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February 5, 2004
FFDM-S Service Manual
Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Care Guidelines
Handling
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Always handle fiber optic cables delicately and by the connector housing.
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Avoid acute bends in the cable, as this could break the fiber optic link inside
the cable.
Connecting
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Always perform one connection at a time.
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Remove the dust caps on the fiber optic connectors (you may have to rotate the
cap to loosen it).
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Holding the cable by the connector housing, insert the cable connector into the
connector on the device, making sure to align the keying features so the
connectors are properly mated, then turning the connector clockwise to lock it.
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To disconnect the cable connector, turn it counterclockwise, then pull it from
the connector on the device.
Cleaning
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Clean the connectors on both the cable and the devices with a lint-free,
alcohol-dampened cloth.
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Thoroughly wipe the side and end of the ferrule.
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Blow the ferrule with compressed air, or allow it to air dry, before reconnecting
the cable.
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Visually inspect the ferrule for lint.
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When not connected, replace the protective cap onto connector ends.