Document Title: Operating Instructions for the US Conec
Loose Fiber Ribbonizing Tool
Document Number: AEN-1408 Rev 2.0
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THE USE OF SAFETY GLASSES FOR EYE PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED
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Document Purpose
This document describes the procedure for ribbonizing loose fibers using the US Conec
loose fiber ribbonizing tool and ½” Scotch
®
810 Magic
™
Tape.
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Required Equipment and Materials
US Conec loose fiber ribbonizing tool
100 millimeter ruler or other measuring device
Permanent marker
½” Scotch
®
810 Magic
™
Tape
New razor blade or Xacto
®
knife
Isopropyl alcohol, 99.8% pure
Lint-free wipes
Tweezers
Fiber optic side cutters
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Ribbonizer Operating Instructions
3.1
Cable Preparation
3.1.1 Prepare the cable for ribbonization according to the manufacturer’s
instructions or for the termination type being used.
3.2
Fiber Preparation
3.2.1 Raise the ribbonizing tool’s fiber stacker into the vertical position and
remove the fiber shim.