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Chapter 13 Maintain the Node
DLP-G261 Scope and Clean Fiber Connectors and Adapters with Alcohol and Dry Wipes
Step 1
Using an inspection microscope, inspect each fiber connector for dirt, cracks, or scratches.
Step 2
Replace any damaged fiber connectors.
Note
Replace all dust caps whenever the equipment is unused for 30 minutes or more.
Step 3
Complete the
“DLP-G261 Scope and Clean Fiber Connectors and Adapters with Alcohol and Dry
as necessary.
Step 4
Complete the
“DLP-G262 Clean Fiber Connectors with CLETOP” task on page 13-27
as necessary.
Step 5
Complete the
“DLP-G263 Clean the Fiber Adapters” task on page 13-27
as necessary.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-G261 Scope and Clean Fiber Connectors and Adapters with Alcohol and
Dry Wipes
Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do
not view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments
(for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye
hazard.
Statement 1056
Step 1
Remove the dust cap from the fiber connector.
Step 2
Wipe the connector tip with the premoistened alcohol wipe.
Step 3
Blow-dry using filtered air.
Step 4
Use an inspection microscope to inspect each fiber connector for dirt, cracks, or scratches. If the
connector is not clean, repeat Steps
Step 5
Insert the fiber connector into the applicable adapter or attach a dust cap to the fiber connector.
If you must replace a dust cap on a connector, first verify that the dust cap is clean. To clean the dust
cap, wipe the outside of the cap using a dry, lint-free wipe and the inside of the dust cap using a CLETOP
stick swab (14100400).
Purpose
This task cleans the fiber connectors and adapters with alcohol and dry
wipes.
Tools/Equipment
Compressed air/duster
Isopropyl alcohol 70 percent or higher
Optical swab
Optical receiver cleaning stick
Prerequisite Procedures
None
Required/As Needed
Required
Onsite/Remote
Onsite
Security Level
None
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