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Page 3 - General

3 1.0 General 1.01 The 3M brand Fibrlok ™ II 2529 Universal Optical Fiber Splice provides permanent mechanical splices for single- or multimode fiber having 125 m diameter cladding. The Fibrlok ™ II 2529 Universal Splice is designed to accommodate any combination of fibers with coating diameters fro...

Page 4 - • Raychem FOSC 100/TK

4 1.04 Tools and Materials Required are as follows:• Fibrlok ™ 2500 or 2501 Assembly Tool • Plastic Coating (Buffer) Stripper• Reagent Grade Isopropyl Alcohol• Lint-free Wipes• Cleaver• Fibrlok 2505 Assembly Tool Mounting Adaptor (optional)• Fibrlok ™ II Video Instruction Tape (optional) • Tool Kit ...

Page 5 - Fiber Preparation; Cleave fiber to 12.5 mm

5 2.05 If using the Fibrlok 2501 Assembly Tool, rotate the togglearms for the appropriate fiber size. Inward – 250 m Outward – 900 m 3.0 Fiber Preparation 3.01 Remove the minimum length of fiber required to prepare andsplice the fibers. 3.02 Strip approximately 1 to 2 inches (25 mm to 51 mm) ofplast...

Page 6 - Splice Assembly; Push fiber straight into fiber alignment guide,

6 3.05 Check the cleave length using the 12.5 mm cleave lengthgauges on the Fibrlok Assembly Tool. Adjust the cleaver toprovide the prescribed cleave lengths. Check cleave lengthsperiodically during subsequent splicing operations. Note: Do not allow cleaved end to contact tool. Do not cleanthe fiber...

Page 7 - II Splice is

7 4.03 Gently continue pushing the fiber into the splice untilresistance is felt. When fully inserted, the first fiber should bestraight or have a slight bow – up to .1 inch (3 mm). Note: If properly inserted, bare glass should not be visibleoutside of splice. If bare glass is visible, pull back sli...

Page 8 - Fiber Repositioning

8 4.09 Pivot the handle of the Fibrlok Assembly Tool down until itcontacts the cap of the Fibrlok Splice. Squeeze the handle ofthe assembly tool as shown in order to close cap andactuate the splice. When possible, secure the tool to awork surface for added support. A snap sound will beheard when the...

Page 9 - Fiber Organization and Splice Storage

9 5.04 Hold the cap lifter in place with one hand and push down onthe ends of the splice with the other hand. This action shouldreseat the splice into the holding cradle and lift the cap at thesame time. 5.05 Repeat fiber centering and splice actuation (See step 4.06 –4.09.) If after two attempts an...

Page 11 - Splicing Accessories; The 3M Fibrlok; Fiber Splice Preparation Kits:

11 7.0 Splicing Accessories 7.01 The 3M Fibrlok ™ 2524 Splice Organizer Tray holds up to 24 Fibrlok Splices and provides superior fiber and spliceorganization. Easily installed, the tray will accommodate upto eight buffer tubes holding up to 48 fibers (250 m or 900 m coated fibers) and can be adapte...