6 .5 Pull connector from coupling and clean connector
end face with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free
cloth .
6 .6 After removing connector from the coupling,
replace the dust cap on the ferrule until connector
is ready to be placed in service .
7.0 3M
™
No Polish Connector (NPC)
Re-termination
7 .1
To re-terminate the 3M
™
No Polish Connector
(NPC), remove the connector from the coupling
on the actuation tool and fiber holder prior to
activating the buffer clamp at the boot . Take
the cap popper provided for you in the box of
NPCs and place it in the three slots provided on
the underside of the NPC shell as shown .
7 .2 Firmly press the cap popper into the NPC shell
until the activation cap is depressed .
Remove fiber and insert connector with the actuation
cap facing up in the coupling, pushing forward until it
clicks. Follow steps 2.2 through 6.1 to re-terminate the
NPC connector.
7 .3 Upon verification that connector has been
terminated satisfactorily, slide the fiber holder
up into the back of the boot . Return to steps
5 .2 through 5 .6 to complete the termination
of the NPC .
For information regarding the proper field testing
procedure refer to the Tech Tip on the 3M CMD website,
www.3M.com/Telecom.
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78-0015-4562-9-A
April 2018
