FIELD: fiber- optic networks. SUBSTANCE: one or more main conductors of main cable are cut and released from main cable. Cut and released main conductors are spliced with branch conductors emerging from branch cable. Main-cable section is placed on batten. Branch cable section that has terminal lead is also placed on batten. Cable tension reducing device is secured to batten by means of fastening device. Sheath is placed around batten, main-cable section, branch-cable section, spliced conductors, and fastening device. EFFECT: simplified design, facilitated handling under field conditions. 14 cl, 8 dwg
