SLIC-3.6X33-BA/SES - 3M Electronic Specialty

SLiC

™

Aerial Closure with Spiral

End Seals and Bond Assembly

Instructions

November 1997

34-7039-8133-1-D

Contents:

1.0 General ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

2.0 Kit Contents...................................................................................................................................................4

3.0 Cable Preparation .........................................................................................................................................4

4.0 Closure Installation, Bonding and Splicing ................................................................................................... 5

5.0 End Seal Installation .....................................................................................................................................6

6.0 Closure Assembly .........................................................................................................................................8

7.0 Extending Closure.........................................................................................................................................8

8.0 Accessories...................................................................................................................................................8

Cut with scissors

Maximum

Splice

Opening

Maximum

Bundle

Diameter

Approx. Cable

Range Pair

Count

SLiC

3 x 33 BA

21"

(533 mm)

3.6"

(91.4 mm)

*400 pair

26 or 24 AWG

(0.4 or 0.5 mm)

SLiC

5 x 33 BA

21"

(533 mm)

5.6"

(142.2 mm)

*1200 pair

26 AWG

(0.4 mm)

SLiC

9 x 36 BA

25"

(635 mm)

9.6"

(244 mm)

*3600 pair

26 AWG

(0.4 mm)

21"

(533 mm)

7.6"

(193.0 mm)

*2400 pair

26 AWG

(0.4 mm)

SLiC

2 x 29 BA

17"

(432 mm)

2.6"

(66 mm)

**200 pair

26 or 24 AWG

(0.4 or 0.5 mm)

SLiC

2 x 19 BA

14"

(356 mm)

2.2"

(55.9 mm)

100 pair

26 or 24 AWG

(0.4 or 0.5 mm)

SLiC

7 x 33 BA

1.0 General

1.01 This instruction bulletin describes the assembly of the 3M™ SLiCTM Aerial Closure with Spiral End Seals and

Bond Assembly with external bonding hanger brackets. The closures are free breathing and suitable for

straight, butt, and branch splices of non-pressurized communication cables.

** BASED ON MORE THAN ONE CABLE

* BASED ON 2-BANK STRAIGHT SPLICE USING 4000-DWP MODULE

7" End Seal5" End Seal3" End Seal2" End Seal

1.02 End Seal Port Diameter Range:

End Seal SLiC 2x19* SLiC 3x33 SLiC 5x33 SLiC 7x33

Port Diameter Range SLiC 2x29* SLiC 9x36

Port #1 0.8 to 1.6" 0.8 to 2.6" 1.2 to 3.0" 1.5 to 3.8"

20 to 41 mm 20 to 66 mm 30 to 76 mm 38 to 97 mm

Port #2 0.5 to 1.0" 0.5 to 1.0" 0.8 to 1.4" 1.2 to 1.8"

13 to 25 mm 13 to 25 mm 20 to 36 mm 30 to 46 mm

Port #3 **0.5 to 1.0" 0.5 to 1.0" 1.4 to 2.0" 0.5 to 1.2"

13 to 25 mm 13 to 25 mm 36 to 51 mm 13 to 30 mm

Port #4 NA NA 0.5 to 1.2" 1.8" to 2.4"

13 to 30 mm 46 to 61 mm

Port #5 NA NA NA 0.5 to 1.2"

13 to 30 mm

Between Wraps 0.2 to 0.4" 0.2 to 0.4" 0.2 to 0.4" 0.2 to 0.4"

5.1 to 10.2 mm 5.1 to 10.2 mm 5.1 to 10.2 mm 5.1 to 10.2 mm

* Total of all cable diameters cannot exceed 1.6" (41 mm) for the 2" SLiCs.

** The third port on the 2" endseal is labeled Port 2.

1/2" (13 mm)

Core Wrap

1/2" (13 mm)

1/8"

(3 mm)

Inner Sheath

Core Wrap

3.02 Double sheath cable.

3.0 Cable Preparation

Note: For both single and double sheath cables, cut

shield flush with outer sheath.

3.01 Single sheath cable.

1.03 Dimensions: A

Size B C

2 x 19 19" (483 mm ) 5.3" (135 mm) 3.2" (80 mm)

2 x 29 29" (737 mm) 5.9" (150 mm) 3.2" (80 mm)

3 x 33 33" (838 mm) 7.1" (180 mm) 4.7" (119 mm)

5 x 33 33" (838 mm) 9.2" (234 mm) 6.8" (173 mm)

7 x 33 33" (838 mm) 11.5" (292 mm) 8.9" (227 mm)

9 x 36 36" (914 mm) 13.5" (343 mm) 10.9" (276 mm)

2.0 Kit Contents

2.01 Kit Contents are as follows:

Closure Body with:

Bond Bar

Braid Assembly

Spiral End Seals

2.02 Additional Materials Required:

Shield Connectors

Cable Ties

Cable Spacers

Moisture Resistant Splicing Connectors

Vinyl tape Closure BodyEnd Seal (2) Bond Assembly (2)

Bond Bar

Note: On cables less than 3/4" (19 mm) in diameter,

cut a 1 1/2" (38 mm) slit in the sheath opposite

connector location. Then complete procedure.

1 1/2"

(38 mm) Slit

1" (25 mm)

Slit

3.03 Make a 1" (25 mm) slit in the outer sheath and shield.

Lift corners for base insertion.

4.0 Closure Installation, Bonding and Splicing

4.01 Attach closure to strand using the proper position at the

bottom of the external bond hanger bracket.

Note: Always use bottom notch with small groove. For 10M

strand and larger, rotate hanger cap and use large

groove. Secure the hanger brackets to strand using

50 in•lbs (565 cm•N) torque. For self-supporting cable,

tighten to 75 in•lbs (850 cm•N) torque.

Lashed cable support and spacer (use appropriate size

of cable spacer to keep cable at the same level or

slightly lower that the end seal openings)

** X See table in Section 1.0

Trim Core Wrap to extend approximately 1"

(25mm) past the outer sheath. If core wrap is

damaged, wrap with vinyl tape.

Slit web approximately 91" (2.3 m) on self-supporting cable

48"

(1219mm)

5.0 End Seal Installation

5.01 Remove plugs for the desired number of cables to be

installed.

Note: Use appropriate port as needed for cable size

to be installed (Check cable range shown on

end seal.)

4.02 Remove connector base from bond assembly and insert it

between shield and core wrap; inner sheath for double sheath

cable, until stops meet outer sheath.

4.03 Place terminal wrench over stud and push down to bend

corners and pull slit together.

4.04 Attach bond assembly over stud and tighten firmly with

securing nut.

Note: Tail of base must contact connector top.

5.02 Install end seal on cable and put one wrap of vinyl

tape around center of end seal.

5.03 Cut on dotted line, if necessary, according to the following

chart: 2x19 3x33 5x33 7x33

SLiC 2x29 9x36

If end seal diameter is 2.5" 3.8" 5.8" 7.4"

greater than: 64 mm 99 mm 147 mm 188 mm

Note: Cut method and location indicated by dotted line

on each End Seal.

Note: Dotted line configuration on largest end seal is

different than others due end seal thickness.

5.04 End seal cutting is optional, but makes closing of closure

easier with larger diameter cable. If end seal is not cut, then

compress SLiC end by using a knife to slit through thin

plastic membrane.

Then place a heavy duty cable tie, hose clamps or metal

banding through the slit on each end and tighten to secure

and compress seal.

5.05 For sheath repair of cables larger than maximum diameter

as indicated on end seal, cut tail until end seal diameter is

approximately 0.3" to 0.5" (8 mm to 13 mm) greater than

diameter of SLiC; i.e., the SLiC 3x33 should have a

maximum end seal diameter in the range of 3.3" to 3.5"

(84 mm to 89 mm).

Note: Location of end seal in SLiC is not flush with end.

Distance required between end seals shown below.

Distance Between End

SLiC Seal Centers

2x19 16" (406 mm)

2x29 25" (635 mm)

3x33 29" (737 mm)

5x33 29" (737 mm)

7x33 29" (737 mm)

9x36 32" (813 mm)

Telecom Systems Division

6801 River Place Blvd.

Austin, TX 78726-9000

800/426-8688

Litho in USA

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but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed. Before utilizing the product, the user should determine the suitability of the

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warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed.

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LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY, FOR ANY INJURY OR FOR ANY DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

SUSTAINED OR INCURRED BY REASON OF THE USE OF ANY OF THE SELLER'S PRODUCTS THAT WERE DEFECTIVE.

Note: White cable ties used for clarity only.

6.0 Closure Assembly

6.01 Tie splice bundle and cable ends to bond bar.

6.02 Close latches to seal assembly.

Printed on 50% recycled paper

with 10% post consumer

7.0 Extending Closure

7.01 Remove bond bar with tubing from a second closure

and cut off 6" (152 mm).

7.02 Cut second closure in half using center mark as a guide.

Note: Each half section will only fit over similar end of

main closure body.

7.03 Install 6" (152 mm) bond bar with cover tubing on

closure half.

Note: Use piece of braid from half section and attach to

braid from main closure body or cut new braid to

reach full length of extended closure.

7.04 Install half section over end of main body.

7.05 Tie cable to 6" (152 mm) bond bar.

7.06 Reposition end seal in extended body, close latches to seal.

Note: 2 x 19 and 9 x 36 BA Closures cannot be extended.

8.0 Accessories

8.01 • AC-HB1 Aerial Closure Offset Hanger Brackets

• AC-HB2 Extended Hanger Brackets

Designed to support and bond the SLiC Closures

to the messenger strand when more than one

cable is supported by the messenger.

Cap and Bolt

AC-HB1

AC-HB2

Mouser Electronics

Authorized Distributor

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