Manual
tii 3700
141 Rodeo Drive OUTDOOR NETWORK INTERFACE
Edgewood, NY 11717 TII P/N: 64009601
Customer Service/Sales 888-844-4720 Rev Z 12/09
INSTALLATION NOTE
1.00 GENERAL
1.01 This installation note provides the description
and installation steps for the TII 3700 Outdoor
Network Interface. This product is designed to
combine station electronics and network interface
within a single housing.
1.02 The unit is furnished complete with housing,
protector module, RJ-11 jack, customer wiring
bridge(s) for one to three lines and customer
instructions.
2.00 WARRANTY
2.01 See TII warranty. If this unit fails during the
warranty period, the factory should be requested to
authorize return. Return the unit prepaid when
authorization is received. Units that fail due to abuse
or normal wear should be discarded.
3.00 DESCRIPTION
3.01 The TII 3700 Outdoor Network Interface is
furnished complete and requires no special tools for
installation or maintenance, except if ordered with
optional pin-in-head security screw.
3.02 The unit may be ordered with protection
modules or less protection modules, and may be
ordered with customer wiring bridges for one to three
lines.
3.03 Molded of a very durable plastic that is
designed for outdoor use, the TII 3700 is provided
with two separate side hinged doors. The outer door
has provision for a padlock with an override feature
that allows telco access for maintenance. The inner
door is held closed with a recessed hex head security
screw , or a pin-in-head screw to prevent unauthorized
access.
3.03.1 The base is equipped with cable shields for
securing incoming drop wire, riser tubes and/or
customer wire.
3.04 TII's 3700 Outdoor Network Interface can be
fitted with numerous types of protector modules (see
data sheet for TII 3700 Outdoor Network Interface).
4.00 INSTALLATION
4.01 Remove the unit from the bag and inspect it
carefully for damage.
4.02 External mounting ears are provided for
exterior mounting. Mount the 3700 front cover
forward and back of the NID flush against the
mounting wall using the appropriate hardware and
methods.
4.03 Alternate Mounting-
Open both the outer and
inner doors. Select the internal mounting holes that
may match the existing hole pattern, if any, or are
most appropriate for the mounting surface. Then
break out the plastic web covering the selected
mounting holes.
4.04 Mount the TII 3700 front cover forward and
back of the NID flush against the mounting wall using
the appropriate hardware and methods.
4.05 Install the protector module if one was not
included.
4.06 Thread the protector ground wire through the
appropriate grommet in the base of the unit and
connect it to the ground stud.
4.07 Run and connect the ground wire to an
approved ground making the run as short and straight
as possible.
4.08 Thread the drop wire through the same
grommet and connect it to the tip and ring of the
gel-filled ports of the protector module.
4.09 If a second line is being installed at this time,
repeat 4.08.
4.10 Secure the incoming drop wire and/or riser
tube to the cable shield with a tie wrap or clamp.
4.11 Close the telco door and tighten the security
screw until it is snug.
4.12 Feed the station wire through the appropriate
grommet in the base of the unit and terminate the
tip and ring on the appropriate connection points of the
customer wiring bridge for Line 1.
4.13 Repeat step 4.12 if additional lines are being
installed.
4.14 Inspect work for shorts, grounds and broken
wires.
4.15 Close and snap secure the customer bridge
module cover, making certain that it is properly
seated, then close the outer door and secure it by
tightening the screw.
4.16 Perform all customary tests.