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7-5
Maintenance and Re-transportation
7
Cleaning the ferrule end-face of the fiber-optic cable
Use ferrule cleaner supplies for this device to clean the ferrule of the cable end.
An example of the FC connector is described below. Follow similar methods and
steps for cleaning other connectors.
(1) Lift the ferrule cleaner lever to access the cleaning face.
Ferrule Cleaner Lever
Cleaning Face
(2) Keep the lever in this position then press down the ferrule end-face of the
optical connector on the cleaning face and rub in one direction.
Notes on cleaning
(1) Do not clean with used adapter cleaner.
(2) Do not finish clean with a cotton swab as cotton fibers may adhere to the
surface.
(3) Make sure to cap adapters that are not in use.
WARNING
Ensure that no light is emitted when cleaning or check-
ing the ferrule end-face.
CAUTION
Performance may be degraded if used when dust or
dirt is adhering to the ferrule end-face. In addition, the
connected fiber-optic cable & ferrule end-face of this
unit may burn out if high-output light is used in this
state. Clean the connected fiber-optic cable and ferrule
end-face of this device before performing measure-
ments.
7.1 Daily Care and Cleaning