7
Remove the outer sheath by pulling on the end of the
cable jacket, sliding it off the Kevlar
®
strands and inner
optical fiber buffer tubes. Do not use the tool to slide the
outer jacket off the inner Kevlar strands and buffer tubes.
Discard the outer jacket.
4.6
Remove Kevlar strands.
Use the snips to cut the Kevlar strands flush with the
cable jacket. Discard the strands.
Use a cable tie to strain relief cable in patch panel or
outlet within 2.5 mm (1 in.) of end of sheath.
Note: Do not over tighten the cable tie around the cable jacket.
Pinched fibers may experience optical power loss.