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
