17.11Polish 10 figure-eight strokes or until bead of adhesive is no longer visible.

Note: Do not hold polishing jig assembly by the weight when polishing. Hold only by the textured polishing adapter.

Note: Because bead is 3 to 4 times smaller than classic hot melt connectors you will not feel the bead of adhesive being removed as you polish.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that polishing jig stays flat on lapping film at all times

17.12After bead of adhesive is no longer visible, polish an additional 5 strokes.

17.13Remove the connector from the polishing jig assembly and clean the connector endface with a lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

17.14Inspect the connector endface with the 200X WestoverScientific fiber view scope. Use the thumb toggle switch to activate the light onto the fiber end face. There are two light settings—coaxial and oblique angle lighting.

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