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ULTRA-CUT 100 XT
3-12 INSTALLATION Manual 0-5272
3.11 Handling and Installation of Fiber Optics
General Information
ThiskitisforproperhandlingandinstallationofFiberOpticCablesusedinThermalDynamicsUltra�Cut
®
and
Auto-Cut O2
®
automatedgasboxesandGasControlModules.
FiberOpticcableisusedinplaceofwirebecauseitoffersfarsuperiorimmunitytoelectricalnoisebutitismore
delicateandrequirescarefulhandling.Withberoptics,electricalsignalsareconvertedtolightwithatransmit-
ter LED. The light passes down the fiber where it is converted back to an electrical signal at the receiver end. Any
damagetotheberfromsharpbendsorpullingthatstretchesthebercanreduceit’sabilitytotransmitlight.We
run the fiber inside a hose for most of its length to protect it from abrasion, burning from hot metal or sharp bends
buttheendsareexposedandmustbehandledwithcare.
Hose
Strain Relief
Fiber
Connector with Latch
Protective End Covers
Art # A-09416
Removeberopticendcoversandplugs.
Art # A-12015
WARNING
Disconnect primary power at the source.