Cisco Flexible Solutions Taps Installation Guide

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Introducing the SG Reverse Windows Tap

Description of the SG Reverse Windows Tap ...................................................................... 3

Features ........................................................................................................................ 3

2/4-way SG Reverse Windows Tap Standard Housing ..................................................... 4

2/4-Way Tap Dimensions ......................................................................................... 4

2/4/8-way SG Reverse Windows Tap Full Profile Housing ............................................. 5

2/4/8-Way Tap Dimensions ..................................................................................... 5

2/4-way SG Reverse Windows Tap Standard Faceplate ................................................... 6

2/4/8-way SG Reverse Windows Tap Full Profile Faceplate ........................................... 7

Installing the Tap

Tools and Torque Specifications .......................................................................................... 10

Tools Required .......................................................................................................... 10

Torque Specifications ............................................................................................... 10

Torque Sequence ....................................................................................................... 11

Preparing for Installation ...................................................................................................... 12

To Prepare the Connectors ...................................................................................... 12

Removing the Faceplate ........................................................................................................ 14

To Remove the Faceplate ......................................................................................... 14

To Remove a Faceplate with Feeder Cables Connected (Hot Install) ............... 15

Installing the Tap Housing on a Strand .............................................................................. 17

To Install the Tap Housing on a Strand ................................................................. 17

Installing the Tap Housing in a Pedestal ............................................................................ 19

To Install the Tap Housing in a Pedestal ............................................................... 19

Mounting the Faceplate ........................................................................................................ 21

To Mount the Faceplate ........................................................................................... 21

Customer Support Information

Appendix A Technical Information

Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 28

2/4-Way Tap Dimensions ....................................................................................... 28

2/4/8-Way Tap Dimensions ................................................................................... 28

Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................ 28

AC/RF Bypass Switch Performance ...................................................................... 29

Standards Compliance ............................................................................................. 29