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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
© Panduit Corp. 2012
FS036B
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1.
Load Connector into Crimp Tool
1.1
Remove Dust Cap
1.1.1 Remove dust cap from PCF LC Connector.
1.2
Load / Orient Connector
1.2.1 Orient connector with connector latch in upward position
as shown. Open the crimp tool die set and insert rear
metal portion of connector into 0.128" hex die pocket of
FCRP5 Crimp Tool.
1.2.2 Tighten crimp tool to hold connector securely in hex die.
DO NOT compress beyond one audible detent after
compression begins.
1.2.3 Set pre-loaded tool aside for later use.
2.
Prepare Cable
2.1
Apply Boot
2.1.1 Slide boot assembly onto cable.
2.2
Strip Jacket
2.2.1 Using “2.0 - 2.4mm OJ” die of Fiber Jacket Stripper, strip
off approximately 2" of jacket from the fiber cable.
2.3
Buffer Pre-conditioning
Polymer coated fiber is covered with a 500µm OD layer
referred to as buffer.
2.3.1 Buffer is to be pre-conditioned to reduce potential damage
to the fiber coating during the stripping process. This
helps to separate the buffer from the fiber coating. To
pre-condition the fiber, tightly wrap the entire 2" length of
buffered fiber around the preconditioning rod.
2.4
Strip Buffer
2.4.1 Insert pre-conditioned buffered fiber through guide tube
of fiber buffer stripper until the jacket bottoms out. Hold
cable firmly, squeeze handles to cut buffer, and pull
quickly and straight to remove the buffer.
Note: Buffer should be removed as close to cable jacket as
possible. Buffer should not protrude by more than 1/16"
(1.6mm) from end of cable jacket.
Note: Inspect fiber for damage from improper buffer stripping.
(i.e. white dusty white). If damage is visible, cut off the
damaged fiber and repeat from step 2.2.1.
2.2mm Jacketed PCF Cable Termination
1.2.2
0.128"
hex die
Orient
connector
as shown
1.2.1
2.2.1
Jacket
2.0 - 2.4mm OJ
2.1.1
Boot Assembly
2.4.1
Pre-conditioned
Buffer
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