CLEERLINE SSF-TRIHOLEP Tri-Hole Stripping Tool Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- CLEERLINE
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CLEERLINE SSF-TRIHOLEP Tri-Hole Stripping Tool
FIBER PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS
DO NOT USE STRIPPERS TO:
- Terminate SSF™ Fiber with mechanical splice connectors
USE STRIPPERS TO
- Terminate SSF™ Fiber with mechanical splice connectors
- Prepare SSF™ Fiber for fusion splicing
- Prepare Traditional Fiber fortermination/splicing
- Remove 600 μm-3.0 mm jackets from SSF™ or Traditional Fibers
Cleerline SSF™ fiber incorporates SSF™ Polymer coating at the glass level. DO NOT USE STRIPPERS ON SSF™ FIBER FOR INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL SPLICES, i.e. SSF™Connectors. SSF™ Polymer Coating must remain in place for non-fusion splicing applications.Successful fusion splicing requires the removal of the SSF™ Polymer Coating.For all non-fusion splicing applications with SSF™ fiber, use fingertips or nails only to remove 250μm colored SSF™ Soft Peel acrylate from the fiber. In these instructions, “Traditional Fiber” refers to any optical fiber without SSF™ polymer coating.
OPENINGS
The SSF™ Tri-Hole Fiber Optic Stripping Tool has three openings
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1.6-3 mm — 600-900 μm: SSF™ & Traditional Fiber Jacket Removal
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1.6-3 mm — 600-900 μm: SSF™ & Traditional Fiber Jacket Removal
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Use to remove cable jackets from 600 μm to 3.0 mm in diameter.
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250-900 μm — 125 μm: Traditional Fiber Prep & SSF™ Fusion Splicing 250-900 μm — 125 μm: Traditional Fiber Prep & SSF™ Fusion Splicing SSF™ Fiber & Non-Fusion Splicing: DO NOT USE
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SSF™ Fiber & Fusion Splicing: Use this opening for removal of color 250 μm Soft Peel acrylate and to begin SSF™ polymer removal.
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Traditional Fiber: Use to remove 900 μm buffer and/or 250 μm acrylate glass coatings to expose and prepare the 125 μm fiber.
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125 μm — SSF™: Removal of SSF™ Polymer For Fusion Splicing ONLY.
SSF™ Fiber & Non-Fusion Splicing: DO NOT USE
- SSF™ Fiber & Fusion Splicing: After removing colored SSF™ SoftPeel acrylate, use this opening to remove 125 μm SSF™ Polymer.
- Clean opening with an included brush before and after each use to remove build-up.
Traditional Fiber: DO NOT USE
OPERATION FOR SSF POLYMER REMOVAL PRIOR TO FUSION SPLICING
- Remove jacket as needed using hole “A” followed by inserting fiber into hole “B”, remove250um acrylate coating from the fiber.
- Insert fiber into hole “C”, and angle the tool slightly to approx. 70 degrees (can be increased down to 45 degrees as needed).
- Using the thumb to hold pressure, draw a tool along the fiber, moving toward the fiber end, you will see and feel the polymer being removed.
- Complete preparation by cleaning fiber with an alcohol wipe and cleaving.
- If fiber appears “dirty” when viewed in fusion splicer increase the angle of the strippers per step #2 to remove polymer fully.
NOTE
- When stripping extended lengths of SSF™ Polymer or traditional fiber buffer and acrylate coatings, work in ½” or 13 mm increments.
- This will relieve pressure caused by stripped coatings it accumulates ahead of the cutting edge.
- Clean the “V” opening of the tool on a regular basis using the included bristled cleaning brush. Failure to clean can cause fiber breakage and make coating removal difficult.
- Openings mayalso be cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol and (dry) compressed air.
CAUTION: Do not open tools beyond the preset factory limit. Forcing the tool open or bypassing the open position stop will result in loss of factory preset calibration and damage the tool.
- View instructions online at cleerlinefiber.com/resources.
MAINTENANCE
Regularly inspect tool for rust, difficult operation, missing/damaged stop or any bending. Storein a clean and dry area. Replace tool if not performing correctly. The tool should only be used to strip fiber and the fiber should be subjected to normal qualification tests. The stripping of the fiber should be performed by a trained technician. To ensure tool is in optimum condition, inspect using magnification (50-100X). Hold tool closed with moderate pressure. Place on a flat surface so that the openings are perpendicular to the angle of viewing. The openings should form a complete round circle. The guide/cutting surfaces should overlap completely.Cleerline Technology Group warrants that its products will conform to its applicable specifications and will be otherwise free from defects in material and workmanship for 5 years.
References
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