Technical information

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7.13 Check the final strip lengths and adjust if
necessary.
7.14 Remove the 3M
™
Universal Connector
Holder from the Hot Melt Oven by grasping
the cool-touch handle.
Caution: Do not touch the metal portion of the
holder or connector, as it will be hot!
7.15 Feed the fiber into the back of the 3M Hot
Melt Connector, until the buffer stops inside
the connector.
7.16 Slide the clear strain relief tube/crimping
assembly to the connector until it stops.
7.17 Push the buffered fiber into the cable
retention feature until secure.
7.18 Rest the connector holder in one of the
available cooling ports located on both sides
of the oven. Let cool for three minutes.
7.19 Once connector has cooled, remove
from connector holder. Using the die
labeled.190, crimp the large portion of
thecrimp ring onto the connector.
Note: If installing the SC-FC 2.4 mm red crimp
ring, use the die labeled .120 to secure
the crimp ring to the strain relief tube.
Proceed to Section 9: Scribing, Page 18.