5 - 4 5. TROUBLE SHOOTING
BS-79
BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E)
[3K series connectors]
How to clean Ferrules is explained below using a fiber cable plug (female) as an example in the same way as for OPS series
connectors.
Supplementary information
When removing the alignment sleeve, be sure to use a dedicated optical contact extractor (DCC.91.312.5LA). Also
use the end of the extractor that has an inner thread.
Extractor
Section A
Thread
1.
Prepare a dedicated extractor and place the extractor in a position parallel to the connector.
2.
Remove the cap of section A (with a thread) as preparation for the extraction of the alignment sleeve.
Ferrule
Extractor
Alignment sleeve
Alignment sleeve
3.
Align the extractor with the alignment sleeve and turn the extractor clockwise until it stops (about eight to ten turns).
4.
Pull the extractor on the straight.
Leave the alignment sleeve attached to the extractor.
