Clearfield FieldShield, FieldShield Flexdrop Installation Manual

FieldShield & FieldShield Flexdrop

Installation Manual

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Table of Contents

When to push, pull, or both? 3
Recommended Installation Distances 3
Fiber Installation 4
Attaching Pull String to Fiber 5
Pre-Terminated Pushable LC Drops 6
Pre-Terminated Pushable LC Drops 6
Terminating Fiber 7
Connector Cleaning 7
SC Pushable Connector 9
Simplex LC Pushable Connector 10
Duplex LC Pushable Connector 11
Fiber Polarity Switch 12
Preparing FieldShield Pushable Fiber for
Splice-On Connectors 13
CraftSmart Splice-On Connectors 19
Drop Cable Options 22
Standard Warranty 23
Proprietary Notice 24
Technical Support 24

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When to push, pull, or both?

Every situation is different, but as a general rule, it is typically easier to install

ber using a push and pull combination, rather than pushing or pulling by itself.
By using a combination push/pull method, installers have access to the ber
from both ends of the microduct when troubleshooting.

Recommended Installation Distances

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NOTE: If a ber gets stuck or snags during installation, the ber can be pulled back a couple inches from the end being fed into the duct and re­pulled past the bind point. Sometimes the connector needs to be rocked past a snag point by carefully alternating pushing and pulling from both

ends.

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Fiber Installation

Whether pre-connectorized or not, here are a couple quick tips to use when installing pushable ber into the microduct.
These techniques have been used to install single ber, connectorized ber and multi-ber assemblies at distances in
excess of 500 feet.

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● Never Remove Protective Cover from Pushable Connectors Prior to Installation

If the protective plastic cover is removed from a pre-connectorized pushable
assembly before you place the ber in the microduct, the connector acts as a sort of
“cheese grater” down the length of the microduct. It will shave off the inner liner and
then those particles bind around the ber. In some cases, this causes the ber to
become stuck and usually results in a broken ber.

● Pulling is Faster than Pushing

● Pull with Constant Pressure and Speed to Overcome Initial Friction

● Maintain the Same Feed and Pull Rate on Both Ends

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Attaching Pull String to Fiber

FieldShield Microduct comes preinstalled with a nylon pull string that can handle pull strengths up to 50 lbs. When attaching
the pull string, never tie the pull string directly to the ber or connector. This will cause damage to or pull the connector off.
Also, never use tape over the string because the outside jacket of the ber is slippery enough that tape usually comes off
and clogs the microduct. Depending upon connector type there are two different methods to attach the pull string to the
pushable ber assembly.

Pre-Terminated Pushable SC and Blunt Drops

The rst method uses a nylon pulling eye that slides over the end of the assembly and works with blunt drops as well as
pre-terminated SC pushable assemblies.

Step 1: Slide the open end of the pulling eye over the plastic sheath of the SC Pushable Connector or the
blunt end of the assembly (Figure 1). Make sure to push the assembly all the way to the end of the pulling
eye and pull the pulling eye taut (Figure 2).

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Step 2: After the nylon pulling eye has been
slid over the end of the cable, simply tie
the pull string to the loop of the pulling eye

(Figure 3).

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Figure 2Figure 1

Note: When using SC Pushable Connectors,
make sure to cut back the excess string left
behind after tying the pull string to the pulling
eye. Failure to remove the excess string can
cause the connector to bind between the
string and the microduct during installation.

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Pre-Terminated Pushable LC Drops

The second method uses a crimped pulling eye that was attached to the assembly during factory termination.

Installation Procedure

Step 1: Access the pulling eye by sliding the

connector’s protective sheath approximately 1”
towards the opposite end of the assembly, stop­ping at the metal crimp ring.

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Figure 1

Step 2: Tie the pull string to the loop of the

pulling eye and cut back the excess string left
behind.

Note: Do not to cut the string directly at the knot.
Leave about 2 to 3 mms of excess string next to
the knot.

Step 3: Make sure that the springs are staggered
one on top of each other then, push the
protective sheath over the connector and knot
from the pull string.

Note: Failure to stagger the springs increases
the width of the pushable connector, making it too
wide to pass tight corners.

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Connector Cleaning Procedure

Whether factory terminated or eld spliced, clean connectors are essential
for proper system operation. Even the smallest dust particle can cause
transmission problems, so for optimal network performance, inspect and if
necessary, clean all connectors and adapters prior to mating.

I.T.C…Inspect Then Connect!

ALWAYS inspect the connector rst thing with a clean ber scope inspect
the pair. Three types of contamination require different cleaning techniques.
The use of Chemtronics end face and bulkhead cleaning products and
techniques ensures a clean end face, no matter the type of contamination.

These are Cleareld recommended products/application. Use the product
you feel will complete your cleaning procedures. Create a “best practice” for
your company and follow those procedures.

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Figure 1

**NOTE: It is NOT recommended to use IPA to clean the end-face.

Cleaning the end-face…but not just the end-face

• Place one wiping paper on QbE-2 FiberSafe™ Cleaning Platen. Figure 1

• Apply small amount of precision cleaner (about 1” in diameter) with Elec­tro-Wash MX pen on to one end of the wipe. Figure 2

• Hold end face 90 degree. Adjust for APC connection by slightly tilting the
container or end face. Angle is correct when no drag is left on the end face.

Figure 3

• Draw end face from wet to dry part of the wipe 3 times. Use just enough
pressure to ensure complete contact between end face and the wipe.

DO NOT retrace previous step.

Figure 2

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• CLEAN THE FERRULE…Lightly moisten the ber optic swab
(2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040) by spotting a small amount (about 1”)
of Electro-Wash PX or Electro-Wash MX pen onto the QBE-2. Hold the
swab, 1 side down to the wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.

Figure 4

• Insert swab into side of ferrule, wet side to the ceramic ferrule and
circle around 2-3 times and remove. Turn swab to dry side and repeat.

Figure 5

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Cleaning the mate through a bulkhead adapter AND the
adapter itself!

• Lightly moisten the ber optic swab(2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040)
by spotting a small amount (about 1”) of Electro-Wash PX or Elec­tro-Wash MX pen onto the QBE-2. Hold the tip of the swab onto the
wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.

• Insert the swab into the adapter to the connector, press lightly against
the connector, twist 2-3 times, remove and discard.

• Dry with a second dry swab.

• Inspect (re-clean if necessary) and test for signal strength.

• Use additional swabs to clean inside the actual adapter. Moisten swab,
like above, insert through hole and remove while twisting. Figure 6

Figure 4

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Cleaning an MPO/MTP Connector

Female Connector

• Place one wiping paper on QbE-2 FiberSafe™ Cleaning Platen and
apply small amount of precision cleaner (about 1” in diameter) with Elec­tro-Wash MX pen on to one end of the wipe. Figure 1

• Hold end face 90 degree. Adjust for APC connection by slightly tilting
the container or end face. Angle is correct when no drag is left on the end
face. Figure 2

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Figure 1

Male Connector

• Lightly moisten the ber optic swab (CC505F) like above, moistening 1
side.

• Place swab, wet side down at one end of connector end-face and draw
across in a diagonal sweep (ie: from ber 1 up and across to ber 12).
Turn swab over to dry and draw back from ber 12 to ber 1. Figure 3

BEFORE cleaning any connector…be sure you know what type of con­taminate you are cleaning…dry? Fluidic?...All the available products are
good, it’s the process that you need to be aware of. Using a dry cleaning
method to clean “dirt” can lead to scratching of the end-face. Learn the
process of cleaning properly!

Figure 2

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SC Pushable Connector

Housing Assembly

Step 1: Remove the white protective dust cap from the
unassembled connector (Figure 1).

Note: The SC Pushable Connector has a keyed locking
feature that holds the inner housing to the connector and
aligns the ferrule when the two are correctly mated.

To properly mate the connector, the key on the inner housing
must bypass the ferrule alignment notch to properly lock into
place.

Step 2: Align the black mark on the inner housing with the
black line on the connector, then rotate the inner housing
45 degrees to offset the lock (Figure 2) and slide the inner
housing half way over the connector.

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Figure 1

Step 3: Rotate counter-clockwise 45 degrees to realign the

inner housing and connector and push the inner housing onto
the connector until it snaps into place (Figure 3).

Step 4: Align the key on the outer housing with the black line
on the connector, then slide the outer housing over the entire
assembly until it snaps into place (Figure 4).

Step 5: Re-install the white protective dust cap (Figure 5).

Figure 2

Figure 3

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Simplex LC Pushable Connector

Connector Housing Assembly

Step 1: Remove protective dust cap and cut the pull
string loop close to crimp (Figure 1).

Step 2:

A. Slide the inner clip over the ber (Figure 2).

B. Align slot with housing latch and press together.

Note: APC connectors will have dots on the ferrule to
align with latch on housing.

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Figure 1

Figure 2

Step 3: Insert the cable crimp into the back of the lower body (Figure 3). Snap the connector into the front
half of the lower body (Figure 4).

Figure 3 Figure 4

Step 4: Snap body cover onto lower half (Figure 5). Install the protective dust cap (Figure 6).

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Duplex LC Pushable Connector

Connector Housing Assembly

Step 1: Remove protective dust cap and cut the pull
string loop close to crimp (Figure 1).

Step 2:

A. Slide inner clips on the same colored ber and
over the springs (Figure 2).

B. Align slot with housing latch and press together.

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Figure 1

Note: APC connectors will have dots on the ferrule to
align with latch on housing.

Step 3: Insert the cable crimp into the back of the lower body (Figure 3). Snap the connector into the front
half of the lower body (Figure 4).

Figure 3 Figure 4

Step 4: Snap body cover onto lower half (Figure 5). Install the protective dust cap (Figure 6).

Figure 2

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Fiber Polarity Switch

Step 1: Remove the top half of the body by prying the
bottom half sides apart (Figure 1).

Step 2: Remove the lower half of the body (Figure 2).

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Figure 1

Figure 2

Step 3: Choose either a straight through or reversed polarity conguration and assemble the colored bers

as shown.

Note: All pre-assembled Cleareld Dual LC connectors are factory congured as straight through.

Straight Through Reversed

Step 4: Snap body cover onto lower half (Figure 3).

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Preparing FieldShield Pushable Fiber for Splice-On Connectors

1-Fiber 250um FieldShield Cable

Recommended Tools / Parts List

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• 1/8 Inch Adhesive Lined Heatshrink

• 900um Furcation Tubing

• 3-4mm Rotary Tube Cutter

• Snips/Cutting Utensil

Installation Procedure

Step 1: Determine the required 900um breakout

length needed for your application and mark the
FieldShield cable using an appropriate writing

utensil (Figure 1).

Step 2: Ring cut and remove the jacket using

a rotary tube cutter available from Cleareld

(Figure 2).

• Isopropyl Alcohol /Cleaning Wipes

• Heat Source (Hot Air Gun/Blow Torch)

• Super Glue

• Ruler

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Note: The jacket is removed using a score and
snap process. Make sure that the rotary tube
cutter blade has been adjusted so that it scores
the outside of the jacket, but does not entirely cut
through. Do not cut or nick the ber.

Figure 2

Step 3: Pulling from the cable, pull the 3mm
jacket off in a straight line (Figure 3).

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Step 4: Using a cleaning wipe and some Isopro­pyl alcohol, wipe clean the exposed 250um ber

(Figure 4).

Step 5: Cut a piece of 900um furcation tubing

6” longer than the desired breakout. Mark the
900um tubing 6” from the end of the cut (Figure

5). This 6 inch mark will tell you how far to insert
the 900um tubing into the 3mm cable.

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Figure 4

Step 6: Cut a 1” piece of 1/8” adhesive lined

heatshrink (available from Cleareld), fold the
Kevlar strength members back over the outside
of the cable. Slide the heatshrink over the ber
and on to the outside of the 3mm cable holding
back the Kevlar (Figure 6).

Step 7: Place heatshrink ush to the end of the
cable and then apply even heat until the tubing is
fully shrunk (Figure 7).

Figure 5

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Step 8: Slide the 900um tubing over the 250um
ber inserting the 900um tube into the FieldShield
3mm cable (Figure 8).

Step 9: Stop inserting the 900um tubing keeping
the 6 inch mark approximately 1 inch from going
into the 3mm cable as seen in (Figure 9).

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Figure 8

Step 10: Now apply a generous amount of super

glue to the 900um furcation tubing between the
FieldShield cable and the mark and then while
rotating, slide the furcation tubing up to the 6 inch
mark on the 900um tubing (Figure 10).

Step 11: Allow the glue to dry, and then trim the
excess Kevlar strength members behind the
heatshrink (Figure 11).

Note: The CraftSmart Splice-On Connector can
now be installed per standard instructions to the
900um furcated ber.

Figure 9

Figure 10

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2, 6, and 12-Fiber 250um FieldShield Cable

These instructions detail the installation of 2, 6, and 12 ber 900um furcation upjacketing kits. Each kit breaks out 250um
bers from a multiber loose tube into individual 900um buffer tubes. The ber can then be terminated using the 900um
CraftSmart Splice-On Connector installation instructions.

Recommended Tools / Parts List

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• Cover

• Base

• 24” 900um 2, 6, or 12 Fiber Terminal

Assembly

• Heatshrink

• Heat Source (Hot Air Gun/Blow Torch)

Installation Procedure

Step 1: Locate and setup your work surface as close to the patch panel location as possible. This will minimize the strip

length.

Step 2: Route the cable through the patch panel to the work surface.
Step 3: Measure backwards, from the end of the cable to the point at which it will attach to the patch panel, and add 39

inches (1 meter) to the length. Mark this length with a piece of tape. This is the strip point for the cable being
terminated.

Step 4: Strip the cable back to the tape mark.
Step 5: Secure the cable to the patch panel.
Step 6: Clean any dirt and/or gel surrounding the loose tube.
Step 7: Select the rst buffer tube and measure back 36 inches (90cm) and place a mark.
Step 8: Score the buffer tube and strip the loose buffer tube at the mark.
Step 9: Thread the heatshrink until it is ush with the end of the buffer tube and shrink in place.

Note: Be careful not to melt or distort the tube due to excessive heat.

• Electrical or Masking Tape

• Lint Free Wipes

• Indelible Marker

• Buffer Tube Stripper

• Gel Cleaner

• Needle Nose Pliers

Step 10: Tape the buffer tube to the work surface with 2 inches (50mm)
overhanging the end of the work surface (Figure 1).

Step 11: Wipe all the gel from the exposed bers using a gel cleaner.

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Step 12: Place the buffer tube in the bottom of the furcation kit. Using pliers, press the tabs of the crimping xture to hold
the loose tube.

Note: Crimp only enough to start to deform the tube. Twist and pull the terminal body to check if the crimp is
secure. The tube should not slip or move in the crimp xture.

Step 13: Tape the terminal assembly in the vertical position 3 inches (75mm)
to the side of the loose buffer tube (Figure 2).

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Figure 2

Step 14: Untangle the bers and make sure they are completely free of gel lling compound.
Step 15: Talc the bers to facilitate the threading operation. Cup the talc in the palm of your hand and apply along the whole

length of the bers.
Step 16: Select the blue ber and thread 6 inches (150mm) into the blue tube
of the terminal assembly (Figure 3).

Repeat this procedure for the remaining bers, making sure the
color coded bers match the color coded 900um tubing.

Step 17: When all bers have been threaded, push the bers as a group until
the bers start to protrude from the ends of the buffer tubes.

Step 18: Gently pull the bers from the ends of the buffer tubing.

Figure 3

Note: Do not pull the bers taught. Leave sufcient slack so the bers are not stressed.

Step 19: Untape the buffer tube assembly and slide the assembly toward

the loose tube while pulling the bers from the end of
the 900um tubing. If the bers twist, rotate the terminal assembly in
the opposite direction of the twist (Figure 4)

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Step 20: Place the terminal assembly into the bottom of the terminal body.
Align the top cover and snap into place (Figure 5).

Step 21: Remove the tape from the loose tube and repeat this procedure for the remaining loose tubes.

Note: The CraftSmart Splice-On Connector can now be installed per standard instructions to the 900um furcated

ber.

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Safety Precautions

• Please read and follow all fusion splicer manufacturer recommended procedures concerning splicing operation and
precautions.

• Safety glasses should be worn when handling cleaved bers. Cleaved bers are sharp and can pierce eyes, skin or
clothing.

• Never look into the end of a microscope or optical cable connected to an operating optical output device. Laser radiation
is invisible, and direct exposure can severely injure the human eye.

Note: Before starting this process, completely read through the entire installation document. If the splice machine you are
using has a tensile test option, be sure to shut this option off on your machine.

Recommended Tools/Parts List

1. Fusion Splicer

2. Cleaver

3. Jacket Ringer and Stripper

4. Kevlar Shears

5. Fiber Stripper

6. Splice Holders for Splicer

7. Marking Pen

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Installation Procedure

Step 1: Remove the connector and components from

the individually packaged tube.

Step 2: Separate all the parts and identify the parts
you will be using for your application.

• Dust Cap with Handle

• Outer Housing

• Inner Housing Connector Assembly

• Fusion Splice Protection Sleeve

• Strain Relief Boot

Step 3: Remove the dust cap from the connector
sub-assembly and put aside for later use (Figure 1).

Figure 1

Figure 2

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Step 4: Remove Install the dust cap with the
handle on to the ferrule (Figure 2).

Step 5: Carefully remove the ber protection cover
from the back side of the connector (Figure 3).
Do not to touch the stripped end of the ber or let
anything bump against it.

Note: The Fiber is already stripped,
cleaned and cleaved to the exact
dimension needed.

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Figure 2

Figure 3

Step 6: Insert the connector sub-assembly in to

the fusion splice holder, making sure the ber sits
into the center of the ber groove (Figure 4).

Figure 4

Step 7: Following the splice machines

instructions carefully insert the splice holder with
the connector inside of the holder into one side of
the machine (Figure 5). Using extreme caution,
do not touch or bump the stripped ber against
anything.

Figure 5

Step 8: Insert the Strain Relief Boots narrow end rst on to the 900um ber that you will be splicing to.

Step 9: Insert the Fusion Splice Protection Sleeve on to the 900um ber after the Strain Relief Boot.

Step 10: Following the Fusion Splicer’s manufacturers recommendations strip the ber to length.

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Step 11: Place the ber in the splice holder.

Step 12: Clean bare ber with clean wipe and alcohol.

Step 13: Cleave the bare ber to 10mm. If the cleave length is too long it will not be protected in the

Splice Protection Sleeve.

Step 14: Following the splice machines instructions carefully insert the splice holder with the 900um
ber into the opposite side of the machine. Using extreme caution, do not touch or bump the stripped
ber against anything.

Step 15: Following the Fusion Splicer’s manufacturers procedure splice the connector to the ber.

Step 16: Once the splicer has completed the process and you are satised with the results, carefully

slide the protection sleeve up to the ber holder and remove the ber and connector from the splicer.

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Step 17: Slide the protection sleeve toward the
connector centering it over the stripped bare ber

splice (Figure 6).

Step 18: Insert the ber and protection sleeve

into the protection sleeve oven with the connector
all the way to one side of the oven keeping it out
of the oven as the best as you can (Figure 7). If
you cannot close the ovens cover then you can
lay the splice protection holder over the protec­tion sleeve to help keep the heat inside.

Note: If the splice protection sleeve is
not shrunk down all the way then you
can run the heat cycle again. You may
want to increase the ovens time duration
if this continues to happen.

Figure 6

Figure 7

Step 19: Slide the Strain Relief Boot up to the back of the connector and snap in place.

Step 20: Replace the dust cap with handle back to the original dust cap.

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Drop Cable Options

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Product

Name

FieldShield

FLATdrop

FieldShield

D-ROP

FieldShield

FLEXdrop

Cable

Jacket

Outdoor Yes -40° to 176°F No Black Yes

Outdoor Yes -40° to 176°F Yes

Indoor

(Plenum)/

Outdoor

UV Temperature

Yes -40° to 176°F Yes

FieldShield

Connector

Jacket

Color

Black/

Orange

Black/

White

Can be

stapled

Yes

Yes

Best

Application

For use when fast installation

and low up-front cost is most

desired feature.

For use when a single pass

and restorable solution at a

competitive price is ideal.

For use when a premium

product that has maximum

workability, exibility and

restorability is desired.

FieldShield

(Classic)

Outdoor

in Duct

FieldShield

StrongFiber

Indoor/

Outdoor

in Duct

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Duct

Yes in

Duct

-40° to 176°F Yes Black Yes

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Yes in

Duct

For use when the distance

from the access point to the

SFU/MDU is longer than

normal and a more rigid solu-

tion is required to maintain

restorability for drops longer

than 300 feet.

For use when a reusable

pathway is needed and

maximum slack storage is

desirable.

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Standard Warranty

Cleareld warrants to the original purchaser of the Product sold hereunder is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service, subject to exceptions stated herein.

Product Warranty

Products manufactured by Cleareld to customer prints and/or specications are warranted for one (1) year or in accordance with the Product War­ranty Classication section of this document. In all cases, the warranty period commences on the date of shipment to the original purchaser.

Warranty Claim Procedure

If any Product purchased from Cleareld is found defective under the above warranty, the following basic procedure must be followed:

a) Customer must contact Cleareld and obtain a Return Materials Authorization.
b) Following authorization, the Customer ships the product per Cleareld’s freight instructions to Cleareld’s manufacturing facility.
c) Cleareld shall repair or replace the defective Product at its sole option and discretion, and return the repaired or replacement Product to Custom­er’s site, freight prepaid.

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Note: If the Product is not found to be defective at Cleareld, the product will be returned to the Customer and the customer billed for freight in both
directions.

Limitations of Warranty

CORRECTION OF DEFECTS BY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT THE OPTION OF CLEARFIELD INC, SHALL CONSTITUTE THE EXCLUSIVE
SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. CLEARFIELD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR
ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED
WITH THE PRODUCT OR WITH AGREEMENT TO SELL PRODUCT TO BUYER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOST
PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, OR FOR ANY DAMAGES OR SUMS PAID BY BUYER TO THIRD PARTIES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIA­BILITY SHALL APPLY WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED UPON PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT,
BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY, PRINCIPLES OF INDEMNITY OR CONTRIBUTION, THE FAILURE OF ANY LIMITED OR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
TO ACHIEVE ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE.

CLEARFIELD WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LABOR OR MATERIALS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OR INCORPO­RATION OF CLEARFIELD PRODUCTS AT CUSTOMER SITES, INCLUDING ANY COSTS OF ALTERATION, REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, OR ANY FIELD REPAIRS.

Other Limitations

Cleareld assumes no warranty liability regarding defects caused by:

1) Customer’s modication of Product, excepting installation activities described in Cleareld documentation.

2) Customer re-packaging of Product for shipment to third parties or destinations other than those originally shipped to by Cleareld, or any defects

suffered during shipping where the Product has been re-packaged.

3) Customer’s installation or maintenance, excepting activities described in and performed in accordance with Cleareld documentation.

4) Customer’s improper or negligent use or application of Product.

5) Other causes external to the Product, including but not limited to accidents, catastrophe, acts of God, government action, war, riot, strikes, civil

commotion, sovereign conduct, or the acts or conduct of any person or persons not party to or associated with Cleareld.

6) Environmental factors and weathering resulting in aging and damage not necessary or applicable to the function of the product.

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Proprietary Notice

About FieldShield Product Line Application

Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Cleareld, Inc. and may not be duplicated in full or part by any person without prior written
approval of Cleareld, Inc.

Its purpose is to provide the user with adequately detailed documentation to efciently install the equipment supplied. Every effort has been made to
keep the information contained in this document current and accurate as of the date of publication or revision.

However, no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error free or that it is accurate with regard to any specication.

Technical Support

Cleareld, Inc. can be contacted for any issues that arise with the supplied product.

If you need to return the supplied product, you must contact the Cleareld, Inc. Customer Service Department to request a Returned Materials
Authorization (RMA) number.

Installation Manual

Cleareld, Inc.
7050 Winnetka Ave N

Minneapolis, MN 55428

Toll Free: 800.422.2537
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Customer Support: [e-mail]
Technical Support: [e-mail]

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