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 27.

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Figure 27. Cartridge Cleaner

Note

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.

1.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 28.

2.Place the ferrule tip on the exposed cleaning surface and rub the ferrule in a downward direction, as shown in Figure 28.

Figure 28. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface

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AT-2916LX10/LC-901, AT-2972SX, AT-2972SX/2, AT-2972LX10/LC-901, AT-2916SX specifications

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