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Issue 4, July 2014
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Pre-Termination Set-Up and Preparation Recommendations
1. Ensure work area is a clean surface with adequate lighting.
2. The following repair and splicer operation should be performed by an individual with adequate and
appropriate training.
3. Splicer functionality and operation is critical to achieving acceptable termination results and connector
performance. Ensure that splicer is set up and functioning properly by performing a successful ARC test with
the appropriate fiber type.
4. Ribbon fiber strips are provided in each connector kit for splicer ARC testing. Connector types should be
tested only with the specific, provided ribbon fiber strip. Perform a new ARC test whenever preparing to splice
a different connector type.
5. Confirm fiber order/orientation of both ends on cable assembly (A & B) prior to starting repairs to facilitate and
maintain proper polarity configuration of cable assembly.
6. Review and familiarize yourself with the splicer instruction for the safe and proper use of the equipment.
Step 1
– Prepare the Cable
MPO Assembly Parts
1. To prepare the cable assembly for the splice, slide the boot assembly over the exposed end of the cable.
Remove these cable repair parts from the connector kit and insert on the cord to be re-terminated in the order
listed:
boot/furcation tube; yarn stopper; rear housing.
2. To prepare cable for slitting and ribbonizing process, mark cable jacket at 5.9 in (150mm) from cord end as
shown.
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