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4.
Using shears, cut the strength members and filler flush with the jacket.
5.
Using the template provided in the connector kit, mark both the 2.0mm jacketed subunits at the 27mm
mark and the 8mm able slit mark.
6.
Remove the jacket of each subunit to the 27mm mark with a strip tool.
7.
Using a strip template, mark each 900 mm buffer at15.5mm
8.
Using a sharp scissors, carefully cut two slits (8mm long) on each jacket. Using a buffer stripper, strip
off the buffer in at least three pieces. Using a clean, lint–free cloth (soaked in alcohol), remove any
residue from the fiber.
9.
Carefully fan back the jacket and strength members, then slide the eyelet over the strength members
as shown in Figure 8.
10.
After the fiber has been inserted into the connector ferrule, carefully slide the eyelet rearward to
unfurl the slit jacket and strength members. Uniformly distribute the aramid and position the slit
jacket over the rear body.
11.
While holding the connector, push the eyelet forward.
12.
Using Tyco Electronics PRO–CRIMPER hand tool and crimping die set 58424–1, crimp the eyelet
onto the strength members and jacket.
13.
Snap the connectors into the duplex clip.
14.
Place the connectors in the plug assembly.
15.
Depress both latches and push the connectors into the plug assembly until it bottoms. You will hear
an audible “click.”
16.
Using two 19mm wrenches, tighten the cable fitting to 0.68 –– 0.90 N–m [6.0 –– 8.0 –in–lbs].
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