5 .5 When the fiber holder is pushed toward the
connector and stops, the fiber bow should be
seen as below . The fiber will bow and lift the
middle cover for
rigid fibers
and remain closed
for
flexible fibers
.
fiber bow
middle cover
6.0 Splice Actuation
6 .1 While there is a fiber bow, press actuator button
firmly to actuate the splice . An audible click will
be heard when properly completed .
Note: If continuity verification is required or you need to
test the link prior to placing in service you will per-
form this step now. Do not proceed to step 6.2 until
testing is complete. If re-termination is required,
please skip to Section 7, 3M
™
No Polish Connector
(NPC) Re-termination.
6 .2 Press release lever to allow forward motion of
funnel . Push ears to move funnel forward and
actuate buffer clamp .
ear
release
lever
6 .3 Open the clamp and lift the covers to release
fiber .
6 .4 Slide fiber holder from actuation tool .
Optional: 3M
™
No Polish Connector can be tested in the
tool using a SC coupling.
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