Allied Telesis AT-EN646, AT-iMG646PX-ON manual Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner

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Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors

Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner

Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 60.

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Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector.

To clean a fiber optic connector using a cartridge cleaner, perform the following procedure.

7.With one hand, hold the cartridge cleaner and push the lever on the cleaning cartridge in the direction of the arrow to expose the cleaning surface, as shown in Figure 61.

8.Place the ferrule tip on the exposed cleaning surface and rub the ferrule in a downward direction, as shown in Figure 61.

Figure 61. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface

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Contents Installation Guide Page Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards Translated Safety Statements Contents Section II Indoor Installation Figures Connecting the Management Cable Tables Tables Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document Symbol Meaning DescriptionWhere to Find Web-based Guides Warranty Contacting Allied TelesisManagement Software Updates Preface Overview ChapterFeatures Page 878 LEDs LEDState Description Outdoor Installation SectionSection I Outdoor Installation Outdoor Installation Overview Enclosure Illustrates the AT-EN646 enclosureInstallation Options Outdoor Installation Overview Section II Indoor Installation Installing the Enclosure Reviewing Safety Precautions Section I Outdoor Installation Required Tools and Supplies Tools Additional SuppliesMounting the Enclosure Mounting Hole LocationsInstalling the Enclosure Installing the Grounding Plate Installing the Fiber Optic Drop Cable Installing Dielectric Drop CablePositioning the Cable Installing the Ground Wire Securing the Tracer Wire and Aramid Yarn Installing Armored Drop Cable 1188 Armored Drop Cable Secured to the Grounding Plate 1196 Using the Two Part Metal Splice Tray Splicing the Drop Cable and Securing the Fusion Splice TraySecuring the Buffer Tube Installing the Enclosure 854 Using the Plastic Splice Tray 1182 1184 Installing the Gateway Outdoors Reviewing Safety Precautions Section I Outdoor Installation Required Tools and Supplies Installing the Gateway Installing Gateway EnclosurePositioning the Gateway on the Mounting Post Mounting the Gateway Preparing Connecting Power Cord Proper Installation of the Terminal Block Ground Wire Mounting the Splice Tray on the Gateway Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable Connecting the Telephone Wires Connecting the LAN Cables Inserting the Wire Tie Completing the Installation Installing the Gateway Outdoors Indoor Installation Section II Indoor Installation Installing the Gateway Indoors Installing the Gateway Indoors Section II Indoor Installation Required Tools and Supplies Preparing for the Installation Securing the Plywood to the Wall Securing the Grounding Stud Securing the Gateway to the Mounting Surface Connecting the Ground Wire Preparing and Connecting the Power Cord 1305 Plugging in the DC Terminal Block Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable Connecting the Fiber Optic CableConnecting the Telephone Wires Connecting the Telephone WiresConnecting the LAN Cables Connecting the LAN CablesCompleting the Installation Troubleshooting Section III Troubleshooting Section I Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Power Cord Wiring Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Appendix BUsing a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning SurfacePage Using a Swab Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule If desired, repeat stepPage Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Turnup Process Appendix CTurnup Flowchart