CommScope Trunk & Distribution Cable - Manual (Page 37)

Dead Ending
Self-supporting cable is dead-ended at the first, last, and corner poles. For stranded steel attach with a
Strand-Dead End (Preform), for solid steel messengers use a wire vise. Sufficient cable and strand separation will
be required at dead-end poles to allow for splicing if necessary.
Note: A corner pole is defined as having an angle of 30° or greater from the pole line.
The strand must be dead-ended or false dead-ended at corner poles in both directions. If the strand continuity is
broken, bonding will be required at this time.
Note: It is not necessary to cut the strand if B false dead ends are used.
Integrated Messenger Installation 4.8
Dead Ending
Dead End
(minimum 12 inches)
Strand-Dead End