When installing aerial fiber-optic cable, how should the cable trailer be positioned to prevent damage to the cable?

When installing aerial fiber-optic cable, positioning the cable trailer in line with the strand at least twice the distance from the pole is crucial for preventing damage to the cable. This placement ensures that the cable has enough clearance to avoid strain or bending as it is pulled from the trailer and into the installation position.

By keeping the trailer at this distance, you minimize the risk of the cable being directly impacted by any potential movement of the trailer or by other equipment used during the installation process. It also helps prevent kinking or excessive tension, which can compromise the integrity of the fiber-optic strands.

Maintaining this minimum distance allows for accommodating any variations in the installation process, ensuring that the cable can be effortlessly guided into position without undue stress. This is particularly important in fiber-optic installations where the delicate nature of the cable could lead to significant problems if not handled correctly.