24768-C FTTX Solutions Rapid Flexible Fiber Box With External Spool Quick Reference Guide TECP-90-614 · Issue 4 · November 2016 TECP-90=614 Rev D The Rapid Flexible Fiber Box (Rapid FFB) with external spool provides a RapidReel cable system in a compact metal cabinet. The external spool versions of the Rapid FFB are equipped with internal and external spool assemblies that together can hold up to 1000 feet of Indoor/Outdoor (I/O) cable. Both a 12-fiber option (one cable) and a 24-fiber option (two cables) are available. The external end of each I/O cable is either stubbed or terminated with an MPO connector. The internal end of each I/O cable is secured to a splice tray or connected to sliding adapter packs (LC or SC). At installation, the I/O cables are unwound and routed to the feeder interface. The splice tray or sliding adapter packs provide the drop side interface. The following drawings show the Rapid FFB configurations. CABINET DIMENSIONS WIDTH: 12.75 INCHES HEIGHT: 11.5 INCHES DEPTH: 6.8 INCHES (with bracket) Uncoil Feeder Cable From Internal Spool Drop Cable Installation COMPRESSION FITTING BASE COMPRESSION NUT 9 10 GROMMET Remove compression nut and grommet. Loosen spool latch screw, then rotate spool counter clockwise to unwind cable. To store excess slack, rotate spool clockwise. Align spool with notch and tighten spool latch screw. Reinstall grommet and compression nut. Remove compression nut, spacer, and grommet. Thread drop cable through compression nut, spacer, and compression fitting base and route into cabinet. Splice or connect drop cable to feeder cable. Secure drop cable inside cabinet with cable tie. Reinstall grommet, spacer, and compression nut. Rapid FFB with sliding adapter packs for the drop interface Rapid FFB with splice trays for the drop interface SLIDING ADAPTER PACKS SPLICE TRAYS ROTATING INTERNAL SPOOL ASSEMBLY DROP CABLE ENTRY FITTINGS ROTATING INTERNAL SPOOL ASSEMBLY FEEDER CABLE DROP CABLE ENTRY FITTINGS FEEDER CABLE SPOOL LATCH SCREW Tools and Materials 1 216B Key Tool (accessory) Pliers #2 Phillips Screwdriver Tape Measure Vinyl Tape Pen or Marker Wire Cutter Torque Wrench With 7/16-Inch Socket 2-Hole Compression Lug Crimping Tool Pulling Swivel External Grounding System LC or SC Connector Cleaning Kit MPO Connector Cleaning Kit (MPO FFB) Splicing Equipment (splicing FFB) Pad Lock (optional) Wood-Framed Wall 3/4-Inch Plywood Backer Board #10 x 1-1/2-Inch Wood Screw (4) #10 Flat Washer (4) Drill 3/32-Inch Drill Bit Screwdriver Drill Bit Masonry Wall 3/8-Inch Concrete Anchor 3/8-Inch x 1-1/2-Inch hex head capscrew (2) 3/8-Inch Flat Washer (2) 3/8-Inch Lock Washer (2) Drill 5/8-Inch Masonry Drill Bit (check with supplier) 9/16-Inch Wrench 3/8-inch x 2-Inch Lag Screw (2)) Drill 9/32-inch Drill Bit 9/16-Inch Wrench Optional 1/2-Inch Threaded Rod (1) or 1/2-Inch Through-Bolt (1) 1/2-Inch Nut (2) 1/2-Inch Flat Washer (2) 1/2-Inch Lock Washer (2) 3/4-Inch Wrench General Wall Mount Pole Mount NOTE: Installation and assembly can be completed by one person. A A B C C D D E A A B B C C D D COMPRESSION FITTING BASE COMPRESSION NUT GROMMET O-RING METAL SPACER RETAINING NUT E E E B METAL SPACER CommScope (logo) and CommScope are trademarks. Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. CommScope reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event shall CommScope be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and CommScope further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequencial or other similar damages. This disclaimer of liability applies to all products, publications, and services during and after the warranty period. © 2016 CommScope. All Rights Reserved. © 2016 CommScope. All Rights Reserved. PRODUCT INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: For patents, go to http://www.commscope.com/ProductPatent/ProductPatent.aspx For product support, go to http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter