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APPENDIX C: FIBER OPTIC
CLEANING GUIDELINES
Fiber optic equipment is extremely susceptible to contamination by par-
ticles of dirt or dust which can obstruct the optics and cause performance
degradation. Good system performance requires clean optics and connec-
tor ferrules.
1) Only use fiber patch cords (or connectors) from a reputable supplier;
low-quality components can cause many hard-to-diagnose problems.
2) IMC Networks installs dust caps to ensure factory-clean optical
devices. These protective caps should not be removed until the
moment of connecting the fiber cable to the device. Assure that the
fiber is properly terminated, polished and free of any dust or dirt and
that the location is as free from dust and dirt as possible.
3) Store spare caps in a dust-free environment such as a sealed plastic
bag or box so reinstalled caps do not introduce any contamination to
the optics.
4) Reinstall the protective caps when disconnecting the fiber device.
5) To clean contaminated optics, alternate between blasting with clean,
dry, compressed air and flushing with methanol to remove particles
of dirt.
WARNING
Integrated circuits and fiber optic components are extremely susceptible to elec-
trostatic discharge damage. Only qualified service technicians using tools and
techniques conforming to accepted industry practices should handle these com-
ponents.
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