This guide provides general recommendations for the selection of methods, equipment, and tools for the stringing of ADSS (All Dielectric Self-upporting) fiber optic cables including short and Long Span ADSS cables. Since there are numerous practices which may be utilized, Prysmian has tested and determined that the practices described herein are effective and efficient. The recommended. In the process of installing the optical cable, it needs to go through the process of fusion splicing. Optical fiber consists of a core, cladding, and a protective outer coating. Each installation will be influenced by local conditions.