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Fiber Splice Tray and Stacking Unit
Part Number: FST6
© Panduit Corp. 2014
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The FST6 splice tray holds up to 12 fusion or 12 mechanical splices for multimode or singlemode fibers.
1.0 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
FST6 SPLICE TRAY
Mechanical
Splice
Holder
(Qty 2)
Clear Cover
Splice Tray
FS026
Fusion
Splice
Holder
(Qty 2)
PVC Tube
Fig. 1
2.0 PRECAUTIONS
2.1 Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending and crushing forces. Consult the manufacturer’s cable specification sheet
for the specific cable in use.
2.2 DANGER: UNMATED CONNECTORS OR FIBERS MAY EMIT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO
THE END OF THE CONNECTORS OR FIBER. DO NOT INSPECT WITH MAGNIFYING DEVICES. MAINTAIN CAP ON UNMATED
CONNECTORS.
2.3 Consult cable manufacturer’s instructions for proper sheath removal method for the cable in use. Consult splice manufacturer’s
instructions for recommended precautions.
3.0 INSTALLING SPLICE TRAY AND FIBER
3.1 Install the splice holders, fusion or mechanical to base of FST6 splice tray.
3.2 Mount the splice tray into the stacking unit.
3.3 Routing Fiber - Follow instructions for cable in use when removing cable sheath. Strip outer sheath to expose enough fiber for the
application. The length will vary depending on the enclosure. Fig. 2 shows the recommended fiber routing for the FST6.
3.4 Prior to splicing fibers install splice tray in stacking unit and loop the fiber into the position it will occupy after splicing to determine
required slack length. Bring the fibers to the center of splice holders. Add 1.0" to this length and trim excess.
3.5 Securing Fiber In Splice Tray - Select crimping tab to be used for securing loose tube buffer. When multiple buffer tubes are used
select inner tabs first. Crimp loose buffer tubes using crimping pliers. Buffer tubes should extend 1/2" beyond tab into tray. (Fig. 3)
3.6 Tight buffered fibers can be secured with cable ties threaded through cable tie slots located on splice tray base. If cable jacket
cannot be routed up to splice tray use PVC tubing to protect buffered fibers. (Fig. 3)
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© Panduit Corp. 2014
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Splice
FS026
Fig. 2
Crimp inner tab first
PVC tubing
Cable tie
Tight buffered
cable
Fig. 3
4.0 SPLICING FIBERS
4.1 Place the FST6 splice tray close to the splicing equipment. Route all fibers into the tray.
4.2 Remove enough fiber to reach splicing equipment, trim fiber and splice per manufacturer’s instructions.
4.3 Coil fibers back into the tray and place the completed splice into the splice holder. Avoid tight bends or twists in fibers. Check fiber
bend radii once all fiber is coiled in tray.
4.4 Make sure all fibers are inside retaining tabs of splice tray. Snap the clear cover on top of the splice tray and insert into stacking unit.
The holes in the cover should be aligned with holes in splice tray base.
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