Allied Telesis AT-GS2002 Series, Installation Manual

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Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
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Note
Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use.
Note
Do not touch the end face of the ferrule in the connector.
Warning
Do not look directly at the cable ends or inspect the cable ends with
an optical lens when the cable is connected at the other end.
Using a Swab
Specially treated swabs, or stick cleaners, are available for cleaning inside
connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, often referred to
as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs are available from many vendors, as shown in
Figure 28. Stick cleaners are available in both 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm sizes for use
on SC and MU connectors respectively.
Figure 28. Lint-Free and Alcohol-Free Swabs
Note
Never use a household cotton swab and alcohol to clean a fiber
optic connector. This may leave a residue on the ferrule tip.
Note
Do not used compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic
connector.
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