4.09Release the handles. Clean the stripped fibers with alcohol and a lint free cloth. Inspect for broken fibers. Repeat steps 4.05 through 4.09 if necessary.
Note: Reagent grade isopropyl alcohol and lint free wipes are required. Carefully follow safety, health and disposal information on label or Material Safety Data Sheet for isopropyl alcohol being used.
4.10Clean the stripper before stripping the next ribbon. Slide the heating unit backwards about 1" (25 mm), or remove it from the handle. Clean the channel with the loop end of the cleaning tool.
Note: Be gentle when cleaning the coating residue from the channel or the heating unit may become damaged. Do not press the loop hard against the channel walls. It is not necessary for the channel to be completely clean.
Clean the stripper blades with the brush end of the cleaning tool.
5.0 Ribbon Holder Preparation
5.01 Select the proper size ribbon holder from the chart below.
3M Part # | Application | Color |
2653 | 12 fiber ASR | White |
2654 | 12 fiber bonded or ribbonized | Light Yellow |
2656 | 10 fiber bonded or ribbonized | Light Gray |
2658 | 8 fiber bonded or ribbonized | Light Blue |
2659 | 8 fiber encapsulated | Dark Blue |
2660 | 6 fiber bonded or ribbonized | Light Green |
2664 | 4 fiber bonded or ribbonized | Light Red (Pink) |
2665 | 4 fiber encapsulated | Dark Red |
5.02Remove the cover of the ribbon holder by squeezing the center tabs and lifting the clear outer tabs.
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