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6. CLEANING AND INSPECTING FERRULE ENDFACE USING A ISOPROPYL
ALCOHOL (WET)
1. Fold a precision wipe, disposable wipe three times to create a cleaning surface cushioned with eight layers
of folded material. Be careful not to touch the cleaning surface.
2. Moisten a small area of the cleaning surface with solvent, ensuring that a portion of the surface
remains dry.
3. Press the ferrule endface lightly onto the moistened portion of the cleaning surface.
4. With light pressure, rotate the ferrule and move it back and forth over the moistened surface.
5. Immediately repeat this motion on a dry portion of the cleaning surface to remove any traces of solvent.
6. To inspect the ferrule endface, insert the ferrule into the opening on the inspection microscope. Set the focus
so that the observed features can be compared with the example on page 7. Also refer to the samples on
page 8-9.
7. If the criteria is met, the connector may be returned to service.
8. If the criteria is not met, repeat the cleaning procedure. If after repeated cleaning the connector still
does not meet the criteria, the connector must be replaced or returned for repolishing. Repolishing should
only be performed by trained personnel and should only be performed on-site when absolutely necessary.
Keep the connectors protective cap mounted at all times when not in use.
NB: E-2000™ with spring loaded protection cap
Insert the connector in the service adapter, part no. 1019034, and procced cleaning according to the above
description.
6.1 Ferrule end face wet cleaning procedure for unmated connectors
A) Fold a new a lint-free, disposable wipe three times to obtain a cleaning
surface cushioned with eight layers of folded material.
B) Moisten a small area of the cleaning surface with some 99% isopropyl
alcohol, ensuring that a small area of the surface remains dry.
C) Moisten the connector with the tissue and
leave it to act briefly. Rotate the ferrule on
the moistened tissue with an axial movement
several times applying a light pressure.
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CLEANING AND INSPECTING FERRULE ENDFACE USING A ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL