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SRP-003-545 • Issue 4 • July 2004
3.
Precautions
3.1
Laser Handling Precautions
WARNING:
Never look directly into the
end of a fiber that may be carrying laser light.
Laser light may be invisible and can damage your eyes.
Viewing it directly does not cause pain. The iris of the
eye will not close involuntarily as when viewing a
bright light. Consequently, serious damage to the
retina of the eye is possible. Should accidental eye
exposure to laser light be suspected, arrange for an eye
examination immediately.
WARNING:
DO NOT use magnifiers in the
presence of laser radiation. Diffused laser light can
cause eye damage if focused with optical instruments.
Should accidental eye exposure be suspected, arrange
for an eye exam immediately.
3.2
Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
The wearing of safety glasses to
protect the eyes from accidental injury is strongly
recommended when handling chemicals and cutting
fiber. Pieces of glass fiber are very sharp and can
damage the cornea easily.
CAUTION:
The wearing of safety gloves to
protect hands from accidental injury is strongly
recommended when using sharp instruments.
CAUTION
:
Isopropyl alcohol is flammable
with a flashpoint at 50
°
F. It can cause irritation to
eyes on contact. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with
water for at least 15 minutes. Inhaling fumes may
induce mild narcosis. In case of ingestion, consult a
physician.
3.3
Glass Fiber Precautions
WARNING:
Cleaved glass fibers are very
sharp and can pierce the skin easily. Do not let cut
pieces of fiber stick to your clothing or drop in the work
area where they can cause injury later. Use tweezers to
pick up cut or broken pieces of the glass fibers and place
them on a loop of tape kept for that purpose alone.
Good housekeeping is very important.
3.4
Cable Handling Precautions
NOTE:
Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive
pulling, bending and crushing forces. Consult the cable
specification sheet for the cable you are installing.
Do
not bend the cable more sharply than the
minimum recommended bend radius. Do not
apply more pulling force to the cable than
specified. Do not crush the cable or allow it to
kink.
Doing so may cause damage that can alter the
transmission characteristics of the cable — the cable
may have to be replaced.
3.5
Installer Precautions
WARNING:
Do not install this unit or work
with telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Telephone lines can carry high voltages from lightning
causing electrical shock resulting in severe injury or
death.
4.
Tools and Materials
In addition to the usual complement of
installation tools, the following are required for
this installation:
•
Slotted and Phillips-head screwdrivers
•
Tape measure
•
Pliers
•
8-mm (
5
/
16-
inch) open or box wrench
•
Hole saw
•
Two cable entry port fittings and sealant (if
required)
Mounting hardware is not provided. The type
of hardware used is dependant on the mounting
location; wall anchors may be required for
adequate support on sheetrock walls.
2.6
The unit may be padlocked with a user
supplied padlock after installation of the
provided quick-release latch kit.
2.7
Factory stubbed units are available with a
specific length of preconnectorized cable
installed and strain-relieved in the unit.
