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Issue 4, July 2014
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Note:
Because
CommScope
cable assemblies follow method B polarity, verify that the ribbonized fiber is in the
proper orientation for method B polarity when placed in the fiberclip holder. Ensure that the ribbonized fiber is
placed in the fiber clip holder such that the blue fiber orientation is consistent with Table 1 for whichever cable
type and gender you are terminating.
3. Place the fiberclip holder with ribbonized fiber into the thermal jacket remover and close both doors. Allow
stripper to reach temperature before stripping. When the heater stops blinking, it is ready to strip.
4. Hold both doors closed and firmly pull sliding section of tool away
from tool. Open doors to remove the stripped cable and fiberclip
holder.
5. After stripping, verify that all the coating has been removed from
the fibers. If not, repeat items 3 and 4.
6. Always clean the fibers with lab-grade alcohol wipes after
stripping and before cleaving. Verify that all 12 fibers are present
and not broken. Stripped coating should be aligned for all fibers.
Repeat items 1 to 3 if fibers are broken.
Step 4
– Cleave the Fiber
1. Check the fiber cleaver blade to make sure it is in the front
loaded, ready position.
2. If not in position, slide blade to front.
3. Place the fiberclip holder with ribbonized fiber into the fiber
cleaver as shown and close the top of the fiber cleaver.
4. Slide the blade to the back one time.
5. Open the door and remove fiberclip holder with cleaved
ribbonized fiber.
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