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Cisco ONS 15600 Procedure Guide, R8.0
Chapter17 DLPs E100 to E199
DLP- E107 Clean the Fiber Adapters
b. Place the connector tip at the top of the slot at a slight angle. In a single stroke, move the connector
down the wipe without lifting the connector from the wipe. Before lifting the connector from the
wipe, straighten the connector.
c. Repeat the single stroke motion on each side of the alignment pins to clean the entire connector face.
d. Blow off any wipe lint left on the fiber connector using the compressed air.
Step 3 To use the scrub tool:
a. Connect the grounding strap to the scrub tool and to suitable ground.
b. Install or replace the scrub wipe in the scrub tool with a new wipe. Avoid handling the wipe
excessively.
c. Scrub between the alignment pins of the fiber connector, and then wipe around the outside of each
alignment pins.
Step 4 Inspect the connector for cleanliness. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 as necessary.
Step 5 Replace the dust cap on the fiber connector until ready for use.
Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-E107 Clean the Fiber Adapters
Step 1 Remove the dust plugs from the fiber adapter.
Step 2 To remove stubborn particles from the fiber adapter:
a. Connect the grounding strap to the scrub tool and to suitable ground.
b. Install or replace the scrub wipe in the scrub tool with a new wipe. Avoid handling the wipe
excessively.
c. Insert the scrub tool tip into the fiber adapter.
Purpose This task cleans the fiber adapters.
Tools/Equipment Inspection microscope (suggested: Westover FBP-CIS-1)
Scrub tool
Grounding strap
Wipes
Rinse tool
HFE-based cleaning fluid and pump head assembly
Replacement scrub tool wipes
Replacement rinse tool absorbent pads
Empty disposable container
Prerequisite Procedures None
Required/As Needed Required
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None