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Fiber Optic Cable Installation
Use 150-170 strand fiber optic cable or a fiber bundle 1/2" maximum diameter.
1. Remove six inches (6") of the cable jacket.
2. Wrap black electrical tape tightly around the exposed fibers, leaving approximately ½" of
exposed fiber at the end of the cable. The tape prevents the individual fibers from separating.
3. Cut the fiber optic cable with a heat knife so that the cable ends form a flat surface. For best
results, heat the knife until it is "red" hot.
4. Slide the completed fiber optic cable through the waterproof fitting and up the tube (located
at the bottom of the laminar) until the cable encounters the lens inside the unit. Secure the
fiber by tightening the waterproof fitting.
5. Install the illuminator and attach the fiber optic cable to it according to the instructions
supplied with the illuminator.
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