Commscope Drop Cable User Manual download pdf (Page 30)

Running the Cable and Connecting the Drop at the Pedestal

Plow to the Residence

If you are plowing in the cable or CIC, make sure you have dug a receiving trench to the attachment point of the

residence. Run the plow along your planned route to the attachment point. Remember that for NEC 830 consid-

erations, cable not in conduit must be buried at a depth of 18 in (45 cm). You may not be able to run the tractor

directly to the attachment point; if not, dig a larger receiving pit.

Trench to the Residence

If you are trenching the installation, dig a trench of correct depth from the pedestal to the attachment point on the

residence (see chart on 6.1).

Connectorize and Attach the Cable

After the cable has been placed, connectorize the cable per the instructions on page 10.9/Coax Connectorization.

Once the cable is connectorized, attach it firmly to the tap. Leave a loop of cable 10 times the outer diameter of

the cable to allow for expansion and to leave extra cable should reconnectorization ever be required. Use the seal-

ing sleeve to protect the connection from moisture.

Attach an identification tag to the cable. This is

especially important if there are multiple taps at the

pedestal. Use a cable tie to secure the lower part of

the cable to the pedestal in order to keep the cable

out of any dirt or water. If you are using conduit,

seal the end of the conduit with either a waterproof

expanding foam or with a duct cap. Once the ca-

ble is connected and the connections sealed, close

the pedestal.

6.5 Buried Installation

Connecting the Drop

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