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Maintenance and Handling Instructions
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7.2. Maintenance
7.2.1. Arc Check
Perform an arc check whenever high splice losses are observed (see 5.4).
7.2.2. Electrode Maintenance
Inspect the electrodes for dirt, worn-out and damage before using the fusion splicer. Dust and
other particles can be cleaned off by removing the electrodes from the splicing mechanism and
polishing the surface of each electrode with the electrode sharpener. Over the course of normal
operation, the electrodes can be cleaned & maintained for up to 5,000 splices.
Replace the electrodes if any of the following conditions exist:
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an electrode is bent
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an electrode end has become extremely rounded
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abnormal noise occurs during fusion splicing
When the Arc Counter number exceeds 1,000, the S178 automatically displays a message to
prompt replacing the electrodes at power on. Turn off the switch and replace or clean the
electrodes by using the electrode sharpener. The S178 asks if the electrodes are replaced after
prompting the action. Select “Yes” if replaced and “No” if not. When “Yes” is selected, the Arc
Counter is reset to 0 and the message will not appear at power on. When “No” is selected, the