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SMALL
UP TO 100 FIBERS
MEDIUM LARGE
101 TO 200
201 TO 300
XTRA LARGE
301 TO 400
401 TO 450
MAXIMUM
TIP SIZES
PORT ASSEMBLY/FIBER TERMINATION
A) Insure that the total fiber count of
all fiber tubings is 450 or less. If
you have more than 450 individual
fibers, you will need a second
illuminator. The maximum
capacity of the 6004 series port is
450 fibers (optional CCS-600 for
expanding port to 600 fibers sold
separately).
B) Insert the proper size tip into the
port and twist with pliers to lock
(fig. 1).
C) Strip back all fiber casings no less
than 4 inches (fig. 2). Take care
not to nick the fibers.
D) Insert the bare fibers into the port
so ALL fibers protrude past the
port tip (fig. 3). Tighten the port
compression nut down on the
fiber casing (fig. 4).
E) IMPORTANT: If the port tip is not
completely full, insert scrap
individual fibers into the tip until it
is completely full (fig. 5). This will
keep the lit fibers perpendicular to
the lamp, and prevent the fibers
from overheating.
F) Plug in the hot knife (p/n FS-118)
and allow it to heat up. Apply firm
downward pressure on the fibers,
with the blade touching the port
tip at a slight angle (fig. 6.) Do not
saw at the fibers. Allow the heat
of the knife to slowly trim the
fibers. Ease the pressure as the
knife almost completes the cut.
Unplug the hot knife and place it
in a safe place to cool.
