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TC-96203-IP
Installation Instructions
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Figure 9. Angled Connector End-Face Detail
7.
Release the lever on the underside of the cassette to close the tape shutter.
8.
Repeat steps 3 through 6 until the connector has been cleaned three times.
9.
When the connector is clean, reinstall the drop cable dust cap and tighten until finger tight.
4.2 Mini-OTE Adapter/Connector Cleaning Procedure
Cleaning kit (FHD-ACC-CLNKIT1) is required for this procedure. Use the following procedure to clean the
Mini-OTE optical port adapters and the internal connectors:
1.
Using a 216B key tool, unthread the optical port dust cap from the optical port adapter.
2.
Locate the dry swabs that are provided with the connector/adapter cleaning kit.
3.
Insert a dry swab into the adapter as shown in
.
4.
While applying light pressure against the connector end-face, rotate the dry swab 360º three
times.
5.
Dispose of the dry swab after use.
6.
When the connector end-face and adapter ferrule are clean, reinstall the optical port dust cap
and tighten using the 216B key tool.
Note:
Do not apply alcohol to the swab or the adapter.
DIRECTION
OF CONNECTOR
MOTION
RAISED
PLATEN STRIP
BENEATH WIPE
23592-A
CLEANING
CASSETTE
PROTRUSIONS
REPEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE
THREE TIMES USING A CLEAN
TAPE FOR EACH PASS. RELEASE
AND RE-SQUEEZE LEVER TO
ADVANCE THE TAPE
LEVER
