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Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
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Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner
Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are
typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 38.
Figure 38. 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 39.
Figure 39. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface
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