3M™ Clear Track Fiber PathwayInstallation Instructions

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Contents1.0 System Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 3

2.0 Components and Accessories .............................................................................................................. 3

3.0 Installation Tools ...................................................................................................................................... 4

4.0 Wall Surface Compatibility ..................................................................................................................... 4

5.0 DefiningthePathwayRoute ................................................................................................................... 5

6.0 3M™ClearTrackFiberPathwayInstallation ........................................................................................ 6

7.0 Wall Cover Installation ............................................................................................................................ 8

8.0 3M™MicroPoint-of-Entry(POE)WallCover ...................................................................................... 8

9.0 FiberInstallationInto3MClearTrackFiberPathway ......................................................................10

10.0 SingleFiberTerminationandFinalSteps ............................................................................................. 11

11.0 Cover Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 11

12.0 Pre-terminated3M™ Clear Fiber Drop Cable Instructions ............................................................... 12

1.0 System Overview The3M™ClearTrackFiberPathwayisdesignedforuseinFTTP(Fiber-to-the-Premise)networkswithinbrownfieldorgreenfieldMultiDwellingUnits(MDUs)andSingleFamilyUnits(SFUs).The3MClearTrackFiberPathwayisasurface-mount,tapeadhesive-backedpathwaysolutiondesignedforindooruseonly.Deliveryofvoice,dataandvideoservicestotenantsusingthe3MClearTrackFiberPathwayisaquick,reliableandaestheticallypleasinginstallationmethod.

3Mwarrantyforthe3MClearTracksystemis contingentupon:• Installation completed by an appropriately trained

installer

• Strictadherencetotheinstructionsprovidedinthismanual

• Productinstallationwithin24monthsofdateofmanufacturewhenstoredbetween40°Fto100°F(4°Cto38°C)and0–95%relativehumidity.Theoptimumstorageconditionsare72°F(22°C)and50%relativehumidity.

3M’swarrantydoesnotextendtoproductsthathavebeensubjectedtomisuse,neglect,accidentorimproper installation/alteration.

2.0 Components and Accessories

3M™ClearTrackFiberPathway(trackonly)150ftspool (80-6114-9750-6)

3M™ Clear Track Fiber Installation Tool (80-6114-8645-9)

3M™ 900 µm Clear Fiber 1 km spool* (80-6114-9805-8)

Scotch-Brite™EasySweeper(XT005573271)

*Note: ITU-T G.657.B3 (5 mm bend radius)

3M™OnePassMiniSurface-Mount Wall Outlet (80-6113-8213-8)

3M™ Clear Track Micro Point-of-EntryWallCover (80-6114-9807-4)

3M™ Clear Track Installation Kit (80-6114-8688-9)

3M™ Clear Track Wall Compatibility Test Strips (80-6114-8687-1)

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3.0 Installation Tools3.1 Theinstallationtoolandteststripsareconsumable

items.Theinstallationtoolshouldbereplacedonabi-annualbasis,orapproximatelyevery500installedunitsorasrequired.

3.2 AdditionalRecommendedTools(NotIncluded)

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BF

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A. DrillB.Splicer’s Knife

C. Fiber Snips

D. ScotchBlue™Painter’sTape

E.Level

F. DrillBits—3/8"(9.5mm),1/2"(13.0mm)

G. Penorpencil

4.0 Wall Surface CompatibilityThewallsurfaceMUSTbecheckedforcompatibilitywiththetapeadhesive-backed3M™ Clear Track Fiber Pathwaypriortoinstallation.

Thistestmustbeconductedonthemostchallengingsurfaceoftheinstallationpath(greasy,soiled,textured,etc.).Installingonmultiplewallsurfaces,allsurfacesmust be tested and all must pass.

Note: The most challenging surface(s) tested must be wiped clean as you would normally when installing 3M Clear Track Fiber Pathway.

Incompatible surfaces include:• Highlytexturedwalls

• Porousorunfinished/unpaintedbrickorconcrete

• Fabric wall surfaces

• Surfaceswithflaking/delaminatingpaint or wallpaper

Note: The 3M Clear Track Fiber Pathway should not be installed on the incompatible surface types listed above.

Wall Surface Compatibility Test Procedure

4.1 Peelliner.

4.2 Pressfirmlyontowall.Pressingwithfingers intightspacesisacceptable.

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4.3 Hangweightfromstrip.

Release tab

Tab hole

Test Weight Hang Time Result

> 60 seconds PASS–Install

< 60 seconds FAIL–Donotinstall

4.4 Removesuccessfulteststripsbypullingon release tab

5.0 Defining the Pathway Route

ThepaththetrackwillfollowMUSTbecleananddry.

• CleanallsurfacesalongtheinstallationroutewithScotch-Brite™EasySweeperorequivalentprior to installation.

• Greasy,slickorsoiledsurfacesmustbecleanedwithisopropylalcoholorequivalentalongtheinstallationpathpriortoinstallation.

• Recommendedtrackandairtemperatureforinstallationis60°F–100°F(16°C–38°C).

Note: Carefully follow safety, health and environmental information given on the container label or the Safety Data Sheet for the isopropyl alcohol.

• The adhesive is permanent. Removing the track after installation may damage the installation surface.

• Donotmoveorrepositionthetrackonceinstalled. Ifforsomereasonthetrackneedstobemoved,add a new section of 3M™ClearTrackFiberPathway.

• Thebestlocationisneartheceiling,baseboardsandinteriorcorners.Avoidrunningtrackacrossopenareasordiagonallyacrosswalls.

• Donotremovelinerfromtrackuntilapplyingtoinstallationsurfaceincludingwhenhandlingitwhileapplyingtowallsurface.

• Donotcontaminateadhesivewithdirtoroils.Donotallowtheadhesivetocomeintocontactwithanythingexcepttheinstallationsurfaceasyouremovetheliner.

• Routethetrack'sendthroughopeningattopof theboxwithredlineronbottomasshown.

Note: A loud scratching sound when pulling track out of box is indicative of misalignment while pulling track. The red liner should be in contact with box surface.

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Theendsofthe3M™ClearTrackFiberPathwaymust behelddownmechanicallyatthebeginningandend.Thisisaccomplishedwiththe3M™Surface-Mount WallOutletboxandthe3M™ClearTrackMicroPoint-Of-EntryWallCover.Ifforanyreasontheseaccessoriesarenotusedatthebeginningandendofthetrackrun,useofagoodadhesivetapeorequivalentisrequired.

Avoidinstallingonorimmediatelyabovedirectheatsourcessuchasradiantheaters,steampipes,stoves,etc.

Avoidinstallinginhighhumidityorwaterbornenvironmentssuchasshowerstalls,sinks,etc.Areamust be clean and dry at time of installation and minimum72hoursfollowing.

Forbestresults,3Mrecommendsacuringtimeof 72hoursafterinstallationofthe3MClearTrackFiberPathwaybeforesubjectingittotemperatureextremesbelow60°F(16°C)orabove100°F(38°C).

6.0 3M Clear Track Fiber Pathway Installation

6.1 Make a small mark approximately 1/8" from referencesurface(interiorcorneroredge) wherethe3MClearTrackFiberPathwaywillbegintobeadhered.

6.2 Withouttouchingtheadhesive,removeapproximately6"oftheredlinerandcoverthe 1/8"mark,withthebottomedgeofthe3MClearTrackFiberPathway.

6.3 Useyourfingerorthumbtoapplythefirst6" ofthe3MClearTrackFiberPathway,oruntilyoucanusetheinstallationtool.

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Note: The installer should ensure sufficient pressure is used to activate the adhesive. Using a thumb or finger, this amounts to roughly 0.5 to 1 pound of pressure. In addition, 3M requires using the appli-cation tool at all times where possible. If there is a region other than the beginning that is too tight for the application tool to be used, the installer may use their thumb, finger or other tool with a smooth surface (e.g., the smooth side of a pen, etc. to protect your finger from abrasion) to apply firm pressure and slide along the top of the track. If the installer is pressing hard enough to deform the caps that grasp the fiber in the pathway, that portion of the pathway will need to be replaced.

6.4 Continueusingtheinstallationtool,removinglinerandapplying3M™ClearTrackFiberPathwayuntilyoureachthepathwaydestination.

6.5 Rollthe3M™ Clear Track Installation Tool around exterior corners.

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6.7 RolltheInstallationToolintoandaroundinteriorcorners.

Note: The diameter of the installation tool wheel is the correct bend radius for interior corners.

6.8 Planarcornersarebuiltwiththeendofone 3MClearTrackFiberPathwaymeetingthesideof theendofanother3MClearTrackFiberPathway.

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7.0 Optional Standard 3M™ Surface-Mount Point-of-Entry Wall Box Installation

(Recommend to use if larger hole occurs from blowout with masonry, etc.)

7.1 Removethetabattheentrypointasneeded.Entrypoint#2isshownbelowasanexample.

Entry point #1(intact)

Entry point #2(removed)

Entry point #3 (hidden)

Furcation anchors Screw anchor

locations

7.2 Fastenthecovertothewallafterthetrackisinstalled.Thecoverhelpssecuretheendofthetracktothewallandcoversthedrilledlivingunitaccesshole.

Thread fiber through furcation tubing. Do not pull fiber tight.

8.0 3M™ Micro Point-of-Entry (POE) Wall Cover

8.1 Description The3M™MicroPoint-of-Entry(POE)Cover is a small enclosure intended for indoor applicationswith3M™ClearTrackFiberPathwayor 3M™OnePassMiniFiberPathway.Wheninstalled,the3MPOEboxoffersphysicalprotectionandbendradiuscontrolfor900μmfiberduringwallpenetrations.

8.2 Kit Contents

a. 1each-base

b. 1each-cover

c. 2each-#4x½"longscrews

Note: Installer shall provide anchors if anchors are required for masonry, etc.

8.3 Tools Required (Not supplied)

a. Tape measure

b. Pencilormarker

c. ½"diameterwood,masonryormetalbit

d. 3/8"diameterwood,masonryormetalbit

e. 12"minoffishtapeorequivalenttouseinpushing/pulling900μmthroughwall

f. Cleaningsuppliesfordrillingdebris

g.SmallPhillipsheadscrewdriver

h.Drill or Hammer Drill

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8.4 Installation

a. Select location for 3M™MicroPoint-of-Entry(POE)WallCover

Note: Ensure that no electrical wiring, plumbing or other safety hazards are located behind selected drilling location and no wall studs or other supporting structures are located behind selected drilling location.

b. Drill a 3/8"diameterholeapproximately ½"abovebaseboard(shown),below crownmolding/ceilingorawayfrom anadjacentwall.

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Note: When transitioning through interior walls, penetrate each side separately, drilling from the two mounting surfaces into the wall. This will require a pilot hole for alignment.

Note: It is recommended to first drill from the 3M POE mounting surface to minimize sheet rock or masonry blow out.

c. Onthemicro3MPOEcoversideofthepenetrationusea½"drillbittomakespaceforthefunnelwithcabletie.

d. “Dry”fitthe3MPOEwallcoverbaseintodesired location.

e. Removeanycaulkorothersealantsatbaseboardorcrownmoldingthatinterferewith3MPOEwallcoverinstallation.

f. Cleanoffanydebrisfromthewall mountingsurface.

g. Identifythedesiredexitlocationfor the900μmfiber.

3M™ Clear Track Fiber Pathway - bottom tab only

3M™ OnePass Mini Fiber Pathway (both tabs) or 3M™ Clear Track Fiber Pathway (lower tabs)

h.Breakouttheappropriatetabsandremove anyroughsurfacescreated.

Note: DO NOT overtighten screws as damage to the 3M Micro Point-of-Entry (POE) Wall Cover base can occur.

Note: DO NOT snap cover onto base until entire installation process is complete. The cover is designed to be tamper proof and will be difficult to remove.

Mounting holes

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8.5 Usingarigidwireasaguide,passthe900μmfiberthroughthewallandpullslackintotheinteriorspace.900μmshouldbehandledwithcaresothejacketoropticalfiberdoesnot getdamaged.

Note: Pull a length of 900 μm fiber sufficient to complete the installation process plus approximately 10 feet as a safety cushion.

8.6 Carefullyroutethe900μmfibertothe desiredexitpositionandfollowpathway systeminstructionsinthenextsectionto finishinstallation.

tab

8.7 Whenallthefiberinstallationiscompletedforthedwellingunit,inspecttransitionpointsintoandoutofthe3M™MicroPoint-of-Entry(POE)WallCoverfortightbendsorotherpotentialproblems.

8.8 Onceinspectioniscomplete,snapthecover in place.

Note: Ensure that fiber does not get pinched between base and cover.

Note: Align tab on cover with opening between mounting holes on 3M POE base.

9.0 Fiber Installation into 3M™ Clear Track Fiber Pathway

9.1 Beginbysecuringenoughclearfibertoallowforfiberterminationandadequateslackstorage.

9.2 Insert(approx.6")of3M™ 900 µm Clear Fiber byhandintothepathwaypreviouslyinstalled,thenplacethe3MClearTrackFiberPathwayInstallationToolwherethefiberinsertionbeganbyhandandcontinuefiberinsertionbyrollingdowntheinstalledpathwaytoinstallclear900µmfiber.

(Colored900μmfiber,asshowninthepicture,usedtoincreasethevisibilityoftheinstallationtechnique.)

9.3 Rollthe3M™ Clear Track Installation Tool aroundexteriorcornerstoinserttheclear 900 µm fiber.

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9.4 Rollthe3M™ClearTrackFiberPathwayInstallation Tool into and around interior cornerstoinserttheclear900µmfiber.

(Colored900μmfiber,asshowninthepicture,usedtoincreasethevisibilityoftheinstallationtechnique.)

9.5 Wheninsertingclear900µmfiberintoplanarcornersusethetipofyourindexfingertocreatethebendradius.

Note: Bend radius cannot be less than 5 mm.

(Colored900µmfiber,asshowninthepicture,usedtoincreasethevisibilityoftheinstallationtechnique.)

9.6 Completetheinstallationbysecuringenoughclear900 µm fiber to allow for fiber termination and adequateslackstorage.

10.0 Single Fiber Connector Termination and Final Steps

3M recommends 3M™OnePassHallwayFiberPathwayforMDUapplications.

10.1 Terminatethefiberusinga3M™NoPolishConnector or 3M™ Crimplok™+ Connector.

Anchor furcation tubingFeed through from living unit

3M™ One Pass Point-of-Entry Box (Hallway Side)

10.2 Inbuildingswherethe3MOnePassHallwayFiberPathwayisnotthehorizontalcablepathwaysolution,terminatethehallwaydistributioncable(onceapenetrationholeisdrilled)insidethelivingunitina3MOnePassPoint-of-EntryWallCover.Boththe3M900µmClearFiberandhorizontaldistributioncablewillterminate here.

Horizontal Distribution CableAnchor Point

900 µm side

10.3 Aftercompletinginstallationoftheentirerunof3M™ClearTrackFiberPathwayandterminatingtheconnectorinthehallwaybox,routethe 900µmfiberandinstalltheconnectorintheadapter,asshown.

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900 µm Fiber

Connector

Adapter Snap Locations

Locking Tab

Note: Adapter inserts from the bottom up with the locking tabs on top.

10.4 Attachthecoverbyaligningthebottomtabstoslotsinthebaseofthebox,andthensnapthecover in place.

11.0 Cover Installation11.1 Alignandpressfirmlytosnapcoverontothe

3M™ClearTrackFiberPathway.Cutcovers withscissorsorsnips.

11.2 Leavearequired½"gaponinternalandplanarcorners.Nogapisrequiredonoutercorner.

½"

½"

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12.0 Preterminated Clear Drop Instructions12.1

Indoor end; push/pull for cable entry

Outdoor end; 3mmjacketedcable

SC Connector Shell—DONOTDISCARD!!Retainforfinalinstallation step

12.2 Placeapushtubeontotheendoftheindoorendloopwhenneedingtothreadthecablethroughawallwitha3/8"orgreaterdrilledhole.

12.3 Push/PullSock:Removeaftercompletingallwallpassthrough.

1. Tear away

2. Tear away

12.4 Exposefiberandinstallinto3M™ Clear Track Fiber Pathway.Exposefiberbypeelingjacketaway.

1.Peelaway

2.Peelaway

12.5 ThreadSC/APCinternalconnectorwhiteconnectorwiththedustcapinplaceintothegreenshell.Makesurethattheorientationoftheinternalconnectorandtheshellarethesamesothattheonewayorientationiscontrolled.

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