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Design Services:
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, the industry leader in fiber optics, offers a range of services to meet the needs of our customers. From site surveys to actual drawings (CAD), plans (SOW) and bills of materials (BOM), our engineers can help with designing your FutureFLEX System.
Engineering services
Our Engineering services are provided by one of the most experienced teams of engineers and technicians in the industry. Sumitomo's FutureFLEX engineering professionals are highly educated and field-experienced, providing services that respond to our customers' needs today and anticipating tomorrow's challenges. We are happy to provide technical assistance and answer any questions you may have.
Warranty Program
SEL warrants the FutureFLEX® products as per the LFI Agreement at the time of shipment, to be free of defects in material and workmanship. SEL's liability under this standard warranty shall terminate twenty-four (24) months after the date of shipment unless the installer or customer is approved for an extended warranty under an SEL fifteen (15) year 'Extended' warranty or the twenty-five (25) year 'Premium' warranty..
To apply for extended warranties, either the fifteen (15) year 'Extended' warranty or the twenty-five (25) year 'Premium' warranty, please Learn More about our Warranty Plans and the required documentation and complete the Warranty Application.
NOTE: Until documentation is in effect and approved by SEL, only the twenty-four (24) month warranty is in force.
Learn More about our Warranty Plans or complete the Warranty Application.
Training
Training is only available to current LFI's. To become a Licensed FutureFLEX Installer, please fill out our online application.
FF101 — FutureFLEX® System Network Standards
FF101 is the certification course covering the engineering, installation, and administration of the FutureFLEX Air-Blown Fiber System. FF101 is required for all Licensed FutureFLEX Installers (LFIs) of FutureFLEX products. Upon the successful completion of FF101, the student will be able to design, install and test a complete FutureFLEX System. This includes but is not limited to the following:
- Plan the fiber bundle network based on initial fiber type and count requirements
- Design the tube cable infrastructure based on installation environment and expected growth
- Determine the appropriate tube distribution hardware, field termination units and associated parts
To sign-up for training, please login to the Resource Center and visit our Online Store.
FF201 — FutureFLEX Refresher Course
FF201 is only available to previous FF101 graduates. FF201 is required every two years for Licensed FutureFLEX Installers (LFIs) in order to maintain licensing and certification. To sign-up for training, please login to the Resource Center and visit our Online Store.
FF301 — FutureFLEX Certified Design Course
FF301 is certification course covering the design, engineering and estimating of the FutureFLEX Air-Blown Fiber System. To sign-up for this course, please call 877-356-FLEX(3539).
FutureFLEX Training Courses provide BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
Equipment Leasing
Blowing Equipment and the End Plate Cutter Kit are available for all Licensed FutureFLEX installers and Licensed End Users. To lease these products, please login to the Resource Center and visit our Online Store.
