COMMSCOPE TC-96373-IP 12 Port Mass Fusion Splice Cassette User Guide

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COMMSCOPE TC-96373-IP 12 Port Mass Fusion Splice Cassette User Guide

Tools Of The Port Mass Fusion Splice Cassette

Prepare cable for mass fiber splice cassette installation.
Group feeder fibers into two groups (1-12 and 13-24), then refer to Table 1 for Feeder and Pigtail Lengths. “Feeder Strip Length” is the recommended length of fiber to bring into the cassette. “Feeder Cut Length” and “Pigtail Cut Length” is measured from the front of the cassette and is the recommended cut length for the initial splice. A maximum of (1) rework is allowed per splice. | Feeder Strip Length (in)| Feeder Cut Length (in)| Pigtail Cut Length (in)| Fiber Inside Propel Panel (in)
---|---|---|---|---
Fiber 1-12| 29 (73.7 cm)| 17.25 (43.8 cm)

21 (53.3 cm)

| 20.5 (52 cm)| 21 (53.3 cm)
Fiber 1-12

Table 1: Pigtail and Feeder Lengths

12 Port Cassette, shown above

Remove cassette cover.
Using thumb & finger, disengage rear tab by lifting and pulling backward to remove the cover.
Prepare to place feeder fiber in cassette.
(a) Remove spool and splice holder from cassette, then remove and discard foam blocks. (b) Unspool and extend pigtail fiber beyond front of cassette.
![Removing Spool And Splice

Install feeder fiber in splice cassette.
(a) Insert plastic sleeve into mesh sleeve and secure using tape. Insert feeder fiber into sleeve. (b) Secure feeder fiber using two cable ties. (c) Snip off ends of cable ties close to head. (d) Push the head downward until it is below the top of the cassette wall.
Measure and trim pigtail and feeder
Extend feeder fibers beyond the front of the cassette base, then measure and trim pigtail and feeder to specified cut length per Table 1.
Install splice protectors on all fibers to be spliced
Use provided splice protectors. Splice protector length should be 45mm maximum.
Splice feeder and pigtail fibers
Strip, clean, and splice fibers following recommended method.
Preparing to load splice protectors
Locate “P” and “F” marking on spool. When loading splice protectors, ensure pigtail is exiting spool through the side with “P” marking and the feeder is exiting through the side with “F” marking.
![Loading Splice

Protectors](https://manuals.plus/wp- content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot_5-1384.png)

Load splice protectors into splice holder
(a) Load splice protectors into splice holder (b) Utilizing the spool fiber retainers, route pigtail fibers counterclockwise until feeder and pigtail fibers converges.

![Protectors

Into Splice Holder](https://manuals.plus/wp- content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot_7-1225.png)

Route fibers into base
(a) Position spools to prepare for routing. (b) Route pigtail and feeders corresponding to fibers 1-12 counterclockwise starting along the outer half of the cassette and work inwards with each consecutive loop. (c) Line up the pegs on the base with the mounting holes on the spool to finish routing. (d) Insert spool into base and ensure all fibers are under retaining fingers. (e) Position spool of fiber 13-24 as shown to prepare for routing. Ensure fibers are tucked under retaining feature. (f) Repeat steps a-d for fibers 13-24.
Apply Cover
(a) Line the tabs on the cover with the slots near the front of the cassette base.
(b) Lay the cover flat on the base and ensure all the tabs on the side of the cover and bases are lined up. With one hand holding the cassette base, push cover forward with other hand to engage tabs. Double check the rear tab is also engaged to prevent the cover from sliding off.