1 FIBER OPTIC CABLE HARDWARE Fiber Optic Cable Hardware © 2008, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-3-00019, Revision 8, 6.11.2021 Specifications are subject to change without notice. AFLglobal.com | 800.235.3423 continued Downlead Clamps for OPGW and ADSS AF L Downlead Clamps are used to guide Optical Ground Wire from the top of the structure to the splice box. AFL’s Downlead Clamps install easily and provide proper spacing and hold strength without damage to the cable. From poles to towers, AFL offers a full line of OPGW Downlead Clamps to meet the needs of any application. Features • Slip strength: >100 lbs. • Lattice adapters provided with break-away bolts for precise torque during installation • Steel tower guide clamps available with adapters to eliminate the need for drilling • Banding adapters available Downlead Clamp shown with Adapter B Ordering Example: For 0.528" dia. OPGW and 0.484 ADSS with pole banding (Type A), the part number is FDOA-B4B5A. NOTES : 1. See next page for optional downlead clamp adapters. 2. For installation instructions, see page 143. Ordering Information – Downlead Clamp & Adapter GROOVE CODE OPGW DIAMETER ( inches ) COLOR CODE B4 0.350 - 0.500 Red B5 0.501 - 0.600 Green B6 0.601 - 0.700 Yellow B7 0.701 - 0.800 Blue B8 0.801 - 0.900 White B9 0.901 - 1.000 Black B10 1.001 - 1.100 Orange Fiber Downlead Groove Code (Smaller Cable) FD OA YY XX Z Groove Code (Larger Cable) OPGW and ADSS Indicates Adapters A = Banding Adapter B = Lattice Adapter for web thickness 0.25" - 0.72" C = Lattice Adapter for web thickness 0.25" - 1.25" D = 3/8" diameter X 4" lag bolt Omit = No adapter desired © 2008, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-3-00019, Revision 8, 6.11.2021 Specifications are subject to change without notice. AFLglobal.com | 800.235.3423 2 FIBER OPTIC CABLE HARDWARE Fiber Optic Cable Hardware continued Dimensions Downlead Clamp Adapters 0.50" 0.50" 4.34" FIG. 1 FIG. 2 2.38" 2.38" 1.78" 4.34" 2.44" NO ADAPTER 3.69" FDOA XXYY Downlead Clamps for OPGW BAND TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER (1.25" MAX) 2.44" 3.25" 0.50" DIA. 3.25" 1.38" 0.75" 0.75" 1.06" TOWER STEEL RANGE .25" - .72" 3/8" DIA. X 4" LAG BOLT TYPE D ADAPTER WITH FIGURE 1 LATTICE CONFIGURATION EST. WEIGHT: .96 LBS. TYPE A ADAPTER WITH FIGURE 2 BANDING CONFIGURATION EST. WEIGHT: .96 LBS. TYPE B ADAPTER WITH FIGURE 1 LATTICE CONFIGURATION EST. WEIGHT: 1.98 LBS. TYPE C ADAPTER WITH FIGURE 1 LATTICE CONFIGURATION EST. WEIGHT: 2.20 LBS. TOWER STEEL RANGE .25" - 1.25" 1.50" BREAK-AWAY BOLT BREAK-AWAY BOLT 0.75" REF. FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 1 FDOA XXYYB FDOA XXYYA FDOA XXYYC FDOA XXYYD BAND TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER (1.25" MAX)