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3.3
For 900 µm buffer fiber, cut the buffer. If the 900 µm
slides easily from the fiber it is loose tube or semi-
tight buffered fiber.
In this instance, use the fiber holders' clamp to
prohibit the buffer from moving or stretching during
the stripping process. Place the fiber into the fiber
holder groove, labeled "semi-tight", with the fiber to
be stripped protruding from the back of the holder.
Close the clamp and proceed to strip and clean
the fiber. Once complete, remove the fiber from
the holder. If the 250 µm fiber still moves inside the
900 µm buffer after it is clamped in the "semi-tight"
groove, then the connector must be installed on the
250 µm fiber. Strip at least eight inches (203 mm) of
the 900 µm buffer and complete the installation.
Semi-Tight Buffered Fibers
3.4
For all fibers, strip the 900 µm and 250 µm coatings
exposing glass for 1.67" to 1.77" (42.5 mm to
45 mm).
Tight Buffered and 250 µm Fibers
3.5
To verify the correct strip length, use the white marks
on the left side of the cleaver. Align the coating edge
to the left edge of the cleaver and the fiber tip should
be between the two white lines.
3.6
Clean fiber with alcohol and lint-free cloth.
3.7
With the two covers and clamp open, place the
assembly tool fiber holder onto the cleaver. Push the
holder toward the cleaver blade until it stops.
