Grasp the left fiber about 2 inches from the holder and push the
fiber in until it bows about 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3mm to 6mm). Push
down on the actuation lever until the Fibrlok II Splice is actuated.
An audible click can be heard and you should feel the splice cap
snap down into place when completely closed. The cap should be
level with the Fibrlok splice top surface.
7.9 Release the bow in the fiber and fully close the left buffer clamp.
Again, you will hear an audible snap.
Fiber Repositioning
8.0
8.2
If high loss is observed after the splice has been actuated, it is possible that the fiber ends are separated.
In this case, lift the splice cap and reposition the fiber ends, as instructed below.
While the splice is still in the holder assembly, lift the actuation
lever and insert the cap removal tool over the splice cap. Grasp
both sides of the splice holder base and lift the cap up and off the
splice while gently rocking lengthwise. Replace the cap parallel
to the top, but raised about 1mm (0.04 inch) as it snaps into
place.
7.8
Carefully reposition fiber. Refer to section 7.0 for proper
fiber centering and splice actuation.
8.3
Place splice cap back on the Fibrlok splice and push down the
actuation lever until cap has been fully actuated.
8.4
If after two attempts, an acceptable splice loss is not obtained,
remove fibers and replace the Fibrlok splice with a new splice.
Redo fiber preparation (section 5) by re-stripping, cleaning, and
cleaving both fibers. Then repeat steps in section 7.
8.5
8.1
Upon completion, the actuation lever can be removed and
discarded if desired.
8.6
Rev B