Most Network Harness Repair: Notes

If a fiber optic cable is damaged, it must not be repaired and must be replaced with a new cable.

Replacement fiber optic cables can only be made using the approved repair equipment and components.

The approved repair kit contains the specially designed fiber optic conductor strippers. The cutters are used to prepare 2.3 mm (0.09 inch) fiber optic cable for the installation of the brass fiber optic conductor contact. The fiber optic conductor contact crimping pliers must then used be used to crimp the brass contact to the fiber optic conductor core. The approved crimping pliers supply the appropriate pressure to the brass contact to make a secure contact, but not damage the conductor core.

The cut face of the fiber optic core must be protected from damage and contamination at all times.

The performance of fiber optic cables is very dependant upon the quality of the cut surface at connections and to the bending radius of the cables.