Installation guide

218 Installing Custom Cable Systems
890 USE 100 00
V At each drop, allow sufficient cable for a service loop and strain
reliefs.
V At each drop, provide a service loop to allow the cable to be
connected and disconnected from the network device without strain
on the cable. A service loop of 6 in (15 cm) minimum radius is
adequate for most installations.
V Two cable ties are provided with each cable connector for use as
strain reliefs. Use one of these at each drop to secure the cable to a
panel or other stable assembly, to prevent the cable’s weight from
pulling on the connector. The other strain relief will be used on the
connector.
V Use additional ties as required to secure the cable from flexing or
other damage in areas of mechanical motion devices and traffic.
V If you are installing cables for a dual-cable network, the two cables
should be identified as Cable A and Cable B.
V Make sure that each cable is properly marked so that it can be
positively identified as Cable A or Cable B over the entire
end-to-end length of the network.