Fiber Optic Cable Reel Handling
Also, check reel flanges for nails that may have backed out during handling or storage. If the cable is subjected to a wide range of temperatures and moisture, the integrity of the reel drum could be affected. This Applications Engineering Note (AE Note) addresses common issues regarding cable pay-off during outside plant installations known as cable squirting, cable tangling during payoff, and reel storage. Do not attempt to lift drums by the flange or to lift drums into the upright (correct) position by lifting the top flanges as it may break.
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