Procedure 14-5: Install/remove LC lightguide buildouts (LBOs)
Before you begin
Prior to performing this procedure:
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Refer to Before you begin and Required equipment in this chapter.
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Refer to Laser safety and Electrostatic discharge in Chapter 1, Safety.
Steps
Complete the following steps to install or remove an LC lightguide buildout (LBO).
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Remove the protector caps and plugs (if equipped) from the LC LBO and the dual adapter on the circuit pack, and store them in a clean container.  | ||||||
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Is LC LBO being installed or removed?
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Important! All LC LBOs should be cleaned before making initial connections or reconnections. Only the components being assembled at this time should be cleaned. Clean the LC LBO. Reference: Procedure 14-3: Clean optical fibers, dual LC adapters and LC lightguide buildouts (LBOs) | ||||||
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Align the LBO with the slot in the adapter, depress locking tab, and push the LBO into the dual adapter until a click is heard. The LBO is now locked into position. | ||||||
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STOP! End of Procedure. | ||||||
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Important! The locking tab must only be pushed along a line perpendicular to the LBO body in the direction towards the LBO in order to avoid damage to the locking tab. Depress the locking tab on the LBO and pull the LBO out of the dual adapter. End of steps |