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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF TARLAC PROVINCE
BENIGNO S. AQUINO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Nicolas Poblacion, Concepcion, Tarlac
 

SPECIAL PROGRAM IN TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Activity Performance Worksheet

in
Computer Technology
Quarter 2 – Week 5 to 6
Install Cable Support
(SPTVE_CSYS10-SJCT-IIe-f-8)
 Activity Performance Worksheet
LESSON 15: SPLICING/JOINING CABLE TERMINAL TO MAIN AERIAL
AND/OR UNDERGROUND COPPER CABLE SPLICES
LO 4. Install Cable Support
Code: SPTVE_CSYS10-SJCT-IIe-f-8

I. Objectives
At the end of this learning activity sheet, you are expected to:
1. Attach spliced cable to messenger wire/cable rack for support in
line with job requirements and product specifications.
2. Prepare job completion report in line with enterprise procedures.
3. Value the significance of installing cable support.

II. Terms to Remember

This activity worksheet contains information and suggested learning
activities in installing cable support.
Bindering. It is the act of binding cables with the use of a binder.
PSI. It is also known as pounds per square inch is a common unit of
pressure used in many different pressure measuring applications.
XAGA. It is a brand of joint closure for cables.

III. Procedure (Knowledge/Performance of Skill)

In this module, you are going to learn how to attach spliced cable to
messenger wire/cable rack for support in line with job requirements and
product specifications. Also, how to prepare job completion report in line
with enterprise procedures which are as follows:

STANDARD CABLE SUPPORT AND MEASUREMENTS

Figure 1. Standard Cable Support and Measurements (source: Splicing/Jointing Cable Terminal to Main Aerial
and/or Underground Copper Cable module, page 31)

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Cable Ties

A cable tie, also commonly called a zip tie, is a length of strong Nylon
lined with a gear rack. On one end of the tie is a small square case through
which you can feed the other end of the tie. The teeth on the tie are
arranged in a saw-tooth pattern, and the case contains a ratchet which
locks against the teeth, preventing the tie from being pulled back. The
simplest way to remove the cable tie is to cut the plastic and discard it
afterward. It is sometimes possible to relieve the tension on the ratchet and
loosen the tie, however, the cheap, disposable nature of the tie usually
makes this unnecessary.

The cable tie has a multitude of possible applications, but one of the
most common uses for the cable tie is, unsurprisingly, to organize cables.
Computer cabling, electrical wires, home theater equipment, speaker wires,
and power cables can be aesthetically improved and organized with the
simple application of a cable tie.

Police and military organizations have also adopted the zip tie for use
in the field as temporary handcuffs; one example of this is the PlastiCuffs
brand tie which is a larger tie made specifically for prisoner restraint.

History of the Cable Tie

Cable ties were invented in 1958 by an electrical company, Thomas &

Betts. The original product was called "Ty-Rap" and was developed for
airplane wire harnesses. Ty-Rap used a metal ratchet instead of nylon.

Figure 2. Cable Ties (source: https://tinyurl.com/nc27rw8d)

Standard Cable Support and Measurements

Figure 3. Theoretical exercises on cable splicing to determine the cable binder, unit binder and pair colors (Source:
Splicing/Jointing Cable Terminal to Main Aerial and/or Underground Copper Cable module, page 33)

INSTALLING CABLE CLOSURE OPERATION

PURPOSE:
 To prepare the required tools, materials and equipment prior to
installation.
 To splice and join straight and branch cable pairs of aerial copper cable
work.
 To splice and join straight and branch cable pairs for underground cable
works.
 To install cable closure for aerial and underground.

PROCEDURE:
1. Arrange tools, materials and equipment needed.
2. Extend ladder to pole as per manufactures specifications and techniques.
3. Wear safety gadgets to prevent accident.
4. Ascend and descend on pole with care.
5. Splicing of copper cable, aerial and underground.
6. Arrangement and segregation of completed splices.
7. Enclosure of completed splice.
8. Flash testing of closure to prevent water entry.

PRECAUTIONS:
1. Practice placement or installation of collapsible sign to prevent accident.
2. For body belt and safety traps, look for the following defects:
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 A. Leather cracks, cut tears, broken stitches and loose rivets.
B. Defective buckles, snap hooks, keepers and d-ring. Should there be
any defect, correct them before using the equipment.
C. If the defect can be corrected change the equipment into new ones.

QUALITY CRITERIA:
1. Extended ladder should be properly in placed.
2. Completeness of tools and materials are necessary.
3. Proper usage of tools and materials must be observed.
4. Correct splicing or jointing as per standard practice must be
implemented.
5. Measurements and supports are observed to protect sagging.

PROCEDURES ON HOW TO SPLICE STRAIGHT AND/OR BRANCH

CABLE
Upon completion of the job/task participants should be able to splice
straight and/or branch cable.

Materials, Tools and Equipment:

1. Tabbing shears
2. Poly/lineman’s knife
3. Meter tape
4. Cable puncher
5. Wrench
6. Crimping tool
7. Plier, long nose
8. Tool pouch
9. Connectors
10. Scotch tape
11. Grounding/spring clip
12. Closure kit
13. Nitrogen gas
14. Soap
15. Brush
16. Cable ties
17. Small tool kit
18. Remnant cloth
19. Muslin bandage/poly film

Instructions:
Splicing/Jointing of cable pairs

1. Secure bunch end of cable by bindering as per identified cable binders,

cable pairs.
2. Measure at least 2 inches from the opening. Ensure that the binders to
be installed can be identified as per assignment.

Figure 4. Source: Splicing/Jointing Cable Terminal to Main

Aerial and/or Underground Copper Cable module, page 37

3. Using the straight method, hence no taps and direct distribution has now
been the practice in PLDT network, cut the measured cable pair and insert
the UY connector then crimp using the crimping tool, ensure that no opens
shall be detected during crimping.

Figure 5. Source: Splicing/Jointing Cable Terminal to

Main Aerial and/or Underground Copper Cable module,
page 38

4. Repeat/re-do cutting, crimping till to finish 10 pairs as one bunch, the

secure the bunch by color bindering for identification.
5. Continuously do the work till to finish up the assigned cable pairs.
6. Arrange all spliced cable pairs prior to cable closure.

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 Figure 6. Source: Splicing/Jointing Cable Terminal to
Main Aerial and/or Underground Copper Cable
module, page 37
Note:
Same task and method will be applied either on aerial and
underground works.
SPLICE CLOSURE
PRE-INSTALLATION

Figure 7. Splicing/Jointing Cable Terminal to Main Aerial and/or

Underground Copper Cable module, page 38)

CAT Preparation

Clean the cable for a distance of about 200 mm. from the crowns.
Abrade the cable circumferentially.
Torch the flame the brush cable areas for about 5 to 10 seconds.

INSTALLATIONS
After following the steps of cable preparation and local jointing
techniques and procedures next steps is to close the completed splice.
Hereunder are the steps in closing XAGA.

1. Wrap joint with insulating heat resistant tape or muslin bandage as now
being used in the local practice. Tape length should not exceed the
maximum useable length inside metal canister.

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2. Center and fit metal canister over the joint and secure canister with tape.
Seal canister seam with self-adhering strip. Smooth the strip with a blunt
tool.
3. Using heat resistant tape or friction tape as it has already been used in
the local practice, tape the crowns, starting from the canister body (10 mm)
down to the cables with a 50% overlap or a half-lapped layer. Tape
maximum is 5mm. onto the cables.
4. Remove solvent impregnated tissue from its package and clean the cables
for a distance of about 200mm.
5. Abrade the cables circumferentially over the cleaned length
6. Use bondline gauge from the end of canister and mark bondline length on
each cable.
7. Apply the aluminum foil to the cables positioning the blue line at the
mark of the bondlength and smooth the aluminum foil.
8. Flame brush the PE cable areas between the arrows for about 10 seconds
per cable. If lead sheathed cables preheat the cable up to 60 degrees
centigrade (hot to touch).
9. Remove the release foil from the wrap around sleeve and wrap the sleeve
around the canister. Press the underclip over the rails at the center of the
sleeve.
10. Pull flexible channels over the sleeve rails until they butt on top of the
underclip. Center the sleeve between the two blue lines of the
aluminum foil.
11. In branch configuration the sleeve must be positioned such that the
adhesive flap and sleeve rails are over the largest cable.
12. Center the sleeve of the joint. Install the branch off clip. Ensure that clip
is totally inserted. The sleeve must be proportionally wrapped to cable
diameter.

NOTES FOR HEATING:

 regulate flame to a total length of 300 mm. with a yellow tip of
100mm.
 during the installation move flame continuously to avoid local
overheating or to avoid damaging the wrap around sleeve.
 apply heat until the temperature indicating paint has changed color.

13. Start heating in the center of the sleeve 180 degrees from the channel
area. Continuously heating circumferentially (heating equally on both sides )
until arrival at the channel area should take place towards the end of the
installation. Continue heating until the thermo-indicating paint has
changed color from green to black.
14. Gradually and progressively move towards the end.
15. Press the channel gently down with a blunt tool to give the channel the
shape of the canister transition. 7
16. In branch joints press the branch off cables firmly together and secure
with tie wrap.
17. Check whether the clip adhesive is seen to flow. If not, apply additional
heat all around the clip adhesive appears at the end.
18. When all temperature paint has been converted to black of the first half
of the closure, two separate lines should be visible in the slots of the
channel. If any point the two white lines are not visible then heat the
closure at the point until the white lines appear. Also do this towards the
other end of the sleeve.

POST INSTALLATION

S-L-A-P
See if the enclosure has been closed as per manufacture’s specification.
Line has been dotted in the enclosure to meet the required amount of heat
to shrink and tightens.
Adhesive is coming out in the enclosure to ensure tight and to prevent
water entry.
Paint comes out to indicate the completed enclosure.

Note:
For different types of enclosure, may refer to product specification and
procedures.

FLUSH TESTING
Tools materials needed:
 Soap spray
 Pressure gauge
 Nitrogen gas

Figure 9. Prepare the required tools and materials

for flush testing (source: Splicing/Jointing Cable Figure 8. Insert 5 PSI of Nitrogen Gas (Source:
Terminal to Main Aerial and/or Underground Splicing/Jointing Cable Terminal to Main Aerial
Copper Cable module, page 42) and/or Underground Copper Cable module, page 43)

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Figure 11. Spray soap to the enclosure to determine leak Figure 12. Determine the location or parts with
(Source: Splicing/Jointing Cable Terminal to Main Aerial leak with Leak Detection (Source:
and/or Underground Copper Cable module, page 43) Splicing/Jointing Cable Terminal to Main Aerial
and/or Underground Copper Cable module, page
44)

Figure 10. Re-enter then close again the closure and Figure 11. Seal/close F Valve. (Source:
tighten all bolts. Then, flush test again. (Source: Splicing/Jointing Cable Terminal to Main Aerial
Splicing/Jointing Cable Terminal to Main Aerial and/or Underground Copper Cable module, page
and/or Underground Copper Cable module, page 46)
45)

In conclusion, you have learned how to attach spliced cable to

messenger wire/cable rack for support in line with job requirements and
product specifications. And, also, how to prepare job completion report in
line with enterprise procedures such as the pre-installation, installation of
cable support, post-installation and flush testing to determine the integrity
of the cable support.

IV. Assessment

ACTIVITY 1: Multiple Choice 9

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write ONLY the letter of
the correct answer on your answer sheet.

1. What is the other name for cable tie?

a. Zip tie
b. Zip lock
c. Zip lace
d. Tie lock

2. What is the first step in splicing/jointing of cable pairs?

a. Secure bunch end of cable by bindering as per identified cable binders,
cable pairs.
b. Measure at least 2 inches from the opening. Ensure that the binders to
be
installed can be identified as per assignment.
c. Using the straight method, hence no taps and direct distribution has now
been the practice in PLDT network, cut the measured cable pair and insert
the UY connector then crimp using the crimping tool, ensure that no opens
shall be detected during crimping
d. Repeat/re-do cutting, crimping till to finish 10 pairs as one bunch, the
secure the bunch by color bindering for identification.

3. What is C during pre-installation of CAT Preparation?

a. Clear
b. Clean
c. Cut
d. Crimp

4. What is S in post installation?

a. See
b. Saw
c. Sit
d. SLiC

5. Will you perform flush testing again after leak detection?

a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe
d. It depends upon the situation
Activity 2: ESSAY
Directions: Answer the following guide questions. Write the correct answer
on your answer sheet.
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1. Why are cable ties important?
2. What are straight cable and branch cable?
3. Why is leak detection important in enclosing cables?

Activity 3: PERFORMANCE
Direction: Draw the Standard Cable Support and Management diagram on a
legal-size bond paper.

V. Rubrics for Performance

CRITERIAS 25 points 23 points 21 points 19 points 17 points

Correctnes The The The The The

s drawing is drawing drawing drawing drawing
perfect. has one to has three has five has
two to four to six seven
mistakes. mistakes. mistakes. and more
mistakes.
Labelling All drawing One Two Three All
has been drawing drawings drawings drawings
labeled has been have have have
correctly. labeled been been been
wrong. labeled labeled labeled
wrong. wrong. wrong.
Speed The activity The The The The
was activity activity activity activity
finished was was was was
and finished finished finished finished
submitted and and and and
before the submitted submitte submitte submitte
deadline. on the d a day d two d three
deadline. after the days days or
deadline. after the more
deadline. after the
deadline.
Neatness The activity The The Thea The
is clean, activity is activity activity activity is
creaseless clean and has some has messy.
and creaseless dirt and many
presentable . creases dirt,
. bit still creases
somehow and not
neat. very
neat.

VI. Reference

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Splicing/Jointing
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Cable Terminal to Main Aerial and/or Underground
Copper Cable module, pages 30-45.
Prepared by: Jefferson M. Canaleja, Computer Technology Teacher
Key to Corrections
Noted by: Carmelita T. Perez, TVE Department Head
Activity 1
Approved by: Dr. Nelia Y. Andres, Principal IV
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. A

Activity 2
1. We need to know the different closure housings because cables are being
installed in different locations.
2. We need to know the other types of aerial splice closures because some of
them have better features than basic closure housings.
3. We need to know what is an underground closure because some cables
are installed under the ground.

Activity 3

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