Cisco Cisco Surge-Gap Passives Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Installing the Tap/Passive
To Install the Tap/Passive on a Strand with an Extension Bracket
An extension bracket is used to offset the tap/passive below the strand and allow
other trunk and/or feeder cable to pass. To install a tap/passive on an strand with
an extension bracket, follow the steps below.
1. Completely remove the strand clamp bolt and strand clamp using a 3/8-in.
1. Completely remove the strand clamp bolt and strand clamp using a 3/8-in.
wrench.
2. Mount the extension bracket to the tap/passive with the strand clamp bolt
(usually 3/8-in. bolt).
3. Attach the other end of the extension bracket to the strand with the strand clamp
and strand clamp bolt provided with extension bracket.
To install Tandem Tap/Passives
To install tandem tap/passive, follow the steps below.
1. Remove the strand clamp bolt and strand clamp from the tap/passives’
1. Remove the strand clamp bolt and strand clamp from the tap/passives’
housings.
2. Loosely attach the tandem bracket to the housings using the strand clamp bolts.
3. Orient the tandem bracket to be perpendicular to the strand. Slide the loosened
strand clamp over the strand and tighten securely.
4. Orient the tap/passive to face the desired direction. Securely tighten the tandem
bracket to the housing with the strand clamp bolts.
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