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Appendix B - Cleaning and Mating Fiber-Optic Systems

 

 

APPENDIX B - CLEANING AND MATING FIBER-OPTIC SYSTEMS

The performance of a fiber-optic system is mainly dependent on the fiber-optic connector cleaning procedures performed before installation. Clean all connectors and adapters before making any connections.

CLEANING

1Assemble the required cleaning materials shown in Figure 24:

•Lint-free laboratory wipes

•Cotton tipped swabs

•Isopropyl alcohol in a pressurized dispenser

•Lint-free pipe cleaners

•Clean, dry, oil-free compressed air

 

 

 

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Figure 24. Cleaning Materials

2Clean connectors as follows:

a Moisten a lint-free wipe with alcohol and then wipe completely around the connector ferrule twice; wipe several times across the tip.

bUse a lint-free dry wipe to wipe completely around the connector ferrule twice; wipe several times across the tip.

cBlow across the end of the ferrule with clean, dry, compressed air.

dVisually inspect the connector tip for cleanliness. If the tip does not appear to be thoroughly cleaned, repeat Step a through Step c.

3Clean adapters as follows:

a SC and FC adapters are cleaned by using a pipe cleaner moistened with alcohol. Insert the pipe cleaner into either end of the adapter and rotate so the inside surface of the adapter is wiped by the pipe cleaner. Repeat this procedure for the opposite end.

b Blow the adapter dry with clean compressed air.

4Clean attenuators with clean, dry compressed air only. Do not use a moistened wipe or pipe cleaner.

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August 30, 2002

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