This article is about Copper Cable Storage, Handling and Preservation Checklist of Telecom Distribution System as per International Codes and standards.
Copper Cable Storage, Handling and Preservation Checklist
Cable Handling
General Handling – Cable reels shall be checked for damage by store yard personnel prior to acceptance of shipment, unloading, or handling. No visible shipping or handling damage.
General Handling – Wooden cable reel flanges shall be firmly lagged (no loose or missing pieces) and undamaged from shipping and handling. No loose screws, bolts, nails, or staples.
General Handling – Shipper and receiving store yard personnel shall be fully aware of manufacturer’s special handling instructions (if provided on the cable reel or in the cable purchase documents) prior to unloading or handling.
Verify and insure that all direct buried cables and buried service wires are of the filled core type and comply with RUS PE-39 or RUS PE-89 or RUS PE-90. Air core cables shall not be used for direct burial purposes or sections installed in conduit.
General Handling – Manufacturer’s special handling instructions (if provided on the cable reel or in the cable purchase documents) shall be followed.
General Handling – Cable reels shall be shipped and handled on edges of flanges only (not on flat side of flanges). Reels shall be chocked during shipping to prevent damage from load shifting.
General Handling – Cable reels shall not be dropped. Reels shall not be rolled over sharp edges greater than 25 mm (1 inch) in height.
General Handling – Cable reels shall be rolled in accordance with roll directional arrows labeled on reel flanges (if provided).
General Handing – Lifting equipment, tools, rope, slings, men, and soil shall not contact the cable or cable protective covering during shipping and handling. Mechanical force or pressure shall not be applied to the cable surface during handling.
General Handling – Cable reels shall be rolled on hard surfaces and not allowed to sink into soil during handling.
Lift Gate Handling – Cable reel shall be rolled onto lift gate and chocked (all four corners) to prevent load shifting during lifting or lowering.
Man Handling – Cable reels shall be rolled on a solid surface incline ramp that is at least 200 mm (8 inches) wider than the cable reel width.
Fork Lift Handling – Reel flanges shall be cradled between the fork tines, and shall touch flange edges at all four points.
Crane Lift Handling – Lifting shaft (inserted through center arbor hole of both flanges) or cradle shall be attached to crane hook using a spreader bar. Lifting cable (or slings) shall not touch either cable reel flange.
Do not allow the cable reels to drop from the delivery truck during unloading process and every instance caution must be exercised.
Cable Storage and Preservation
General – Firm dry support shall be provided for storage of cable reels.
General – Cable reels shall be stored on edges of flanges only (not on flat side of flanges). Reels shall be chocked during storage. Cable reels shall be aligned flange to flange in storage.
General – Cable reels shall be stored to provide easy access for lifting and moving.
General – Cable ends shall be sealed (water and dust-proof seals) and firmly secured during shipping and storage.
General – If cable ends are exposed for on-reel testing or sampling, they shall be re-sealed (water and dust-proof seals) and firmly secured during storage and handling.
General – Cable reels shall be stored away from open flame, fire, arc welding, brazing, grinding and other sources of high heat or ignition.
General – Cable reels shall be stored away from chemicals and petroleum products (including potential spilled liquids and spray mist).
General – Cables with an exposed metal sheath or armor (aluminum or steel) shall be stored indoors.
General – Cable reels shall be stored away from construction equipment, road traffic, falling or flying objects, and areas where there is a significant risk of physical damage.
Outdoors – Cable jacket material not rated for exposure to sunlight shall be stored under a sunshade or indoors.
Outdoors – Cable reels shall be supported off the ground and provided with a weatherproof (i.e., rain and dust-tight) cover.
Standards Codes and References for Telecom Ductbank, Plastic Conduit, Sleeves, Innerduct
1. SAES-T-916, Telecommunications Building Cable Systems.
2. SAES-T-920 Telecommunications Cable Information.
Telecom Closet / Telecom Equipment Room Size And Location.
Telecommunications Infrastructure Design Process.
ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard.
Telecommunications Outside Plant Systems Design SAES-T-938 Download.
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