Datasheet

WARRANTY: RIPLEY warrants its products against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from date of shipment from the RIPLEY factory provided the product is utilized in accordance with
instructions and specified ratings.
CFS-2-900 FIBER OPTIC STRIPPER
Instruction Sheet
Warning! This tool should not be used on live electrical circuits. It is not protected against electrical shock! Always use
OSHA/ANSI or other industry approved eye protection when using tools. This tool is not to be used for purposes other than
intended. Read carefully and understand instructions before using this tool.
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Note: This tool is a manually operated cutting device for stripping coatings from optical fiber and not intended to cut or strip wire or Kevlar®.
1. The larger stripping notch at the tip of the tool can be used to remove fiber jacket, ranging in sizes 2mm
to 3mm. Grasping the tool firmly, close the tool around the jacket and strip-off the jacket material.
2. If there are Kevlar® strength members, cut them using a “Kevlar® cutter”, such as the Miller KS-1 or 86-1/2SF
Kevlar® shears.
3. The smaller stripping notch closest to the pivot point is designed to remove, in a single operation, the 900μm &
250μm coatings to expose the 125μm fiber (900μm & 250μm are removed at the same time).
a. Insert the fiber into the small notch.
b. Close the tool squarely with the fiber. Close completely, but do not squeeze hard. Depending on the
fiber construction, angling the tool slightly may improve the stripping.
c. Draw the tool towards the end of the fiber, exerting steady pressure. We recommend several short strips
to achieve the desired finished length.
Note: Always make sure the fiber stripping notch is clean and clear of any debris. The tool may be cleaned
using the Miller FS400 Bifurcated Foam Tip Swipes, which contain 99% isopropyl alcohol. Failure to keep the
tool clean may cause the fiber to break.