) Central member restraint caps
• (4) #8 washers
• (4) Nylon lock nuts