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Technical Vocational Education

Quarter 3 – Week 5-8 Module 3
Install telephone set and accessories
SPTVE_CSY S10- IPSLIIIe-g-14
Technical Vocational Education – Grade 10
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Quarter 3 – Module 3: Install telephone set and accessories
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Technical Vocational Education

Quarter 3 – Week 5-8 Module 3
Install telephone set and accessories
SPTVE_CSY S10- IPSLIIIe-g-14
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step
as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM.
This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to
ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the
lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that
you will be honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teachers are also provided
to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best
help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of
this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercise and tests. Read
the instructions carefully before performing each task.

If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks
in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

This module provides engaging activities that will help you learn about
the computer system servicing. This will also help you to be familiar on how to
validate one’s work for quality improvement work.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
• install connecting block (CBK) in line with installation manual
• terminate and connect jacketed wire and connected to CBK based
on installation manual
• report problems encountered as per standard operating
procedures (SOP)

What I Know

Directions: Read each description carefully and choose the letter that corresponds to the
correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

_____ 1. It is a tool used to secure (jacketed ) inside wire on wood surfaces.

a. Gun Heller Stapling c. Connecting block
b. Inside Wire d. Telephone Instrument
_____ 2. This is an apparatus for reproducing sound, especially that of the human voice
(speech) at a great distance, by means of electricity, consisting of transmitting
and receiving instruments connected by a line or wire which conveys the electric
current.
a. Gun Heller Stapling c. Connecting block
b. Inside Wire d. Telephone Instrument
_____ 3. This is used as a medium to connect the station protector and connecting block.
a. Gun Heller Stapling c. Connecting block
b. Inside Wire d. Telephone Instrument
_____ 4. It is a tool used to terminate interior wire as final attachment. It provides point of
connection between instrument line cord and interior wire.
a. Gun Heller Stapling c. Connecting block
b. Inside Wire d. Telephone Instrument
_____ 5. This is used to form the conductor and then terminate it on the binding-post
terminal.
a. Chain Wiring c. Flat screwdriver
b. Cluster Wiring d. Tool 216 – B
_____ 6. It is a tool used to terminate the conductors on the screw-type terminals
a. Chain Wiring c. Flat screwdriver
b. Cluster Wiring d. Tool 216 – B

_____ 7. It is a type of wiring which start from the station protector and run the jacketed
wire through the first connecting block.

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 a. Chain Wiring c. Flat screwdriver
b. Cluster Wiring d. Tool 216 – B

_____ 8. This tool is used to run a separate jacketed wire from the station protector to each
connecting block in every location where the telephone set will be placed.
a. Chain Wiring c. Flat screwdriver
b. Cluster Wiring d. Tool 216 – B

_____ 9. This is used to installed at the left or right center side of the wooden pole.
a. Drive hook c. Wrench
b. Hammer d. Screwdriver

_____ 10. It is a tool used in proper way of installing drive hooks on a wooden pole is to
drive at least 25.4 mm (1 inch).
a. Drive hook c. Wrench
b. Hammer d. Pole Clamp

_____ 11. It is the maximum number of P-clamps, dropwires, or spans that may be
attached to one drive hook or hook nut regardless of direction of spans.
a. 3 c. 7
b. 5 d. 9

_____ 12. This tool is used to cut off the excess jacket to form the conductor and terminate
it on the binding-post terminal.
a. Drive hook c. Wrench
b. Hammer d. Pole Clamp

_____ 13. It is the appropriate size of house bracket and C-knob in the vertical clearance
that can be mounted next to each other.
a. 152.4 mm c. 154.4 mm
b. 153.4 mm d. 155.4 mm

______14. It is a process which provides safety from electrical shock and prevents electric
arcs that may cause fires.
a. Station protector c. Wiring
b. Connecting block d. Grounding

______ 15. This is a material located at 304.8 mm (1 foot) above floor level and 304.8
mm (1 foot) from the electrical convenience outlet.
a. Station protector c. Wiring
b. Connecting block d. Grounding

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 What’s In

Directions: Answer the given question below by dialing the corresponding number from the
telephone to decode the appropriate letters. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

How do you call an apparatus used for reproducing

sound, especially that of the human voice (speech)
at a great distance, by means of electricity, consisting
of transmitting and receiving instruments connected
by a line or wire which conveys the electric current?

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

TUV WXYZ
BC

8 3 5 3 7 4 6 6 3

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 What’s New
Various aspects of life have changed drastically due to this global pandemic the we’re
experiencing. Business and economic sectors are badly hit by this situation but more so the
education sector. Thus, the government made their immediate actions and solutions to
provide quality learning that will not sacrifice the health and safety of our students. Different
modalities such as online learning, modular learning, blended learning and more are provided
to ensure that learning will not be taken for granted. Through this actions many Filipino
families wanted to have a strong internet connections to help their children with their online
classes without interruptions. Thus, the work of telecommunications lineman is indeed very
vital to ensure that quality service will be rendered. Mang Antonio is one of the famous
telecommunication lineman in town. He is known for his excellent work and in providing
satisfying service to his community. That’s why there’s a lot of youth in his town admire him.
Do you want to find out how Mang Antonio does his job?

He is willing to teach you everything about his work but before that you need to assist
him in doing the first task, the word search puzzle. Are you ready to take exciting journey with
him? If YES...let's go!

Directions: Search and list down five (5) words/phrases associated with the tools and materials
used in installing telephone from word search puzzle below. Words appear straight across,
backward straight across, up and down and diagonally. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

Loop a Word!

C R E D R O P W I R E K P K
A F O B D B O I G D F A A O
B R I R E D D R L P R I T O
L F A I S M O I T T L R I H
E A N D T U O N S X Q K N E
T R T L N B Y G E F A S A V
E K O D T L E S I W S T R I
R H I R A H T C L B C I A R
M N F I C W W V P N A L S D
G L A N I M R E T E L B A C
F L A N I M R E T E L B A C

1._________________________ 4._________________________

2._________________________ 5. _________________________

3._________________________

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 Modern telephones operate on essentially the same principles that
were developed more than 100 years ago. They use a single pair of wires that
connect the phones and a power source. When the phones are connected, the
power source causes a current to flow in a loop, which is modulated by the
voice signal from the microphone in one handset and excites the earphone in
the opposite headset.

What is It

A telephone is usually connected to the telephone

exchange by an average of about three miles of #22 AWG or
0.5 mm copper wires. This wiring back to the phone company
office is commonly called the loop, or the neighborhood loop.
Although copper is a good conductor, it does have
resistance, especially in small gauges. The resistance of #22
twisted-pair AWG wire is 16.46 Ohms per thousand feet at
77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Telephone companies
describe loop length in kilofeet (thousands of feet)

Mang Antonio’s work is quite risky and dangerous thus he checks everything that he
will be needing to make ensure his safety and to prevent danger for his clients. He also bears
in mind the do’s and don’ts he must strictly follow. Come and join Mang Antonio in recalling
them.

Distribution Point or Cable Terminals

Conventional Binding-Post Type Cable Terminals

Gun Heller stapling – is used to secure

(jacketed ) inside wire on wood surfaces.

Inside Wire (Jacketed Wire) – is used as a

medium to connect the station protector and
connecting block. These wires were typically
copper, although aluminum has also been used,
and were carried in pairs

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 Connecting block – is use to terminate interior
wire as final attachment. It provides point of
connection between instrument line cord and
interior wire.

Telephone Instrument - is defined as “an

apparatus for reproducing sound, especially that
of the human voice (speech) at a great distance,
by means of electricity, consisting of transmitting
and receiving instruments connected by a line or
wire which conveys the electric current”.

Do’s and Don’ts after Installation

1) Be neat always about your appearance and work.

2) Make your work permanent.
3) Be sure all tools are all accounted and excess materials are removed within the
customer’s premises.
4) Do test telephone instrument after the installation for correct dial speed, transmission,
reception and low level noise.
5) Always leave the new customer with the thought that you have done your work properly.
6) Don’t leave customer’s premises unless customer is familiar with the operation of the
particular telephone set .
7) Don’t drop a hint to the customer that you are hungry or thirsty.
8) Do not tell customers or people who question you about additional lines, etc. that lots
of facilities are available you could be wrong.
9) Don’t tell customer or people who question you about facilities to call executive of PLDT.
As PLDT you represent PLDT. Make note and give it to your supervisor

OPERATION

PURPOSE:
• Is to prepare the required tools, materials and equipment prior to installation.
• To install dropwire, house attachment and telephone set

PROCEDURES:
1. Arrange tools, materials and equipment needed.
2. Extend ladder to pole.as per manufactures specifications and techniques.
3. Wear safety gadgets to prevent accident.
4. Ascend and descend on pole with care.
5. Install Jumper Wire on the assigned cable pair at DP.
6. Install pole attachments and parallel wire.
7. Install house attachment and dropwire on subs premises.

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8. Install station protector and grounding.
9. Connect the dropwire and inside wire to the station protector.
10. Lay out and fixed permanently the inside wire.
11. Install connecting block and connect the inside wire.
12. Install and connect the telephone instrument to the CBK.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Practice placement or installation of collapsible sign to prevent accident.
2. For body belt and safety traps, look for the following defects:
A. Leather cracks, cut tears, broken stitches and loose rivets.
B. Defective buckles, snap hooks, keepers and d-ring. Should there be any defect,
correct them before using the equipments.
C. If the defect can be corrected change the equipment into new ones.
3. Don’t use metal rings and attachments for block wiring in an inflammable or hot surface
of the house.
QUALITY CRITERIA:
1. Completeness of tools and materials are necessary.
2. Proper usage of tools and materials must be observed.
3.Correct installation of jumper wire at DP, pole attachments, house attachments, station
protector, grounding, inside wire, CBK and telephone set.
4. Customer Satisfaction.

Now take a deep breath…relax a bit. Get ready to be amazed as Mang Antonio will
now discuss and explain to you the actual steps and standard practices in telephone
installation.

Steps and Standard Practices in Telephone Installation

I. Types of Distribution Point and Parallel Wire Termination

1) Termination of AWG Copper-Clad Steel Dropwire on Conventional BindingPost
Terminals

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 a) Prepare the dropwire using standard wire slitters or side-cutters, cut through the
center of the outer jacket for 101.6 mm (4 inches).

b.) Remove at least 25.4 mm (1 inch) of jacket.

c) Route the dropwire into the bridle rings and into the entry rubber grommet of the cable
terminal housing. Dropwire must pass through at least three bridle rings – two on either
side of the cable terminal and one below before inserting it in one of the entry rubber
grommet of the cable terminal.

d) Form the conductor and then terminate it on the binding-post terminal using a tool 216 B

2. Termination of Single Pair #22 AWG Copper Fiber-Reinforced Dropwire on Conventional

Binding-Post Type Cable Terminals

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a) Prepare the dropwire using snips or side-cutters, cut through the center of the outer jacket
for about 152.4 to 203.2 mm (6 to 8 inches). (Make sure that the cut stays in the center of
the groove and the conductors are not slitted.)

b) Pull the conductors from the side of the split jacket d cut the required length for termination.
Examine the conductors to make sure all insulation nicks caused by splitting operation
have been removed.

c) Remove at least 25.4 mm (1inch) of conductor insulation.

d) Route the dropwire into the bridle rings and into the entry plastic grommet of the cable
terminal housing. Dropwire must pass through at least three bridle rings – two on either side
of the cable terminal and one below before inserting it in one of the entry rubber grommets of
the cable terminal.

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e) Tie a knot in one or both slit jacket ends and pull tight. Cut off the excess jacket. Form the
conductor and terminate it on the binding-post terminal using a Tool 216 B wrench

f) Tie a knot in one or both slit jacket ends and pull tight. Make sure to cut the excess slit jacket
for it may fill space inside the terminal

3) Termination of Single Pair #22 AWG Copper Fiber-Reinforced Dropwire on Screw

4. Terminate the conductors on the screw-type terminals using right size flat screwdriver.

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a) Insert directly the conductors on the sealed-IDC ports and terminate without stripping the
insulation using 216 wrench or flat screwdriver.
b) If conductors cannot be inserted on the entry ports because of thick insulation, reduce the
overall diameter by shaving the insulation but without exposing the conductor.
c) Insert directly the conductors on the sealed-IDC ports and terminate without stripping the
insulation using 216 wrench or flat screwdriver.

II. Types of Pole/House Attachments and Customer Premises Installation Materials

1. Placing Drive Hooks (“J” Hooks) on Wooden Poles

a. Drive hook can be used only on wooden poles owned by PLDT. Note: Pole clamps
with hook nuts shall be used on wooden poles not owned by PLDT.

b. Drive hook must be installed at the left or right center side of the wooden pole. In a
pole to pole wire run, the distance of drive hook to the messenger wire in between is
15.24 cm or 6 inches below while in a pole to house/building wire run, the distance of
drive hook to the messenger wire in between is 10.16 cm or 4 inches above.

c. Do not drive the hook directly – with all threads buried on the wooden pole – using
hammer.

C1) The proper way of installing drive hooks on a wooden pole is to drive at least 25.4 mm
(1 inch) using hammer. Then use a lineman’s wrench to continue driving the drive hook
until the end of the hook is 25.4 mm (1 inch) from the pole.

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If the diameter of a wooden pole is less than 127 mm (5 inches), drill 7.94 mm (5/16-inch) pilot
hole approximately 25.4 mm (1 inch) deep for the drive hook to avoid splitting the pole. On
such poles, provide a vertical clearance of about 76.2 mm (3 inches) between drive hooks
installed on opposite sides of the pole.

d. The maximum number of P-clamps, dropwires, or spans that may be attached to one
drive hook or hook nut is five (5), regardless of direction of spans.

2) Placing Pole Clamp with Hook Nuts on Wooden Poles Not Owned by PLDT

Power utilities may not allow the use of drive hooks on their wooden poles. Pole clamp with
hook nut installations on concrete pole with dropwires on pole-to-pole and pole-to building
runs.

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3) Placing Additional Pole Clamp with Hook Nuts on Concrete Poles

Additional pole clamps with hook nuts can be installed to accommodate additional dropwires.
Pole clamp with hook nut for pole-to-pole runs shall be located 76.2 mm (3 inches) below the
existing pole clamp and 76.2 mm (3 inches) above the existing pole clamp for pole-to-building
runs.

3) Standard Usage of P-Clamp

When using stainless steel dropwire clamp, the dropwire must be between the shell and
plastic shim. The rough side of the shim must be against the dropwire.

III. Building Attachment, Station Protector, and Station Protector Grounding Installation

1) Building/House Attachment

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The vertical clearance between the house bracket and C-knob shall be 152.4 mm (6 inches).
The house bracket and C-knob can be mounted next to each other. Horizontal clearance shall
be 152.4 mm (6 inches).

IMPORTANT NOTES:

a) One shape of drip loop is allowed (down position). The purpose is to prevent water from
going through the C-knob, thus preventing the surface – particularly wood – from rotting.

b) If there are several dropwires to be installed, use bridle rings.

c) Never use dropwire clamp to dropwire clamp on house bracket to protector dropwire
installation.

d) Station Protector Installation

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Protector Location Requirements
a) Protectors must be located 1.83 meters (6 feet) above ground level. These can be installed
at more than 1.83 meters (6 feet) provided that the length of grounding wire is not more
than 6 meters (20 feet) as required
b) On wooden surface, the protector housing can be mounted directly using wood screws.
c) On concrete walls, holes must be drilled and drive plastic anchors so that screws can be
used to mount the protector housing.
d) Locate where the protector will be accessible for inspection and maintenance and where it
will not expose a PLDT inspector or technician to contact with power wires or machinery.
e) Protectors must not be closer than 304.8 mm (12 inches) from electrical equipment.
f) Do not place protector on the fronts of buildings where appearance is a significant factor or
objectionable to customer.
g) Protectors should be located 152.4 mm (6 inches) form window curtains.
h) Avoid locations where the protector will be subjected to tampering and where the material
might be plied against it.
i) Mount protectors underneath buildings only as a last resort.
j) Protectors installed indoors should be located near the protector ground source so the
ground conductor can be as short as possible.
k) The protector should be installed so that dirt and moisture cannot easily enter them.

NOTE: Binding-post and sealed-IDC types station protectors used in PLDT can accommodate
#22 AWG fiber-reinforced and #18 AWG copper-clad steel dropwires.

3) Protector Grounding

Grounding provides safety from electrical shock and prevents electric arcs that may cause
fires. Proper wiring, bonding, and grounding of both electrical and telephone facilities
minimizes these hazards during lightning activity and contact with power facilities.

Note:
All protectors must be properly connected to the nearest accessible location of an approved
low-impedance ground electrode during installation activity

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A) Protector and grounding requirements

a1) Ground Wire should be

➢ Insulated
➢ As short as practical - less than 6 meters (20 feet)
➢ Placed in as straight as possible, with no sharp bends. The minimum bend radius is
304.8 mm (12 inches).
➢ Place the grounding conductor downward and horizontally when possible (from the
protector toward the grounding connection).
➢ The length of the ground wire, from the station protector to the ground electrode, must
not exceed 6 m (20 feet). This includes vertical and horizontal runs.

B) Ground Electrode

b1) Ground Rod Installation Procedure

➢ The ground rod can be driven vertically except that, where rock bottom is encountered,
the ground rod shall be driven at an oblique angle not to exceed 45 degrees from the
vertical or shall be buried in a trench that is at least 762 mm (2½ feet).
➢ If the resistance to ground is 25 ohms or less, clean the surface of the ground rod with
a steel brush or sandpaper to remove rust or dirt. Wipe clean with cloth. ¾ Terminate
the grounding wire on the ground stud provided at the protector housing.
➢ Terminate the grounding wire to the ground rod using the grounding connector or
clamp.
➢ If the resistance to ground is still more than 25 ohms, drive an additional rod and bond
it to the first rod with a 14 mm² (#6 AWG) insulated soft annealed copper wire and
appropriate connector or clamp. The separation between vertical rods and separation
between horizontally buried rods shall be not less than 1.83 meters (6 feet).

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

a) Be careful not to damage buried cables or pipes while driving the rod.
b) Locate the ground rod at least 457.2 mm (18 inches) from buildings, poles, and trees. The
top of ground rod should be 76.2 mm (3 inches) below ground.
c) If the soil is paved and the subscriber will not allow cutting or breaking a portion of the
pavement to comply with the required 76.2 mm (3-inch) depth below ground of the rod’s
top, drill a 25.4 mm (1 inch) hole where the 15.875 mm (5/8 inch) ground rod can be inserted
and driven. Three inches of the ground rod should be left protruding to allow the installation
of connector or clamp.

4) Inside Wiring, Connecting Block, and Telephone Set

A) Inside Wiring

Running the Inside

a) In running inside wire, it should be stapled to the sideboard, baseboard, molding, up to the
connecting block.
b) The best place to staple the jacketed wire is at the flattest possible place where the wire
can still be as inconspicuous as possible.
c) The average inside wire consumption per installation is 3.28 meters (130 inches)
d) Inside wire must be fastened on the wall at every 304.8 mm (12 inches) spacing intervals.

Changing Wire Direction

When making a transition between the horizontal baseboard and the vertical run of the door
jamb, window frames or moldings, leave a slight loop in the cable rather than using the last
staple for a sharp right angle bend.

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TYPES OF INSIDE WIRING

• Chain Wiring - Start from the station protector and run the jacketed wire through the
first connecting block. Then run another jacketed wire from the first connecting block
to the next.

• Cluster Wiring - Run a separate jacketed wire from the station protector to each
connecting block in every location where the telephone set will be placed.

B) Connecting Block and Telephone Set

The connecting block should be located 304.8 mm (1 foot) above floor level and 304.8 mm (1
foot) from the electrical convenience outlet. In areas prone to flooding, the connecting block
can be mounted higher than 304.8 mm (1 foot) as long as the telephone instrument can be
placed on a surface where it is acceptable to the subscriber or can be conveniently reached.

When mounted on the wall, the RJ-11entry port of the connecting block should face downward
or sideways. Conventional and sealed connecting blocks can be mounted directly on wooden
walls. Conventional connecting blocks can still be used on concrete walls using plastic
anchors and screws provided a spacer, in the form of dropwire, is used.

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For sealed connecting blocks, there is no need to strip the insulation when terminating the
inside wire. Sealed connecting blocks can be mounted directly on concrete walls using plastic
anchors and screws.
In all cases, the connecting block should be mounted fixed.

Connect the connecting block and the telephone by inserting RJ 11 or line cord of the
telephone. Test the telephone instrument after the installation for correct dial speed,
transmission, reception and low level noise.

Telephone wiring is simple because the bandwidth of telephone

signals is low, generally around 3,000 hertz (cycles per second). Bandwidth
is similar to speed, a low bandwidth requires lower frequencies, and a higher
bandwidth requires higher frequencies.

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 What’s More

Computer modems use sophisticated techniques to send

much faster digital signals over low-bandwidth phone connections.
Because of the low bandwidth and current loop transmission,
telephone wire is easy to install and test. It can be pulled without
fear and if it is continuous, it should work.
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Wow! it is indeed mind boggling. What an amazing world of telecommunications

lineman…Hold on, Mang Antonio wanted to know if you acquire knowledge from the
discussions you had with him today. Thus, he prepared a series of activities and assessments
for you to answer. Enjoy and have fun while answering them.

Independent Activity 1

Fill me up before you go!

Directions: Complete the following statements below about the proper usage of tools and
materials by choosing the appropriate word(s) inside the box. Write your answer in your
answer sheet.

concrete walls RJ 11
wooden walls connecting block
ground rod steel brush
electric arcs clamp
cable terminal bridle rings

1. Connect the connecting block and the telephone by inserting ______________ or line
cord of the telephone.
2. Sealed connecting blocks can be mounted directly on
________________________using plastic anchors and screws._.
3. Conventional and sealed connecting blocks can be mounted directly on
________________.
4. In running inside wire, it should be stapled to the sideboard, baseboard, molding, up
to the ________________.

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 5. Terminate the grounding wire to the _________________ using the grounding
connector or clamp.
6. Clean the surface of the ground rod with a _________________ or sandpaper to
remove rust or dirt.
7. Grounding provides safety from electrical shock and prevents
______________________ that may cause fires
8. _____________ with hook nut for pole-to-pole runs shall be located 76.2 mm (3
inches) below the existing pole clamp and 76.2 mm (3 inches) above the existing pole
clamp for pole-to-building runs
9. Route the dropwire into the ________________ and into the entry plastic grommet of
the cable terminal housing.
10. Dropwire must pass through at least three bridle rings – two on either side of the cable
terminal and one below before inserting it in one of the entry rubber grommet of the
____________________.

Independent Assessment 1:

Tell me the Truth!

Directions: Read the following sentences. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE
if it is not then, change the underlined word/s to make the statement correct. Write your
answer in your answer sheet.

___________1. Be neat always about your appearance and work.

___________2. Make your work permanent.
___________3. Be sure all tools are all accounted and excess materials are removed within
the customer’s premises.
___________4. Do test telephone instrument after the installation for correct dial speed,
transmission, reception and high level noise.
___________5. Always leave the new customer with the thought that you have done your
work properly.
___________6. Don’t leave customer’s premises unless customer is familiar with the
operation of the particular telephone set.
___________7. Drop a hint to the customer that you are hungry or thirsty.
___________8. Do not tell customers or people who question you about additional lines, etc.
that lots of facilities are available you could be wrong.
___________9. Don’t tell customer or people who question you about materials to call
executive of PLDT.
___________10. Make note and give it to your supervisor.

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Independent Activity 2:
Directions: Identify the tools and materials being described. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

Tool Name of Tool

1. It provides point of connection between instrument A. Cluster wiring
line cord and interior wire.
2. It provides safety from electrical shock and
prevents electric arcs that may cause. B. Jacketed wires
3. It a type of wiring which run a separate jacketed
wire from the station protector to each connecting C. Chain wiring
block in every location where the telephone set will
be placed.
4. These wires were typically copper, although D. Connecting block
aluminum has also been used, and were carried in
pairs.
5. It start from the station protector and run the jacketed E. Grounding
wire through the first connecting block

Independent Assessment 2:
Hello World!

Directions: Arrange the jumbled letters to form the correct name of tools in the given
illustration. Write the correct answer in your answer sheet.

Tool Name of Tool

DVERI OKHO

1.____________________

NGU LERHEL SINGTAPL

2.___________________
NECTCONING CKBLO

3.__________________

INGWIR DITIONREC

4.___________________

GINGNROUD

5.___________________

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 TONEPHELE

6.___________________

DEINSI REWI

7._________________

TORTECPRO

8.___________________

DWIRROPE

9.___________________

OKHO TNU

10.___________________

Independent Activity 3

Size Matters!

Directions: Supply the appropriate size of the telephone installation process. Write the letter
of the correct answer in your answer sheet.

A. 152.4 mm (6 inches) F. 76.2 mm (3 inches)

B. 457.2 mm (18 inches) G. 25.4 mm (1 inch)
C. 6 m (20 feet) H. 3.28 meters (130 inches)
D. 1.83 meters (6 feet) I. 152.4 mm (6 inches).
E. 101.6 mm (4 inches J. 304.8 mm (12 inches)

_____1. Protectors must be located _______________above ground level

_____2. Prepare the dropwire using standard wire slitters or side-cutters, cut
through the center of the outer jacket for _________________.
_____3. Protectors should be located __________________form window curtains.
_____4. The proper way of installing drive hooks on a wooden pole is to drive at
least ____________using hammer.

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 _____5. The vertical clearance between the house bracket and C-knob shall be
_________________.
_____6. Locate the ground rod at least _________from buildings, poles, and trees.
_____7. The average inside wire consumption per installation is _____________.
_____8. The length of the ground wire, from the station protector to the ground
electrode, must not exceed__________. This includes vertical and
horizontal runs.
_____9. Inside wire must be fastened on the wall at every ______spacing intervals
_____10. Pole clamp with hook nut for pole-to-pole runs shall be located
_____________below the existing pole clamp.

Independent Assessment 3

Next in Line

Directions: Read the following statements carefully and arrange the procedures in telephone
installation in chronological order. Write number “1” on the first step and “10” on the last. Write
your answers in a separate sheet of paper.

____________ 1. Install pole attachments and parallel wire.

_____________2. Arrange tools, materials and equipment needed.

_____________3. Install connecting block and connect the inside wire. Install and connect

the telephone instrument to the CBK.

_____________4. Install station protector and grounding.

_____________5. Extend ladder to pole.as per manufactures specifications and techniques.

_____________6. Install Jumper Wire on the assigned cable pair at DP.

_____________7. Ascend and descend on pole with care.

_____________8. Connect the dropwire and inside wire to the station protector.

_____________9. Install house attachment and dropwire on subs premises.

_____________10. Wear safety gadgets to prevent accident.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the statement below based on the learnings you acquired from the
proper way of installing telephone. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Through this module, I have realized that

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Let's say that you were given a

chance to become the leader of your team.
Your team was asked to do a short
presentation on telephone installation.

Using the graphic organizer below write all the

necessary procedures required in telephone
installation. This will serve as your guide for
your team's presentation. Good luck! You may
use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Assessment

Directions: Read the following statements carefully and write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. The plain conductor of the line wire is to be connected to____________.

A.) Ring side binding post of the cable terminal.
B.) Tip side binding post of the cable terminal.
C.) Either side of the assigned cable pair binding post.
D.) Any binding post in the assigned cable terminal.

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2. The drive hook installation for pole-to-pole wire run, is to be placed
A.) Four (4) inches above the cable or messenger
B.) Four (4) inches below the cable or messenger
C.) Six (6) inches above the cable of messenger
D.) Six (6) inches below the cable or messenger

3. Distance of type-C knob from the Protector body

A.) 1 C.) 6 inches
B.) 2 inches D.) 12 inches

4. The drive hook is to be driven deep into the plow side until the hook is approximately
A.) One (1) inch apart from the pole
B.) Two (2) inches away from the pole
C.) Two and a half (2 ½) inches from the pole
D.) One-half (1/2) inch away from the pole

5. In installing ground rods, to avoid water pipes, electrical conduits and wall foundation,
ground rods should have _____________ distance from the wall
A.) 2 feet C.) 6 inches
B.) 3 feet D.) 12 to 18 inches

6. The telephone wire ran beneath the cable or messenger wire and is usually coded as “R”
is called the ______.
A.) Drop wire C.) Line wire
B.) Ground wire D.) Jumper wire

7. The maximum number of p-clamps to be attached on one drive hook should be______.
A.) Five (5) p-clamps only C.) Eight (8) p-clamps only
B.) Seven (7) p-clamps only D.) Ten (10) p-clamps only

8. The “S-knob” is fixed on a house bracket with a stove bolt, then the C-knob is located
either in line with the house bracket, or directly beneath the house bracket, and it is fixed
approximately.
A.) 3 inches away from the house bracket
B.) 4 inches away from the house bracket
C.) 5 inches away from the house bracket
D.) 6 inches away from the house bracket

9. The maximum length of AWG # 12 ground wire allowed for the installation at the station
protector
A.) 14 feet C.) 6 feet
B.) 2 feet D.) 20 feet
10. The maximum clearance between intermediate supports for horizontal wire run
A.) 5 feet C.) 50 inches
B.) 5 meters D.) 5 inches

11. The maximum clearance between intermediate supports for vertical wire run
A.) 8 inches C.) 8 meters
B.) 8 feet D.) 80 inches

12. The minimum height of the station protector installation from the ground

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 A.) At eye level of the installer C.) 5 feet above the ground
B.) 6 feet above the ground D.) 4 feet above the ground

13. If you are to use an 8 feet ladder, the distance of the ladder foot from the wall or any
vertical support to work safely
A.) 1 foot C.) 3 feet
B.) 2 feet D.) None of the above

14. It is a type of wiring that starts from the telephone protector with a single cable through
the first connecting block then run another cable from first CBK up to the next CBK
A.) Cluster wiring C.) Cluster and chain wiring
B.) Chain wiring D.) Not one of the above

15. Avoid making a sharp curve in the wire run by using ___________________
intermediate supports to every curve.
A.) One C.) Three
B.) Two D.) Four

Additional Activities

Directions: It's time for you to be creative! After all the knowledge you have gained from this
module, create a poster about telephone advertisement promoting the importance of
telephone communications. You may use a short bond paper for this task.

The output will be based the following criteria:

Criteria Score

Relevance to the theme 40%

. Originality 30%

Creativity 30%

Total 100%

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What I Know Independent Assessment 1 Independent Assessment 3
1. A 1. True 1. 6
2. D 2. True 2. 1
3. B 3. True 3. 10
4. C 4. False (low) 4. 8
5. D 5. True 5. 2
6. C 6. True 6. 5
7. A 7. False (Do not) 7. 4
8. B 8. True 8. 9
9. A 9. False (facilities) 9. 7
10. B 10. True 10. 3
11. B
12. C
13. A
14. D
15. B
What’s In Independent Activity 2 What I Can Do
1. TELEPHONE 1. D Answers may vary
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. E
6. F
7. F
8. B
9. F
10. F
What’s New Independent Assessment 2 Assessment
1. Drop wire 1. Drive hook 1. B
2. Cable Terminal 2. Gun Heler stapling 2. D
3. Drive hook 3. Connecting block 3. B
4. Grounding 4. Wiring direction 4. A
5. Wiring 5. grounding 5. D
6. telephone 6. C
7. inside wiring 7. A
8. protector 8. B
9. dropwire 9. D
10. hook nut 10. C
What’s More
Independent Activity 1 Independent Activity 3
1. RJ-11 1.D
2. Concrete Wall 2. E
3. Wooden wall 3. A
4. Connecting wall 4. G
5. Ground rod 5. I
6. Steel brush 6. B
7. Electric arcs 7. H
8. Pole clamp 8. C
9. Bridle ring 9. J
10. Cable terminal 10. F
Answer Key
 References

A. Books

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module

Macapagal, Roberto S., Technology Competency Based Learning Material Philippine Long
Distance Telephone Company Technical Training Division, October 18, 2011

B. Electronic Sources

VK Repair.com, Tutorial and Reviews Accessed January 16, 2021, https://vkrepair.com/how-

to-use-anti-static-wrist-strap/

Computer Hope, Computer Tools, Tools to have when working on a computer Accessed
January 18, 2021, https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/t/tools.htm

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Curriculum Implementation Division
Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS)
Capitol Compound, Guinhawa St., City of Malolos, Bulacan
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