Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
© Panduit Corp. 2014
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Supplemental Instructions For Terminating Panduit Fiber
Optic Connectors onto 250 Micron Coated Fiber
Part Number: F250BT-C
When terminating any Panduit fiber optic connector onto 250µm coated fiber, follow the 900µm Tight-Buffered
Termination procedure in the appropriate connector installation instructions with the following modifications:
OptiCam Connectors: Refer to Stripping Template PN400* for LC and PN374* for SC and ST
1. After placing the 900µm boot onto the 250µm fiber, place one build-up tube (F250BT) onto the fiber and slide it back out
of the way.
2. Place an insertion mark on the build-up tube 15mm for LC and 11mm for SC or ST from the end of the tube closest to
the end of the fiber.
3. Use the buffer stripper to strip at least 30mm of coating and wipe the bare fiber clean with an alcohol soaked wipe.
4. Place an insertion mark on the coated fiber 15mm for LC and 11mm for SC or ST from the end of the stripped coating.
5. Cleave the fiber 7mm from the end of the coating and slide up the build-up tube so that the end is even with the cleaved
fiber end.
6. While holding the fiber and build-up tube together behind the build-up tube, insert them into the back of the connector
until the build-up tube bottoms out within the connector. The insertion mark on the build-up tube should be hidden within
the back of the connector.
7. Slide just the fiber forward using constant light pressure until it bottoms out within the connector on the fiber stub. The
insertion mark should be visible through the build-up tube and located near the back end of the connector.
8. Squeeze both clamp arms to open the clamp pads. Place the fiber between the open clamp pads and release the clamp
arms while creating a slight bow in the fiber. The bow is intended to provide appropriate glass-to-glass mating pressure.
DO NOT shuttle the cradle forward, as this may create an excessive bow behind the build-up tube.
9. Turn on the laser and complete the connector termination as described in the appropriate instruction sheet.