INSTRUCTIONS FS149A
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2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. SAFETY GLASSES
WARNING: IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT SAFETY GLASSES BE WORN WHEN
HANDLING BARE OPTICAL FIBER. THE BARE FIBER IS VERY SHARP AND CAN EASILY
DAMAGE THE EYE.
2. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
WARNING: ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IS FLAMMABLE. CONTACT WITH THE ALCOHOL CAN
CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE EYES. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES, FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. ALWAYS USE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL WITH PROPER
LEVELS OF VENTILATION. IN CASE OF INGESTION, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
3. DISPOSAL OF BARE FIBERS
WARNING: PICK UP AND DISCARD ALL PIECES OF BARE FIBER WITH STICKY TABS. DO NOT
LET CUT PIECES OF FIBER STICK TO CLOTHING OR DROP IN THE WORK AREA WHERE
THEY ARE HARD TO SEE AND CAN CAUSE INJURY.
4. LASER LIGHT PROTECTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR PERFORMANCE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. THE POWER OF EMISSION OF THE LASER
BEAM EXCEEDS 1MW IN CLASS II AND IS LESS THAN 5MW IN CLASS IIIA/3R, SO THE
FOLLOWING WARNINGS MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID INJURY:
• NEVER POINT THE LASER INTO THE EYES OF OTHERS.
• DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY AT THE LASER BEAM.
• DO NOT SET UP TOOL TO WORK AT EYE LEVEL OR OPERATE THE TOOL ON A
REFLECTIVE SURFACE AS THE LASER COULD BE PROJECTED INTO YOUR EYES OR
THE EYES OF OTHERS.
ALWAYS TURN THE LASER OFF WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE OR IS LEFT UNATTENDED FOR A
PERIOD OF TIME. REMOVE THE BATTERIES WHEN STORING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF
TIME TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE TOOL SHOULD THE BATTERIES DETERIORATE.
NEVER LOOK INTO THE PATH OF THE VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR OR ANY OTHER LASER
BEAM.
NEVER LOOK INTO THE END OF A FIBER WHICH MAY HAVE ANY VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR,
OR ANY OTHER LASER, COUPLED TO IT.
NEVER LAUNCH ANY VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR INTO ACTIVE EQUIPMENT OR MICROSCOPE.
MAKE SURE THAT THE END OPPOSITE THE VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR IS NOT CONNECTED
TO ANY ELECTRONICS OR ACTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING TERMINATION.
5. CABLE HANDLING
WARNING: FIBER OPTIC CABLE CAN BE DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVE PULLING, TWISTING,
CRUSHING OR BENDING STRESSES. CONSULT THE APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATION SHEETS
AS PROVIDED BY YOUR CABLE VENDOR. ANY DAMAGE MAY DECREASE OPTICAL
PERFORMANCE.
6. SHEATH REMOVAL
CONSULT CABLE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER SHEATH REMOVAL
METHOD FOR THE CABLE IN USE. CONSULT SPLICE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
FOR RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS,
WARNING: UNMATED CONNECTORS MAY EMIT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE END OF THE
CONNECTOR. DO NOT INSPECT WITH MAGNIFYING DEVICES. MAINTAIN DUST CAPS ON UNMATED CONNECTORS.
CAUTION:
Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending, and crushing forces. Consult the manufacturer’s cable specification sheet for the
specific cable in use.
Follow TIA/EIA-568-A, 569, 606, and 607 installation guidelines where applicable.
Care should be taken when opening or closing a fully loaded drawer in order to protect the fiber components.