Read this before using the fusion splicer
Fusion Splicer Setting Up
1. This fusion splicer performs an arc discharge. Do not use the splicer in a hazardous location in which inflammable gas can generate or only electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmosphere can be used.
2. Never use spray cleaners such as Freon or Flammable gas on the splicer. Decomposition of arc by heat will cause toxic gas, or abnormal arc may result in damage or fire.
3. Do not use and store the splicer out of the locations defined in a brochure and this manual. Doing so may cause splicer malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or electric shock.
4. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or malfunction, do not allow the splicer to be exposed to rain and get liquid such as water or a metallic object inside the splicer. Doing so can cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction by shorting out internal components.
5. Never use the battery, the AC power supply and the battery charger for the machines other than the specified splicer. Doing so may cause these items to damage, resulting in fire or heat generation.
6. Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the splicer since this may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
7. Do not touch the electrodes during and after arc discharge. Doing so may cause personal injury or electric shock.
8. The heating plate of the heat shrink oven may be hot during heating. Do not touch the protection sleeve directly after heating. Doing so may cause burn.
9. Avoid places with too much dust or dirt. Dirt or dust that can accumulate in the fusion splicer causes short circuit and insufficient cooling, which may lead to splicer malfunction or deterioration, resulting in fire or electric shock.
10. Always use the connection method as defined in this manual. Failure to do so may cause a fire or electric shock.
11. Only use a voltage within the indicated power voltage. Failure to do so may cause a fire or electric shock.
12. Check for condensation before operating. If necessary, dry the splicer with a hair dryer before operation. If water or other liquid, a metallic object or other foreign substance gets inside the splicer, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the
power plug. Contact qualified service personnel.
13. In a high location, take safety measures to prevent fall of operators. Dropping the splicer could result in personal injury or damage to the splicer. Fix the splicer to a worktable or a tripod with the screw on the bottom of the splicer.
14. If an abnormal condition such as unusual noise, smoke or unusual odor occurs, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug. Next, contact our maintenance service center.
15. Be sure to turn off the splicer and unplug the power cord or remove the battery before replacing the electrodes.
16. The heating plate of the heat shrink oven may be hot during and after heating. Avoid touching it directly.
17. Do not operate in the rain. Doing so may cause power supply module or battery module to be short-circuited.
18. Do not expose the splicer to extremely high temperature and high humidity or to direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
19. Only use original Sumitomo electrodes (ER-10). Failure to do so may cause the splicer to malfunction.
Fusion Splicer Battery Handling
1. Do not burn the battery or throw it into a fire. Doing so may cause heat generation, bursting and fire.
2. Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers.
3. Do not let water or sea water wet or soak the battery. Safety and protective devices to prevent danger are built in the battery. If these devices are damaged, excessive current flow may cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.
4. Do not throw or impact the battery. Safety and protective devices to prevent danger are built in the battery. If these devices are damaged, excessive current flow may cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.
5. Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, or step on the battery. Doing so will cause internal short circuit, heat generation, bursting and fire.
6. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. Safety and protective devices to prevent danger are built in the battery. If these devices are damaged, excessive current flow may cause loss of control during charging or discharging of the battery, heat
generation, bursting and fire.
7. Make sure the polarities are correctly connected. Do not attempt to connect the battery or other equipment when you cannot do. Reversed connections may cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.
8. Do not solder any lead wires directly to the battery. Do not directly connect the positive and negative terminals with a conductive material such as a wire. Do not carry or store the battery together with any personal jewelry, hairpins or other Metallic
objects. Doing so can cause an electrical short circuit. Also excessive current flow may cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery, heat generation, bursting and fire.
9. Do not use or leave the battery under high temperature conditions such as near fire.
10. Only use a specified battery charger. Failure to do so can cause the battery to be overcharged or excessive current flow may cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.
11. Use the battery only for the application for which it was designed. Failure to do so will result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy. Also excessive current flow may cause loss of control during charging or discharging of the battery, heat generation, bursting and fire.
Battery Handling and Charging
1. Make sure the polarities are correctly connected. Do not attempt to connect the battery or other equipment when you cannot do. Reversed connections may cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery fluid, heat generation, bursting and fire.
2. Do not carry or store the battery together with any personal jewelry, hairpins or other metallic objects. Doing so can cause an electrical short circuit. Also excessive current flow may cause abnormal chemical reaction in battery, heat generation, bursting and fire.
3. Do not miss usage of the batteries differing in capacity, type, and manufacturer.
4. The battery’s optimum charging temperature range is 0 to 45˚C. Whenever possible, place the charger in a location that is within this temperature range. Avoid charging the battery at extremely low temperature (below 0˚C). Failure to do so may lead to
deterioration in performance and battery leakage.
5. Always turn off the power to the splicer after use. Failure to do so can cause the battery to be overcharged and deteriorated in performance.
6. In the event the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one’s eyes, do not rub the eyes.
Immediately wash them thoroughly with clean water enough from the tap and consult a doctor urgently.
7. Unplug the fusion splicer or remove the battery before attempting any electrical maintenance or if not using the splicer for a prolonged period. Failure to do so can cause a fire.
8. The battery module for the TYPE-66 is heavier in weight than those for other models. Pay attention not to drop the battery module when installing and removing it.
Fusion Splicer Optical Fiber Handling
1. Never look into optical fibers or the end of an optical cable attached to the optical output when the device is active. The laser radiation can seriously damage your eyesight.
2. Wear safety glasses at all times for protection from glass fibers.
