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 cable side entry port 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).
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.