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3.9
Close the cleaver clamp #1 first. This process sets the
appropriate cleave length.
3.10
Close the cleaver clamp #2.
Note: Ensure there is no fiber bow between the two clamps. If there
is a bow, open both clamps and repeat steps 3.9 and 3.10.
3.11
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.
Tight buffer
Semi-tight buffer
3.12
Close the two covers and the clamp on the fiber holder.
The funnel cover will not close completely while in the
cleaver. Do not force or cover can break.
funnel cover
3.13
Depress cleave activation lever (#3) and hold it down until
Clamp #2 slide assembly has fully moved to the right,
indicating that the angle cleave is complete.
Note: If fiber does not break immediately upon activation,
or it breaks so that the cleave length is not 8 mm,
then open clamps and carefully clean the cleaver
clamps with a brush and alcohol-soaked lint-free
cloth. Cut exposed fiber and strip, clean and cleave
again. If issues persist, rotate cleaver blade to the
next position using the supplied wrenches and
try again.
3.14
Open cleaver clamp #1 and remove fiber holder and fiber
from cleaver.
Note: Do not open activation lever after cleaving until fiber
holder and fiber have been removed.
