S179A Quick Reference Guide
To ensure optimal splicing results
< Cleaning V-groove>
< Cleaning Fiber Clamps>
Maintenance
< Cleaning Electrodes>
< Cleaning Objective Lens >
Clean V-groove by using the cleaning brush
provided or a cotton swab soaked with ethanol.
Run fiber across V-groove to
remove dust in V-groove.
Clean Fiber Clamps by
using a cotton swab
soaked with ethanol.
Remove the electrode form the electrode
holder. Then replace with a new electrode.
After replacement, press the
key 10 times,
after closing the windshield to remove any dust.
< Replacement of Electrodes>
Stick the tip of the electrode into
the electrode sharpener and
turn/twist the electrode 3-4 times.
Fiber Clamp
Electrode Sharpener
Cleaning brush
Remove both electrodes and V-groove.
Then clean Objective Lens by using
cotton swab soaked with ethanol.
Objective Lens
Attach the electrode holder in order
from the front side to the back side.
Front Side
Back Side