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LTPS-UM-8013-03 Appendix B - Cleaning and Mating Fiber-Optic Systems
D3LX CO and RMT Modules August 30, 2002 39
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
1 Assemble 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
Figure 24. Cleaning Materials
2 Clean 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.
b Use a lint-free dry wipe to wipe completely around the connector ferrule twice; wipe several times across
the tip.
c Blow across the end of the ferrule with clean, dry, compressed air.
d Visually inspect the connector tip for cleanliness. If the tip does not appear to be thoroughly cleaned,
repeat Step a through Step c.
3 Clean 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.
4 Clean attenuators with clean, dry compressed air only. Do not use a moistened wipe or pipe cleaner.
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