Telephone and Data Installation Instructions

 

This document does not take the place of contract documents.  This document is intended as a technician’s general information guide to Boise State installation specifications.

 

The Contractor will field survey and review with the Owner and Engineer similar installations on campus that contain the same type of materials that are used for this Project to gain the desired routing , layout, installation techniques, and finished-look prior to start of constructions.

 

Do Not

  • use plastic zip ties
  • crush the cable
  • kink, knot or snag the cable while pulling
  • exceed the recommended pulling tension 
  • exceed the minimum bend of 4 x Outside Diameter (OD) for 4 pair UTP, 10 x OD for multi pair (more than 4 pair) UTP, 1.18 in. for two fiber cable, and 10 x OD for multi fiber cable  
  • untwist the pairs of cable beyond the absolute minimum required for termination   
  • strip back cable jacket more than need for termination  
  • exceed maximum cable lengths (295feet)

 

Copper Cable Installation

 

  • Cable management panels will be used when terminating cable.  
  • Cable must be neatly installed, combed in appearance.
  • Provide strain relief for cables using mechanical fasteners such as J-hooks, conduit, C-channel, and other necessary devices to support cables around discontinuity.  In exposed areas, support cables as indicated on drawings.

 

Other

  • Fiber must be securely anchored to the back of the Fiber Termination Box
  • Fan-Out Kits for fiber must be used.  Heat shrink tubing must be used between cable jacket and fiber tubs.  Use of tape is not allowed.  Fiber must be neat in appearance in Fiber Termination Box.
  • Velcro must be used to secure cables (NO plastic zip ties are allowed).
  • All riser penetrations must be sleeved with EMT and a set screw connector with plastic bushing. 
  • All other sleeves and conduit ends must have a plastic bushing on end.
  • Labeling for all items installed must comply with project specifications and Boise State University labeling standards.  
  • Contractor shall keep a detailed up-to-date record of the manner and location in which all installations are actually made.
  • Testing of cables and the documentation of the testing are listed in the contact documents.
  • Grounding – Read the contract documents -- equipment and testing specifications are listed.