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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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FS036B
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3.1.1
2.5.1
3.2.1
2.5
Clean Fiber
2.5.1 Clean polymer coated fiber using an isopropyl alcohol
soaked lint-free wipe.
Note: To avoid contamination, DO NOT touch fiber after
cleaning. Avoiding contact with the fiber will prevent finger oils
from contaminating the glass fiber and eventually the gripper
pads. Contaminated gripper pads will slide along the fiber
when the tool attempts to apply and hold tension during the
cleaving cycle.
3.
Insert Fiber and Crimp
3.1
Insert Fiber
3.1.1 With crimp tool in one hand loaded with PCF LC
connector per step 1.2, insert fiber into rear metal portion
of connector until jacket bottoms out.
3.2
Crimp Fiber
3.2.1 While holding fiber jacket in place, crimp connector
completely. Rear metal portion of connector should be
hexagonal in shape and tightly gripping both jacket and
fiber after crimping.
4.
Cleave Fiber
4.1
Insert Connector
4.1.1 Carefully insert connector into cleave tool while ensuring
the fiber is located between the gripper pads. To help
prevent fiber breaks, DO NOT angle the fiber drastically
while inserting into the tool.
4.1.2 Slowly slide the connector into place by holding the rear
metal portion of connector while aligning the ferrule to the
hole of the cleave tool until it is fully inserted.
Note: Insert connector with minimal left to right movement.
Variation can cause fiber damage resulting in a visible long
protrusion. If fiber gets damaged prior to cleave, cut off
connector and repeat from step 2.2.1.
4.1.3 Make sure connector is FULLY SEATED with the connector
latch snapped in place and fiber is located between gripper
pads.
4.1.2
Gripper pads
