INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AFL Apex

X-2 Multi-Drop Cable Entry Kit

Specications are subject to change without notice.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Apex Multi-Drop (1)

Blank plugs (3)

Tie wraps (10) Black UV stabilized supplied in kit

Cable Attachment Unit (1)

Hose Clamp (1)

Spur Bracket (1)

Ordering Information

DESCRIPTION AFL NO.

Multi-Drop Cable Entry Kit (ts up to 4 cables 0.20" to 0.39" in diameter or at drop cable) AX-KIT-DROP-4

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AFL APEX

X-2 MULTI-DROP CABLE ENTRY KIT

Splice modules shown in Apex splice trays. Installation will be similar in all applications.

Parts of the CAU

• Sheath end

• Hose clamp gear nest in CAU

• Strength member retention bolt

• Alignment tab on back

• SWR breakaway line

• Spur bracket and orientation small diameter cable bushing

Cable must be clean and free of all tape, dirt or contamination

for proper sheath retention and sealing.

Gear Nest

Strength Member

Retention

Breakaway Line

for SWR

Sheath End

Spur

Bracket

CABLE ATTACHMENT UNIT

MULTI-DROP INSTALLATION

The Multi-Drop unit is installed below the CAU encased in the

Gel blocks between the plastic gel ngers. (Figure 1)

Prepare the Multi-Drop Unit

1. Slip 8 tie wraps in unit in opposing directions. (Figure 2)

Tie wraps at top and bottom in each of the 4 positions

as shown (8 total). There is no top or bottom to the kit insert.

It can be used in either direction.

Black UV stabilized tie wraps are needed and supplied in kit.

White tie wraps are used here to show position.

Gel blocks

CAU

Figure 2

Figure 1

CAU

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AFL Apex

X-2 Multi-Drop Cable Entry Kit

Specications are subject to change without notice.

2. Use the length table of the specic product to prepare the drop cable. 90" can used as a default.

3. Install drop cables (at or round) with 2 ½" from top of the Multi-Drop Kit to sheath end and secure with

tie wraps, - 2 per drop.

4. Install blank plugs for any unused drop location and secure with tie wraps - 2 per plug.

5. Secure tie wraps of Multi-Drop Kit to drop cables plugs and snip tails. (Figure 3)

6. Trim all strength members to approximately 3".

- No need to secure at drop rods, they can be cut ush.

- CSM retention can be broken off from the CAU if strength members do not need to be retained.

7. Place the end of the Multi-Drop kit approximately ½" away from the CAU. The end of the drop cables should

align closely with the breakaway notch on the CAU. If a combination of drops and plugs are used, the

Multi-Drop kit should be rotated so that the plugs face away from the CAU, with the cables closest to the CAU.

(Figure 4)

8. Secure all strength rods under Strength Member Retention bolt and washer. (Figure 5)

9. Install Hose clamp and spur bracket, nesting hose clamp in CAU. (Figure 5)

- The spur bracket MUST be installed with one of the at tabs aligned with and under the hose clamp gear.

(Figure 6A) The proper orientation for the spur opening is towards the splice tray as shown in Figure 5.

- The spur bracket should NOT be installed as shown in Figure 6B.

10. Secure spur bracket and cable under hose clamp in proper location and tighten with 216 can wrench. (Figure 7)

11. Install the Multi-Drop kit and CAU assembly into base aligning the CAU alignment slot with alignment tab on

base. Secure and tighten CAU mount bolt to Base. The Multi-Drop kit seal should be between the base gel

ngers. (Figure 8)

12. Depress Base wedge gel and install sealing wedge.

Black UV stabilized tie wraps are needed and supplied in kit. White tie wraps are used here to show position.

Figure 3 Figure 5

Figure 7

Figure 4

Figure 8

1/2" gap

Multi-Drop between gel ngersMulti-Drop between gel ngers

Spur Spur

BracketBracket

Spur Spur

BracketBracket

Clamp GearClamp Gear

Figure 6A Figure 6B

Strength Member

Retention Bolt

Spur

Bracket