Cisco Flexible Solutions Taps Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Installing the Tap
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5 Using a 3/16-in. hex-head driver or 3/16-in. straight blade screwdriver, loosen
the two seizure screws inside the housing.
6 Thread the prepared KS-connectors into the housing at the cable side entry port
locations as shown in the figure above. Make sure to tighten the connector
according to the manufacturer’s recommended torque specification, typically 15
ft-lb to 25 ft-lb (20.3 Nm to 33.9 Nm), but not to exceed 60 ft-lb (81.3 Nm).
according to the manufacturer’s recommended torque specification, typically 15
ft-lb to 25 ft-lb (20.3 Nm to 33.9 Nm), but not to exceed 60 ft-lb (81.3 Nm).
7 Using a 3/16-in. hex-head driver or 3/16-in. straight blade screwdriver, tighten
the two seizure screws from 15 in-lb to 20 in-lb (1.7 Nm to 2.3 Nm). See the
diagram in step 5 for the location of the two seizure screws.
diagram in step 5 for the location of the two seizure screws.
8 Replace the end plugs on the unused entry ports and torque with a 3/8-in. hex
wrench from 50 in-lb to 60 in-lb (5.6 Nm to 6.8 Nm).
9 Attach the faceplate to the housing. Refer to To Mount the Faceplate (on page
10 Attach the drop cable (RG-6 or RG-59) to the tap faceplate.
Note: Be sure to provide strain relief for the coax drop cable per manufacturer’s
recommendation, and terminate all unused F-ports with 75
recommendation, and terminate all unused F-ports with 75
terminators.