TLE-ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND

Learning Area Grade Level 10

W2 Quarter
MAINTENANCE
Four Date
I. LESSON TITLE Procedure in installing telephone terminal cabinet trays
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING LO 3. Install telephone terminal cabinet
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) 3.2 . Install telephone terminal cabinet according to the job requirement
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT 1. Telephone wiring system
2. Layout and install telephone terminal cabinet and frames.

TABUZO, JOHN A., Prof. EDILBERTA C. BALA, and RAYMOND L. ALFONSO. n.d.
CBLM IV PERFORMING ROUGHING-IN ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNICATION AND
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Module I . Department of Education PUBLIC TECHNICAL-
VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS.

IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES

I. Introduction (Time Frame: Day 1)
In this lesson you will learn about lay outing and installing telephone terminal cabinets and frame.
Telephone Terminal Wall Cabinet Specifications
1. Generally inside terminal room are preferred. This allows for access to power for telephone equipment. With the
engineering approval wall, Cabinets are acceptable for buildings less than 20,000 square feet with external mounted SRP
power cabinets. If power is provided in an inside terminal room Saddleback will collocate with them.
2. Sun West Engineering, Inc. MPOP-09604808 cabinet is the only one approved by Saddleback Communications
engineering. Other cabinets may be used but must be approved prior to installation.
3. An area 8’ in front of the cabinet must be kept clear for technician access.
4. One isolated 20 Amp breaker circuit is extended to plywood backboard inside the cabinet is to be provided.
5. One #6 insulated copper wire terminated at the main power service panel ground bus bar at one end and the other end
terminated on a suitable buss bar located on the left side of the cabinet near the splice compartment is to be provided.
6. All access handles to accommodate a padlock.
7. Two 4” conduits equipped with calibrated mule tape are provided for Saddleback Communications facilities. Both enter
on the left side of the cabinet. Point off feed locations will be provided by Saddleback Engineering.
8. A maximum on three-foot radius 90-degree bends are allowed in each pulling section.

Laying Out Telephone Cabinet Outline

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Let us determine how much you already know about the installation of telephone terminal cabinet.

A. Direction: Identify the word/words described in each number. Select from the words inside the box. Write your answers on
a separate sheet of paper.

Wire way Bending Cable Tray Cable Fittings

__________1. It is an effective connection of metallic parts to form a conducive parts.

__________2. An assembly of two or more conductors.
__________3. A cable support assembly.
__________4. Any associated materials for connecting end of stock securely.
__________5. A unit of assembly use for protecting electric wires and cables.

D. Development (Time Frame: Day 2)

The learners will answer activity below as part of identifying what they already know.

Direction: Identify the following figures. Select your answer on the box provided below the
picture. Write your answer in
your answer sheet.
straight type cable tray L-junction type fitting T-junction type fitting

reducer type fitting 4-way junction type fitting

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E. Engagement (Time Frame: Day 3)
The learners will be provided with activities that will strengthen their concepts as discussed in the Development phase
Direction: Draw the pictorial diagram of telephone wiring system. Label it properly
Rubrics
A. Assimilation (Time Frame: Day 4)
The learners will demonstrate their ideas and gained knowledge as to how these are used and useful in day-to-day living
experiences.

Directions: Explain briefly the following criteria in installing telephone terminal cabinet. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper
1. Telephone terminal cabinets are leveled horizontally and vertically aligned to the structure in line with job requirements.
2. Telephone terminal cabinet is installed in line with job requirements.
3. Tools/equipment needed for the installation are prepared in line with job requirements.
4. Personal safety in installing telephone terminal cabinet is followed.
5. Workplace is cleaned and made safe upon completion of work according to the established standard.
Rubrics

V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: Day 5) Performance

Direction: Layout and install telephone terminal cabinet Tools
Supplies and Materials • lineman’s pliers
• telephone terminal cabinet • long nose pliers
• frames • diagonal cutting
• fitting • gimlet
• adhesive solvent • level bar
• utility box • try square
• junction box • pull push tape rule
• fastening device • claw hammer
- bolts and nuts • philip screw driver
- screw with tux • flat screw driver
• chalk line reel
Conditions • plumb bob
The following resources are needed: • cross cut saw
1. Observe proper use of PPE. • cold chisel
2. The workplace must be free from obstruction.
3. The installed telephone terminal cabinet should conform to the drawing plan
details and standard.
Procedure
1. Prepare the area for the installation of telephone terminal cabinet and frames.
2. All the necessary tools, materials and equipment should be ready.
3. Follow the proper use of PPE for body, head, hand and foot protection.
4. Ensure that mounting screws are installed in the upper and lower flanges on the right and left side of the cabinet.
5. Check the vertical and horizontal alignment of the cabinet using testing tool.
6. Locate the power and ground terminations at the top front side of the cabinet backplane.
7. Observe housekeeping activities.
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The activity will be evaluated based on the following assessment criteria:

VI. REFLECTION (Day 5)

● Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance
Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it in the column
for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below:
 - I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/ lesson.
- I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to do/p erform this
task.
Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP
Number 1 Number 3 Number 5 Number 7
Number 2 Number 4 Number 6 Number 8
VII. REFERENCES TABUZO, JOHN A., Prof. EDILBERTA C. BALA, and RAYMOND L. ALFONSO. n.d. CBLM IV
PERFORMING ROUGHING-IN ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNICATION AND DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM Module I . Department of Education PUBLIC TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOLS

Prepared by: Laarni D. Villareal Checked by: Edwina C. Nabo

SDO-Santa Rosa City Diosdado Villeta
Christian M. Niebres
Raissa P. Marquez