User Manual Version 1.4
Thermal Stripper, TSAB-40
User Manual
Page 1: ...User Manual Version 1 4 Thermal Stripper TSAB 40 User Manual...
Page 2: ...ew ____________________________ 7 Fiber Holder Platform Installation _______________ 8 Operation __________________________________ 12 Strip Length Adjustment _____________________ 15 Time Temperature...
Page 3: ...COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2007 3SAE Technologies Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of this manual in any form requires written permission from 3SAE Technologies Inc...
Page 4: ...rom 40 m to 1000 m glass optical fibers This manual is intended to instruct the user in the routine use adjustment and maintenance of the Thermal Stripper NOTICE It is the responsibility of the user t...
Page 5: ...hould also be done before cleaning with compressed gas or canned air These products can contain flammable materials or contaminants that may ignite Use only the A C adapter that is supplied with the T...
Page 6: ...ntains the following items Thermal Stripper unit A C Power Supply and Cord Cleaning Brush User Manual Fiber Holder Platform purchase separately Thermal Stripper Cleaning Brush A C Power Supply Cord Fi...
Page 7: ...ernal Overview The following picture is an external overview of the Thermal Stripper with Fiber Holder Platform installed Fiber Holder Platform Stripping Blade Heating Element Lid Blade Adjustment Thu...
Page 8: ...and is supplied separately The platforms that are available support Fitel Fujikura or Ericsson fiber holders For operation without fiber holders a Universal Clamp is also available For all three carr...
Page 9: ...w with an M2 5 hex head wrench 2 At the end of the Thermal Stripper where you removed the screw slide your fiber holder platform or Universal Clamp onto the rail until it is completely on Socket Head...
Page 10: ...2 5 hex head wrench until tight 4 Depending upon the platform you have just installed and required strip length the cam needs to be moved to adjust for the correct strip length The cam is installed in...
Page 11: ...an M1 5 hex head wrench and then remove the cam 6 Insert the cam into the correct position and secure in place by installing and tightening the set screw with an M1 5 hex head wrench Fitel Fujikura Er...
Page 12: ...ys a steady red while the unit is heating to the set temperature After the operating temperature is reached the LED blinks red The unit is now ready for use 5 Slide the fiber holder platform all the w...
Page 13: ...to hold the lid closed until the LED turns green The green light indicates the fiber is ready to be stripped LED Color Meaning Red Heating to Set Point temperature Blinking Red Maintaining Set Point t...
Page 14: ...9 Continue to hold the blades closed and slide the fiber holder and platform away from the heating element 10 Release the lid and remove the fiber holder The fiber is now ready to be cleaned cleaved...
Page 15: ...djustment 1 For fine adjustment of the strip length loosen the set screw shown below with an M1 5 hex head wrench Rotate the cam to change the strip length Secure the cam by tightening the set screw w...
Page 16: ...ngs to insure the proper stripping of fiber 1 To adjust the Set Point temperature use a small flat screwdriver to rotate the temperature adjustment dial to the appropriate setting See table on next pa...
Page 17: ...Time Temperature Adjustment 17 Value Wait Time s Set Point Temp C 0 0 Off 1 2 60 2 4 70 3 6 80 4 8 90 5 10 100 6 12 110 7 14 120 8 16 130 9 18 140 A 20 150 B 22 160 C 24 170 D 26 180 E 28 190 F 30 200...
Page 18: ...lat screwdriver to rotate the time adjustment dial to the appropriate setting See table above or the table on the back of the Thermal Stripper for setting values 4 Increase the time if stripping proce...
Page 19: ...e setting to optimize stripping performance To adjust the blade 1 Loosen the thumb set screw counterclockwise to release the blade adjustment screw as seen below 2 Turn the blade adjustment screw cloc...
Page 20: ...y pressing down on the lid 7 Turn the blade adjustment screw counterclockwise until the blades contact the fiber enough for an initial strip 8 Attempt to strip the fiber If the fiber is stripped proce...
Page 21: ...iber cladding Test this by sliding the fiber back and forth 10 This setting should allow the fiber to move through the blade with slight friction caused by contact with the blades 11 Turn the adjustme...
Page 22: ...of the Thermal Stripper affecting the strength of the stripped fiber While the Thermal Stripper can be used many dozens of strips between cleaning for optimal performance we recommend cleaning after e...
Page 23: ...er excess coating is removed from behind the blade thoroughly clean the heating element and upper pad by brushing debris away from the stripping blade toward the back of the Thermal Stripper Heating E...
Page 24: ...3SAE Technologies Inc with questions regarding your Thermal Stripper Please have the model and serial number available Email support 3SAE com Website www 3SAE com Technical Support Lines Monday Frida...
