4.7
Holding the cleaver as shown in Figure 6, push down on the
cleaver cover with a
slow and gentle
motion until the fiber is
cleaved.
Figure 6
4.8
Remove the cut end of the fiber with tweezers and put it on
the loop of tape.
4.9
After completing use of the cleaver, properly dispose of the
tape loop holding the cut fiber ends.
5. Cleaver Maintenance
Cleaver Cleaning
5.1
After each day’s use, clean the guides, clamping pads,
cutting blade, and anvil of the FBC-005 cleaver as follows:
(a) Clean the clamping pads by inserting a cleaning strip
soaked in alcohol between the pads and pressing down
on the cleaver to close them. Pull the strip from between
the pads (Figure 7). Repeat this step several times.
Repeat this step several times with a clean, dry strip.
Complete the cleaning by blowing the pads with
compressed air.
Figure 7
Cleaning of the anvil and clamping pads may be followed
by polishing. Polishing these components is recommend-
ed if a number of fibers have broken between the clamps.
Repeat the cleaning steps above, substituting a dry (no
alcohol) 3 mm or finer lapping film, to polish both the
upper and lower fiber clamps and the anvil. Then repeat
with a dry paper strip to remove any residue.Polishing
may performed on a weekly or as-needed basis.
(b) To clean the diamond cutting blade, insert a cleaning
strip soaked in alcohol between the anvil and the cutting
blade. Lift the cleaning strip up to the blade and brush
along and down the blade at an angle.
Complete the cleaning by blowing the blade with
compressed air.
(c) Carefully inspect the cleaver for any fiber remnants, bits of
dirt, etc. Repeat steps a and b if necessary.
Lubricating the FBC-005
5.2
The FBC-005 should be lubricated every three months and
before extended periods of storage. Lubrication on a regular basis
will help assure you high quality fiber end-cuts with each use of
the cleaver. The cleaver may be used during the lubrication pro-
cedure.
5.3
Place one drop of synthetic oil (P/N FBC-005-02) on each
side of the pivot pin (Figure 8).
Figure 8
5.4
Press the cleaver cover down about ten (10) times, and
place another drop of oil on both sides of the pivot pin.
5.5
Wipe off all excess oil from the outer body of the cleaver.
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IMPORTANT:
Most cleaver problems can be
prevented through proper cleaning on a regular
basis. Debris in the mechanism will result in poor
performance.
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FIBER CUTTER
FBC-005
®
SERIAL NO. 7784
Made by Siemens AG
in Germany
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HIGH-PRECISION
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FBC-005
SERIAL NO. 7784
Made by Siemens AG
in Germany
Always CLEAN clamping pads, anvil and diamond !
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L Y !
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Pivot pin
CAUTION:
Do not apply oil or grease anywhere other
than the pivot pin. Lubricants attract dust and dirt which may
adversely affect the performance of your precisely machined fiber
cleaver.
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10 15
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HIGH-PRECISION
FIBER C
UTTER
FBC-005
®
SERIAL NO. 7784
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ade by Siemens AG
in Germany
Always CLEAN clamping pads, anvil and diamond !
C U T S L O W
L Y !
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