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Maintenance Menu
Replace Electrodes
When the number of arc discharges reaches a count of setting value a message prompting to
replace the electrodes is displayed immediately after turning on the power. Using the worn
electrodes will result in greater splice loss and reduced splice strength.
Replacement Procedure
1.
Execute Replace Electrodes icon in [Maintenance Menu].
2.
Instruction messages will appear on the screen to turn off the power. Press and hold
ENT key till the LED color changes from green to red.
3.
Remove the old electrodes.
To remove and replace the electrodes:
i.
Remove the electrode cover and loosen screw located on electrode holder.
ii.
Take electrode out of electrode holder. (Electrode is fit in electrode holder)
4.
Install the new electrodes with care; do not hit the electrode tips.
i.
Fit the electrode in the electrode holder.
ii.
Place the electrode holder on the splicer and tighten screw.
Apply tightening torque of 20cNm when tightening screw to fix electrode.
Make sure the electrodes are attached firmly after tightening screws.
Loosen the screw
Tighten the screw
Remove the old electrode
Install the new electrode
Remove the
Electrode cover
Attach the
electrode cover