Safety Information and Instructions
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1.3. WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
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WARNING
This is a Class A product of EN 55022(2007). In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
The power cord supplied with this equipment must be connected to a power socket, which provides a
reliable protective earth. Or, ground it with the Ground terminal on the fusion splicer.
Use only the cords attached to the fusion splicer. Connecting inappropriate cords or extending the cords
may cause them to heat up abnormally and may cause fire.
This product contains a Lithium Cell. The device is identified by a warning label. Do not dispose of in fire.
Disposal of this device must be carried out by qualified personnel.
Never touch the electrodes when the fusion splicer is powered on. Doing so may cause electrical shock.
Warning symbol is placed on the windshield to notify it.
Do not operate the fusion splicer without electrodes.
Do not disassemble the instrument except as described in the maintenance section of this manual. The
fusion splicer contains no user serviceable parts. Warranty on this product will be invalidated if any of the
potted nuts are disturbed.
Avoid soaking the fusion splicer with water. Doing so may cause fire, electrical shock or malfunction.
Do not use inappropriate input voltage. Doing so may cause fire, electrical shock or malfunction.
Do not insert or drop any metal or any flammable material into the main body through any aperture. Doing
so may cause fire, electrical shock or malfunction.
Avoid direct skin contact with the heating portion. This may cause burn or injury.
Warning symbol is
placed on a lid of the protection sleeve heater to notify it.
Do not remove the panels of the fusion splicer. Some parts generate high voltage. Removing the panels
may cause electrical shock.
If abnormal sounds or extra high temperatures are observed, turn off the power, disconnect the power cord,
remove the batteries, and contact Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative. Continuing to
operate under these conditions may cause fire or electrical shock.
Do not use a damaged power cord where the inner cable is exposed or severed. Doing so may cause fire
or electrical shock.
If water is spilled into the fusion splicer, turn off the power switch, disconnect the power cord, remove the
batteries, and contact Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative. Continuing to operate under
these conditions may cause fire or electrical shock.
If smoke or strange smells are observed, turn off the power switch, disconnect the power cord, remove the
batteries, and contact Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative. Continuing to operate under
these conditions may cause fire, electrical shock or malfunction.
If the fusion splicer is dropped and damaged, turn off the power switch, disconnect the power cable, remove
the batteries, and contact Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. or your local representative. Continuing to operate
may cause fire or electrical shock.
Do not look into a fiber with naked eye during operation. Wearing a protection glass is recommended.
STOP using the fusion splicer when problems are experienced with the protection sleeve heater. Turn off the
power immediately, disconnect the power cord, remove the batteries, and contact service center
.