Cleerline FKIT02E User manual

Brand: Cleerline

Model: FKIT02E

Type: User manual

Cleerline FKIT02E is a precision fiber cleaver designed for accurate and efficient fiber preparation. It features a durable construction, a user-friendly interface, and a variety of adjustment options to ensure precise cleaving results. With its ability to cleave various fiber types, including single-mode and multimode fibers, this device is suitable for a wide range of applications, including telecommunications, data centers, and fiber optic testing.

CLEERLINE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC Date: 8/22/2022 Rev. 2.0

8404 El Way Drive #2B, Missoula, MT 59808 USA & CAN: 866-469-2487 Fax 406-532-0060 Int’l +1 406-541-9830 Int’l Fax 1 406-532-0060

Fiber Cleaver Operation Manual

1. Open the clamp cover and ber holder lid. Place the

prepared ber in the ber holder v-groove according to

need in order to determine the cleaving length, based

on connector requirement. Ensure ber is long enough

to lay across both black pads.

2. *Clamp cover:

Utilize only as needed. Note that

ber must be positioned straight and at a 90° angle to

the blade wheel.

Push the blade carriage sliding block

forward rmly.

3. Open the clamp cover. Carefully remove the cleaved

optical ber. Do not allow the cleaved ber to touch

anything prior to insertion into connector to avoid

contamination.

Important Safety Precautions

• Read user manual carefully before use.

• Do not get the ber cleaver wet. Avoid humid or

dusty environments. Avoid high temperatures to

prevent deformation.

• This is a precision instrument. Avoid drops or

impact to this unit.

• Regularly clean blade, holder lid, and ber holder

groove with alcohol. Do not use acetone or

corrosive uxing agents to clean blade.

Clean with Alcohol

Periodically clean ber holder groove, ber holder

lid, and blade edge. Do not use acetone or corrosive

uxing agent to clean.

Fiber Cleaver Operation Steps

Preparing ber involves removal of colored

soft peel coating per instruction steps included

with SSF™ connectors. Do not attempt to

cleave ber that has not been prepared.

Fiber Cleaver Operation Manual

CLEERLINE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC Date: 8/22/2022 Rev. 2.0

8404 El Way Drive #2B, Missoula, MT 59808 USA & CAN: 866-469-2487 Fax 406-532-0060 Int’l +1 406-541-9830 Int’l Fax 1 406-532-0060

Adjusting the Blade Position

If ber cleaver cannot successfully cleave, or if blade cutting point can’t be used again, it is necessary to change

the blade cutting point (the blade with cutting point 1-12).

1. Unscrew the fastening screw of the blade, turning

in a counter-clockwise direction with a screwdriver.

Rotate blade by one position to the next number

(original number on blade plus one), then tighten screw.

Blade Replacement

Once all 12 positions on the blade have been utilized, it is necessary to replace the blade.

1. Unscrew the screw that connects the blade carriage

sliding block.

2. Loosen the blade clamping screw.

3. Carefully remove the blade carriage. Unscrew the

blade fastening screw to remove the blade and insert

new blade. Rotate blade and place number 1 on the

uppermost position, the tighten the screws.

4. Fasten the blade carriage on the blade sliding block,

then tighten the fastening screws.

5. Adjust the adjustment screw of blade carriage.

Blade Height Adjustment

If ber does not cleave, ensure all steps have been

followed and contact Customer Support prior to

adjustment.

Refer to Cleerline SSF™ adjustment procedure included

with this cleaver or visit the technical resource at

www.cleerlineber.com.

PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT PRIOR TO

ATTEMPTING BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT.

Cleerline FKIT02E User manual

Cleerline FKIT02E User manual

Cleerline FKIT02E User manual

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