Allied Telesis AT-iMG7x6MOD series, Installation Manual

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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 35.
Figure 35. 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.
7. 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 36.
8. Place the ferrule tip on the exposed cleaning surface and rub the ferrule in a
downward direction, as shown in Figure 36.
Figure 36. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface