Installation Guide

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TECHNICAL GUIDELINE
August 13, 2018
TG02 Rev.13
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The cable jacket should also be left intact as
close as possible to the termination point.
For some terminations, it is critical to punch
pairs down in order, so that the other pairs can
be kept out of the way. Attempting to position
all pairs before commencing punchdown will
lead to crushed conductors.
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Step Action
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Verify that appropriate termination components have been selected, particularly in regards
to performance category.
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Arrange the wiring scheme and organize cable by destination (i.e., rack, panel, etc.). Avoid dressing or
combing the cable, especially in high-performance applications, which can enable alien crosstalk.
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Trim the cable length to reach the termination point without putting the cable under stress or violating the
bend radius. Be sure to maintain cable identification!
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Follow the hardware manufacturer’s instructions for punching down the pairs and assembling the outlets,
patch panels, maintaining the proper bend radius (refer to the Bend Radius subsection in Chapter 6 for more
information) etc. Remember to maintain jacket coverage and pair twist as close as possible to the termination
point and exercise care when removing the jacket so as to avoid nicking any underlying insulation.
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Loosely bundle all exposed cable, preferably with
hook-and-loop style straps.
 Clear out the Work Area.