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===Orientation===

===Orientation===

[[File:aligner.JPG|thumb|left|Bundling tool.]]*First ensure that each part of the bending unit is clean and don a pair of powder-free gloves. If the bending unit is not clean, see the [http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/wiki/index.php/Fiber_Bending_Procedure#Post-Bending_Procedure_and_Cleaning Post Bending Cleaning Procedure].

[[File:aligner.JPG|thumb|right|Bundling tool.]]*First ensure that each part of the bending unit is clean and don a pair of powder-free gloves. If the bending unit is not clean, see the [http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/wiki/index.php/Fiber_Bending_Procedure#Post-Bending_Procedure_and_Cleaning Post Bending Cleaning Procedure].

*Attach bottom fiber collars 2-7 (as labeled in the image in [http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/wiki/index.php/Fiber_Bending_Procedure#Setting_Up_The_Plates Setting Up The Plates] ) to the Bending Plate. The bottom collars are the ones with the male threads, not through holes.

*Attach bottom fiber collars 2-7 (as labeled in the image in [http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/wiki/index.php/Fiber_Bending_Procedure#Setting_Up_The_Plates Setting Up The Plates] ) to the Bending Plate. The bottom collars are the ones with the male threads, not through holes.

[[File:LH_BundlingImage.png|thumb|center|An example of how to properly load the bundling tool for bending. Corner fibers have been colored for understanding and also include orientation. Of course, all fibers will require a specific orientation, but only the corner fibers have been shown as an example.]]

[[File:LH_BundlingImage.png|thumb|center|An example of how to properly load the bundling tool for bending. Corner fibers have been colored for understanding and also include orientation. Of course, all fibers will require a specific orientation, but only the corner fibers have been shown as an example.]]

*Put a collar around the bundle so that it is secure around the fibers but does not cause damage. The fibers should not be able to slide through, rotate, or change orientation.

*Put a collar around the bundle so that it is secure around the fibers but does not cause damage. The fibers should not be able to slide through, rotate, or change orientation.

**'''Note:''' While working with one end of the bundle, always be cautious of the other end. Any bends may cause damage to the fiber. It is helpful to have a second technician watch the fuse end while the first technician bundles the fibers.

**'''Note:''' While working with one end of the bundle, always be cautious of the other end. Any bends may cause damage to the fiber. It is helpful to have a second technician watch the fuse end while the first technician bundles the fibers.

[[File:JK First Bending Collar.JPG|thumb|right|After the fibers have been properly aligned in the bundling tool and the tool has been rotated a collar is placed on the fibers to secure them in their positions.]]

[[File:JK First Bending Collar.JPG|thumb|center|After the fibers have been properly aligned in the bundling tool and the tool has been rotated a collar is placed on the fibers to secure them in their positions.]]

===Setting Up The Plates===

===Setting Up The Plates===

The entire bending unit consists of a long unistrut support, the bending plate with threaded metal rods, and two chimney plates. These plates are aligned and clamped together with 4 C-clamps. Do not attach both chimney plates at this stage in the procedure. You must place 15 of the fibers into Chimney Plate 2 before securing Chimney Plate 1 and completing the bundle.

The entire bending unit consists of a long unistrut support, the bending plate with threaded metal rods, and two chimney plates. These plates are aligned and clamped together with 4 C-clamps. Do not attach both chimney plates at this stage in the procedure. You must place 15 of the fibers into Chimney Plate 2 before securing Chimney Plate 1 and completing the bundle.

[[File:LH_BendingUnit.png|thumb|upright|left|A simplified graphic outlining how the plates should be layered when securing the fibers into the plates. The unistrut (long gray bar) should be underneath the bending plate (blue plate with green and yellow rods, and pink collars) and between the two chimney plates (blue plates with yellow chimneys).]]

[[File:LH_BendingUnit.png|thumb|upright|center|A simplified graphic outlining how the plates should be layered when securing the fibers into the plates.]]

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