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With medium pressure, slide the puck back and forth
across the entire length of the lapping film 10–15 times.
Use a different area of the film for each connector to
extend film life.
4.15
Clean the fibers.
Place the polishing puck assembly back onto the dovetail.
Moisten a lint-free wipe with isopropyl alcohol. Wipe the
polishing puck face assembly using the moistened lint-
free wipe.
Note: The puck face should feel completely smooth with
no fiber protrusion whatsoever. If resistance is felt,
continue to polish until the face is smooth.
Tech Tip: All Isopropyl Alcohol should be reagent grade, 99%
or better. The use of inferior alcohol will adversely
effect interconnect losses. This can be purchased
from a chemical supply house.
Tech Tip: This wipe can also be used to clean the lapping film.
Clean after every connector for maximum film use.
Note: Carefully follow safety, health and environmental
information on container label or Material Safety Data
Sheet for isopropyl alcohol being used.
Warning: Do not touch cleave blade. Any material or solvent
that contacts the blade can cause damage.
