How To Pull the Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic Cable? - A Step by Step Guide

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How To Pull the Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic
Cable A Step by Step Guide
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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Steps for How to Pull Pre-terminated Fiber Optic
  Cable
• Contact Us

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Introduction

• Optical fibers are considered to be a next-gen
  data transmission medium compared to the copper
  core ethernet cables. While fiber optic cables
  were deemed expensive initially, technological
  advancements and mass production brought the cost
  down significantly.
• In addition to the better data transfer speeds,
  fiber optics cables are flexible and can carry
  multiple fibers in a single cable. Due to the
  sturdy outer cover and protection measures
  implemented inside, the fiber optics cable can be
  used for both indoor and outdoor installations.
• When run outside, the cables can directly be
  buried, pulled into the conduit or ducts, or run
  aerially across two poles. Yet, the way you pull
  the cable can cause structural damage to the
  cable leading to operational failure. So it is
  important to learn about pulling the
  pre-terminated fiber optic cable.

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How to Pull Pre-terminated Fiber Optic Cable

• Now we shall learn about how to pull the
  pre-terminated fiber optic cable in a step by
  step method.
• There are 5 steps to follow to successfully pull
  the pre-terminated fiber optic cables.

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Step 1 Inspect the spool

• Most cable manufacturers provide a spool of fiber
  optic cable that is pre-terminated as per your
  requirements. Always ensure that the cable is
  connected to the pulling eye as shown in the
  image.
• The pulling eye is nothing but a strong cord that
  is connected to one end of the optical fiber in a
  loop. Those installing the fiber will connect the
  loop to the fastener to pull it across narrow
  terrains. Ensure the pulling eye socket is not
  entangled with any connectors, else they will rip
  out at the time of pulling.

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Step 2 Connect the pulling eye to the fastener

• The next step would be to connect the fastener to
  the pulling eye socket.
• The fasteners one end is connected to the loop
  and the other end is connected to the winch or
  automated puller.

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Step 3 Add some lubricant to the pulling socket

• Next step would be to add some lubricant to the
  pulling eye.
• This allows the cable to pass through narrow
  ducts or tight areas without any friction

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Step 4 Pull!

• Once lubed, the only thing remaining is to pull
  the cable with appropriate pulling tension.
• Depending on the elevation, and the tightness of
  the ducts, you may need some extra elbow grease.

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Step 5 Remove the pulling socket and check the
continuity

• Now all that remains is to check the continuity.
• And remove the pulling eye socket after
  successful installation.

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Reach Us

• Falcon Technologies Inc. specializes in providing
  a large portfolio of leading brands for IT,
  voice, video, and data network cables and
  connectivity products.

Business Details Falcon Technologies, Inc. St.
Louis Office and Showroom Location 2631 Metro
Blvd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Phone
314-994-9066 Email sales_at_falcontech.com
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500 pm CST Will Call / Receiving Monday -
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