4 .3 Use the left edge of the cleaver to determine the
1 .38 in . (35 mm) strip length of the 900 µm and
250 µm coatings .
1 .38" (35 mm)
4 .4 Strip the 900 µm and 250 µm coatings exposing
glass for 1 .38 in . (35 mm) . Ensure all clear
cladding is removed .
4 .5 Flip the stripped fiber back and forth to check for
fiber breaks .
4 .6 Clean fiber with alcohol and lint-free cloth .
4 .7 For 250 µm fiber and tight buffer 900 µm fiber,
the fiber should be placed in the fiber holder
tool groove which is labeled “TIGHT BUFFER .”
For semi-tight buffer fiber, it should be placed
in the groove labeled “SEMI-TIGHT BUFFER .”
This provides the proper clamping force on the
900 µm buffer . 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 .
Tight buffer
Semi-tight buffer
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