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3.15
Verify the 8 mm cleave length again by using the length
gauge on the assembly base. The 8 mm cleave length is
measured from the end of the 900 µm buffer to the end of
the cleaved fiber. On semi-tight buffer fiber, the 250 µm
coating may protrude 1 mm past the 900 µm semi-tight
buffer. Re-strip, clean and cleave the fiber if necessary to
meet length requirements.
3.16
Open activation lever #3 and clamp #2 of angle cleaver.
Dispose of fiber shard per company practice.
4.0 Fiber Insertion
4.1
Slide the fiber holder’s guide funnel fully forward and close
the funnel cover. An audible click can be heard. Check for
proper cleave length again by inspecting the amount of fiber
protruding beyond the funnel end of the holder. The amount
of exposed fiber should be from 0 to 1 mm (0.04").
4.2
Place fiber holder in the assembly tool base.
4.3
VERY SLOWLY slide the fiber holder towards the
connector. A bow in the fiber is started once the white line on
the fiber holder is even with the white line (BOW START) on
the base. If a bow is not seen, strip, clean and cleave the fiber
as shown in section 3 and try installation again.
Bow Start
Slide very slowly
Note: See photo in 4.4 for more detail.
4.4
If a bow is seen before the white line on the holder meets
the white line on the base, then strip, clean, and cleave the
fiber as shown in Section 3 and try again.
When white lines
meet, Fiber Bow
should start.
