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V-GROOVE CLEANING
When the inside of V-Groove is contaminated the splice quality can be affected. It is
important to regularly inspect and clean the V-Grooves as follows.
Open the windshield cover.
Clean the V-Groove using cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Remove the alcohol
remaining on V-Groove using a clean and dry cotton swab.
When a foreign substance remains affi xed after the above process clean it with the tip of
cut optical fi ber and then repeat the step above.
PUSHER BLOCK CLEANING
Contaminates on the Pusher Blocks can diminish the splice quality as well. It is important
to frequently inspect and clean the pusher blocks using a cotton sway with alcohol and
using the other end to dry it clean.
K33A MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE CLEAVER
The performance of the fi ber cleaver can be diminished if the blade or clamp pads of the
cleaver are contaminated. In addition, the contamination of the fi ber surface or tip can
cause higher splice loss. For this reason, it is important to clean both the blade and clamp
pads of the cleaver with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.
REGULAR CLEANING & INSPECTION
It is crucial to inspect and clean the K33A on a regular basis to maintain quality, consistent
results. Review online videos at www.americailisntech.com/videos for assistance.
OPTICAL LENS CLEANING
Contamination and debris on the optical lens surface will diminish splice quality and
splicer operation. The optical lenses should be kept clean at all times as the longer dirt and
debris rest on the lens the more diffi cult will be to remove. Below are the steps to clean the
optical lenses.
Turn the power off before cleaning the object lens.
Separate the electrode.
Clean it using a soft cotton swab moistened with alcohol making a circle from the center
as in the fi gure on the next page. Remove alcohol remaining on object lens’ surface using
a clean and dry cotton swab.
