Broadband Applications & Construction Manual - Public - CommScope

5.3 Aerial Installation
Connecting to the Coax
Connect the Coax to the Tap
The cable should be connectorized per the instructions on page 9.9/Coax connectorization. Some systems like to
protect the connection with a shield (a physical covering to protect against tampering). Place that over the connector
now - you will require an F-connector tool to tighten the connection.
With the messenger secured to the span, screw the connectorized cable into the tap hand-tight. Using a torque
wrench, tighten the connector to 30 lbs/in. If you don’t have a torque wrench, twist the connector an extra 1/4
turn with your wrench or F-connector tool to seat it. Cover the connection with a boot.
You should have about 2 ft (60 cm) of cable between the tap and where the cable joins the messenger. Along
with the ease of handling this provides, this extra cable will be very useful if you ever need to re-connectorize the
cable.
Store this cable by forming a loop of about 6 in (15 cm) in diameter. Make sure the diameter of the loop is no
smaller than 10 times the outer diameter of the cable. Use cable ties to form and secure the loop to the span.
Attach an identification tag to the cable.