STANDARD RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE 005-201 | ISSUE 1 |
OctOber
2013 | PAGE 4 OF 5
Step 1:
remove the protective cap from the Optitap
®
connector by rotating the connector
nut.
Step 2:
Align the connector keys so that the connector ferrule end face is centered on one of
the three raised strips on the platen. On APc connectors, make sure that the angled
end face is facing the direction of the cleaning (Figure 9).
Step 3:
Hold the end face of the connector at 90° to the surface.
Step 4:
Pull the connector end face lightly over the surface away from the wipe’s fold in a
smooth linear motion (Figure 9).
6.2 Clean OptiTap Adapters
NOTE:
Use of single-fiber port cleaner (CLEANER-PORT-OTAP) is also approved for cleaning
connectors and ports.
Step 1:
remove the protective plug from the
Optitap Adapter where the connector
will be mated (Figure 10).
Step 2:
Insert a dry swab into the adapter
and make three 360° twists with light
pressure against the connector end
face. Dispose of the swab after one
use.
Figure 10
6.3
Mate Connectorized Drop Cable
Step 1:
Insert the connectorized drop cable into the Optitap
®
Adapter. Orient the arrow on
the connector tang with the notch in the adapter (Figure 11).
Step 2:
Screw the connectorized drop cable connecting hardware into the Optitap Adapter.
Step 3:
Screw the Optitap Adapter plug into the connectorized drop cable protective cap
(Figure 8).
Step 4:
repeat Section 6 for all connectorized drop cables.
Figure 11
Cleaning Swab
Plug
KPA-0432
KPA-1640
Align arrow on connector
tang with notch in
adapter.
Connectorized
drop cable
protective cap
