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Trouble Shooting Guide
Dim-light termination/
no light termination
Improper strip technique
Refer to Steps 2
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4
Improper crimp position
Refer to Steps 5 - 8
Poor cleave quality /
High insertion loss
Improper crimp position
Refer to Steps 5 - 8
Improper cleave techniques
Refer to Step 9
Incorrect tooling for fiber
size or connector type
Refer to Page 1
Diamond blade needs to be
cleaned or replaced
Refer to Page 23
Gripper pads worn and
need to be replaced
Call Tech Support to place a
purchase order for service.
Fiber does not cleave
Fiber has not been first
thoroughly stripped
Refer to Step 4
Improper cleave techniques
Refer to Step 9
Incorrect tooling for fiber
size or connector type
Refer to Page 1
Diamond blade needs to be
cleaned or replaced
Refer to Page 23
Gripper pads worn and
need to be replaced
Call Tech Support to place a
purchase order for service.
Fiber protrudes
or recesses after cleave
Improper crimp position
Refer to Steps 5 - 8
Improper cleave techniques
Refer to Step 9
Incorrect tooling for fiber size
or connector type
Refer to Page 1
Gripper pads worn and
need to be replaced
Call Tech Support to place a
purchase order for service.
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