Furukawa electric S153 Ver.2, User Manual

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Operating Instructions
7-5
3.
Cleave the fiber so a proper length of bare fiber extends past the fiber coating (depending on the
fiber holder type). Refer to the manual of the cleaver for the details.
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Do not clean the bare fiber after it has been cleaved
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Do not let the bare fiber tip come in contact with any surfaces.
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Do not look into a fiber with the naked eye during operation. Wearing protection glasses is
recommended.
7.1.3. Loading the Fiber
1. Open the windshield.
2. Open the fiber holder lid and carefully place
the cleaved fiber in the fiber holder as shown to
the right. Be sure that nothing touches the bare
fiber tip and place the coating end at the end
stop inside the fiber holder (arrow mark).
3. Close the fiber holder lid, while carefully
holding the fiber at the proper position.
4. Set the other side of the fiber.
5. Close the windshield, then READY screen is
displayed.
Fiber Holder Lid
Fiber