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11.5
Align the drop cable connector with the optical port as shown in Figure 16. The pointer on the drop cable
connector should line up with the notch on the optical port.
11.6
Insert the drop cable connector into the optical port. If the drop cable connector does not insert all the way to the
bottom of the port, rotate drop cable connector slightly to either side until it slides freely into place.
11.7
Thread the drop cable connector coupling nut into the optical port and tighten coupling nut until finger tight.
11.8
Inspect the optical port dust cap O-ring (see Figure 14) for dryness and wipe clean of any residual lube and dust/
dirt/debris.
Note:
The optical port dust cap O-ring is pre-lubricated by the factory and should not require additional
lubrication for the initial assembly.
11.9
Thread the optical port dust cap into the drop cable dust cap as shown in Figure 17 and then tighten both dust
caps finger tight. This ensures that both dust caps will stay clean when not in use.
DISCONNECTING.DROP.CABLE.FROM.MINI-OTE.PORT
Danger:
Exposure to laser radiation can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not look into the
ends of any optical fiber. Do not assume the laser power is turned-off or that the fiber is disconnected at
the other end.
11.10
Unscrew the optical port dust cap from the drop cable dust cap (see Figure 14).
11.11
Unscrew the drop cable connector coupling nut from the optical port (see Figure 15).
11.12
Inspect the optical port dust cap O-ring for dryness and wipe clean of any residual lube and dust/dirt/debris.
11.13
Thread the optical port dust cap into the optical port and tighten using the 216C key tool (see Figure 16).
11.14
Inspect the drop cable connector O-rings for dryness and wipe clean of any residual lube and dust/dirt/debris.
11.15
Thread the drop cable dust cap onto the drop cable connector coupling nut and tighten until finger tight (see
Figure 17).
