3.3.3
Clean the Fibre Presser Foot
Dirt on optical fibre presser foot may cause fibre clamp problem and affect splice
results. The presser foot should be checked and cleaned regularly. The steps are
as follows:
Open windproof cover.
Use cotton swab dipped in alcohol to wipe the surface of the presser foot
as shown in Figure 33. Then use dry cotton swab to dry the presser foot.
3.3.4
Clean the Heater
The heater is easy to deposit dust and dirt, please clean the heating plate with a
dry cotton swab regularly as shown in Figure 34.
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Figure 33. Clean the Fibre Presser Foot.
Figure 34. Clean the Heating Plate.
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