Appendix C Handling and cleaning fiber optic equipment 53
Cleaning Receptacle or Duplex Devices
Note: To avoid contamination, optical ports should only be cleaned when there is evidence of contamination or reduced performance, or during their initial installation.
To clean receptacle or duplex devices:
Warning: To prevent oil contamination, do not use commercial compressed air.
Warning: Do not allow the tube to touch the bottom of the optical port.
1Remove dust or debris by blowing canned air into the optical port of the device using the canned air extension tube.
2Clean the optical port by inserting a small dry swab into the receptacle and rotating it.
Note: Each cleaning wand should only be used to clean one optical port.
3Reconnect the optical connector and check for proper function. If problems persist, repeat steps 1 and 2.
