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Minimum Bend Radius: For static storage, the cable shall not be bent at any location to less then ten <br />times the diameter of the cable outside diameter or as recommended by the manufacturer. During <br />installation, the cable shall not be bent at any location to less than twenty times the diameter of the <br />cable outside diameter or as recommended by the manufacturer. <br />Prior to the Fiber Optic Cable Installation: Prior to the installation of the cable, the manufacturer shall <br />submit to the Contractor a factory -performed Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) trace result <br />for each reel of cable. The Contractor shall in turn submit the trace results to the Engineer for <br />approval. The Engineer shall inspect the test results for any unacceptable results. Any unacceptable <br />reels shall be replaced with no additional payment. <br />After the Fiber Optic Cable Installation: Each section of the cable shall be tested for continuity and <br />attenuations as a minimum. If the attenuation is found not to be within the acceptable nominal <br />values, the Contractor shall use an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) to locate points of <br />localized loss caused by bends or kinks and try to relax these bends or kinks. If this is not successful <br />the Contractor shall replace the damaged section of the cable with no additional payment. Splices <br />will not be allowed to repair the damaged section. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a <br />written report showing all the values measured during these tests. <br />Cable Termination: Terminations shall be made using the method recommended by the connector <br />manufacturer. If breakout kits are used, they shall terminate each fiber in the controller cabinet using <br />buffer tubing and jacketed material. If mechanical splices are used, they shall terminate each fiber in <br />the controller cabinet using the splice tray. <br />INTERCONNECT TRACE WIRE <br />A 14 gauge copper trace wire shall be installed with all underground fiber optic interconnect cable. <br />This wire shall be in accordance with 913.15 (f) 4. The trace wire shall be continuous from intersection <br />to intersection, end in the controller cabinet at each end. Installing this cable will be paid under the <br />item, "Fiber Optic Cable'. <br />Page 49 of 53 Pages <br />