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After securely mounting the Fiber Reaper to your splicing table, Place your fiber cables between the guides on the clamp. Loop the strap over the cables and secure the hook, using the ratchet, just like any other ratchet, to secure the cables.
Always know the physical makeup of your cables and never apply more pressure than necessary to immobilize them.
To release the strap, fully open the ratchet until the handle locks and allows the mandrel to spin freely. If the ratchet isn’t able to fully open, release the strap by applying upward pressure on the handle and depressing the lower spring-loaded latch, then lower the handle. Repeat until the strap loop can be disconnected from the hook.
When working with a larger splice case, you may not have enough clearance to fully open the ratchet handle into the free-spin position.
No problem! That's what the quick release is for!
Simply open the ratchet handle as far as clearance allows, then press the quick-release bar located directly below the strap mandrel to release tension on the strap.
Pro Tip: There's no need to force the handle open! The quick-release feature allows you to release tension even when a large case limits the ratchet's range of motion.
It's all about finding the setup that works best for you! Here are a few recommendations to get the most out of your Fiber Reaper.
Fiber Reaper Placement:
We recommend mounting your Fiber Reaper approximately 6" to 12" from the door of your splicing trailer or workspace. Ultimately, placement comes down to personal preference and how you like to work.
For easy operation, we recommend positioning the Fiber Reaper with the ratchet facing the side you typically work from, allowing quick and convenient access.
Base Plate Installation:
When installing the removable base plate, we recommend positioning it so the open end faces away from your primary work area.
This allows you to pull on your cables or apply tension against the Fiber Reaper while directing that force against the solid end of the base plate for added stability.
Prefer to install it in the opposite direction? No problem! The locking latches will secure your Fiber Reaper in place.
Mounting Hardware:
Secure your Fiber Reaper or base plate to your work surface using bolts, screws, or clamps appropriate for your specific setup.
We know that splicing tables, trailers, and work surfaces come in all shapes, sizes, and materials, so there's no one-size-fits-all mounting solution!
Choose mounting hardware that is compatible with your work surface and provides a strong, stable connection. Make sure everything is securely fastened before putting tension on your Fiber Reaper.
Pro Tip: Every splicer's setup is a little different! Consider your workflow, cable direction, and accessibility before permanently mounting your Fiber Reaper. The goal is a solid, secure setup that works for the way YOU splice!
The Fiber Reaper can be adjusted to accept any size, type, or configuration of cables. From single count drop to 8 x 432ct cables, The Fiber Reaper is designed to grab any type of fiber cable and hold it strong enough to immobilize it for the greatest prepping experience of your life. The standard adjustable strap also allows the Fiber Reaper to secure enclosures up to a D case.
To maximize the life of the ratchet and avoid improper wear of the strap, always apply even pressure across the handle while tightening. Ensure that both mandrel gears are engaged by the handle before applying pressure to the strap. This will ensure even pressure is applied across the strap where it makes contact with your cables, maximizing the grip and minimizing wear on your reaper. We recommend periodically cleaning the ratchet and applying a small amount of light machine oil or a specialized tool lubricant to the moving parts, including the gear mechanism and pawl. Avoid over-lubricating, as excess oil can attract dirt.
When strapping down small unjacketed drop cables smaller than 1/4” in diameter, you can place a small piece of foam under the strap and above the cable to allow the strap room to flex and better grip the jacket.
Honestly, no, you don't need it. The extended strap is 3' long. Our standard strap is 24" long and can secure up to 8 x 432ct cables or a D case. We hope our standard strap meets the needs of most splicers, but we've had friends ask for the extended strap and so we delivered.
When strapping down steel jacketed or OPGW cables, you can wrap the cables in electrical tape the length of the Fiber Reaper to give the grit tape something to bite into.
Got a large fiber optic splice case or cable bundle secured in your Fiber Reaper and can't fully open the ratchet into free-spin mode? No problem!
The Fiber Reaper's ratchet features a built-in quick release designed for situations when the ratchet handle can't fully open.
Here's how to use it:
It's that simple!
Watch Jeremy demonstrate one of our favorite ways to use the Fiber Reaper—de-helixing multiple fiber optic cables at once!
The Fiber Reaper securely grips and immobilizes your cables, keeping everything in place while you work. No extra hands needed, no fighting to keep cables from moving, and no wasted time!
Here's why we love this trick:
Those cables aren't going anywhere!
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