............ 7,8
8.
UNITUBE PREPARATION ......................... 8
9.
INSTALLING TRANSITION
COMPARTMENT AND PIGTAIL GUIDE
FOR UNITUBE CABLE ............................. 9
10.
SECURING UNITUBE IN THE
TRANSITION COMPARTMENT ........... 9,10
11.
ROUTING AND STORING FIBER
IN THE TRANSITION COMPARTMENT
FULLY LOADED MODEL ........................ 10
12.
INSTALLING FIBERS INTO
TRANSPORT TUBES AND SECURING
TO TRANSITION COMPARTMENT .... 10,11
CONTENTS
PAGE
Be sure to read and completely understand this procedure before applying product. Be sure to select
the proper PREFORMED product before application.
13.
INSTALLING BULKHEAD PANEL .......... 11
14.
ROUTING FIBERS FROM
TRANSITION COMPARTMENT
TO SPLICE TRAYS ............................. 11,12
15.
ROUTING PIGTAIL HARNESSES
INTO SPLICE TRAYS ................... 12,13,14
16.
SECURING TRANSPORT TUBES
AND ROUTING FIBER IN
SPLICE TRAYS .................................. 14,15
17.
ROUTING LOOSE BUFFER
TUBE CABLE ..................................... 15,16
18.
INSTALLING THE COYOTE
CROSS-CONNECT CLOSURE
SHELLS .............................................. 16,17
19.
EXTERNAL BOND PROCEDURE .......... 17
20.
STRAND MOUNT PROCEDURE ...... 17,18
21.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ............ 18
22.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS .................. 18 2
©1998 Preformed Line Products Company. All rights reserved.
1.00
NOMENCLATURE
FIGURE 1 - SHELL KIT
1.
Two COYOTE
®
Cross-Connect Closure
shell halves, neoprene gasket is applied
at factory.
FIGURE 2 - SPLICE TRAY KIT
1.
2.
1.
* If using unitube application, Transition Tube Kit #8003280
is needed
PLP Catalog
Number
Splice Tray
Splice
Capacity
80805110
Single Fiber Tray*
36
1.
Cover
4. Tie Wraps (not shown)
2.
Tray
5. Felt Strips (not shown)
3.
Splice Count Label
(not shown)
FIGURE 3 - TRANSITION COMPARTMENT KIT
AND PIGTAIL GUIDES
FIGURE 4 - BLANK END PLATE KIT
1.
2.
2.
2.
2.
1.
3.
1.
Slack Loop
3.
Transition Compartment
Retainer Clip
4.
Splice Tray Hold
2.
Pigtail Guide
Down Strap (not shown)
1. End Plate
2. Torque Bar Brackets (2)
PLP Catalog
Number
Description
80805351
Blank End Plate Kit 3
FIGURE 5 - THREE-SECTION END
PLATE KIT
1. End Plate Sections
2. Torque Bar Brackets (2)
3. Plugs (4)
4. "L" Brackets and Nuts (2)
5. LOCK-TAPE Sealant (factory-applied)
6. Internal Ground Inserts (6; factory-installed)
7. COYOTE Cable Measure Tape (not shown)
FIGURE 6 - 6-PACK UNIT
(FC COUPLER SHOWN; ST AND SC
ALSO AVAILABLE)
PLP Catalog
Number
Description
80805352
Three-Section End Plate Kit
3.
4.
1.
2.
2.
5.
5.
6.
ACCESSORY KITS
PLP
Catalog
Number
Description
80805259
8.5" x 22.0" (21.59 x 55.88 cm) COYOTE
Closure Shell Kit
80805110
COYOTE Splice Tray Kit - Single Fiber (36
count)
80805431
Long Strength Member Bracket Kit (2 per kit)
8003289
Future Cable Port/Cable Installation Kit (for
field installation)
8003291
Future Cable Installation Kit
PLP
Catalog
Number
Description
80805293
Transport Tube Kit (6 per kit)
80805107
Strength Member Bracket Kit (2 per kit)
8003280
Transition Tube Kit
8003281
External Bond Clip Kit (2 per kit)
80805286
Bracket Adaptor Kit for AT&T Bond Connector
(4 per kit)
8003325
Adjustable Aerial Hanger Bracket Kit
FIGURE 7 - BULKHEAD PANEL
(TOP TORQUE BAR NOT SHOWN) 4
3.00
END PLATE CONFIGURATIONS
3.01
Each End Plate may accept six cables; three
cables in the top seam and three in the
bottom seam. Arrows indicate ground inserts for each
port. (Figure 8)
STRENGTH
MEMBER
CAP
FIGURE 8 - DIAGRAM OF END PLATE
3.02
See Figure 9 for hardware that can be used
with the Three-Section End Plate.
FIGURE 9 - END PLATE HARDWARE
4.00
CABLE PREPARATIONLOCK-
TAPE SEALANT APPLICATION
4.01
Cable sheath opening measurements,
whether using unitube or buffer tube, are
152" (386.10 cm) for continuous loop/express appli-
cations, and 76" (193.04 cm) for cut cable.
NOTE: The COYOTE Cross-Connect Closure is
designed for main cables to enter the bottom
outside cable ports and for branch cables to
enter the bottom middle and upper cable ports in
the End Plate.
1.01
The COYOTE Cross-Connect Closure
contains everything needed for installation
except hand tools, vinyl tape, filled cable cleaning
fluid, and C-Cement as ordered.
1.02
Tools Needed:
1/2" socket*
7/16" socket*
3/8" socket/can wrench
Snips
Ratchet wrench*
Torque wrench (capable of reading 150 inch
lbs.)*
Fiber optic cable opening tools
*Available from Preformed Line Products
2.00
DESCRIPTION AND CLOSURE
CAPACITIES
2.01
For Safety Considerations, refer to Section
22.00 of this procedure.
2.02
The COYOTE Closure series organizes,
distributes and protects all types of fiber optic
cable with a water and air tight seal. The COYOTE
Cross-Connect Closure is used where the field cross-
connecting of fiber optic cables are required. The
Cross-Connect uses a special patch panel and
bracketry to house associated pigtails and connec-
tors. It can be placed in manholes, pull boxes,
cabinets, etc., and protects all types of fiber optic
cable with a water and air tight seal.
2.03
The COYOTE Cross-Connect Closure
accommodates the following splice trays and
splice connectors (Table 1):
BOLT-
BOTTOM
BOLT
HEAD-
TOP
"L" BRACKET
TORQUE BAR
BRACKET
INTERNAL
GROUND
INSERTS
FOR EACH
PORT
A = 7/8" (2.22 cm)
diameter
B = 3/4" (1.90 cm)
diameter
8.5" X 22" (21.59 cm x 55.88 cm) COYOTE Cross-Connect Closure
Splice
Tray
Catalog
Number
Description
Usable
Connectors
Splice
Capacity
Per Tray
Maximum
No. of
Trays Per
Closure
Maximum
Closure
Splice
Capacity
80805110
36 Count
Single
Fiber Tray
Single
Fusion
24
4
96
Single
Mechanical
24
4
96
TABLE 1
 
 
 
 
 
  5
PLP TIP: Where irregular cable ends exist, measure
from the shortest cable to establish End Plate
entry location.
4.02
The color-coded COYOTE Cable Measure
Tape is used to determine the number of
half-lapped layers of LOCK-TAPE Sealant required to
seal the cable in the End Plate. The orange-colored
end is used to measure cables entering the 7/8"
(2.22 cm) diameter ports while the blue-colored end
measures cables entering the 3/4" (1.90 cm) diam-
eter ports. The back of the Measure Tape is used to
check whether the LOCK-TAPE Sealant wrap is the
proper diameter to ensure a water and air tight seal.
(Figure 10)
FIGURE 10 - COYOTE CABLE MEASURE TAPE
4.03
TO USE COYOTE CABLE MEASURE
TAPE:

Wrap the correct end of COYOTE
Cable Measure Tape around cable where
it will enter the End Plate. If the index line falls directly between two
numbers use the higher number. The number on the COYOTE Cable Mea-
sure Tape indicates the number of half-
lapped layers of LOCK-TAPE Sealant to
be applied around the cable. (Figure 11)
BLUE
BLUE
ORANGE
ORANGE
FIGURE 11 - MEASURING CABLE
BE SURE TO USE CORRECT END OF CABLE
MEASURE TAPE
4.04
Using the provided Emery Cloth, thoroughly
scuff the cable sheath for 5" (12.70 cm) from
measured opening. Always scuff around the cable,
never lengthwise.
4.05
Coat the scuffed area with C-Cement and
allow to dry. It is important that the C-Cement
dries to a tacky base before LOCK-TAPE Sealant is
applied.
PLP TIP: Use removed LOCK-TAPE Sealant backing
from Step 4.06 to dry and remove excess C-
Cement applied to cable.
4.06
Remove backing from LOCK-TAPE Sealant
and wrap LOCK-TAPE Sealant onto the
cable with the black side up. Stretch the 1" (2.54 cm)
LOCK-TAPE Sealant to a width of 7/8" (2.22 cm).
(Figure 12) Apply the required numbers of half-lapped
layers of LOCK-TAPE Sealant, as indicated on the
Cable Measure Tape, to the area coated with C-
Cement. (Figure 13) 6
FIGURE 12 - STRETCH LOCK-TAPE
FIGURE 13 - APPLIED LOCK-TAPE
4.07
To check LOCK-TAPE Sealant application,
wrap the proper end of the COYOTE Cable
Measure Tape check gauge around the applied
LOCK-TAPE Sealant. If the measurement line falls
outside of the index lines of the check gauge, LOCK-
TAPE Sealant must be reapplied. It is acceptable to
reapply the original LOCK-TAPE Sealant. (Figure 14)
FIGURE 14 - CHECK GAUGE
SLOT
CABLE POSITIONS IN
COYOTE CROSS-CONNECT CLOSURE END PLATE
Cable
Type
If using Bond
Connectors
Length of Sheath
Inside End Plate (cm)
Dielectric
3/4" (1.90)
Metallic
RAYCHEM*
1-1/4" (3.18)
AT&T*
Total 1-3/8" ( 3.47) =
5/8" (1.57) shield +
3/4" (1.90) sheath
*See Accessory Kits for additional bond hardware
4.08
To protect LOCK-TAPE Sealant from cable
grease, cover the LOCK-TAPE Sealant with
vinyl tape.
NOTE: If strength members are to be secured, leave
4"-5" (10.16-12.70 cm) of metallic or nonmetallic
strength members exposed from the sheath
opening.
4.09
Open and clean cable according to accepted
company practices.
5.00
INTERNAL BOND PROCEDURE
5.01
Bond cable according to accepted company
practices. Use the slot on the "L" bracket to
attach most bond connectors. (Figure 15)
FIGURE 15 - SLOT IN "L" BRACKET
6.00
END PLATE PREPARATION
6.01
Disassemble the End Plate by removing the
two long bolts holding the three End Plate
sections together. Remove the packaging plugs.
6.02
Refer to Table 2 for the measurement of
sheath to extend beyond the inside of the
End Plate for the type of cable and bond connector
being used. For all dielectric cables the sheath will
extend 3/4" (1.90 cm) inside the End Plate.
TABLE 2
1" (2.54 cm)
7/8" (2.22 cm) 7
7.04
Use the strength member cap on the "L"
bracket as a guide for trimming the strength
member. (Figure 17)
FIGURE 17 - CAP AS TRIMMING GAUGE
7.05
Remove cable from the End Plate port(s) and
apply C-Cement along t