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[[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.]]
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* In the few seconds between when the collars clamp together and the light turns on, check the following: 1) Ensure that the ferrules have clamped properly and the fibers are positioned in the correct orientation. 2.) Check again that the pressure gauges are at the appropriate pressures. 3.) Turn down the protective light shield. If there are any problems with this step, hit the "STOP" button to stop the fusing process.
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* In the few seconds between when the collars clamp together and the light turns on, check the following:
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**Ensure that the ferrules have clamped properly and the fibers are positioned in the correct orientation.
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**Check again that the pressure gauges are at the appropriate pressures.
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**Turn down the protective light shield. If there are any problems with this step, hit the "STOP" button to stop the fusing process.
    
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