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* Power up the fusing unit by turning the two power switches on. The compressor should always be plugged in and turned on, with the red power switch down in a horizontal position. The pressure gauge for the compressor tank should read between 100 and 120 PSI.
* Power up the fusing unit by turning the two power switches on. The compressor should always be plugged in and turned on, with the red power switch down in a horizontal position. The pressure gauge for the compressor tank should read between 100 and 120 PSI.
Make sure the compressor cord is not too taut because if it is it can start pulling the plug out of the electrical outlet.
* Make sure the compressor cord is not too taut because if it is it can start pulling the plug out of the electrical outlet.
* Connect the hose that feeds the splicer to the compressor using the quick connect coupler.
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| [[File:splicing junction overview.JPG|thumb|upright|The clamp in its open state.]]
| [[File:splicing junction overview.JPG|thumb|upright|The clamp in its open state.]]
| [[File:splicing ferrules.JPG|thumb|upright|The glass ferrules, which hold the fuse site together during fusing, should be clear of dust and debris.]]
| [[File:splicing ferrules.JPG|thumb|upright|The quartz ferrules, which hold the fuse site together during fusing, should be clear of dust and debris.]]
| [[File:splicing gasket clamp.JPG|thumb|upright|The rubber gasket clamp, which grips and pushes on the lightguide during fusing.]]
| [[File:splicing gasket clamp.JPG|thumb|upright|The rubber gasket clamp, which grips and pushes on the lightguide during fusing.]]
| [[File:splicing gasket clamp vertical.JPG|thumb|upright|Ensure that the gasket clamp can slide down into place vertically, as shown.]]
| [[File:splicing gasket clamp vertical.JPG|thumb|upright|Ensure that the gasket clamp can slide down into place vertically, as shown.]]
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*After the compressor is done warming up, adjust the gauges so that the left pressure gauge is approximately 57 psi, and the right pressure gauge is approximately 95 psi.
* The left pressure gauge should be approximately 35 psi, and the right pressure gauge should be approximately 45 psi.
[[File:splicing pressure gauges.JPG|thumb|center|The left gauge displays pressure applied horizontally at the fuse site, and the right one displays the vertical pressure holding the ferrules clamped together.]]
[[File:splicing pressure gauges.JPG|thumb|center|The left gauge displays pressure applied horizontally at the fuse site, and the right one displays the vertical pressure holding the ferrules clamped together.]]
*Before fusing, measure and record the cross-sections of both the SciFi and the light guide about to be fused. The SciFi's cross-sectional measurements should be taken at the center of the fiber, and the light guides measurements should be taken at the non-polished end. Also measure the SciFi's length using a caliper and record along with the cross-sectional measurements. These measurements should be recorded in the [https://docs.google.com/a/uconn.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au8hObtMJhV3dG9YTDduLVRuc01lRWxtYVA1UE0yWmc&usp=drive_web#gid=0 Fusing Statistics Google Doc].
*Before fusing, measure and record the cross-sections of both the SciFi and the light guide about to be fused. The SciFi's cross-sectional measurements should be taken at the center of the fiber, and the light guides measurements should be taken at the non-polished end. Also measure the SciFi's length using a caliper and record along with the cross-sectional measurements. These measurements should be recorded in the [https://docs.google.com/a/uconn.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au8hObtMJhV3dG9YTDduLVRuc01lRWxtYVA1UE0yWmc&usp=drive_web#gid=0 Fusing Statistics Google Doc].
* With the splicing collars open, place a clean, straight, cut SciFi in the bottom glass ferrule. Make sure that the polished end of the SciFi is not the end about to be fused. Also ensure that the fiber is butted up against the collar stop on the right-hand side and that the fiber is oriented so that its sides lie flat against the sides of the glass ferrule.
* Take a polished SciFi and clean it with either air from a compressor or a canned air duster. Be careful not to chill the fibers since air can come out cold from the canned air duster, and sometimes a cold liquid or blast of frost can come out too. Pull the canned air trigger gently to release a gentle stream of canned air on the fibers.
* With the splicing collars open, place a clean, straight, cut SciFi in the bottom glass ferrule. If the SciFi has a lip on one end but not the other, fuse the end without the lip. Also ensure that the fiber is butted up against the collar stop on the right-hand side and that the fiber is oriented so that its sides lie flat against the sides of the glass ferrule.
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* Place the non-polished end of the light guide into the bottom glass ferrule so that its sides lie flat against the sides of the ferrule. Make sure the light guide is far enough into the fusing unit such that the non-polished end of the light guide is touching the non-polished end of the SciFi.
* Place the less-polished end of the light guide (which should be the end without a color code) into the bottom glass ferrule so that its sides lie flat against the sides of the ferrule. Make sure the light guide is far enough into the fusing unit such that the less-polished end of the light guide is touching the end of the SciFi.
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| [[File:splicing lightguide added front.JPG|thumb|upright|The lightguide should sit in the ferrule and its non-polished end should touch the SciFi.]]
| [[File:splicing lightguide added front.JPG|thumb|upright|The lightguide should sit in the ferrule and its less-polished end should touch the SciFi.]]
| [[File:splicing lightguide pressing.JPG|thumb|upright|You can hold the lightguide in place while aligning its end with the Scifi's, but keep your fingers clear when activating the clamp.]]
| [[File:splicing lightguide pressing.JPG|thumb|upright|You can hold the lightguide in place while aligning its end with the Scifi's, but keep your fingers clear when activating the clamp.]]
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* Loosely hold the light guide in place while hitting the "ON" button. Release the light guide as the automated fusing process clamps the top ferrule to the bottom ferrule.
* Hold the light guide in place while hitting the "START" button to the right. After the automated fusing process clamps the top ferrule to the bottom ferrule, push the top ferrule down to make sure it is in contact with the bottom ferrule. Give the light guide a push to the right to make sure it is firmly in contact with the Sci-Fi.
[[File:splicing gasket clamp check.JPG|thumb|center|The properly seated lightguide to look for. Note that the clamp will not slide to the right as shown until the lamp comes on, so only check for the seating of the LG before lowering the protective screen.]]
[[File:splicing gasket clamp check.JPG|thumb|center|The properly seated lightguide to look for. Note that the clamp will not slide to the right as shown until the lamp comes on, so only check for the seating of the LG before lowering the protective screen.]]