Chapter 2 System Installation
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To Clean Optical Connectors
Warning:
Avoid personal injury! Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Avoid personal injury! The laser light source on this equipment (if a
transmitter) or the fiber cables connected to this equipment emit invisible
laser radiation.
Avoid personal injury! Viewing the laser output (if a transmitter) or fiber
cable with optical instruments (such as eye loupes, magnifiers, or
microscopes) may pose an eye hazard.
Do not apply power to this equipment if the fiber is unmated or unterminated.
Do not stare into an unmated fiber or at any mirror-like surface that could reflect
light emitted from an unterminated fiber.
Use safety-approved optical fiber cable to maintain compliance with applicable
laser safety requirements.
Important:
Ensure that no optical power is present prior to this procedure.
1
Turn optical power off to the connector.
2
Using an optical connector scope, inspect the connector for scratches, burns, or
other signs of damage.
Note:
If the connector is damaged, replace the jumper.
3
If the connector requires cleaning, swipe it across the face of the appropriate
ferrule cleaner several times. This will remove dust and some films.
Note:
You may hear a slight "squeak" while cleaning the connector, indicating
that it is clean.
4
Inspect the connector again. If the connector requires further cleaning, clean it
using 99% isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free wipe.
5
Swipe the connector across the face of the appropriate ferrule cleaner several
more times to remove any film left by the alcohol.
6
Repeat all the steps above as needed until the connector is clean.
