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2.10  Check for cleave length and strip length by pulling out sliding connector nest of cable holder. 
Glass fiber end 
900µm buffer end 
250µm buffer end 
Too short  Too long Right length 
  Fiber end/buffer end must be within respective gauge window (900µm buffer shown as example)  
2.11  Pull out buffer clamp to release buffer  
2.12  Remove connector from the plastic bag. Attach the connector to sliding connector nest with splice cap 
facing up. Pinch  side  of  sliding  connector nest  to  allow fiber  guide  protrude downward.  (see  Section 
2.13)