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61 4 320

To crimp optical fibres, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 323 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320.

NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.

Fig 1: Identifying Crimping Set (Plier & Crimping Head)

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Move contact guide by means of stop lever (1) into corresponding position (pin contact or jack).

Fig 2: Identifying Stop Levers

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Open pliers (2).

Place pin contact or jack (1) in crimping head and secure with locking lever (3).

Fig 3: Placing Pin Contact In Crimping Head

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NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from optical fibres.

Insert stripped optical fibre (1) as far as it will go into pin contact or jack (2).

Close pliers (3) fully.

Open pliers (3) and locking lever (4).

Fig 4: Inserting Stripped Optical Fibre As Far As It Will Go Into Pin Contact Or Jack

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Remove optical fibre (1).

IMPORTANT: Make sure optical fibre is correctly seated in jack.

Right (A)

End of optical fibre (1) must be flush with tip of pin contact (2).

Wrong (B)

End of optical fibre (1) is not flush with tip of pin contact (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Correct Seating Of Optical Fibre

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