Safety Considerations
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Safety Considerations
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The use of safety glasses is recommended.
Fragments of fiber can cause injury if they come into
contact with eyes.
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Observe all safety precautions common to the
handling of optical fibers and dispose of fiber scraps
safely.
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Do not operate the Thermal Stripper in the vicinity of
flammable vapors or liquids. Operation of the unit in
such an environment may increase the risk of fire or
explosion.
•
Before storing, the Thermal Stripper should be
turned off and the heating element cooled to room
temperature. This should 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
Thermal Stripper. Using an improper power supply
may permanently damage the Thermal Stripper.
•
Do not modify or disassemble the Thermal Stripper
or any of its accessories, including the power
supply.
•
The heating element operates at temperatures up to
200
°
C. Never place your fingers inside the lid or
touch the heating element surface, as burns may
result.
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The sides and bottom of the unit may become warm
to the touch after prolonged use.
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Turn the Thermal Stripper off when not in use.
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Do not expose any portion of the Thermal Stripper
to water or other liquids.