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* Inspect the splicing unit: Check at the top sliding collar and compression block move smoothly and unencumbered. Check for cracks in the glass ferrules and ensure they are clean. Verify all peripheral equipment is in working order. Note any discrepancies to the lead technician prior to proceeding with the fusing process.

* Inspect the splicing unit: Check that the top sliding collar and compression block move smoothly and unencumbered. Check for cracks in the glass ferrules and ensure they are clean. Verify all peripheral equipment is in working order. Note any discrepancies to the lead technician prior to proceeding with the fusing process.

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[[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.

*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.  

* 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.  

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* When a bundle is completed, turn off the fusing unit by turning the two power switches off. Underneath the fusing unit, decrease the pressure of the compressor and turn off the red switch which powers the compressor.

* When a bundle is completed, turn off the fusing unit by turning the two power switches off. Underneath the fusing unit, decrease the pressure of the compressor and turn off the red switch which powers the compressor.

* Once the compressor is back to atmospheric pressure, open the bottom valve above a container. Condensed water residue should leak out. This drains the compressor tank.