SECTION C

Mounting

4.PREPARE THE SYRINGE AND EPOXY

Remove the plunger and protective cap from the syringe and place both parts on a clean convenient surface along with the dispensing tip. The epoxy supplied has been specifically designed for use with fiber optic connectors and is packaged in premeasured 2 gram bi-packs.

-Working time is 45 minutes.

-Cure time is 20 minutes, in 3M epoxy oven.

-Cure time is 18 hours at room temperature of 70ϖF (22ϖC).

-Shelf life is 9 months at 25ϖC. (Packages are dated). (Refrigeration will prolong shelf life). If epoxy is stored at a

higher

temperature, shelf life will be shortened.

-Each bi-pack will mount up to 30 connectors per mounter. Bi-packs can be shared between 2 or 3 syringes, if desired.

Remove the separating bar by pulling the bi-pack ends. Mix the two components together for one full minute by massaging the package and rubbing it back and forth over the smooth edge of a table (Fig. C5). Make sure that the epoxy is thoroughly mixed and is a uniform blue color.

Note: Carefully follow safety, health and disposal information on epoxy label or Material Safety Data Sheet.

5.LOAD THE SYRINGE WITH EPOXY

When thoroughly mixed, cut a small corner off of the package and squeeze the contents into the syringe while holding the syringe diagonally (Fig. C6).

Insert the plunger only about 3/8" (10 mm) and hold the syringe pointing straight upward. After the epoxy settles on the plunger, push in gently to expel any air through the tip of the syringe.

6.ATTACH THE EPOXY DISPENSING TIP

The mint green dispensing tips included in the field termination kit are required for use with the 3M SC, FC3 and ST Push-Pull connectors.

Push and twist-lock the dispensing tip onto the syringe body. Depress the plunger and eject the epoxy until there are no air pockets remaining.

7.INJECT EPOXY INTO THE CERAMIC FERRULE

Each time you inject a new connector, wipe the needle tip clean to be sure that it is completely free of epoxy.

Insert the syringe tip into the back end of the connector until it seats. Maintain pressure and slowly inject epoxy until a bead appears on the end of the ceramic tip (Fig. C7 and Fig. C7a).

Continue to inject epoxy until the bead covers about one third of the ferrule end face. Release the pressure on the plunger and withdraw the needle straight back. DO NOT ALLOW EPOXY TO FILL THE INSIDE OF THE CONNECTOR.

Note: Unlike other mounting procedures, do not place epoxy on the fiber or in the back end of the connector.

Fig. C5

Fig. C6

Fig. C7

Mint green color dispensing tip stops and seals at this point, leaving small reservoir of adhesive.

 

 

Epoxy

Buffer to contact ferrule.

 

 

 

 

Bead

 

 

Adhesive encapsulates

 

 

 

 

 

 

buffer in collar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. C7a

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