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COYOTE® GLC (Ground Level Closure)Complete Assembly Installation

AUGUST 2010

Be sure to read and completely understand this procedure before applying product. Be sure to select the proper PREFORMED product before application.

NOMENCLATURE 1.Dome(1) 2.SmallPartsBag(1) 3.OrganizerandEndPlate withPlatform(1)

TOOLS REQUIRED•CanWrench•SideCutters•Snips•Pliers

•CableTies•SledgeHammer•FiberOpticOpeningTools•ScrewDriver

•Mallet•Shovel

4.CollarAssembly(1)5.EndPlateGasket(1)6.Base(1)

COYOTE GLC Base with Flat Cover Kits

Catalog No.GLC Brochure

ReferenceCode

Description

COYGLC-C1-000 C1 COYOTE GLC Base with Flat Cover

COYOTE GLC Dome Assembly with Platform Kits

COYGLC-F1-000 C2 with F1

COYOTE GLC Dome Assembly with Universal Organizer (Buffer and Ribbon). Includes:(1)Platform,(1)UniversalOrganizerwithEndplate,(1)Dome,(1)DomeCollar,(1)SmallPartsBag,(1)TransitionTubeKit,(1)Gasket,and(4)Grommets-(2)8003663,(1)8003664and(1)8003665

COYGLC-F2-000 C2 with F2

COYOTE GLC Dome Assembly with Buffer Tube Organizer for Increased Tray & Storage Capacity (Buffer Tube Only).Includes:(1)Platform,(1)BufferTubeOrganizerforIncreasedTray&StorageCapacitywithEndplate,(1)Dome,(1)DomeCollar,(1)SmallPartsBag,(1)Gasket,and(4)Grommets-(2)8003663,(1)8003664and(1)8003665

COYGLC-F3-000 C2 with F3

COYOTE GLC Dome Assembly with Cross-Connect Organizer EMPTY (Buffer and Ribbon). Includes:(1)Platform,(1)Cross-ConnectOrganizerwithEndplate,(1)Dome,(1)DomeCollar,(1)SmallPartsBag,(1)TransitionTubeKit,(1)Gasket,and(4)Grommets-(2)8003663,(1)8003664and(1)8003665

COYGLC-F4-000 C2 with F4

COYOTE GLC Dome Assembly with OptiTap™ Organizer EMPTY (Buffer and Ribbon).Includes:(1)Base,(1)Platform,(1)OptiTapOrganizerwithEndplate,(1)Dome,(1)DomeCollar,(1)SmallPartsBag,(1)TransitionTubeKit,(1)Gasket,and(4)Grommets-(2)8003663,(1)8003664and(1)8003665

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COYOTE GLC Accessory Kits

Catalog No.

GLC BrochureReference

Code

Description Catalog No.GLC OrderReference

CodeDescription

80809005 A1 GLC Dome 80808613 A11Express Fiber Storage Ring for LITE-GRIP® Splice Tray

80809006 A2 GLC Dome Collar 80808817 A12Parking Lot for Cross-Connect Organizer – holds 6 connectors

80809775 A3 GLC Dome Gasket 80808152 A13 CORNING OptiTap™ Adapter

80809793 A4GLC Dome Collar Lock Assembly

80807972 A14 *OptiTap™ Installation Tool

80809781 A5 GLC Flat Cover Kit 80809766 A15 Shield Connector

80809788 A642” Base Retention Stake with Anchor Plate

ContactPLP fordetails

A16 COYOTE® PLC Splitter

80809791 A7 Base Retention Stake Driver CapContactPLP fordetails

A17 Adapter Modules

LGSBS8-5 A8LITE-GRIP® Splice Blocks for Single Fusion (Yellow) – 5 splice blocks

ContactPLP fordetails

A18 Pigtail Cable Assemblies

LGSBR3-5 A9LITE-GRIP® Splice Blocks for Mass Fusion/Ribbon (Purple) – 5 splice blocks

ContactPLP fordetails

A19 Optical Drop Cable Assembly

800013213 A10 COYOTE® Cross-Connect Tray 80809843 A20Ground Lead Kit (Includes 4 Ground Leads)

COYOTE GLC Spacer Kits

COYGLC-S1-000 S1 Standard Spacer. Includes:(2)StandardSpacerHalves,(4)SpacerStuds,&Fasteners

COYGLC-S2-000 S2Grounding Spacer. Includes:(1)GroundingSpacerHalf,(1)StandardSpacerHalf,(1)RemovableAccessPlate,(1)GroundingPlate,(1)RemovableBussBar,(4)GroundLeads,(1)Screw-OnTerminalHead,(4)SpacerStuds,andFasteners

COYGLC-S3-000 S3Dual Grounding Spacer. Includes:(2)GroundingSpacerHalves,(2)RemovableAccessPlates,(2)GroundingPlates,(2)RemovableBussBars,(8)GroundLeads,(2)Screw-OnTerminalHeads,(4)SpacerStuds,andFasteners

COYOTE GLC Full Assembly Kits

COYGLC-F1B-000 C3 with F1

COYOTE GLC with Universal Organizer (Buffer and Ribbon).Includes:(1)Base,(1)Platform,(1)UniversalOrganizerwithEndplate,(1)Dome,(1)DomeCollar,(1)SmallPartsBag,(1)TransitionTubeKit,(1)Gasket,and(4)Grommets-(2)8003663,(1)8003664and(1)8003665

COYGLC-F2B-000 C3 with F2

COYOTE GLC with Buffer Tube Organizer for Increased Tray & Storage Capacity (Buffer Tube Only). Includes:(1)Base,(1)Platform,(1)BufferTubeOrganizerforIncreasedTray&StorageCapacitywithEndplate,(1)Dome,(1)DomeCollar,(1)SmallPartsBag,(1)Gasket,and(4)Grommets-(2)8003663,(1)8003664and(1)8003665

COYGLC-F3B-000 C3 with F3

COYOTE GLC with Cross-Connect Organizer EMPTY (Buffer and Ribbon). Includes:(1)Base,(1)Platform,(1)Cross-ConnectOrganizerwithEndplate,(1)Dome,(1)DomeCollar,(1)SmallPartsBag,(1)TransitionTubeKit,(1)Gasket,and(4)Grommets-(2)8003663,(1)8003664and(1)8003665

COYGLC-F4B-000 C3 with F4

COYOTE GLC with OptiTap™ Organizer EMPTY (Buffer and Ribbon). Includes: (1)Platform,(1)OptiTapOrganizerwithEndplate,(1)Dome,(1)DomeCollar,(1)SmallPartsBag,(1)TransitionTubeKit,(8)Pigtails,(1)Gasket,and(4)Grommets-(2)8003663,(1)8003664and(1)8003665

*OptiTap™isatrademarkofCorningCableSystems

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COYOTE Grommet Chart

PLP Catalog NumberGLC Order Reference

CodeCable Range Inches (mm) Description Splitting Location

8003691 G1 .40” - .60” (10.7 – 15.2 mm) 1-Hole Grommet

8003663 G2 .42” - .60” (10.7 – 15.2 mm) 2-Hole Grommet

8003990 G3.50” - .60” (12.7 – 15.2 mm).125” - .25” (3.2 – 6.4 mm)

& Flat Drop4-Hole Grommet

8003664 G4 .30” - .43” (7.6 – 10.9 mm) 4-Hole Grommet

8003665 G5.125” - .25” (3.2 – 6.4 mm)

& Flat Drop6-Hole Grommet

8003676 G6.42” - .60” (10.7 – 15.2 mm).125” - .25” (3.2 – 6.4 mm)

& Flat Drop7-Hole Grommet

8003677 G7.125” - .25” (3.2 – 6.4 mm)

& Flat Drop8-Hole Grommet

8003989 G8 Flat Drop Cable Only 4-Hole Grommet

8003796 G9 Flat Drop Cable Only 12-Hole Grommet

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Step #1 SelectplacementfortheGLCanddiga26”Lx26”Wholetothedepthofapproximately13”ortopropertrenchdepth.Useyourstandardcompanypracticetolinethebottomofholeandtrenchwithpeapebblesorgravel.

Hole Preparation

Grounding Installation

Step #2 Ifgroundingisrequired,installgroundrodinonecornerofthehole.

Step #3 Usingthe3/8”sideofacanwrench,screwontheterminalhead(provided)toa24”longpieceofsolidorjacketed#6coppergroundwire.

NOTE:Usesidecutterstoremovebreakawayofterminalheadifdesired.

Mallet

GroundRod

Step #4Bendthegroundwiretotheapproximatedimensionsbelowandattachittothegroundingrodperyourstandardcompanypractice.

Staking

Step #5 Secureanchorplatetostakeatthe5throundholefromthetopofthestake.

Step #6 Placestakesatthefollowinglocationswithinthehole.

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Step #7Installdrivercaponendofstake.

Step #8Useasledgehammertodrivestakesintogrounduntiltheanchorplatesofthestakesareabout1”fromtheground.

Base Preparation and Securing Base

Step #9 Installcableties(notprovided)inbottomslotsofbase.

Additionalcabletieslotsprovidedbutarenotrequiredtobeused.

CableTies

Step #10Slidecablethroughthebottomofbase.

Step #11Positionbaseinholesothattheanchorplatesofthestakesarepositionedwithintheoutsidechannelofbase.

Step #12Makesurethegroundwireentersthebaseinthecorneropeningandisflushagainsttheinsidewallofthebase.

GroundWire

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Cable and Endplate Preparation

Step #13 Makesurethecableisenteringthebaseinopposingcornersandroutecableinbaseasshown.

Step #14 Drivestakesuntilthebaseiscapturedbytheanchorplatesofthestakesandremovedrivercapfromstakes.

Step #15 Securecablewithcableties.

Step #16 Tapecablelegstogetherapproximatelyevery1-1/2ft.Stoptapingabout60”(152cm)fromtheendofthecableloop.

Step #17 Removeplatformfromendplate.

Step #18 Disassembletheplatformhalvesbyremovingboltsandlockwashers

Platform Half “A”

Platform Half “B”

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Step #19 OPTIONAL STEP AttachthePlatformHalf“B”totheendplateinthepositionshownbelowtouseasastabilizerwhileworkingontheendplate.

Platform Half “B”

Step #20 Determinewhichcableportswillbeusedandmarktherespectivebreakouttabsofendplate.

NOTE: Useports1and4forexpresscableapplicationsintheUniversalandCross-ConnectOrganizers.Useports2and3forexpresscableapplicationsintheOptiTapandBufferTubewithIncreasedStorageOrganizers.

Step #21 Removetheendplatecapsfromtheselectedcableportsandbreakoutthetabs.

PLP Tip: Scoring edges of tabs with knife makes them break out easier.

Step #23 Ifusingcutcable,insertcablethroughgrommet.Ifyourapplicationrequiresexpresscable,see Step 24 for grommet slitting procedure.

Step #22 Measurecabletodeterminediameterandholelocationtouseingrommet.

Step #24 Grommet Slitting–Ifslittingisrequired,laygrommetonastableflatsurface.Positionutilityknifewiththecuttingedgeagainstthetopsurfaceandcutthroughgrommet. Consult grommet chart on page 3 for slitting locations of all grommets.

PLP Tip: Use a pen to sketch slitting lines on top surface of grommet prior to cutting.

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Step #25 Cablepreparationforloosetubeorribboncables.

Configuration Sheath Opening

CutCable 95”(2.4m)

Step #26a Determinefibercutlocationandmeasuresheathopeningforloosetubeorribboncables.

PLP Tip: Leaveabout 3” (8 cm) of strength member totrim later.

Sheath Opening forCut Location B

Sheath Opening forCut Location A

Step #26b Measuresheathopeningforexpressedfiber(buffertubewindowcut)applications

Sheath Opening forCut Location

Expressed Fiber

Windowcutlocationsforbuffertube(s)

PLP Tip: Leaveabout 3” (8 cm) of strength member totrim later.

Step #27Forribbonfeedercables,leave4”(10cm)ofthecentraltubefromthesheathopeningwhenremovingthecentraltube.

IMPORTANT NOTE:FortheOptiTapOrganizerleaveonly1”(2.5cm)ofthecentraltubefromthesheathopeningwhenremovingthecentraltube.

4” (10 cm)

CentralTube

PLP Tip:Leave about 3”(8 cm) of strengthmember totrim later.

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Cable Preparation for Armored Cables

Step #28 Splitsheathandarmor1”fromthesheathopeningandinsertshieldconnector.

Step #29 Installthestudoftheshieldconnectorthroughtheslotofthestrengthmemberbracketandsecurewithnut.Trimcablestrengthmember(s)to1.5”(4cm).Securecablestrengthmember(s)undercapandtightennut.

Step #30 Securecablesheathwithhoseclamp.

Cable Preparation for Dielectric(Non-Armored) Cables

Step #31 Trimcablestrengthmember(s)to1.25”(3cm).Securecablestrengthmember(s)undercapandtightennut.

Grommet Installation into End Plate

Step #32 Securecablesheathwithhoseclamp.

Step #33 Pushcableingrommetandpositiongrommetinendplateslot.

IMPORTANT NOTE:If using the 4-hole flat drop grommet for the OptiTap Organizer, make sure the slits in the grommet are facing outward so futuredrops can be added without disconnecting drops that have already been installed.

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Step #34 Pullcableoutofgrommetandpositioncablestrengthmemberbracketontogroundingstud.Securebrackettostudwithexternaltoothlockwasherandhexnut.

Step #35 Confirmcablecapsurfacesarelubricated.Addsiliconelubricantprovidedifneeded.

Step #36 Installcablecapandsecurewithhexbolts.

Step #38 Whenusingcableports2and3,usea4”(10cm)pieceoftransitiontubetoroutefiberontotransitiontray.Securetransitiontubetotransitioncompartmentwithtiewraps.

Step #37 Whenusingcableports1and4,routeandsecurecentraltubeofunitubecablestotransitioncompartmentwithtiewraps.

Ribbon Applications for Universal,Cross-Connect, & OptiTap Organizers

SURFACES TO BE LUBRICATED

NOTE: TIGHTEN ALL UNUSED CABLE CAPS

NOTE: Tighten bolts by hand evenly until cable cap is fully seated (DO NOTUSE POWERTOOLS TOTIGHTEN BOLTS).

Reminder:Useports1and4forexpresscableapplicationsintheUniversalandCross-ConnectOrganizers.Useports2and3forexpresscableapplicationsintheOptiTapOrganizer.

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Step #39 Routefiberwithintransitiontray.

Step #40 Insertfiberstoberoutedtosplicetraysintotransporttubesandsecuretotransitioncompartment.

Buffer Tube/Loose Tube Applications for Universal, Cross-Connect, &

OptiTap Organizers

Skip to Step #42 for Ribbon Applications

Universal Organizer

PLP TIP: Placeapieceoftransitiontubingoverretainerstudtopreventdamagetobuffertubes.

Step #41a Routeandstorebuffertubesinstoragebrackets.

OUTGOING FIBER

INCOMING FIBER

PLP Tip: For ease of handling, group the transition tubes in multiples of six.

NOTE:Useports1and4forexpresscableapplicationsintheUniversalandCross-ConnectOrganizers.Useports2and3forexpresscableapplicationsintheOptiTapandBufferTubeIncreasedTrayOrganizers.

INCOMING BUFFER TUBE

OUTGOING BUFFER TUBE

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Cross-Connect & OptiTap Organizers

Step #41b Installbuffertubebracketsintransitiontrayandsecurewithkepsnuts.

Step #41c Routeandstorebuffertubesinstoragebrackets.

INCOMING BUFFER TUBE

OUTGOING BUFFER TUBE

Step #41f Toinstallretainerclip,positionthebottomslotoftheretainerclipontothebottomofthebracket.Tiltretainerclipforwarduntilthetopofthebracketsnapsintothetopslotoftheretainerclip.

Step #41d Routeandstorebuffertubesinstoragebrackets.Ifroutinginsidestoragebrackets,see Step #41e.

INCOMING BUFFER TUBE

OUTGOING BUFFER TUBE

PLP TIP: Placeapieceoftransitiontubingoverretainerstudtopreventdamagetobuffertubes.

Buffer Tube Increased Tray & Storage Organizer

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Step #42 Routetransporttubesand/orbuffertubestosplicetraysandsecure.

Step #43 MeasureandmarkpigtailsforCross-ConnectorOptiTapOrganizer.

Step #44 Routeincomingandoutgoingfibersorpigtailsandspliceperstandardcompanypractice.

Step #45 Securesplicetray(s)withstrap.

NOTE:TheBufferTubeOrganizerwithIncreasedTrayCapacityusesastraptosecurethesplicetrays.

Step #46 Installadapterplate(s)androutepigtailstoadaptersasshownbelow.

Cross-Connect Organizer:Allpigtailsat21”(53cm)fromconnectoredge

OptiTap Organizer:4pigtailsat8”(20cm)fromconnectoredge

AND4pigtailsat9”(23cm)fromconnectoredge

Removethepigtailjacketand*KEVLAR®yarnbeyondthismark.

OUTGOING FIBERINCOMING FIBER

Routing Pigtails in Cross-ConnectOrganizer

*KEVLAR®isaregisteredtrademarkofDuPont.

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Step #47 OPTIONAL STEP Secureparkinglotmountingplatetostuds. Attachconnectorparkinglot(s)toplateand storeconnector(s)inparkinglot(s)when serviceisnotrequired.

Routing Pigtails and Connecting Drop Assemblies in OptiTap Organizer

Step #48 Removeshroudfromorganizer.

Step #49 Installhardenedconnector(s)intoadapterplate.

Step #50 Routepigtailstohardenadapter(s)asshownbelow.Usethe8”longpigtailstoconnecttotheinneradaptersandthe9”longpigtailstoconnecttotheouteradapters.

Step #51 Re-Installshroudtoorganizer.

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Step #52 Installdropcableassemblyintohardenadapterbyaligningconnectorarrowwithadapternotchandinsertconnector.Rotatethreadedsleeveuntilfullyinstalled.

Step #53 Uselabelonshroudtoidentifyconnections.

Step #54 OPTIONAL STEP RemovePlatformHalf“B”fromendplateif usedtostabilizetheendplatewhile workingontheorganizer.

Platform Installation

Step #56 Assembleplatformtoendplatewithnutsandlockwashers.Makesurethearrowontheplatformislinedupwiththeairvalveoftheendplate.

Dome Preparation & Installation

Step #55 InsertsquarenutsinPlatformHalf“B”andre-assembletheplatformhalvesaroundcableswithboltsandlockwashers.

Step #57 Lubricateallinnerandoutersurfacesaroundgasketwithsiliconelubricanttoeaseassemblyandclosurere-entry.

AdapterNotch

ConnectorArrow

Platform Half “A”

Platform Half “B”

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Step #58 Slideendplategasketontoendplateandpressintogroove.

Step #59 Re-tighten all cable cap bolts (Step #36) to assure that the cable caps are fully seated.

Step #60 Positiondomeoverendplate.

Step #61 Installdomecollarandsecurewithlatch.

Step #62 OPTIONAL STEP Securethedomecollarlockassemblyto thelatchofcollartopreventtampering.

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Step #63 Secureplatformtobasewithboltsandlockwashers.

Step #64 Backfilltheholeandtrenchperyourstandardcompanypractice,unlessaspacerisrequired(See Spacer Installation).

Step #65 Placespacerhalvesaroundcablesandsecuretogetherwithselftappingscrewsandlockwashers.

Spacer Installation (If Required)

Step #67 Attachgroundleadstostudsofendplateinwhichbondconnectionshavebeenmadetoinsidetheclosure.

Skip to Step #73 if Installing a Standard Spacer

Step #66 Securespacertobasewithspacerstuds.

Step #68 Attachoppositeendsofgroundleadstotheinsidestudsofthegroundingplate.

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Step #69 Installremovablebussbartoouterstudsofthegroundingplate.

Step #70 Installgroundingplate(s)togroundingspacerhalforhalveswithboltsandlockwashers.

Step #71 Connectterminalhead(s)ofgroundwire(s)tothemiddleouterstud(s)ofgroundingplate(s).

Step #73 Secureplatformtospacerwithboltsandlockwashers.

Step #72 Installremovableaccessplate(s)togroundingspacerhalforhalveswithboltsandlockwashers.

Step #74 Backfilltheholeandtrenchperyourstandardcompanypractice.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

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