INSTRUCTION MANUAL
45658
FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION KIT
Read
and
understand
all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
999 3659.3
© 2000 Greenlee Textron
IM 1455 REV 1 12/00
Fiber Optic Installation Kit
Table of Contents
Description ..................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................. 2
Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2
Important Safety Information ......................................... 3
Identification ................................................................... 4
Procedure ................................................................... 5-8
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction manual
and any markings on the tool provide information for
avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the
use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information
provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize personnel with the
safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
following:
45656
45655
Fiber Optic Installation Kit
Fiber Optic Hand Tools Kit
Description
The Greenlee 45658 Fiber Optic Installation Kit is a
complete tool kit that incorporates the latest adhesive
technology for making high-quality terminations of
ST
®
style and SC style connectors.
Note: The use of this kit requires alcohol, purchased
separately; 99% pure anhydrous isopropyl
alcohol is recommended.
For testing the finished termination, Greenlee recom-
mends the use of a Datacom Textron light source and
an optical power meter, purchased separately. See a
Datacom Textron catalog or visit our home page, for a
complete listing of handheld test instruments.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request
at no charge.
Kevlar
®
is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de
Nemours and Company.
ST
®
is a registered trademark of Lucent Technologies.
and
Greenlee Textron.
are registered trademarks of
www
For more information about tools and accessories from
Greenlee, visit our home page:
http://greenlee.textron.com
KEEP THIS MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards
or unsafe practices which could result in an injury
or property damage. The signal word, defined below,
indicates the severity of the hazard. The message
after the signal word provides information for prevent-
ing or avoiding the hazard.
Wear eye protection provided when
cutting and crimping fiber optic
cable.
Failure to wear eye protection can
result in serious eye injury.
Do not use the microscope to examine a fiber optic
cable that is connected to a laser light source.
Failure to observe this warning can cause serious
eye injury and permanent blindness.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result
in severe injury or death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in
severe injury or death.
Work carefully when cutting fiber optic cable.
Use adhesive tape to gather, and dispose of, glass
shards and any other hazardous objects.
Failure to observe this warning can cause serious
injury and permanent blindness.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
MAY result in injury or property damage.
This kit contains a primer and an adhesive, which
can cause skin irritation. Handle with care to
prevent skin contact with primer and adhesive.
Read and understand this material
before operating or servicing this
equipment. Failure to understand
how to safely operate this tool can
result in an accident causing
serious injury or death.
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Identification
1
13,14
2
3
15
4
5
22
6
16
7,8
17
18
9
1. Lint-free wipes (pack of 100)
2. Alcohol wipes (10)
3. Water bottle
4. Alcohol bottle
5. Fiber debris disposal container
6. Primer, 26 ml
7. 45612 Polishing pad
8. Polishing film
0.3
µm
/ 50 sheets
1.0
µm
/ 50 sheets
5.0
µm
/ 50 sheets
9. Adhesive, 10 ml
10. Carbide Scribe 45593
11. Felt pen
12. Safety glasses
13. Syringes (pack of 10)
10
11
12
20
21
19
14. Needle tips (pack of 10)
15. Plastic utility box
16. 45586 Kevlar
®
cutters
17. 45637 Crimp tool
18. 45651 Microscope
19. 45589 Buffer stripper
20. 1955 Jacket stripper
21. 45599 Stainless steel
polishing puck
22. 45639 Carrying case
23. 45644 Zipper case
21
18
10
17
7,8
20
23
19
16
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Procedure
These general instructions are for reference purposes.
Contact the connector manufacturer for instructions for
specific connectors.
This procedure is for ST
®
and SC style connectors.
1. Remove the connector from its package. Slide the
strain relief boot, small end first, onto the cable.
Then slide the crimp sleeve, small end first, onto the
cable.
ST
®
Style
3. Starting at the mark closest to the fiber end, remove
the outer jacket using the jacket remover. Use the
scissors to trim the aramid yarn (Kevlar
®
) to the
same mark.
4. At the next mark, cut and remove the outer jacket to
expose the required length of new aramid yarn.
5. Use the template and mark the buffer.
6. In small increments - 5 to 10 mm (1/4" to 3/8") -
remove the buffer and acrylate coating with the
buffer strippers.
7. Place the cable onto the template to check the
dimensions.
Note: For distribution style fiber, mark and remove
the buffer.
TYPE-I (3mm)
Dust Cap
Ferrule
Connector
Crimp
Area
Crimp
Ring
Cable
Boot
TYPE-II (900µm)
8. Using a wipe saturated with alcohol, clean the glass
fiber. Dip the glass portion of the stripped fiber into
the OptiCure™ Primer and set aside to dry for at
least one minute.
Note: You may use the brush to apply the primer.
Be sure to cover all exposed glass.
SC Style
Ferrule
Assembly
TYPE-I (3mm)
Crimp
Area
Aramid
Yarn
Jacket
Crimp
Sleeve
Dust Cap
Housing
Fiber
Buffer
Cable
Boot
TYPE-II (900µm)
Inner Housing
Ferrule
Spring
2. Place the cable onto the template and mark the
jacket according to the measurements shown.
Note: Stripping lengths for connectors may vary.
Stripping templates may be obtained from
the connector manufacturer.
-1"
-.5"
0
.5"
Buffer
1"
1.5"
2"
Glass Fiber
Jacket
Kevlar
.75"
.5"
1.5"
Template
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