• Description
• Application
• Features & Benefits

• Dimensions
• Ordering Information
• Accessories

UPCBD3, 4, 5 Distribution Closures

UPCBD series are round-cornered square-design telephone distribution closures, which are accepted for use by the RUS. The UPCBD3, UPCBD4, and UPCBD5 include a dielectric shield, cable ties, and a shield isolation bonding/ grounding bracket assembly. The UPCBD is also available with a divider plate (UPCBD3H, UPCBD4H, UPCBD5H).

Application

The UPCBD3, UPCBD4, and UPCBD5 accommodate buried wires, cables, terminal blocks, and load coil assemblies. Specific uses include termination of buried service wires and all types of splicing arrangements.

Features & Benefits

• Rugged metal housing made of mill-galvanized steel—for durability and low maintenance costs
• Our unique multi-stage paint process—meets or exceeds EPA standards, and provides a tough corrosion-resistant finish for longer life
• Three convenient sizes with four versions—for easy access to cable conductors and flexible installations
• Tongue-in-groove fit of upper cover—provides better protection against environmental conditions
• Dielectric shield is factory installed with velcro fasteners—to offer ultraviolet protection of cable conductors; more user friendly
• RUS accepted shield isolation bonding/grounding bracket assembly—accommodates the RUS PE-91 requirements for cable shield isolation; provides 6AWG grounding capability

Dimensions

Ordering Information

Accessories

NOTE 1: Total number of pairs spliced depends on connector use and local practices.

NOTE 2: Above terminal block recommendations relate to mounting on either stand-off brackets (SB234) or offset brackets (OB34 and OB5)

NOTE 1: Above terminal block recommendations relate to mounting on a UPCBD series divider plate, not the stand-off and offset brackets. Also, the terminal blocks are not RUS Accepted; additional positive grounding of protected terminal blocks must be provided.

NOTE 2 : Stakes, additional grounding hardware, and grounding extension kits are not included and may be ordered separately. Please see the Accessories section for ordering information. If padlock protection is required, order the RETROLOCK also found in the Accessories section.