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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Safety Warning and Precautions
2.2 Operational Safety Warnings
As is designed for fusion splicing silica glass optical fibers, it is very
important that the splicer should not be used for any other purposes. The splicer is
a precision instrument and must be handled with caution. Therefore, you must read
the following safety rules and general precautions in this manual regarding the use
and handling of at any time. Any behaviors that do not follow the warnings
and cautions will break the safety standard about design, manufacture, and usage
of the fusion splicer.
Fiber Fox assumes no responsibility for those consequences caused by misuse.
① Never operate the splicer in an environment where flammable liquids or vapors
exist.
② DO NOT touch the electrodes when the splicer is on.
Note
: Only use specified electrodes for the fusion splicer. Select [Replace
electrode] in maintenance menu to replace electrodes, or turn off the splicer and
disconnect the AC power source or remove battery before replacing electrodes.
Discharging is prohibited before the electrodes are placed as a pair.
③ DO NOT disassemble or modify any components of the splicer without approval,
except for the permitted-to-disassemble / modify components or parts by users
stated in this manual. Component replacement and its internal adjustment must be
implemented by authorized technicians or engineers.
④ Handle the main supply cable carefully. Pull out the cable from the electrical
socket by holding only the wall plug and not by pulling the cable. Always ensure this
cable to be in good condition. Otherwise, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock.
⑤ To prevent any fire or electrical shock, do not expose the splicer to rain or damp
conditions.
⑥ Safety glasses should always be worn during fiber preparation and splicing
operation. Fiber fragments can be extremely dangerous if they come into contact
with the eye, skin, or are ingested.
⑦ Turn off the fusion splicer immediately, and disconnect the adapter from the port
of power supply input on the splicer if user observes the following the following
faults, to avoid malfunction or beyond repair:
