The Fix: Never pull directly on the cable jacket or the delicate connector. Always attach your pull string or pull tape to the Kevlar aramid yarn (the strength member) inside the cable. The connector/cable interface is not designed for pulling. It happens during installation, when excessive pulling force, tight bends. Where reels are supplied with protective material fitted over the cable, the protection should remain in place until the cable will be installed. During installation, all curvatures should be smooth. It describes the necessary tools, safety precautions, and step-by-step procedures for selecting and installing pulling grips, removing the cable jacket, and preparing the cable core and fibers for. This instruction manual is a step-by-step guide for end and termination of tight-buffered cable, including sheath removal, core preparation, and fiber preparation. Local company practices and specifications may be in place concerning cable access and how it relates to a specific product or. In this guide, we will break down the five most common mistakes technicians make during the pulling process and show you how to protect your infrastructure investment. Copper cables use thick metal cores that can handle high tension.
