F I B E R
Using the Cleaver with Wirepath SSF™ Fiber Cable
Q: Which slot do I position the fiber in for cleaving?
A:
To cleave Wirepath brand fiber (3mm diameter with soft peel coating) or
2mm fiber, use the rear slot. For 250 and 900um fibers, use either the
front or rear slot, whichever one gives the cleanest cut.
Note: Positioning the fiber perpendicular (90°) to the cleaver wheel is
very important for obtaining quality cleaves/end faces. Use the flip-down
holder (
) to help ensure the fiber is held in place during cleaving.
Q: How do I prep the fiber?
A:
Always begin a termination with about 2 inches of coated fiber exposed at
the end of the cable to ensure the best possible cleave. A certain amount
of colored soft peel coating must be left between the cable jacket and the
end of the fiber. See connector instructions for dimensions.
Use your fingernails to remove the coating, then run your fingers on all
sides of the glass to ensure complete removal. Or, if desired, use a fiber
wipe (not necessary because the optical glass is coated/protected).
Never attempt to cleave the fiber with the colored soft peel coating still on
the glass because it will dirty the cleaving wheel. If this occurs, clean the
wheel using a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.
Q: The tool will not cleave the fiber correctly – what is the solution?
A:
After positioning the fiber, close the flip-down holder (
), then close
the cleaver lid. Then, use your thumb to quickly push the cleaver slide
lever (
). Sometimes pushing too slowly will cause the fiber to not
cleave. You are not trying to “snap it”, just a steady push. With just a bit
of practice the fiber should successfully cleave.
Also, make sure you are closing the “lid/handle” of the cleaver completely
so that the magnet holds it shut. The fiber also needs to extend out the
right side into the trash collector so that once cleaved, the waste glass
can be caught in the collector.
If you continue having issues, see the cleaver wheel adjustment
instructions, also included with the kit.
Wirepath SSF,
2mm, 3mm
250um, 900um
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