COMMSCOPE FGS-MEXP-E-ABF-NC Bracket Restraint Kit Installation Guide

FGS-MEXP-E-ABF-NC Bracket Restraint Kit

Product Specifications:

  • Brand: Commscope, Inc.
  • Model: FGS
  • Size: A2 1.000
  • Color: Yellow/Black

Product Usage Instructions:

  1. Check the component list to ensure all parts are available in
    the kit.
  2. Place the fiber retaining brackets on the express exit by
    aligning raised tab with the cutout on the express exit and
    rotating towards the express exit until snapped into place
    (optional).
  3. Insert the blank removable previously installed.
  4. Place the express exit 4×4 on the straight section as
    shown.
  5. Lift one end of the express exit 4×4 and install quick knobs
    into T-slot, then lower the express exit onto the straight section.
    Repeat for the other side. Rotate quick knobs clockwise until
    T-bolt flanges extend into T-slot. Hand-tighten quick knobs
    loosely.
  6. Attach extension bracket to express exit using 6-32 x .250 long
    screws with a torque of 9 lb-in (for 4×6 and 4×12 straight sections
    only). Rotate quick knobs clockwise until T-bolt flanges extend
    into T-slot. Tighten all quick knobs completely.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Are the quick knobs necessary for installation?

A: Yes, the quick knobs are essential for securing the express
exit to the straight section.

Q: Can I remove the express exit from the straight section
after installing it?

A: It is not recommended to remove the express exit from the
straight section while the quick knobs are installed, as they may
fall out.

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REVISIONS

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CMO

DATE APPROVED

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40216340CMO 18-MAR-2025 RAT

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40220366CMO 27-MAY-2025 FS A

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4.07 REF F

G 4X4 STRAIGHT SECTION REF

BRACKET, EXPRESS EXIT 2X4

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EXPRESS EXIT

ON TROUGH VIEW

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15.930 REF 4.837 REF
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4.000 REF

ISO VIEW
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1 COVER, EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

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COVER EXTENSION 4X4 FLIP COVER
FGS-MEXC-E-A (NOT INCLUDED IN KIT)
E
EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

7.73 REF

7.89 REF

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FGSB-MEXP-E-ABF-NC

BLACK

FLIP COVER OPEN VIEW
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FGS-MEXP-E-ABF-NC 1 FGSB-MEXP-E-A/B/F 1 FGS-MEXP-E-A/B/F

YELLOW BLACK G YELLOW

CATALOG NO.

COLOR

COMMSCOPE, INC.

DRAFTER
GILBERTO VILLA

TITLE
KIT, BRACKET, RESTRAINING, L/R, FGS

ENGINEER
RUBEN ARVILLA

SIZE

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A2 1.000 1147583_ADC

CUSTOMER DRAWING

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BRACKET, FIBER RETAINING RIGHT

A

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BRACKET, FIBER RETAINING LEFT

INSERT, BLANK 3

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C EXPRESS EXIT 4X4
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1 CHECK COMPONENT LIST TO SEE IF COVER IS AVAILABLE ON THIS KIT.

2. PLACE FIBER RETAINING BRACKETS ON EXPRESS EXIT BY ALIGNING RAISED TAB

ON BRACKET WITH CUT OUT ON EXPRESS EXIT AND ROTATE TOWARDS EXPRESS EXIT

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UNTIL SNAPPED INTO PLACE. (OPTIONAL)

3 INSERT BLANK REMOVABLE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED.

4. PLACE EXPRESS EXIT 4X4 ON STRAIGHT SECTION AS SHOWN.
5. LIFT ONE END OF EXPRESS EXIT 4X4 AND INSTALL QUICK KNOBS INTO T-SLOT, LOWER EXPRESS EXIT ONTO STRAIGHT SECTION. REPEAT FOR OTHER SIDE. ROTATE QUICK KNOBS CLOCKWISE SUCH THAT T-BOLT FLANGES EXTEND INTO T-SLOT. LOOSELY HAND TIGHTEN QUICK KNOBS. SEE DETAIL A.
G *WARNING: IF EXPRESS EXIT IS REMOVED FROM STRAIGHT SECTION WHILE QUICK KNOBS ARE INSTALLED, QUICK KNOBS WILL FALL OUT.

6 ATTACH EXTENSION BRACKET TO EXPRESS EXIT USING 6-32 X .250 LONG SCREWS
WITH TORQUE OF 9 lb-in. (4X6 AND 4X12 STRAIGHT SECTION ONLY)

7. INSERT QUICK KNOBS THROUGH BRACKET, ROTATE 90° AND INTO T-SLOT IN

STRAIGHT SECTION WILE INSERTING BRACKET INTO EXPRESS EXIT SLOT.

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ROTATE QUICK KNOBS CLOCKWISE SUCH THAT T-BOLT FLANGES EXTEND INTO T-SLOT. SEE DETAIL A.

8. TIGHTEN (4) QUICK KNOBS COMPLETELY.

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WITH SNAP ON FIBER RETAINING BRACKETS
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COMPONENT LIST

DESCRIPTION

QTY

EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

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COVER, EXPRESS EXIT 2X4

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BRACKET, RETAINING FIBER RIGHT

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BRACKET, RETAINING FIBER LEFT

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INSERT, BLANK REMOVABLE

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BRACKET, EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

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BRACKET, EXTENSION 6″ & 12″ FGS

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QUICK KNOB ASSEMBLY

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SCREW, 6-32 X .250

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COMMSCOPE, INC.

DRAFTER
GILBERTO VILLA

TITLE
KIT, BRACKET, RESTRAINING, L/R, FGS

ENGINEER
RUBEN ARVILLA

SIZE

SCALE

DOCUMENT NO.

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A2 1.000 1147583_ADC

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EXPRESS EXIT 4X4 A

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4X6 STRAIGHT SECTION REF D

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4X4 STRAIGHT SECTION REF
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BRACKET, EXTENSION

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QUICK KNOB

ASSEMBLY (4)

BRACKET, EXPRESS EXIIT 4X4
SCREW, 6-32 X .250 (4) 6
T-SLOT

STRAIGHT SECTION REF

EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

BRACKET

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INSTALLATION

4X6 STRAIGHT SECTION

SCALE 0.400

QUICK KNOB ASSEMBLY

QUICK KNOB INSTALLATION VIEW
SCALE 1.900

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SAP-ENTERPRISE-A2-2016-3RD.FRM

BRACKET, EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

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F QUICK KNOB ASSEMBLY (4)

EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

INSTALLATION

4X4 STRAIGHT SECTION

SCALE 0.500

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DRAFTER
GILBERTO VILLA
ENGINEER
RUBEN ARVILLA
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COMMSCOPE, INC.

TITLE
KIT, BRACKET, RESTRAINING, L/R, FGS

SIZE

SCALE

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EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

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1 COVER EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

A 4X12 FLIP COVER
FGS-MEXC-E-F REF

4X6 FLIP COVER

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FGS-MEXC-E-B

REF

4X4 FLIP COVER FGS-MEXC-E-A REF

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EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

COVER OFF VIEW

FLIP COVERS NOT INCLUDED

IN KIT

SCALE 0.400

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4X12 STRAIGHT SECTION REF

G BRACKET, EXTENSION

QUICK KNOB ASSEMBLY (4) H

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BRACKET, EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

SCREW, 6-32 X .250 (4) 6

EXPRESS EXIT 4X4 INSTALLATION
4X12 STRAIGHT SECTION
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COMMSCOPE, INC.

DRAFTER
GILBERTO VILLA

TITLE
KIT, BRACKET, RESTRAINING, L/R, FGS

ENGINEER
RUBEN ARVILLA

SIZE

SCALE

DOCUMENT NO.

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EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

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C EXPRESS EXIT 4X4
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4X18 STRAIGHT SECTION REF
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EXPRESS EXIT 4X4 INSTALLATION
4X18 STRAIGHT SECTION
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4X18 STRAIGHT SECTION REF
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EXPRESS EXIT 4X4 INSTALLATION
4X24 STRAIGHT SECTION
SCALE 0.320

BRACKET, EXPRESS EXIT 4X4 D
E QUICK KNOB ASSEMBLY

BRACKET, EXPRESS EXIT 4X4

QUICK KNOB ASSEMBLY

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COMMSCOPE, INC.

DRAFTER
GILBERTO VILLA
ENGINEER
RUBEN ARVILLA

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KIT, BRACKET, RESTRAINING, L/R, FGS

SIZE

SCALE

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A2 1.000 1147583_ADC

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Documents / Resources

COMMSCOPE FGS-MEXP-E-ABF-NC Bracket Restraint Kit [pdf] Installation Guide
FGS-MEXP-E-ABF-NC, FGSB-MEXP-E-A-B-F, FGS-MEXP-E-ABF-NC Bracket Restraint Kit, FGS-MEXP-E-ABF-NC, Bracket Restraint Kit, Restraint Kit, Kit

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