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MagicStream Laminar Installation and User’s Guide
Fiber Optic Cable Installation
Use 150-170 strand fiber optic cable or a fiber bundle 1/2” maxium diameter.
1. Remove six inches (6") of the cable jacket.
2. Wrap black electrical tape tightly around the exposed fibers, leaving approximately ½" of exposed fiber
at the end of the cable. The tape prevents the individual fibers from separating.
3. Cut the fiber optic cable with a heat knife so that the cable ends form a flat surface. For best results,
heat the knife until it is “cherry” red.
NOTE: Do not cut the fiber ends too close to the tape. Leave a ¼" distance between the end of the cable
and the tape. This will prevent the adhesive on the tape from melting and adhering to the ends of the fiber
optic strands.
4. Slide the completed fiber optic cable through the Heyco waterproof fitting and up the tube (located at
the bottom of the laminar) until the cable encounters the lens inside the unit. Secure the fiber by tightening the
waterproof fitting.
NOTE: Provide at least two extra feet (2') of fiber optic cable in the deck housing to allow for easy
removal of the Laminar.
5. Install the illuminator and attach the fiber optic cable to it according to the instructions supplied with the
illuminator.
