The electrodes will typically need replacing after approximately 1,000 discharges. If the
number of arc discharge exceeds 1,000 times, Arc Count shown on the screen (refer to
page 25) will be highlighted in red for warning. The electrode tip is extremely sharp.
Handle with great care.
1: Turn off the splicer and unplug the power
cord.
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2: Using your fingers, loosen the
thumbscrews.
3:
Lift the electrode cover plate as shown in
the left figure.
4: Remove the old electrode.
5: Install a new electrode.
When handling the electrodes,
avoid touching the electrode tips
with anything.
Caution
6: Tighten the thumbscrew while pushing
the plastic button against the electrode
cover plate.
7: Repeat step 2 to 5 for the other electrode.
Always replace both electrodes at a time.
8: Plug the power cord into the power
module and turn on the power to
condition the electrodes.
Replacing electrodes
Plastic
button
Plastic
button
Only use original Sumitomo electrodes.
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