Page 13 STEP 4 Setting the fiber ribbon in the fiber holder At first, clean approx. 1m length of the fiber coating with alcohol-impregnated gauze to prevent dust from entering in the fiber protection sleeve. Notez. Following procedures are for splicing the fiber ribbons. Concerning the single fiber preparation. refer to ยง 4.4.2 'Single Fiber on Page27. Fiber protection sleeve
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Straighten the fiber ribbon by rubbing with fingers when there is bent.
Figure 3 - 1 Setting Fiber Ribbon in Fiber Holder STEP 5 Strip the fiber ribbon Set the fiber holder onto a hot jacket stripper. Close both the covers. and heat the fiber for 5 seconds approximately Then. slide the fiber holder base and clamp gently. Hold this point firmly during the heating and sliding.
Slide the fiber holder base and clamp gently.
Figure 3 - 2 Stripping Fiber Ribbon
I Note3: Handle the bare fiber carefully without suffering any damage.