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2.10 While maintaining the fiber bow, firmly press the
element actuator button to actuate the splice element
within the connector.
Note: Never activate a connector without a fi ber in
it or with a fi ber only partially inserted. Doing so will
ruin the connector by blocking fi ber from being fully
inserted.
2.11 OPTIONAL TESTING STEP: If the connector is
to be tested and potentially reused, this needs to be
done at this point in the termination process. To do so,
carefully remove the fiber holder and connector from
the assembly base by following steps 2.13 through 2.16.
Use extra care when handling the connector and fiber
as the 900 µm buffer has not yet been secured. The
connector may now be tested. If the connector passes
the test, reinstall it into the receptacle (2.2), reinsert
the fiber holder into the assembly base being careful to
avoid damaging the fiber, and proceed with step 2.12.
To remove the connector from the fiber, place it into
the cap popper cavity on the assembly base oriented as
shown. Then press down firmly using equal pressure
at each end of the connector. This action will pop the
element activation cap upward thereby opening the
splice element. Separate the fiber and connector, and
restart the termination process from the beginning.
Cap popper
cavity
Apply equal
downward pressure
2.12 To activate the 900 µm buffer crimp at the rear of the
connector, press and hold inward on the release lever
located on the side of the assembly base, and push the
guide funnel by the ears toward the connector until it
stops.
Release Lever
Ear
Ear
2.13 Release and lift the fiber clamp and raise the doors to
release fiber.
2.14 Slide fiber holder from actuation tool.
