Warning:
Risk of eye injury
When inspecting a connector, ensure that light sources are off. The light source used in fiber
optic cables can damage your eyes.
To avoid getting debris in your eyes, wear safety glasses when working with the canned air
duster.
To avoid eye irritation on contact, wear safety glasses when working with isopropyl alcohol.
Procedure steps
1. Remove dust or debris by applying canned air to the cylindrical and end-face surfaces of the
connector.
2. Gently wipe the cylindrical and end-face surfaces with a tissue dampened with optical-grade
isopropyl alcohol.
3. Gently wipe the cylindrical and end-face surfaces with a dry tissue.
Important:
Do not let the IPA evaporate; wipe it dry immediately. Alcohols can leave a residue that
is difficult to remove.
4. Dry the connector surfaces by applying canned air.
5. Inspect the connector to ensure it is clean and undamaged.
To prevent contamination, do not touch the connector surfaces after cleaning; and cover
connectors with dust caps if you are not going to use them right away.
Cleaning duplex connectors
Clean connectors so that the optical signal is minimally attenuated by the connector.
This procedure is appropriate when you suspect more than dust contamination.
Prerequisites
• You need a lens-grade, lint-free tissue,for example, Kimwipes.
• You need an optical-grade isopropyl alcohol (IPA) (98% or more pure).
• You need a high-quality canned compressed air with extension tube.
Compressed air must be free of dust, water, and oil, or filmy deposits or scratches on the
surface of the connector can result.
• You need a fiber optic microscope to inspect connectors.
Safety and equipment care information
August 2016
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