Fiber optic connector installation tool

A tool for manipulating a fiber optic connector, the tool comprising:

• a handle portion having a first major axis and first and second ends, the handle portion including an actuator;
• an intermediate support arm extending from the first end of the handle portion, the intermediate support arm having a second major axis;
• and
• first and second jaws extending from the intermediate support arm and being operatively associated with the actuator, each jaw extending outwardly away from and generally perpendicular to the second major axis of the intermediate support arm and generally orthogonal to the first major axis, each jaw including a gripping portion having a generally concave shape configured to complementarily receive a portion of the fiber optic connector therein, wherein movement of the actuator moves the jaws between an open position, wherein the jaws are spaced apart for loosely receiving a fiber optic connector therebetween, and a closed position, wherein the jaws securely grip the fiber optic connector, with the jaws extending outwardly away from the second major axis in both the open and closed positions.