Monarch Instrument FSX - Manual (Page 3)

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Congratulations on buying a high quality product from Monarch Instrument. We take pride in not
only selling our products but also serving and reacting to the needs of our present and future
customers.
The Fiberscopes from Monarch Instrument will pay for themselves over and over again in reduced
labor costs and virtually eliminating the guesswork when investigating so many inaccessible areas.
FIBERSCOPE MODELS
This manual covers all the FSI and FSX Fiberscope models and variations. This manual is divided
into the FSI and FSX models and each model is addressed pertaining to the features including shaft
type, lighting, switching, and batteries.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS (All Models)
Viewing Angle: 40 degrees
Viewing Distance: 0.4 inch [10.16 mm] to Infinity
Housing Material: Nylon 6
Bending Radius: 3 inches [7.62 cm] Minimum
Operating and Storage Temp: -40 °C [-104 °F] to 60 °C [140 °F]
Tip Diameter: 10mm shaft: 0.41 inch
6mm shaft:
0.228 inch
FSI Models
Main Features
Housing
Eyepiece
On/Off
Switch
Distal
Tip
Battery
Door
Shaft
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To attach the flashlight:
1. Remove the 1.25” diameter standard
Condenser coupler from the case and
screw onto the connector fitting (See
Figure 3). Do Not Over tighten.
2. While holding the coupler firmly in
hand, push the head of the flashlight
into the coupler until seated.
Tip: The coupler has a Nitryl O-ring which
may need a thin film of silicone grease or
Vaseline from time to time. This will
facilitate the flashlight to slide in.
Accessories
45° Mirror
The clip on mirror (5.8mm - P/N 7831-0953,
10mm - P/N 7831-0954) provides for viewing 90
degrees to the direction of the shaft.
Magnet
The clip on magnet (5.8mm - P/N 7831-0955,
10mm - P/N 7831-0956) can pick up all ferrous metals
up to approximately ¼ lbs.
To attach the mirror or magnet: grasp the clip as shown
in Figure 4, tilt while aligning against flat of the distal
tip and push down into the recessed area.
General Operation, Checks, and Care of all Scopes
General Scope Checks before and after each use
1. Before and after each use, check scope for rips, tears, and abrasions.
2. Check for proper operation of lighting. If dim or not lighting, first replace batteries.
3. Check for smooth rotation of eyepiece.
General Operation
1. Always exercise care when inserting and removing the shaft of the scope into and
from the hole of the object you are inspecting.
2. Try to pre-determine the route and location of the area you are inspecting. With this
you can pre-bend the 10 mm shaft in the direction you require to facilitate viewing.
3. Never bend the shaft length tighter than 3 inches [7.62 cm] diameter.
4. Never expose the housing to water or liquids.
5. Never insert the shaft into hot locations greater than 60 °C [140 °F].
Figure 3 FSX Flashlight Attachment
Figure 4 Mirror/Magnet
Attachment