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1. Visually locate the small tube inside the back of the connector.
2. Carefully insert the tip of the syringe into the small tube until it bottoms.
Caution: In the following step, do not apply excess epoxy to the connector tip of the ferrule.
3. Inject epoxy into the ferrule by slowly pressing the syringe plunger until the epoxy just
appears at the connector tip (face of the ferrule).
4. Deposit epoxy at the back of the ferrule by pulling the tip of the syringe back slightly and
momentarily injecting a small amount of epoxy at the back of the ferrule.
Caution: When removing syringe from the connector in the following step, do not allow
epoxy on syringe tip to contaminate the small tube or the back of the connector.
5. Release pressure on plunger, wait a moment, and then remove the syringe from the
connector.
6.3 Insert Fiber
1. Remove prepared fiber from holder block.
2. Insert the exposed fiber into the small tube inside the connector and carefully feel for the
opening in the ferrule.
Note: Rotating the fiber or the connector assembly may help to locate the opening.
Caution: Only perform the following step once.
3. When the fiber is seated, pull it back slightly and watch for fiber movement at the tip of the
connector to make sure the fiber is not broken.
4. Reposition the fiber back into the connector.
Syringe
Holder
Connector
Cutaway view
showing small tube
Connector
Fiber
Buffered
fiber
Strengthening
yarn
Prepared
cable
Holder
