After the single-reel inspection is completed, the cable end seal and cable reel packaging should be restored, and the reel should be uniformly numbered, with the outer end mark and cable length indicated. The inspected optical cables are separated by category. The rotary joints are protected inside the drum for durability and seamless deployment of single or multi-channel fiber optic and/or electrical cable with uninterrupted optical and/or electrical signal. Where reels are supplied with protective material fitted over the cable, the protection should remain in place until the cable will be installed. Per TIA/EIA standards, the following color coding applies for non-military fiber optic installations: Multimode OM1 = Orange or Slate (Watch for this! OM1 is not compatible with connectors for OM2/OM3/OM4) However: Per TIA 598-C, it is permissible to. The information contained in this manual should serve as a guide to proper handling, installing, testing, and for troubleshooting problems with fiber optic cables. Installation guidelines regarding minimum bend. Verify and ensure the cable sheath is marked with number of fibers (cable size), cable manufacturer, type of fiber (single mode or multi mode) and despersion specification.