2178 Fiber Optic Splice Case

and 2181 Cable Addition Kit

Instructions

January 1994
Issue 1, 34-7029-6387-6
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Contents:

1.0 General ........................................................................................................................................... 4

2.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 4
3.0 Kit Contents ................................................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1: 2178 Splice Case Instructions ........................................................................................... 7
4.0 Cable Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 7
5.0 Cable Installation ........................................................................................................................... 8
6.0 Primary Tube Preparation .............................................................................................................. 10
7.0 Splice Case Assembly .................................................................................................................... 10
8.0 Splice Case Reentry ....................................................................................................................... 11
SECTION 2: 2181 Cable Addition Kit Instructions.............................................................................. 12
9.0 Cable Addition Kit Placement ....................................................................................................... 12
10.0 Cable Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 12
11.0 Cable Installation ........................................................................................................................... 12
12.0 Adapter 1 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 13
13.0 Stack Central Clamps ..................................................................................................................... 14
14.0 Cable Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 14
15.0 Cable Installation ........................................................................................................................... 14
16.0 Adapter 2 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 15
17.0 Stack Central Clamps ..................................................................................................................... 15
18.0 Cable Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 16
19.0 Cable Installation ........................................................................................................................... 16
20.0 Adapter 3 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 17
21.0 Splice Case Assembly .................................................................................................................... 17
22.0 Splice Case Reentry ....................................................................................................................... 17

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1.0 General
The 3M brand 2178 Fiber Optic Splice Case is a fire retardant closure that can be used in underground,
aerial, building entrance, Central Office Vault and pedestal applications, please refer to your company's
approved applications. The splice case has two cable entrance ports on each end. Port plugs allow the
case to be used for butt or in-line splices. The rigid non-encapsulated case provides moisture protection
and can be pressurized.

One Universal Organizer Adapter is included with the Splice Case, for use with any organizer.

The 3M brand 2180 Cable Kit is used when the 2178 Fiber Optic Case is reentered. All materials
necessary for cable addition and splice case reassembly are included.

The 3M brand 2181 Cable Addition Kit increases the cable entrance capacity of the 2178 Fiber Optic
Splice Case. One adapter is included in each 2181 Kit. A single adapter allows the 2178 Splice Case to
accommodate four cables in a butt configuration or eight cables total. Double stacking the adapter
increases the capacity to six cables in a butt configuration or twelve cables total. The 2181B Double
Adapter Kit and 2181C Triple Adapter Kit contain the fasteners necessary to assemble the splice case
when the adapters are double or triple stacked. The 2181 Kit can be installed at initial splicing or at
reentry.

2.0 Specifications
- Maximum cable diameter: .................. 1.0" (25 mm)
- Minimum cable diameter: ................... 0.4" (10 mm)
- Closure length: .................................... 26" (66.0 cm)
- Closure width: ..................................... 8.75" (22.2 cm)
- Closure height: .................................... 7.75" (19.7 cm)
- Available splice chamber space:
length .. 16" (40.6 cm)
width ... 5.5" (14.0 cm)
height .. 3.5" (8.9 cm)
-2181 Cable Addition Kit, height: ........ 1.5" (3.55 cm)
2.1 Splice Trays Capacity:

Number of 2181 Cable Addition Kits Added 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3

Number of Cables Installed 2-4 2-4 5-8 2-4 5-8 9-12 2-4 5-8 9-12 13-16

Number of Central Spacer Clamp

Assemblies Installed 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 2 3

Capacity (Maximum Number of

2524 Splice Trays) 8 12 8 15 12 8 18 15 12 8

Capacity (Maximum Number of

2116, 2118 or 2120 Splice Trays) 9 13 9 16 13 9 19 16 13 9

Capacity (Maximum Number of

2672 Multi-Fiber High Density Trays) 5 7 5 9 7 5 11 9 7 5

Note: Capacity of 2524 Splice Tray .................. 24 Fibrlok™ Splices

.................................................................. 24 Fusion Splices
Capacity of 2116 Splice Tray .................. 12 Fusion Splices
Capacity of 2118 Splice Tray .................. 12 Fibrlok Splices
Capacity of 2672 Splice Tray .................. 6 - 12 Fibrlok Multi-Fiber Splices (varies with ribbon size)

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3.0 Kit Contents
3.01 2178 Contents

Mechanical Universal
Splice Organizer
Case Adapter

Sealing Tape

Sealing Cord

Hex Key

Cable Ties Hose Clamp

Sealing Washer Green & Blue (4 ea.)
Tree (8)

Hex Nuts Plug

Note: Not shown – Sheath Scuff and Organizer Fastening Strap

3.02 2180 Contents

Plug (2)

Sealing Tape
Hose Clamp (2)

Sealing Cord

Green Cable Ties (4)

Hex Key
Blue Cable Ties (4) Sealing Washer
Trees (8)
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 Cable
Adapter

3.03 2181 Contents

Sealing Tape

Sealing Cord
Hose Clamp (4)
Spacer
Clamp
Assy
Bolt (10)

Plug (3) Green

Cable Ties (4)

Blue
Sealing Washer Cable Ties (4) 873453
Tree (8)

Bolt (10)
Fillister Head
3.04 2181B and 2181C Contents Screws (2)
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3.05 Additional Material Required

- 3/4" (19 mm) Vinyl Tape
- 2" (51 mm) Rubber Tape
- Cable Cleaner
- Shield Bond Connectors
- #6 AWG Ground Wire or equivalent
- Splice Tray / Organizer

3.06 Tools Required

- 3/8" (9.5 mm) Hex Driver
- 1/2" (12.7 mm) Hex Driver
- 7/16" (11.1 mm) Hex Driver
- Side Cutting Pliers
- Needlenose Pliers
- Cable Stripper
- Cable Splicer Knife
- Tape Measure
- Wire Cutter for Steel Strength Members
- Electricians Scissors

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SECTION 1: 3M BRAND 2178 FIBER OPTIC SPLICE CASE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Proper sealing of the 2178 Splice Case depends on strict adherence to these instructions and the use of
specified sealing materials. Deviations can cause leakage or case damage. Maintain clean
and grease free sealing surfaces to ensure proper sealing. Do not use any release agents or other
unspecified materials.

4.0 Cable Preparation

Note: When removing cable sheathing, do not cut, kink, or damage underlying layers. If damage occurs, cut
back sheath components to adequately inspect and repair.
4.01 Establish splice centerline and mark each cable jacket 5.5" (140 mm) from centerline. Provide cable
lengths from sheath mark to cable end as shown.
Splice Center

5.5" (140 mm)

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96" (244 cm)

4.02 Remove 96" (244 cm) of outer cable sheath (and shield or armor if present). Remove successive sheath
layers and wrapping to expose primary tubes protecting fibers. Stagger layers as recommended by cable
manufacturer or per standard practice.

4.03 Remove all cable grease. Clean all primary tubes and dielectric strands with approved cleaner.
Cover all sharp edges with vinyl tape.

Note: Carefully follow health, safety and environmental instructions as given on Material Safety Data Sheet
or container label for cable cleaner solvent being used.

4.04 Trim any solid filler tubes and discard.

Trim central strength members (if present) to 7" (178 mm) from sheath openings.

4.05 Scuff 6" (152 mm) of each cable as shown using supplied sheath scuff.
Note: Do not use a carding brush to scuff sheaths.

6" (152 mm) 6" (152 mm)

Scuff 6" (152 mm) 6" (152 mm) Scuff

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Exposed Buffer Tube

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5.0 Cable Installation
5.01 Slide two sealing washers down each cable. Use sealing washers with smallest inside diameter which will
slide on the cable.
Note: If necessary, sealing washers can be slit and placed on the cable.

5.02 Locate cables in appropriate entrance ports as shown.

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5.03 Bonding and grounding for shielded cable.

Note: Use care when installing shield bond connectors so underlying layers of cable are not damaged.

a. Install shield bond connector on side of cable per company practice.

b. If separate external grounding is required, bond "C.O. Cable" and "Field Cable" directly to
separate ground studs.
c. If separate external grounding is not required, bond across splice to either ground stud.

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5.04 Wrap each cable with two wraps of 2"(51 mm) wide rubber tape. Locate tape wraps 1.5" (38 mm) from cable
end.

Rubber Tape
1.5" (38 mm)
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5.05 Build cable entrance seals by wrapping sealing tape between sealing washers 4.0" (102 mm) from each
cable end. Wrap each cable until sealing tape outside diameter is flush with sealing washer OD. Both
ends of sealing tape should be angled to prevent leaks.

Note: Do not wrap sealing tape above sealing washer diameter (OD). Case leakage may occur if sealing tape
is wrapped above sealing washer diameter (OD). Any extra space will be filled in by cable port ridges.

4" (102 mm)

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5.06 Press cable entrance seals onto cable ports as shown.

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5.07 Attach each cable to closure base by installing and tightening a hose clamp over previously wrapped
rubber tape on cable tie down bracket as shown.

Cable Tie

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5.08 Install one green cable tie on the "C.O. Cable" as shown and trim.
Install one blue cable tie on each "Field Cable" and trim.

Note: Cable ties may also be placed inside the case on the cable sheaths.

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6.0 Primary Tube Preparation
6.01 Gather all primary tubes from "C.O. Cable" and install one green cable tie approximately 36" (914 mm)
from sheath end. Install one blue cable tie on the "Field Cable" primary tubes. Install two blue cable ties
on "Branch Cable" primary tubes.
6.02 Coil primary tube bundles inside closure base per company standard or organizer installation instructions.
6.03 Position central strength members under central clamp retention screws as shown. Using the supplied 7/
32" hex key, firmly tighten each retention screw. If Kevlar1 is used for cable strain relief instead of a
central strength member, wrap the Kevlar fibers twice around one central clamp retention screw and
tighten the screw. Cut Kevlar fibers 1/2" (13 mm) from screw.
Note: If necessary to insure proper fit, remove excess coating on central strength member.

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6.04 Install Organizer and splice per your company standard or organizer installation instructions.

7.0 Splice Case Assembly

Note: If 3M brand 2183 Universal Aerial Hanger Bracket is to be used, follow the 2183 practice prior to
splice case asssembly.
7.01 Seal Closure Walls
a. Lay sealing cord into channel along both sides of closure base as shown. Do not stretch sealing cord.
b. Lay strip of sealing cord 1.5" (38 mm) in length on the raised surface (not in U-Channel) between the
cable .......................................... entrance ports on each end of closure base as shown.

Sealing Cord

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Sealing Cord

7.02 Seal Plug Construction

a. Wrap each plug two times with sealing tape.
Sealing tape OD should be flush with plug OD. Both
ends of sealing tape should be angled to prevent leaks.
b. Press seal plugs into each vacant cable entrance port.

Note: Do not wrap sealing tape above the edge of the plug.
Case leakage may occur if sealing tape is wrapped above
the edge of the plug.

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7.03 Set closure cover directly on top of closure base.

7.04 Screw all bolts until they have been threaded several complete turns into the nut inserts.

7.05 Tighten ten (10) bolts in sequence shown until there is metal to metal contact (bottom-out closure halves).
Bolts may be pulled down with air impact wrench. Final tightening should be done with a hand wrench
to
20 ft.lbs. (27.12 N-m) torque. Case leakage may occur if above procedure is not followed.
Note: See label on end of splice case. See numbers on cover.
9 6 2 4 8

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10 3 1 5 7
7.06 After 5 minutes, retighten bolts to 20 ft.lbs. maximum.

7.07 Flash test splice case with 10 psi (.67 bars) MAXIMUM.

7.08 If leaks are detected, retighten bolts.

8.0 Splice Case Reentry

8.01 Remove the 10 bolts holding splice case halves together.
Note: See label on end of splice case.
8.02 Using these bolts, loosely screw one bolt into each of the four threaded corner inserts in the closure cover.

8.03 Beginning with any corner, screw in bolt until the closure halves have been pried apart about .25" (6 mm).
Repeat with the other bolt on same end of closure.

Remove Bolt
From Here

.25" (6 mm)

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8.04 Follow same procedure with the bolts on opposite end of closure. Continue screwing bolts in .25"
increments until the case halves can be easily separated by hand.
Note: If splice case is to be reassembled, old sealant must be removed and cable entrance port seals
reconstructed. The 2180 Cable Kit is needed to reseal splice case.
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SECTION 2: 3M BRAND 2181 CABLE ADDITION KIT

9.0 Cable Addition Adapter Placement

Closure Cover

Closure Cover

Level 3
Adapter
Level 2 Level 2
Adapter Adapter
Level 1 Level 1

Closure Base Closure Base

Single Adapter Double Adapter

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10.0 Cable Preparation

10.01 Select cables to be installed on level 1 of the closure.
10.02 Establish splice center-line and mark each cable jacket 5.5" (140 mm) from centerline. Provide cable
lengths from sheath mark to cable end as shown in Step 4.01.
10.03 Remove 96" (244 cm) of outer cable sheath (and shield or armor if present). Remove successive sheath
layers and wrapping to expose primary tubes protecting fibers. Stagger layers as recommended by cable
manufacturer or per standard practice.
10.04 Remove all cable grease. Clean all primary tubes and dielectric strands with approved cleaner. Cover all
sharp edges with vinyl tape.
Note: Carefully follow health, safety and environmental instructions as given on Material Safety Data Sheet
or .............................................
container label for cable cleaner solvent being used.
10.05 Trim any solid filler tubes and discard. Trim central strength members (if present) to 7" (178 mm) from
sheath openings.
10.06 Scuff 6" (152 mm) of each cable as shown in Step 4.05 using supplied sheath scuff.
Note: Do not use a carding brush to scuff sheaths.

11.0 Cable Installation

11.01 Slide two sealing washers down on each cable. Use sealing washers with the smallest ID which will
slide on the cable.
Note: If necessary, sealing washers can be split and placed on the cable.
11.02 Locate cables in appropriate entrance ports.
11.03 Bond and ground shielded cable.
Note: Use caution when installing shield bond connectors so underlying layers of cable are not damaged.
a. Install shield bond connector on side of cable per company practice.
b. If separate external grounding is required, bond "C.O. Cable" and "Field Cable" directly to
separate ground studs.
c. If separate external grounding is not required, bond across splice to either ground stud.
11.04 Wrap each cable with two wraps of 2"(51 mm) wide rubber tape. Locate tape wraps 1.5" (38 mm) from
cable end.
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11.05 Build cable entrance seals by wrapping sealing tape between sealing washers 4.0" (102 mm) from each cable
end. Wrap each cable until sealing tape outside diameter is flush with sealing washer OD. Both ends of
sealing .........................................
tape should be angled to prevent leaks.
Note: Do not wrap sealing tape above sealing washer diameter (OD). Case leakage may occur if sealing tape
is wrapped above sealing washer diameter (OD). Any extra space will be filled in by cable port ridges.

11.06 Press cable entrance seals onto cable ports as shown in Step 5.06.

11.07 Attach each cable to closure base by installing and tightening a hose clamp over previously wrapped rubber
tape on cable tie down bracket as shown in Step 5.07.

11.08 Install one green cable tie on the "C.O. Cable" as shown in Step 5.08 and trim. Install one blue cable tie on
each .............................................
"Field Cable" and trim.
Note: Cable ties may also be placed inside the case on the cable sheaths.
Note: Refer to Section 6.0 Primary Tube Preparation.
12.0 Adapter 1 Installation
12.01 For the SINGLE Adapter Splice Case replace all ten bolts inserted in the closure cover with the ten bolts
............................................... supplied with the 2181 kit.
For the DOUBLE Adapter Splice Case replace all ten bolts inserted in the closure cover with the ten
longer ......................................
bolts supplied with the 2181B kit.
For the TRIPLE Adapter Splice Case replace all ten bolts inserted in the closure cover with the ten
longer ......................................
bolts supplied with the 2181C kit.

12.02 Seal Closure Walls

a. Lay sealing cord into channel along both sides of closure base as shown in Step 7.01. Do not stretch
............................................... sealing cord.
b. Lay strip of sealing cord 1.5" (38 mm) in length on the raised surface (not in U-Channel) between
the
cable entrance ports on each end of closure base as shown in Step 7.01.

12.03 Seal Plug Construction

a. Wrap each plug two times with sealing tape. Sealing tape OD should be flush with plug OD. Both
ends of
sealing tape should be angled to prevent leaks.
b. Press seal1plugs
12.04 Set Adapter (withinto
the each
wordvacant
"TOP"cable entrance
facing port. on top of the closure base.
up) directly
Note: Do not wrap sealing tape above the edge of the plug. Case leakage may occur if sealing tape is
wrapped above the edge of the plug.

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12.05 Set closure directly over Adapter 1. Do not install sealing cord between cover and adapter at this step.
12.06 Screw all bolts until they have been threaded several complete turns into nut inserts.
12.07 Gradually tighten bolts in the sequence shown in Step 7.05 until there is metal to metal contact between
adapters. Bolts can be pulled down with an air impact wrench. Then tighten bolts in the same sequence
with a hand wrench to 20 ft. lbs. (27.12 N/m) torque. Case leakage may occur if above procedure is
not followed.
12.08 Remove all bolts and closure cover.
Note: These steps are done to seat sealing cord between closure base and adapter.
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13.0 Stack Central Clamps (needed when adding additional Fillister head screws

cables)

13.01 Remove the two fillister head screws holding the central clamp
to closure base.

13.02 Place the second level central clamp directly on top of the
closure base central clamp.

13.03 If the SINGLE Adapter Splice Case is being installed, secure

the two central clamps together using the two fillister head
screws supplied with the 2181 Kit.

If the DOUBLE or TRIPLE Adapter Splice Case is being

installed, the central clamps are not secured at this time.
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14.0 Cable Preparation
14.01 Select cables to be installed on level 2 of the closure.

14.02 Establish splice center-line and mark each cable jacket 5.5" (140 mm) from centerline. Provide cable
lengths from sheath mark to cable end as shown in Step 4.01.
14.03 Remove 96" (244 cm) of outer cable sheath (and shield or armor if present). Remove successive sheath
layers and wrapping to expose primary tubes protecting fibers. Stagger layers as recommended by cable
manufacturer or per standard practice.
14.04 Remove all cable grease. Clean all primary tubes and dielectric strands with approved cleaner. Cover all
sharp edges with vinyl tape.
Note: Carefully follow health, safety and environmental instructions as given on Material Safety Data Sheet
or .............................................
container label for cable cleaner solvent being used.
14.05 Trim any solid filler tubes and discard. Trim central strength members (if present) to 7" (178 mm) from
sheath openings.
14.06 Scuff 6" (152 mm) of each cable as shown in Step 4.05 using supplied sheath scuff.
Note: Do not use a carding brush to scuff sheaths.

15.0 Cable Installation

15.01 Slide two sealing washers down each cable. Use sealing washers with smallest inside diameter which
will
slide on the cable.

Note: If necessary, sealing washers can be slit and placed on the cable.

15.02 Locate cables in appropriate entrance ports.

15.03 Bond and ground shielded cable.

Note: Use caution when installing shield bond connectors so underlying layers of cable are not damaged.

a. Install shield bond connector on side of cable per company practice.

b. If separate external grounding is required, bond "C.O. Cable" and "Field Cable" directly to
separate ground studs.
c. If separate external grounding is not required, bond across splice to either ground stud.

15.04 Wrap each cable with two wraps of 2"(51 mm) wide rubber tape. Locate tape wraps 1.5" (38 mm) from cable
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15.05 Build cable entrance seals by wrapping sealing tape between sealing washers 4.0" (102 mm) from each cable
end. Wrap each cable until sealing tape outside diameter is flush with sealing washer OD. Both ends of
sealing .........................................
tape should be angled to prevent leaks.
Note: Do not wrap sealing tape above sealing washer diameter (OD). Case leakage may occur if sealing tape
is wrapped above sealing washer diameter (OD). Any extra space will be filled in by cable port ridges.
15.06 Press cable entrance seals onto cable ports as shown in Step 5.06.

15.07 Attach each cable to appropriate cable port by installing and tightening a hose clamp over previously
wrapped ` .....................................
rubber tape on cable tie down bracket as shown in Step 5.07.

15.08 Install one green cable tie on the "C.O. Cable" as shown in Step 5.08 and trim. Install one blue cable tie on
each .............................................
"Field Cable" and trim.
Note: Cable ties may also be placed inside the case on the cable sheaths.
Note: Refer to Section 6.0 Primary Tube Preparation.

15.09
16.0 Install Organizer
Adapter and splice per your company standard or Organizer instructions.
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Note: Steps 16.0 through 20.0 are for installation of the DOUBLE and TRIPLE Adapter Splice
Case only. For installation of the SINGLE Adapter Splice Case go directly to step
21.0.
16.01 Seal Closure Walls
a. Lay sealing cord into channel along both sides of Adapter 1. Do not stretch sealing cord.
b. Lay strip of sealing cord 1.5" (38 mm) in length on the raised surface (not in U-Channel) between
the ...........................................
cable entrance ports on each end of the adapter as shown in Step 7.01.
16.02 Seal Plug Construction
a. Wrap each plug two times with sealing tape. Sealing tape OD should be flush with plug OD. Both
ends of sealing tape should be angled to prevent leaks.
b. Press seal plugs into each vacant cable entrance port.
Note: Do not wrap sealing tape above the edge of the plug. Case leakage may occur if sealing tape is
wrapped above the edge of the plug.
16.03 Set Adapter 2 (with the word "TOP" facing up) directly on top of the Adapter 1.
16.04 Set closure cover directly over Adapter 2. Do not install sealing cord between cover and Adapter 2.
16.05 Gradually tighten bolts in the sequence shown in Step 7.05 until there is metal to metal contact between
adapters. Bolts can be pulled down with an air impact wrench. Then tighten bolts in the same sequence
with a hand wrench to 20 ft. lbs. (27.12 N/m) torque. Case leakage may occur if above procedure is
not followed.
Note: See label on end of splice case. See numbers on cover.
16.06 Remove all bolts and remove closure cover.
Note: These steps are done to seat sealing cord between the two adapters.

17.0 Stack Central Clamps (needed when adding additional

cables)

17.01 Place the third level central clamp directly on top of the
second
level central clamp.
17.02 Secure all three central clamps together using the two long
fillister head screws supplied with the 2181 Kit.

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18.0 Cable Preparation
18.01 Select cables to be installed on level 3 of the closure.

18.02 Establish splice center-line and mark each cable jacket 5.5" (140 mm) from centerline. Provide cable
lengths
from sheath mark to cable end as shown in Step 4.01.

18.03 Remove 96" (244 cm) of outer cable sheath (and shield or armor if present). Remove successive sheath
layers and wrapping to expose primary tubes protecting fibers. Stagger layers as recommended by cable

manufacturer or per standard practice.

18.04 Remove all cable grease. Clean all primary tubes and dielectric strands with approved cleaner. Cover
all
sharp edges with vinyl tape.
Note: Carefully follow health, safety and environmental instructions as given on Material Safety Data
Sheet or ..................................
container label for cable cleaner solvent being used.
18.05 Trim any solid filler tubes and discard. Trim central strength members (if present) to 7" (178 mm) from
sheath openings.

18.06 Scuff 6" (152 mm) of each cable as shown in Step 4.05 using supplied sheath scuff.
Note: Do not use a carding brush to scuff sheaths.

19.0 Cable Installation

19.01 Slide two sealing washers down each cable. Use sealing washers with smallest inside diameter which
will slide on the cable.
Note: If necessary, sealing washers can be slit and placed on the cable.
19.02 Locate cables in appropriate entrance ports as shown.

19.03 Bond and ground for shielded cable.

Note: Use caution when installing shield bond connectors so underlying layers of cable are not damaged.

a. Install shield bond connector on side of cable per company practice.

b. If separate external grounding is required, bond "C.O. Cable" and "Field Cable" directly to
separate ground studs.
c. If separate external grounding is not required, bond across splice to either ground stud.

19.04 Wrap each cable with two wraps of 2"(51 mm) wide rubber tape. Locate tape wraps 1.5" (38 mm) from cable
end.
19.05 Build cable entrance seals by wrapping sealing tape between sealing washers 4.0" (102 mm) from each cable
end. Wrap each cable until sealing tape outside diameter is flush with sealing washer OD. Both ends of
sealing .........................................
tape should be angled to prevent leaks.
Note: Do not wrap sealing tape above sealing washer diameter (OD). Case leakage may occur if sealing tape
is wrapped above sealing washer diameter (OD). Any extra space will be filled in by cable port ridges.
19.06 Press cable entrance seals onto cable ports as shown in Step 5.06.

19.07 Attach each cable to appropriate cable port by installing and tightening a hose clamp over previously
wrapped .......................................
rubber tape on cable tie down bracket as shown in Step 5.07.
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19.08 Install one green cable tie on the "C.O. Cable" as shown in Step 5.08 and trim. Install one blue cable tie on
each .............................................
20.0 Adapter 3 Installation
20.01 Same procedure as Adapter 2 installation, except the 2181C Cable Addition Kit is used.

20.02 Follow procedures shown in Sections 17, 18 and 19.

Note: Refer to Section 6.0 Primary Tube Preparation.

21.0 Splice Case Assembly

21.01 Seal Closure Walls

a. Lay sealing cord into channel along both sides of the top adapter. Do not stretch sealing cord.
b. Lay strip of sealing cord 1.5" (38 mm) in length on the raised surface (not in U-Channel) between
the ..........................................
cable entrance ports on each end of adapter as shown in Step 7.01.

21.02 Seal Plug Construction

a. Wrap each plug two times with sealing tape. Sealing tape OD should be flush with plug OD. Both
ends of sealing tape should be angled to prevent leaks.
b. Press seal plugs into each vacant cable entrance port.

Note: Do not wrap sealing tape above the edge of the plug. Case leakage may occur if sealing tape is
wrapped above the edge of the plug.

21.03 Set closure cover directly on top of closure base.

21.04 Screw all bolts until they have been threaded several complete turns into the nut inserts.

21.05 Gradually tighten bolts in the sequence shown in Step 7.05 until there is metal to metal contact between
adapters. Bolts can be pulled down with an air impact wrench. Then tighten bolts in the same sequence
with a hand wrench to 20 ft. lbs. (27.12 N/m) torque. Case leakage may occur if above procedure is
not followed.

Note: See label on end of splice case. See numbers on cover.

21.06 After 5 minutes, retighten bolts.

21.07 Flash test splice case with 10 psi (.67 bars) MAXIMUM.

21.08 If leaks are detected, retighten bolts.

22.0 Splice Case Reentry

22.01 Remove the 10 bolts holding splice case halves together.

Note: See label on end of splice case.

22.02 Using these bolts, loosely screw one bolt into each of the four threaded corner inserts in the closure
cover.

22.03 Beginning with any corner, screw in bolt until the closure halves have been pried apart about .25" (6
mm).
Repeat with the other bolt on same end of closure.

22.04 Follow same procedure with the bolts on opposite end of closure.

22.05 Screw in bolts until the closure halves have been pried apart about .25" (6mm). Continue in .25"
increments .................................
until the case halves can be easily separated by hand.

Note: If splice case is to be reassembled, old sealant must be removed and cable entrance port seals
reconstructed. The 2180 Cable Kit is needed 17to reseal splice case.
22.06 Remove the four corner inserts on exposed side of adapter with a screwdriver.

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Note: Do not discard corner inserts. Inserts must be replaced in adapter before reassembly.

22.07 Loosely screw one bolt into each of the four threaded corner inserts of the Adapter. The threaded corner
inserts are located directly beneath the previously removed corner inserts.

22.08 To separate Adapter 1 from closure base, screw in bolt (beginning with any corner) until the closure
halves have been pried apart about .25" (6 mm). Repeat with the other bolt on same end of closure.
Follow same procedure with the bolts on opposite end of closure.

To separate Adapter 2 from Adapter 1, screw in bolt (beginning with any corner) until the closure halves
have been pried apart about .25" (6 mm). Repeat with the other bolt on same end of closure. Follow
same procedure with the bolts on opposite end of closure.

Note: If splice case is to be reassembled, old sealant must be removed and cable entrance port seals
reconstructed. The 2180 Cable Kit is needed to reseal splice case.

22.09 To separate Adapter 1 from closure base on Double or Triple adapters, remove the four corner inserts on
exposed side of adapter with a screwdriver. Loosely screw one bolt into each of the four threaded corner
inserts of the Adapter. The threaded corner inserts are located directly beneath the previously removed
corner inserts. Screw in bolt (beginning with any corner) until the closure halves have been pried apart
about .25" (6 mm). Repeat with the other bolt on same end of closure. Follow same procedure with the
bolts on opposite end of closure.

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