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Method Statement For

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REVISION RECORD

This cover page is a record of all revisions of the document identified above by number and title. All previous cover pages are
hereby superseded and are to be destroyed.

Rev. No. By Chkd. Approvals Description and Page Numbers of Revisions

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CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 REFERENCES

4.0 DEFINITIONS

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

6.0 EQUIPMENT

7.0 PROCEDURE

8.0 ATTACHMENTS
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1.0 PURPOSE

This procedures defines the methods to be adapted for the installation structural cabling system solution.
This documents ensures the work to be conducted at site are compliance with approved architecture
diagram and material submittal.A work method statement is prepared for each task on a particular
worksite; the group of work method statements are then packaged and included in the overall
Construction Safety Plan. This method statement deal with Structural Cabling system solution, SCS will
be implemented to support data, voice, and video services under a common physical infrastructure.

2.0 SCOPE

This document details the SCS Installation procedures, for Implementation proposed to Petrolleum
instiute research Centre. The document details solution on installation related activities that will be
carried out during the project as per the solution proposal.

2.1 Preparation of work

2.2 Delivery and inspection upon arrival at site.
2.3 Installation of UTP & Fiber backboned cables and Accessories.

3.0 REFERENCE

 Approved Shop drawings for Data and Telecome layouts.

 Specifications
 Project Quality Plan
 Project HSE Plan
 Pre-Qualification of sub-contractor
 Material Submittal

4.0 DEFINITIONS:

PQP : Project Quality Plan

PSP : Project Safety Plan
QCP : Quality Control Procedure
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
MS : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection Test Plan
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.
SK : Store Keeper.
WIR : Inspection and Test Request
MIR : Material Verification Record.
MAR : Material Approval Request
UTP : Unshielded Twisted Pair
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FP : Face Plate
D/V : Data & voice
MDF : Main distributing Frame
IDF : Intermediate Distribution Frame
CCTV : Close Circuit Television
BOQ : Bill Of Quantity
ELV : Extra Low Voltage
P.P. : Patch Panel
SCS : Structural Cabling system

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities for ensuring that the steps in this procedure shall be carried out are specified at relevant
steps in the procedure:
- Project Manager.
- Construction manager
- QA/QC Engineer
- Site Engineer
- HSE officer
- SK

5.1 Project Manager

- Project Manager is the overall responsible for the project in terms of work execution, safety, planning &
quality. The Project Manager will maintain the planning progress and coordination of works with the
main contractor.
- The work progress shall be carried out as per planned program and all the equipment’s required to
execute the works shall be available and in good condition as per project planned.
- Specific attention is paid to all safety measures and quality control in coordination with Safety
Engineer and QA/QC Engineer and in line with PSP and PQP.

5.2 Construction Manager

- Construction Manager is responsible to supervise and control the work on site.

- Coordinating with QA/QC Engineer and site Team and foremen for all activities on site.
- Control and sign all WIR’s before issuing to Consultant approval.

5.3 Site Engineer

- The method of statement to the system shall be implemented according to the Consultant project
specifications and approved shop drawings.
- Provision of all necessary information and distribution of responsibilities to his Construction team.
- The work progress shall be monitored in accordance with the planned work program and he will
provide reports to his superiors.
- The constant coordination with the Safety Engineer to ensure that the works are carried out in safe
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working atmosphere.
- The constant coordination with the QA/QC Engineer for any works to be carried out and initiate for
the Inspection for the finished works.
- He will ensure the implementation of any request that might be raised by the Consultant.
- Efficient daily progress shall be obtained for all the equipment and manpower.
- He will engage in the work and check the same against the daily report received from the Foremen.
- The passage of all the revised information to the Foremen and ensure that it’s being carried out
properly.

5.4 QA/QC Engineer (MEP):

- The monitoring of executions of works at site and should be as per the approved shop drawings and
project specifications.
- Ensure WIRs and MIRs are being raised for activities in timely manner and inspected by the
Consultant.
- Check and insure that all activities / work done / completed prior to offer for consultant inspection.
- He will follow and carried out all the relevant tests as per project specifications.
- Obtain the required clearance prior to Consultant’s inspections.
- Should acquire any necessary civil works clearances and coordination.
- Coordinate with site construction team.
- One who will assist the Consultant Engineer / Inspector during inspection?

5.5 Site Foreman

- The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the available resources in coordination
with the Site Engineer on a daily basis.
- Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning with the Site
Engineer.
- Incorporate all the QA/QC and Safety requirements as requested by the concerned Engineer.
- Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to the Site
Engineer immediately.

5.6 Safety Officer

- The implementation of all safety measures in accordance with the HSE plan and that the whole work
force is aware of its proper implementation.
- The implementation of safety measures is adequate to maintain a safe working environment on the
work activity.
- Inspection of all the site activities and training personnel in accident prevention and its proper
reporting to the Construction Manager and the Project Manager.
- The site is maintained in a clean and tidy manner.
- Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.
- Ensure all concerned personals shall use PPE and all other items as required.
- Ensure adequate lighting is provided in the working area at night time.
- Ensure high risk elevated areas are provided are barricade, tape, safety nets and provided with
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ladders.
- Ensure service area/inspection area openings are provided with barricade, tape, and safety nets.
- Ensure safe access to site work at all times.

5.7 Store Keeper (SK)

- Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to store the material delivery to the site and
keep it in suitable area that will keep the material in safe from rusty and damage.
- One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in coordination with QA/QC and
concerned Engineer.

5.8 Technicians from Supplier- Sub-contractor to Contractor

- Technicians will be on site doing the installation of the SCS as per the BOQ, approved drawings &
Schematic Diagram. After that they will start labeling the system cables and test the system ports.

5.9 Manpower from Supplier– Sub-contractor to Contractor

- The blow table explains the manpower used for the successful completion of the project.
- Project Engineer: One Engineer.
- Supervisor: one-two as per the site requirement.
- Technician: 10 - 20 as per the site requirement.

6.0 EQUIPMENTS

 Pulling Spring
 Cabling Punching tools
 Screw drivers
 Hack saw
 Jig saw
 Wire cutters
 Hammer
 Crimping tools
 Tracers
 Fluke testing tools.
 Measuring Wheel.
 Drilling tools.
 Ladders.
 Scaffolding (to be provided by the contractor for the High level Area).
 Safety requirements tools such as safety shoes, safety helmet, safety glasses, fluorescent
vest, and safety gloves to insure maximum ability of safe work and dust mask when
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required.

7.0 PROCEDURE

7.1 Safety Requirements:

- Persons engaged with Installation have to be skilled and have received proper and adequate training
on safety and should be maintained in safe condition and the installation methods not to create
danger either for the operator or for other persons or livestock.
- Necessary PPE to be worn while working in energized to be worn while working in energized
circuits.
- Ensure adequate lighting is provided in the working area at night time and if inside the building area
to be well illuminated.
- Ensure service area/work area openings are provided with barricade, tape, safety nets and warning
signage to be provided.
- Ensure LOTO procedure to be followed and implement comprehensive logout & tag out during
execution of work.
- Emergency evacuation plan and procedure to be developed prior to start of testing.
- PTW to be applied and obtained to start work on the required area.
- Calibrated Instruments only to be used.
- In order to ensure safe conditions during Installation the following points must be taken to account.
- A safe work environment is much more likely when each worker makes ensuring workplace safety a
part of the job. Do not depend only on the efforts of others to ensure job safety.
- When working, try to consider the possible effects of every action. This is especially important for
actions which could have consequences in remote locations (for example, turning power on or off or
activating distant machinery).
- All telephony installation technicians should be capable of providing:

 Basic first aid.

 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

- First aid is the emergency aid or treatment given before medical services can be obtained. Training in
first aid prepares individuals to act properly and help save lives in the event of an emergency.

- CPR is the emergency procedure used on a person who is not breathing and whose heart has stopped
beating (cardiac arrest).

- When there is an emergency there is no time to ask questions or learn from mistakes. There is only
one chance to make the correct choice to save a life. An untrained rescuer will often become a victim
of the situation that caused the emergency. For example, if a rescuer attempts to assist an
unconscious victim who is lying across an energized electrical circuit, the rescuer can become part of
the circuit and a victim.

- Training in emergency rescue and first aid are often combined into one comprehensive course.
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- There are few basic steps to safely assist others without endangering yourself:

- Survey the scene—check for fire, toxic fumes, heavy vehicle traffic, live electrical wires, a ladder, or
swift-moving water. If the victim is conscious, ask questions to get information.
- Notify someone—it is imperative to let someone know that you need help and where you are. If you
attempt a rescue alone and become overwhelmed from smoke, electrocution, or unseen gases, you
will need help.

- Communication is an important part of any safety program. Attend and pay close attention to all
safety meetings and safety equipment training. Ask questions. On the job, Telephony installers must
communicate freely and clearly with everyone affected by their work and those whose work may
affect them.

7.2 Handling and storage:

- Materials shall be ordered as per approved material submittal.

On receipt of the material and accessories at site, necessary precautions shall be taken for unloading,
shifting and storage, as follows:

 Material shall be stored in a covered / dry space at all the time.

 All materials received at site shall be inspected and ensured that the materials are as per
approved material submittal.
 Any discrepancies, damage etc., found will be notified and reported for further action.
 Site Engineer has to ensure that all delivered material used at site are of free from any
damage or deformity of any kind. Any minor damages observed shall be repaired suitably and
in case if the repairs could not be done properly, the panel boards are to be sent to assembler
for rectification, after all formalities carried on.

7.3 Installation Procedure:

7.3.1 Structured Cabling Pulling

A. Overview
- Pulling cable for telecommunications installations inside of buildings requires using many
techniques. Some cables are very large and heavy, disguising the fact that the pairs inside the cable
are actually very fragile. Be prepared to learn the correct way to handle the cable so that the
installation will meet specifications.
- Setting up, or getting ready, is the proper way to ensure a smooth job of pulling cable. These pre-
cable pulling tasks are essential:
 The work area must be secured (cleared of pedestrian traffic) for safe conditions to exist for
everyone.
 Equipment for supporting the cable reels must be in place.
 Equipment for pulling the cable must be available.
 Equipment for temporarily holding the cable in place must be available.
 Correct lengths of cable must be on hand.
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 Before the pull begins, locations for accessing and pulling the cable should be identified.
 Adequate manpower must be available.
 Equipment allowing cabling installers to communicate must be on hand.

B. Cabling Pulling Setup

- There are many preparation tasks which affect safety. Once the job of pulling cable begins,
everything and everyone should be in the right place. This can only occur with proper planning. A
good cabling installer is efficient and organizes the work.
- A good cable setup means all materials are in place so the cables can be handled properly. A cabling
contractor may need specialized equipment capable of holding large reels. Smaller equipment, such
as cable trees, may be brought in to handle the many rolls containing low pair-count cable. If all
preparations are made correctly, time will be saved once pulling begins.
- The job site should be secured from office workers or other occupants of the building. Other
contractors as well as building occupants need to know that an installation is going on. The safety of
everyone involved is important. Securing the area is a way to let other people in the building is aware
that an installation is underway. The equipment in use may create a hazard where people walk.

- Prepare starting the cable into the conduit by:

 Securing the area.
 Setting up the cable.
 Setting up the pull string.
 Selecting and identifying the cable labeling system to be used.
 Identifying pull points.

C. Secure the area.

 Set up cones, signs, barricades, and/or caution tape in work areas to alert everyone of danger in the
area.
 Place caution tape across the entrance to the area to restrict access to anyone other than cabling
installers or other authorized personnel.
 Notify appropriate personnel that work is beginning.
 For large cable reels, set up a jack stand or reel dolly. A reel dolly is basically a jack stand with
wheels that allows easy relocation of the assembly.
 Find out if the cable reel being installed is so large and heavy that a jack stand or reel dolly is
required.
 Many contractors use jack stands for holding the reels of cable off the floor. Sometimes this
equipment is made from homemade supports and a pipe is used to appropriately suspend the reel.
 Select a location that is large enough for the number of spools needed.
 Set up the jacks stand inside the telecommunications closet if there is room for it or set it up in the
area just outside the closet.
 Place a pipe or crossbar (known as a mandrel) through the center hole in the reel. Get help from
co-workers to lift the spool onto the jack stand. Jack stands used for placing larger cables usually
have a mechanical ratcheting or hydraulic lift mechanism to assist in lifting the reels into place for
pulling.
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 Make sure the mandrel can support the weight of the cable reel(s).
 In some pulling operations, reel brakes may be needed to control the pay out of the cable.

D. For smaller reels set up a cable tree.

 Cable trees are used when there are multiple small spools of cable being pulled at the same time.
 Select the spools of cable that will be needed for the job. Cable can be ordered with various put up
lengths. Usually put ups are 305 m (1000 ft), 457 m (1500 ft), and 1524 m (5000 ft).
 Select a location near the cable feed point that is large enough for the cable tree.
 Bring in the cable tree and set it up inside the closet if there is room, or in an area outside the
telecommunications closet, such as in the hallway.
 Mount the spools on the cable tree.
 Find the end of each cable reel and bring them together, through the guide hole on the pay-out end
of the cable tree.
 Select one of the cables in the group as a guide cable.
 Take the next two cables and tape them to the guide cable approximately 76 mm (3 in) behind the
guide cable. Continue attaching cable to the bundle in groups of two until all cables are attached to
the bundle.
 Prepare the guide cable for attachment to the pull string.
 Even smaller amounts of cable, set up a cable pay-out pack.
 Knock a hole in the top of the pack or remove the plastic insert to expose the cable inside.
 Cable is shipped in several different containers:

– Pay-out-pack
– Reel-in-a-box
– Spool
 The pay-out packs and the reel-in-a-box are convenient and require no rack to hold them. For
pulling multiple strands of cable, the packs can be stacked and numbered sequentially for proper
labeling later.
 Find the end of the cable and thread it out through the hole in the top of the pack.
 Keep the wire free from any obstruction that would crimp or bend it, causing damage.
 Set up pull string or pull rope. If no pull string or pull rope exists, and it is required in the conduit
system, one must be installed.

E. Identify pull points for each horizontal cable run.

 Determine the distance of the complete cable run. Ensure the distance does not exceed 90 m (295
ft). Take care to identify the changes in direction, vertically or horizontally. These changes in
direction may cause the run to exceed the 90 m (295 ft) limit.
 Take note of the number and locations of bends and identify where to feed the cable around sharp
bends or turns. Pulley hangers may be used at some points to save manpower.
 Allow no more than two 90-degree bends per 30 m (98 ft) cable pull.
 Divide the total cable run distance into segments where each segment is less than the maximum of
30 m (98 ft), including end measurements.
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 Identify a pull point, where necessary, for accessing and handling the cable.
 Where possible, minimize the number of pull points, since each pull point requires an additional
person, a pulley, or a separate pull.

7.3.2 Pulling Horizontal Cable in Conduit with Fishtape

A. Overview

- Horizontal cable is installed between the telecommunications closet and the work area outlets for
workstations. It supports many different kinds of information for its users:
 Voice communications
 Data communications
 Other building information systems (such as CATV, IPCCTV)
- Pulling horizontal cabling is one of the most important jobs of a successful installation. Because the
cable seems bulky and well protected, some cabling installers incorrectly believe that it is almost
indestructible. Cable must never be bent or kinked excessively.
- Conduit installations are usually designed to be parallel or perpendicular to the external walls of the
building. No one conduit segment will be more than 30 m (98 ft) in length and no more than two 90-
degree bends are allowed in one segment. Exceeding these limits increases the coefficient of friction
and can possibly stretch the cable and damage it.
- A pull string is a thin cord used to pull cable through the conduit. The pull string must extend
through the entire length of the conduit before cable can be pulled.
- This can be done by a manual method using fishtape or by pressurized air methods using a foam rat
or a foam ball attached to a pull string. Fishtape passes through the conduit to reach the pull string
attached to the cable at the far end. Some fishtapes have swivel-type clips on the end for attaching to
objects that need to be pulled back through the conduit. Fishtape is used to pull the string through the
conduit, not for pulling the actual cable. Some pull string is designed to break if excessive tension is
placed on the cable.
- Horizontal cabling in conduit may require the use of a lubricant. This is necessary only for high-pair-
count cable. Many products are available for lubricating the cable as it enters the conduit to assure a
smooth pull.
- Always label cables and their reels prior to pulling cable into place. It is easier to identify and label
the cables before they are pulled through the conduit.
- The building plans or blueprints are the record of what is in the building. After the installation is
complete, the building owner has the as-built plans to refer to for future work. It is a lasting record of
cable information that documents the placing of cables.

B. Steps Conduit Pull

 Estimate length of run by walking off the distance or using a measuring wheel.
 Find the area on the floor that is just below the location in the ceiling where the conduit run is
located.
 Walk the distance of the cable run, noting where the conduit bends and pull boxes are.
 Estimate the distance walked and allow for all changes in elevation. (e.g., include the distance
from conduits to floors or ceilings).
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NOTE: A common general practice is to count ceiling tiles of known lengths, such as 0.6 m (2 ft) by 0.6
m (2 ft) lay-in or 0.6 m (2 ft) by 0.6 m (2 ft) decorator tile.

 Ensure each cable dispenser has enough cable to reach the full length of the run.
 Place an identification label on each cable end.
 Label each cable dispenser and cable a few feet back from the cable’s bitter end. Do not put the
label too close to the end or the tape will cover the label.
 Determine the length of fishtape required. After estimating the length of the run, add a few feet to
each end to be sure enough fishtape is available.
 Feed fish tape through conduit.
 Put on all necessary personal safety equipment.
 Feed the fishtape into the end of the nearest conduit.
 Do not force the fishtape if the conduit contains existing cables.
 If there is a metallic tab on the end of the fishtape, cover it with electrical tape to prevent snagging
other cable already in the conduit.
 Never feed a fishtape into a conduit without knowing where it may go. It could accidentally be fed
into a live electrical junction box.
 Push the fishtape through the conduit until it comes out the far end of the conduit.
 Attach pull string to fishtape.
 Go to the far end of the conduit where the end of the fishtape is now located.
 The end of the fishtape will have a hook, a ring, or some type of attachment device.
 Attach the end of the fishtape to the pull string to be pulled through the conduit securely to prevent
it from coming off during the pulling operation.
 If the clip at the end of the tape has been removed, secure the attachment by wrapping a piece of
electrical tape around the pull string and the fishtape.
 Pull the fishtape out of the conduit.
 Go back to the other end of the conduit.
 Slowly rewind the fishtape reel to retrieve the pull string from the far end of the conduit, storing
the fishtape in the holder as it is taken up.
 Detach the fishtape from the pull string.
 If there will be a delay prior to cable-pulling efforts, tie off the pull string at both ends. This will
prevent accidentally pulling the string back into the conduit and the need to re-fish the conduit.
 Put the fishtape away.
 Overcoming pulling problems.
 Feed out a few meters (feet) of cable to prepare for entering the conduit.
 Arrange the cable(s) to form a smooth transition from a single cable to a larger bundle. Tape
cables as necessary to hold them in place while the pull string
 Attach the pull string using a rolling hitch (three half hitches and a clove hitch). Each half-hitch
will bite into the cables and prevent them from slipping. The clove hitch is of little importance as
long as a tight knot is placed around the cables after each half-hitch. Place electrical tape over the
knots to prevent them from slipping or becoming caught during the pull.
 Attach a trailer string to the cables to provide a string for future pulls.
 As the cable is being pulled through the conduit, keep slack available at the entrance so the cable
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can flow freely into the conduit.

 Guard against developing excessive bends or kinks as cable is led to the conduit.
 Some conduits may require the use of pulling lubricant to prevent excessive pulling tension on the
cable(s).

C. Pull cable.
 Maintain proper bend radius of four times the diameter of the 4-pair cable.
 Monitor pull force closely during installation to be sure that the manufacturer’s specifications are
never exceeded.
 Maximum pull force for one 4 pair, 24 AWG cable is 110 N (25 lbf ). Bends and lubricants also
affect performance.
 Avoid excessive tension and deforming of the cable when going around corners or bends.
 Consider using a 11 kg (25 lb) breakaway swivel attached between the pull rope and the
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable to ensure that no more than 11 kg (25 lb) of tension is exerted
on the pulled cable.
 Leave enough slack in the TC to reach the furthest corner and add the distance from floor to
ceiling. This allows service slack to be stored within the closet for any possible mistakes or future
reconfigurations.
 Most optical fiber distribution cabinet manufacturers require an additional 3 m (10 ft) of slack
within their cabinets in addition to the service slack described above.
 Allow enough slack to ensure a minimum of 0.3 m (1 ft) of slack for copper conductor cables and
1 m (3.3 ft) of slack for optical fiber cables at the work area after termination.
 Tie off both ends of the trailer string.

D. Identify cables.
 Once the amount of required service slack has been determined, mark the cable prior to cutting it
off the cable dispenser.
 The cable label shall be a unique identifier that is clearly visible on each end of the cable after the
pull is complete. If this is a temporary label, ensure that the person who follows can understand it.

E. Document cable information.

 Obtain a copy of the plans or blueprints.
 On the plan show clearly what type of cables were installed.
 Document the origination and termination point of each cable.
 On the plans show clearly which conduit was used.
 Describe the application of the installed cables.
 Install a label on the cable at each end that conforms to the labeling scheme to be used on the
project. The label should identify the cable(s) so that the cabling installers will be able to identify
the cables for termination. When terminating the cable, permanent labels should be installed.

F. Job site clean-up.

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- Keeping a job site clean:

 Prevents development of safety hazards.
 Reflects on the professionalism of the cabling installer and the cabling installation consultant.
 General housekeeping specifics include but are not limited to:
 Picking up used pull strings and pull ropes immediately after use.
 Disposing of removed sheath and wire scrap from cables terminated in closets.
 Storing cable reels and boxes when pulling function is complete.
 Placing termination scrap in an appropriate container while terminating cables at work area outlets.
 Vacuuming residue from cut-outs in gypsum walls.
 Disposing of all personal-use items (i.e., luncheon materials, coffee cups), and used cleaning
supplies.
 Storing tools and equipment properly at the end of the work day.

7.3.3 Pulling Backbone in Vertical Pathway. From Top Down

A. Overview
- Backbone cable in the vertical riser shaft may be high-pair-count cable, which is extremely heavy, or
high strand count optical fiber cable. Therefore, several considerations must go into deciding the best
method for making this kind of installation. The cable may be placed vertically directly in an open
riser shaft, through cores, sleeves or slots, or within a large conduit.
- The cabling installer must determine the size and type of reel onto which the cable is to be loaded.
These reels may be steel which must be returned to the factory, or wood which is disposable. The
size of the reel is dependent on the size and quantity of the cable. High-pair-count cable can be
loaded onto reels that are up to 2.1 m (7 ft) high and 1.5 m (5 ft) wide.
- Cables should be ordered with a factory-equipped pulling eye. If this is not possible, a substitute can
be installed prior to placing the cable.
- During pulling operations, a reel must be situated in a location that provides enough slack for the top
floor once the placing operations are complete.
- Pulleys may be needed to handle the cable from the reel location to the point where it will be
dropped down to lower floors. These pulleys can be attached to the overhead structure in the building
and provide a pathway for the cable as it is being placed.
- In the closet where the cable will enter the vertical pathway, a bull-wheel will be required to ensure
that the jacket is not damaged as it enters the pathway.
- Situate the bull-wheel so that it will allow the cable to drop vertically into the pathway. Bull-wheels
must be attached to the building structure, thereby preventing any lateral movement. Any lateral
movement will cause the cable to become misaligned with the vertical pathway and will damage the
outer jacket.
- Cabling installers should be located on each floor through which the cable will pass as well as the
floor where it will terminate. They must be equipped with the proper tools to perform critical tasks
during the placing operation. Some of the tools include:
 Personal protection equipment such as safety glasses, hardhats, gloves, etc.
 Communication equipment such as portable, handheld radios.
 Temporary restraining devices for the cable. Cable type and size will determine the necessary
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restraining devices. One of the most common methods of temporarily restraining cable is the use
of a large hemp or manila rope equipped with an eyelet.

B. Step pulling Vertical Top to Down

- Verify proper cable length and path.

 Examine the vertical backbone pathway for the installation and check for a clear pathway. Avoid,
if possible, a cable path with obstacles or transitions. Check vertical pathways visually and, if
necessary, with a flashlight.
 Determine the actual length of the cable run, based on information from the blueprint or by
installing a pull tape equipped with sequential footage markings. This pull tape, if sufficiently
sized, can also be used as the guide rope.

- Move cable reels to the upper floor of the vertical feed point.
- Set up the cable pulling area and put reels on a jack stand or reel dolly. Secure the work area.
- Attach a reel brake to the cable reel.

- Install and attach guide rope to cable lead. This pull rope helps to guide the cable as it descends.

- Attach pulleys, if required.

 Decide whether the weight (based on size and length of cable) requires the use of pulleys to help
control the gravitational pull.
 Feed the cable off the reel and onto the pulleys mounted above the route to the pathway so as to
support the cable to the point of entry into the vertical pathway.
 Mount the pulley on any appropriate superstructure available at the location or on overhead steel.
If none is available in the place where needed, set up a swing-set type of pulley mechanism.
 Use a bull-wheel, if necessary, to provide a sweeping arc of the cable down into the vertical shaft.
 Use a bull-wheel to direct the cable into the vertical pathway keeping the cable from scraping the
edge of the floor and chafing the jacket, which damages the integrity of the cable.

- Communicate with co-workers for routing.

 Establish locations for co-workers to clearly view the progress of the cable descending.
 Have constant communication between floors to notify the person controlling the reel brake of the
progress being made.
 Listen carefully for a report from a co-worker who may spot a problem in the cable path that no
one else can see.

- Pull (or drop) until finished.

 Watch and observe the functions of any pulley in use.
 Maintain control of all pull strings or guide ropes in use.
 Stay in position as a communicator with co-workers until the pull or drop is finished.
 Be prepared to temporarily take up the cable should a problem develop in the placing operation
and prior to permanently securing the cable on each floor.
 All cables must be secured at each floor level. Cables that are extremely heavy may fall if they are
not properly installed. Free hanging cables create a serious hazard.
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- Route and secure cables in vertical pathway.

- when the vertical pathway enters a telecommunications closet:
 Make a sweep of the cable toward the termination point.
 Secure the cable in D-rings, with cable ties, straps, split, wire mesh grips, or clamps and place in
provided cable trays.
 Mount the cable to the wall using D-rings, cable clamps, or special purpose cable ties, for cables of
25-pair or less.
- Identify cable.
 Place a unique identification number (from the installation drawings) at each end of the cable
showing the point of origin and destination. Also, place a label on the cable where it enters or
leaves closets on each floor.

- Document cable information.

 Obtain a copy of the plans or blueprints.
 Show clearly what kind of cable was installed.
 Show clearly which conduit was used.
 Describe the purpose of the installed cables.

7.3.4 Pulling Optical Fiber Cable

A. Overview

- Optical Fiber is one of four types of cable suitable for backbone systems. Optical Fiber cable is more
rugged than generally perceived; however, just as with copper cable, care must be taken when
pulling optical Fiber so as not to exceed the manufacturer’s recommended pulling tension. Most
optical Fiber cable manufacturers provide maximum pulling tension based on cable construction.
- There is an increased use of optical Fiber cable to the desktop as the need for increased bandwidth to
serve imaging and other services develop in the marketplace. Within buildings, the predominant
placement of optical Fiber cable is in the backbone between telecommunications closets.
- Regardless of the application, whether it be backbone or horizontal, optical Fiber cables may be
installed in inner-ducts as an indicator that Fiber cable is present.
- This method of installation also tends to reduce the pulling tension required, especially when
multiple inner-ducts are installed in conduit.
- Plenum and non-plenum rated inner-ducts are available in a variety of colors though usually
purchased with a pull rope preinstalled inside for attaching the Fiber cable to be pulled, they are also
available without pull ropes. The pathway of a Fiber cable must be free of sharp bends and turns.
Normally, inner-ducts are inside conduit, through sleeves, or placed in cable trays. Care should be
taken to ensure that the properly rated inner-duct is being installed.
- As in copper cable installations, communication among co-workers is essential to ensure the pulling
function progresses properly without excessive stress or tension on the cable.
- Complete the pull and route the cable to the closets; identify and document cable information.
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B. Pulling Optical Fiber

- Ensure that only tested and accepted lengths of optical Fiber cable are installed.

 Verify that there is Fiber continuity while the cable is on the reel. In order to do so, the cable must
be ordered with access to both ends of the Fiber on the reel.
 Test the optical Fiber cable for continuity. This can be done by shining a light source (such as a
flashlight) into the Fiber cable or using a power meter and light source or optical time domain
reflecto-meter (OTDR). A bare-Fiber adapter or mechanical reusable splice is necessary to connect
either the power meter and light source or OTDR to the un-terminated Fiber on the reel.

- Install and secure inner-ducts.

 Install inner-duct for optical Fiber cable.

 Verify the application (plenum or non-plenum) and place the inner-duct(s), depending on the
specific location (vertical shaft, cable tray, or open ceiling) with the appropriate support. If secured
with tie wraps in a plenum area, use plenum-rated tie wraps.
 Inner-duct can be ordered with or without a pull rope already placed inside. If ordered without a
rope, follow the procedure for installing a pull string in a conduit.
 If the requirement is to place inner-ducts within a conduit, determine the size and number of inner-
ducts permitted. Inner-ducts are classified by outside diameter (OD), whereas trade-size conduits
are classified by inside diameter (ID). This fact allows a total of four 25 mm (1 in) inner-ducts to
be placed inside a 100 mm (4 in) trade size conduit.
 25 mm (1 in) inner-duct is the usual size placed within buildings; however, 33 mm (1.25 in), 38
mm (1.5 in), and 50 mm (2 in) inner-ducts are available for larger Fiber cables.
 Attach the optical Fiber cable(s) to the pull rope for pulling of the optical Fiber cable through the
inner-duct. There are two methods of connection commonly used. The most common is to remove
the sheath for about 300 mm (12 in) length from the Fiber cable and place the exposed aramid yarn
strength member through a loop in the rope.
 Secure it with tape, as shown in the following figure.
 The second method is to place the optical Fiber cable(s) in a multi-weave, wire mesh grip of the
appropriate size which has a swivel pulling eye to which the pull rope is attached.

- Install without inner-duct.

 In those instances where optical Fiber cable is installed without an inner-duct, care must be taken
to ensure that the run is as straight as possible.
 At transitions, be sure that a co-worker is placed at such points to relieve excessive tension during
the pull. This ensures that the optical Fiber cable does not rub against obstructions which can nick
or cut the jacket.

- Pull Fiber.

 Feed the optical Fiber cable into the inner-duct. Normally the optical Fiber cable can be pulled by
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hand.
 Do not exceed the recommended pull tension or the recommended bend radius of the optical Fiber
cable.

- Always leave a service loop.

 The service loop is used to relieve all tension on the optical Fiber cable and provide slack for
future moves or changes.
 Always bring the optical Fiber cable with the inner-duct into a point of termination using the
grommets provided in the optical Fiber cabinet.
 The optical cable should be secured to the cabinet, ladder rack, cable tray, or backboard. The
optical Fiber strands should be stored and dressed inside the cabinet.
 The optical Fiber cable service loop should be long enough to reach the other side of the wiring
closet in case relocated or additional equipment is encountered in the future and the Fiber must be
relocated within the closet. The service slack stored inside the cabinet should be 3 m (10 ft).

- Secure the cable to the cabinet per manufacturer specifications.

 All Fiber cables should be anchored in the termination cabinet by using the aramid yarn of the
cable to act as a strain relief, as stated in the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Care should be taken to not overtighten tie wraps around optical Fiber cable when dressing. Keep
them loose enough that they can be turned from side to side using finger pressure.
 For instance, the bend radius requirements of some optical Fiber cables are 10 times the cable’s
outside diameter when the cables are at rest and 20 times the cable’s outside diameter while the
cables are under stress. These values may be 15 times and 30 times the cable’s outside diameter
for some cables.

- Identify cables.

 Place a unique identification number (from the installation drawings) at each end of the cable
showing the point of origin and destination.

- Document the job.

 Obtain a copy of the floor plans or blueprints.

 Indicate clearly what type of cables were installed (i.e., 24-strand, plenum-rated multimode Fiber).
 Show clearly which conduit was used and which inner-duct, if applicable.
 Describe on the floor plan the purpose of the installed cables [i.e., backbone from main cross-
connect (MC) to 3rd floor telecommunications closet (TC)].

7.3.5 Cable Termination Practices

A. Overview
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- Cable termination involves the organizing of cables by destination, forming and dressing cables, and
proper labelling, as well as actually creating a connection with a copper or Fiber conductor.
- Proper cable termination practices are vital for the complete and accurate transfer of both analog and
digital information signals. Insulation Displacement Connection (IDC) termination is the
recommended method of copper termination recognized by ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B for UTP cable
terminations. This method removes or displaces the conductor’s insulation as it is seated in the
connection. The specific tools designed for making these connections are required. During
termination, the cable is pressed between two edges of a metal clip displacing the insulation and
exposing the copper conductor. The copper conductor is held tightly within the metal clip, ensuring a
solid connection.
- Screw-type terminal faceplates commonly used in voice applications are not recommended by
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B for UTP terminations and should not be used.
- Wire wrap is another method of terminating copper conductors. This procedure wraps the bare
conductor around an appropriate terminal post on a terminal block. If done properly, this makes a
good electrical connection that is resistant to corrosion and loosening. Copper wire wrap termination
is usually practiced in a central office or special application locations. It is not found in structured
wiring and will not be covered in this chapter.
- There are several different applications relative to the termination of a cable.
- This Cable Termination Practices will address the following:
 Termination blocks
 Patch panels
 Work area outlets
 Optical Fiber
- The following types of cable currently recognized by the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B for use in the
premises cabling will be covered:
 100 Unshielded twisted-pair copper cable (UTP)
 Optical Fiber cable

B. Steps IDC Termination

- Determine method and length of sheath removal. Sheath removal can be performed in three ways:

 Ringing tool
- The ringing tool contains a razor blade which is set to a depth that allows the sheath to be slit deep
enough to separate the sheath but not nick the inner pairs. To properly use this tool to the greatest
surety, insert approximately 13 mm to 19 mm (0.5 in to 0.75 in) of the cable into the tool. Turn the
tool and then remove the severed sheath with electrician snips.

 Electrician snips
- Using the electrician snips carefully cut into the sheathing to a depth that exposes the rip-cord. Using
the rip-cord, pull down the sheathing until the proper length of sheath is ready to be removed. Then
remove the severed sheath with the electrician snips.
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 Slitter tool
- The slitter tool is carefully inserted between the cable sheath and the pairs. Slide the tool carefully
down the sheathing until the proper amount of sheathing has been prepared for removal. Remove the
severed sheath using the electrician snips.
- Using a proper sheath removal tool, remove the cable sheath in accordance with ANSI/TIA/EIA-
568-B standards and the termination equipment manufacturer’s specifications.
 Remove only as much of the sheath as is necessary to terminate the cable pairs and ensure that the
twist of the pairs is maintained.
- A common fallacy in the industry is that only 50 to 76 mm (2 to 3 in) of sheath should be removed
from the cable. This requirement can vary depending on the block, type, and size of the cable and
type of IDC termination hardware manufacturer.
- Separate, identify, and tie off binder groups.
 Binder groups are associated with 50 pair and larger pair-count cables.
 A unique colour code identifies each binder group. Cables are grouped in 25-pair increments with
each 25-pair group (or subgroup) individually wrapped with a fabric or plastic tape to identify the
groupings. See the following color-code chart for clarification.
 Dependent upon manufacturer, 25-pair binder groups are combined into identifiable master
groups.
 Tie off binder groups to keep them identified until ready to terminate.

NOTE: One helpful hint is to use a copper pair of the same color as the binder group. Twist it snugly,
but not tightly to both the sheath end and the outside end of the unsheathed cable binder group. This
helps to identify binder groups. It also keeps the binder groups together during termination, allowing for
easier housekeeping.

 Fan out and form cable pairs from each binder group.
 Cable pairs should be uniformly placed so as to be not only aesthetically pleasing, but also, pairs
should not cross or interfere with any other pairs.
 Wire pairs should be parallel with no tension at the point of connection, and equal tension on all
connections.

C. 110-Style Hardware termination

- The 110-style IDC termination hardware is used in both voice and data cabling applications.
Backbone cabling is commonly terminated on wall- or rack mounted 110 termination blocks in
increments of 50, 100, or 300 pairs as well as on a 900-pair wall mount.
- The majority of patch panels are wired in specific configurations (i.e.,T568A, T568B, USOC) and
are mainly constructed with 110-style connectors. In addition, work area outlet terminations are
manufactured with 110-style hardware.
- Cables are routed through the middle pathway of the 110 wiring block from either the top or bottom,
and fanned into the wire way from alternate sides. The block wire way is designed such that one row
is terminated on the wiring block by punching down from the bottom up. The next row is terminated
from the top down. For the specific location of each termination refer to the telecommunications
designer’s layout.
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- It should be noted that the 110-style wiring block contains no IDC. The IDC for this type of
termination application is in the C-3 (3-pair), C-4 (4-pair), and C-5 (5-pair) connector block that is
punched down on top of the 110-wiring block to permit cross connection.
- The connecting block pair count is determined by the application (i.e., 4-pair horizontal cabling is
terminated on a C-4 (4-pair) connecting block; trunk cables in 25-pair increments are terminated on
5-pair connecting blocks).
- The designation strips are then placed in the holder which covers the terminated cables.

D. Patch Panel termination

- Data and voice patch panels are available from various manufacturers and in many different styles
and wiring configurations.
- Patch panels are available which feature 110, BIX, and LSA connections. Common configurations
are 24-, 48-, and 96-port.
- To properly terminate a 4-pair horizontal cable onto a patch panel, keep sheath removal to the
minimum amount required. Category 5 cable pairs must remain twisted to within 13 mm (0.5 in) of
the point of termination.
- Strain relief of the cables is accomplished by the use of tie wraps or hooks and loop straps installed
on a cable management bar which is installed at the rear of the patch panel.
- Care should be taken prior to actual termination to verify that the work area outlet wiring scheme
(T568A or T568B) matches the patch panel wiring configuration (T568A or T568B), to ensure
proper functioning. Identify patch panel termination locations in the space allocated on the patch
panel. The manner of labeling patch panels will be provided by the telecommunications designer.

E. Work Area Outlets

- Many different styles of outlets are provided for work areas. Drywall offices can be terminated in
single- or double-gang faceplates with jack inserts ranging from low density single-port to high
density eight-port devices.
- Several manufacturers provide specially designed inserts for modular furniture in multiple jack
configurations. These inserts are designed to fit in a specific model of furniture.
- Termination of work area outlets should be completed by removing the minimum required amount of
the sheath, according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Follow the manufacturer’s specifications
for proper termination techniques, being careful to ensure the 13 mm (0.5 in) maximum amount of
untwisting of the cable pairs to maintain Category 5 compliance. Carefully coil the remaining slack
(minimum of 300 mm [12 in]) into the termination box. Do not kink the cable or exceed the bend
radius of four times the cable diameter.
- It is always advisable to utilize the same manufacturer’s patch panels and work area outlets at a
given job site. This will minimize the possibility of component mismatch, especially when cabling
for ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B compliance and meeting the TIA/EIA TSB-67 requirements for basic link
performance. Another aspect of component mismatch is the warranty issue for manufacturer
compliant installation practices. Additionally, all patch cords should be obtained from one source
and pre-tested, as well as certified Category 5 by the manufacturer.
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F. Steps Fiber Length Determination

- Determine the proper cable strip length.

 Strip length is determined by the type of hardware in which the optical Fiber cable and splices
will be housed. Consult the instructions for the specific optical Fiber hardware.
- Length of outside jacket to remove.
 This is typically governed by Steps 3 through 5. While the length varies, depending on the splice
hardware, the typical length is from 1–3 m (3–10 ft).

- Length of strength member (aramid yarn) to remove.

 The strength members should be secured to splice hardware, using securing hardware provided,
close to the area where the jacket is removed.

- Length of subunit needed.

 Typically, a length of cable subunit remains which protects the Fibers as they are routed, from
the point where the jacket is removed to the splice trays. This length varies greatly, depending
upon the splice hardware which is used. Consult the hardware instruction sheet.
 Subunits are associated with OSP cables and high Fiber-count indoor cables. For low Fiber-
count indoor cables, subunits typically do not exist and, thus, the length applies to buffered
Fibers. Additionally, some manufacturers recommend the use of specific tubing to route the
Fibers to the splice trays; once again, the entire length of subunit jacket is removed and replaced
with this tubing.

- Length of coated or buffered Fiber.

 This length is determined by the Fiber length which will be stored inside the splice tray.

G. Steps – Stripping the Fiber Cable

- Mark the cable jacket where the jacket is to be removed by notching it with your cable knife.
- Most cable jackets can be removed with a standard cable jacket removal tool.
- Either remove the length of cable jacket in short sections of jacket at a time, using a series of ring
cuts, or make longer sections which will typically require splitting the cable jacket lengthwise. Only
cut the outside jacket. A cable knife or hook-type blade can be used for this operation.
- Cut the strength members to the correct length for securing to the splice hardware, using high quality
snips.
- Usually, the armed yarn is secured in the splice hardware before continuing to strip the cable.
- Remove a required length of subunit (multi-Fiber units for high Fiber count indoor cables) jacket.
For multi-Fiber units, the thin jacket is removed by either using the coax ring cutter or by using a
cable knife.
- Secure the subunit to the splice tray and dress the Fibers into the tray. The subunit should be secured
to the splice tray per the manufacturer’s instruction. Commonly used methods are either small cable
ties or a metal tab in the splice tray. No matter what device is used, ensure the subunit is not
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deformed or crushed.
- It is at this stage that the cabling designer’s splice plan must be fully understood and followed, (i.e.,
which Fibers from which cable are to be spliced together). The proper subunits must be routed to the
correct corresponding trays, (i.e., in a through splice, Fibers 1-12 from cable1 are routed to the same
splice tray as Fibers 1-12 from cable 2).
- Continue securing the subunits to the splice trays and dressing the Fibers in the tray, until the entire
cable is stripped and loaded into the splice trays.

H. Single-Fiber Automatic Fusion Splicers

- A number of fusion Splicers are available on the market which provides special tools and
procedures. Familiarize yourself with the manufacturer’s instructions prior to beginning the splicing
operation. While most fusion Splicers have some degree of automation, this section on single-Fiber
automatic fusion Splicers is dedicated to Splicers which automatically position the Fibers in the X-
Y-Z axis and also provide automatic splice loss measurements.
- There are basically two distinct types of automatic fusion Splicers: the local injection detection
(LID) method and the profile alignment system (PAS) method.
- While these two distinct methods exist, they follow the same basic procedures and steps which these
are explained below:
- Most automatic fusion Splicers are menu driven and allow for various degrees of automation;
however, these procedures are based on full automation. Most automatic fusion Splicers furnish their
own Fiber cleaver design; however, an alternate cleaver can be used if care is taken in following the
prescribed cleave length.
- Open the fusion splicer and connect it to an approved power source.
- Some Splicers are equipped with either an internal or external battery supply normally capable of
eight hours of operation.
- Turn on the fusion splicer per the manufacturer’s instructions. Most units will go through some sort
of internal diagnostics. Depending on the machine and the power supply, some machines have an
automatic cut-off function to conserve battery power.
- Most machines will have some sort of parameter-setting capability.
- Specifically, choose whether the splicer is to be set up for multimode or single mode operation.
While a number of parameters are available for changing, it is suggested that the cabling installer
initially try splicing with the manufacturer’s default settings.
- Select fully automatic, semi-automatic, or manual operation. It is suggested that fully automatic
should be used unless some special circumstance exists.
- Some fusion Splicers may or may not have different sized V-grooves used for alignment based on
250 μm coated or 900 μm buffered Fibers. Ensure that the proper V-groove is used, based on the
type Fibers being spliced.

- Wipe the filling compound from the Fibers with a lint-free tissue soaked in isopropyl alcohol (99
percent pure).
- If using heat-shrink tubing for mechanical protection of the completed splice, slide the tubing over
one of the two Fibers to be spliced.
- Strip the coating or buffer from the Fiber to the required length, using the cable manufacturer’s
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recommended Fiber stripper. For 250 μm coated Fibers, the most commonly used tool is the Miller
tool. For 900 μm buffered Fiber either the Miller tool or a No-Nik® tool may be required. The
proper strip length is determined by the fusion splicer and the cleaver being used; however, 25 to 50
mm (1 to 2 in) is typically all that is necessary.
- Gently wipe the Fiber with a lint-free tissue soaked in isopropyl alcohol (99 percent pure). This
removes any fragments of dirt remaining on the Fiber. This is an important step because the Fibers
are aligned within the V-grooves of the fusion splicer in relation to the outside dimension of the
stripped Fiber.
- Cleave the Fiber to the prescribed length for the splice, using the cleaving tool. A number of
different cleaving tools could be used for this operation. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. It is
important that tools remain clean and in proper working order. Observe the manufacturer’s length
recommendations closely, because this ensures that the Fibers have enough travel in the fusion
splicer to select the proper Z-gap and to butt against each other during splicing.
- Discard the broken Fiber stub properly.
- Open the flaps over the electrode and the Fiber-holding V-grooves.
- Grasp the Fiber by the coating next to the bare Fiber; place the Fiber into the fusion splicer. Some
units may mark the V-grooves where the end of the coating or buffer should be placed. Typically, the
end of the Fiber is placed so that it stops between, but not past, the upper and bottom electrodes.
- Close the Fiber holding V-groove flap but not the electrode flap.
- Repeat Steps 7 through 16 for the second Fiber to be spliced.

NOTE: If using heat-shrink tubing for protection, only one tube is needed per Fiber splice, (i.e., it is not
needed on the second Fiber). If the first Fiber was inserted into the left-hand side of the splicer, the
second Fiber is inserted into the right-hand side or vice versa.

8.0 ATTACHMENTS

8.1 Inspection and Testing Plan

8.3 Check List

8.4 Risk Assessment