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Issue 4, July 2014
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6. Insert assembled connector into the MPO adapter on the platform and secure the cable jacket with the
clamp on the opposite end of the platform. Keep jacket and fibers taut to minimize any slack in the
fiber/cable while mounted in the assembly platform.
7. Gently separate the ribbonized fibers behind
connector to reduce fiber stiffness. Place spiral
wrap on all 12 fibers as shown, midway between
the connector and beginning of jacket split.
8. a: Trim the jacket up to the slotted edge (dotted line). Do not trim too short. The jacket should rest in the
slotted area of the rear housing.
b: While holding the strengthening yarn and jacket tightly together, evenly distribute the yarn, place the
jacket into its slot and slide the boot assembly up against rear housing.
9. Trim strengthening yarn, screw jacket and boot until seated.
Screw jacket and boot until seated tightly.
8b.
9.
7.
8a.