Ripley Miller 400 Series User manual

400 Series Fiber Tube Slitter OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 2. Etched
Line
Continued on reverse side
Used for mid-span and end slitting of hard fiber buffer tube and fiber drop cable.
Blades are preset at our factory for proper slitting. Interchangeable guide blocks
are color coded by size of the buffer/cable. Each block is marked with the
corresponding size.
Example: Buffer tube to be slit is 2.5MM.
Correct blocks to use are identified with “2.5”,
and are color Blue.
1. Determine the size of the buffer tube or drop cable to be slit.
2. Choose appropriate Guide Block size. See example above.
3. If necessary, change blocks to correct size by removing thumb screws and
replacing blocks with correct size.
4. Position opened tool so that the slots are aligned with the tube. The spring
tension will close the blocks over the tube. See Figure 1.
5. Firmly grasp the handles and pull in the direction shown.
BLADE REPLACEMENT:
1. Remove retaining screw.
2. Remove old/damaged blade.
3. Slide new blade into location and align the back end of the blade with the
etched line. Replace screw and tighten. Refer to Figures 2.
·If there is no etched line, align back end of blade with edge on block.
Fiber Tube
Tool Pull
Direction
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.
400 Series Fiber Tube Slitter OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 2. Etched
Line
Continued on reverse side
Used for mid-span and end slitting of hard fiber buffer tube and fiber drop cable.
Blades are preset at our factory for proper slitting. Interchangeable guide blocks
are color coded by size of the buffer/cable. Each block is marked with the
corresponding size.
Example: Buffer tube to be slit is 2.5MM.
Correct blocks to use are identified with “2.5”,
and are color Blue.
1. Determine the size of the buffer tube or drop cable to be slit.
2. Choose appropriate Guide Block size. See example above.
3. If necessary, change blocks to correct size by removing thumb screws and
replacing blocks with correct size.
4. Position opened tool so that the slots are aligned with the tube. The spring
tension will close the blocks over the tube. See Figure 1.
5. Firmly grasp the handles and pull in the direction shown.
BLADE REPLACEMENT:
1. Remove retaining screw.
2. Remove old/damaged blade.
3. Slide new blade into location and align the back end of the blade with the
etched line. Replace screw and tighten. Refer to Figures 2.
·If there is no etched line, align back end of blade with edge on block.
Fiber Tube
Tool Pull
Direction
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.

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.
46 Nooks Hill Road Cromwell, CT 06416 Phone: [phone] Int’l: [phone]-2200
Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.ripley-tools.com
NOTE:
· Blades are factory set to standard tube/cable wall thickness. If the
tube/cable you are slitting is not standard, adjust blades per Fig.3
· Tool performs best when in clean condition. Check blade and tool
opening routinely to maintain optimal performance.
80846 rev3
06-05-17 ff
FIGURE 3.
Blade
Tube
Adjust blade so that tip just
penetrates into tube ID.
Replacement Blade: Model 205/305 Slitting Blade (p/n 80235)
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.
46 Nooks Hill Road Cromwell, CT 06416 Phone: [phone] Int’l: [phone]-2200
Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.ripley-tools.com
NOTE:
· Blades are factory set to standard tube/cable wall thickness. If the
tube/cable you are slitting is not standard, adjust blades per Fig.3
· Tool performs best when in clean condition. Check blade and tool
opening routinely to maintain optimal performance.
80846 rev3
06-05-17 ff
FIGURE 3.
Blade
Tube
Adjust blade so that tip just
penetrates into tube ID.
Replacement Blade: Model 205/305 Slitting Blade (p/n 80235)