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3M™ One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway Contents 1.0 System Overview.............................................................................................................................3 2.0 Components and Accessories ..........................................................................................................3 3.0 Installation Tools..............................................................................................................................3 4.0 Wall Surface Compatibility.....
M™ One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway 1.0 System Overview The One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway is designed for use in FTTP (Fiber-to-the-Premise) networks within brownfield or greenfield Multi Dwelling Units (MDUs). The One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway is a surface-mount, adhesive-backed drop cable and pathway solution designed for indoor use only. It is installed simultaneously in just one pass around the perimeter of the living unit.
3M™ One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway 3.2 3.3 ILU installation tools are wear items, and should be replaced on a bi-annual basis, or approximately every 500 installed units. Sooner as required. Wall Surface Compatibility Test Procedure 4.1 Peel liner. 4.2 Press firmly onto wall. Pressing with fingers in tight spaces is also OK. Additional Recommended Tools (Not Included) A B D E H C G F a) Drill b) Stapler c) Splicer’s Knife d) e) f) g) h) 4.
3M™ One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway 4.3 Hang weight from strip. Note: Carefully follow safety, health and environmental information given on the container label or the Material Safety Data Sheet for the isopropyl alcohol. Avoid installing on or immediately above direct heat sources such as radiant heaters, steam pipes, stoves, etc. If unavoidable, install mechanical anchors on both sides of heat source as necessary.
3M™ One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway • Do not remove duct from box. Route end through handle as shown and pay off duct. 6.3 Pull the two sections of duct apart to expose the fiber. Pull straight apart 7.0 6.0 The beginning and the end of the One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway must be held down mechanically. This is accomplished with the cover of the wall outlet box and the Point-Of-Entry Wall Cover base.
3M™ One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway 7.3 After exposing appropriate length of fiber for termination, attach duct by aligning the end of the duct with the recessed area in the base. Remove the liner and press firmly into place. 9.0 Exterior and Interior Corner Installation 9.1 Exterior Corner: Install duct around corner using firm pressure. Note: Do not overstretch duct. DO NOT ROUTE the 900 µm fiber into the outlet box until installation of the duct and termination of the connector is complete. 9.
3M™ One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway 10.0 Planar Corner Installation 10.1 • Proceed SLOWLY and with CAUTION to cut flanges. Peel adhesive liners and attach support in duct path. Marking grooves Misalignment will damage fiber! 10.3 Mark flange at groove Remove liner, press firmly into place around corner. Remove mark with fingertip Leave 12" (300 mm) of liner intact 10.
3M™ One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway 11.0 Mechanical Anchor Installation 11.1 • Use the bridge strip when surface quality is poor for adhesion, or to span gaps/holes/obstructions on the installation surface. Remove liner, align groove with duct and press firmly into place. The anchor may be secured with a T-25 staple if desired. NO GAPS 13.0 Wall Cover Installation T-25 Staple here (optional) 13.
3M™ One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway 14.0 Connector Termination and Final Steps 14.1 14.4 Attach the cover by aligning the bottom tabs to slots in the base of the box, and then snap the cover in place. 14.5 The tabs on the cover will hold the duct in place. Terminate the fiber using a 3M™ No Polish Connector or 3M™ Crimplok+ Connector. 3M™ One Pass Point-of-Entry Box (Hallway Side) Anchor furcation tubing 14.
3M™ One Pass Mini Fiber Pathway 15.0 Fiber Repair 15.6 15.1 Ensure that the root cause for service interruption is damaged 900 µm. 15.2 Working away from the Wall Outlet, make small window cuts using the Window Cut Tool at every other corner or turn. Begin pushing 900 µm out the other end of the window cut until the next window cut is reached. Insert and push fiber to next opening Note: Additional window cuts at other corners may be made if needed.
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