FUSION SPLICER 90S Rev5
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Blade Replacement
After the circular blade has been raised twice and rotated through all
positions three times (approximately 60,000 for CT50 single fiber cleaving),
it needs to be replaced. The user can replace the cleaver blade. Contact
the nearest Fujikura authorized distributor for ordering a new blade.
Clamp Arm Replacement
When the clamp pad is worn, it needs to be replaced.
If the user needs assistance in replacing the pad or with obtaining parts,
they should contact the nearest Fujikura authorized distributor.
How to remove and install the Protrusion of the sheath clamp
The sheath clamp is equipped with a protrusion for loose tube fiber.
The protrusion pinches the loose tube fiber against the tight buffer fiber within.
However, it may damage other types of fiber coating.
If you do not splice loose tube fiber, you can remove it with following procedure.
How to remove:
1. Remove two screws located underneath of the sheath clamp.
2. Remove metal parts as below
3. Remove below parts from inside, two plastic parts and spring.
4. Store removed parts for future use.
Cleaver
Blade
Clamp arm
Protrusion switch=OFF
Protrusion switch=ON
Protrusion
Protrusion
1
2
Take care not to lose the removed parts.
