MIL-STD-2042-2 Fiber Optic Cable Topology Installation Standard Methods For Naval Ships Equipment Part 2 Of 7 PartsThis standard provides detailed methods for the installation of fiber optic cable topology equipment see 3.16, and optical fiber cable entry to fiber optic cable topology and other equipment.

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MIL-STD-2042-2B(SH)

1. SCOPE

METHOD 2I2

BOF CABLE FORMING, ROUTING, AND SHAPING WITHIN INTERCONNECTION BOXES

1.1 Scope. This method describes the procedures for forming, routing and shaping BOF tubes within interconnection boxes or other equipment.

2. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.

2.1 The equipment and materials in the tables located in the applicable sections of this method shall be used to perform these procedures.

3. PROCEDURES

3.1 Safety summary. The following safety procedures shall be observed:

a. Observe warnings and cautions on equipment and materials.

b. Never look into the end of a BOF tube. Always wear approved safety glasses when handling BOF tubes that may be connected to a pressure source.

3.2 Procedure.

3.2.1 The equipment and materials in table 2I2-I shall be used to perform this procedure.

TABLE 2I2-I. Equipment and materials.

Description

Quantity

Tube coupler (AA59731-U-8 or AA59731-U-8E)

As required

Tube cutter

Ruler

Utility knife

Heat shrink tubing (MIL-T-23053/5 or equal)

As required

Heat gun (Raychem 500B or equal)

Tube clip (Sumitomo DETC008 or equal) or small plastic or metal bar

As required

Self-clinching straps (SAE AS 23190 or equal)

As required

Open end wrench

NOTE: Keep BOF tube couplers and the ends of BOF tubes clean and free of contaminants.

NOTE: BOF tube couplers may be cleaned using distilled water and blown dry with air. Do not clean or soak BOF tube couplers in alcohol or other cleaning agents. BOF tube couplers can be permanently damaged by exposure to alcohol and cleaning agents.

NOTE: Previously used BOF tube couplers may not adequately seal to BOF

tubes. When installing BOF cabling, always use new BOF tube couplers.

CAUTION: Do not disengage mated BOF tube couplers unless authorized.

Disengaging utilized BOF tube couplers may damage/break the optical

fibers contained within the BOF tubes.

2I2-1 METHOD 2I2