MIL-STD-2042-2B(SH)
1. SCOPE
METHOD 2F1
BOF TUBE FURCATION UNIT INSTALLATION
1.1 Scope. This method describes the procedure for installing the individual
BOF fibers, or fibers within BOF bundles, into a furcation unit.
2. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
2.1 The equipment and materials in the tables located in the applicable sections of this method shall be used to perform these procedures.
3. PROCEDURES
3.1 Safety summary. The following safety procedures shall be observed:
a. Observe warnings and cautions on equipment and materials.
b. Safety glasses shall be worn at all times when handling bare fibers or dispensing adhesive.
c. Do not touch the ends of the fiber as they may be razor sharp. Wash your hands after handling bare fiber.
d. When visually inspecting an optical fiber, never stare into the end of a fiber connected to a laser source or LED.
3.2 Procedure.
3.2.1 The equipment and materials in table 2F1-I shall be used to perform this procedure.
TABLE 2F1-I. Equipment and materials.
Description |
Quantity |
Safety glasses |
1 |
Tapered tube plug (6 fiber bundle, 2 to 6 individual fibers) (AA59730-TTP-2) |
As required |
Tapered tube plug (12 or 18 fiber bundle, 8 to 12 individual fibers) (AA59730-TTP-3) |
As required |
Adhesive and sealant tape (Raychem SFTS-1 or equal) |
As required |
Ruler |
1 |
Utility knife |
1 |
Tube cutter |
1 |
Bundle jacket stripper (18 gauge for 6-fiber bundles) |
1 |
Bundle jacket stripper (12 gauge for 18-fiber bundles) |
1 |
Clear jacket stripper (20 gauge for 6-fiber bundles) |
1 |
2F1-1 METHOD 2F1
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