6.3.3
Secure dustcaps
1 Thread the drop cable dust cap into the optical port dust cap.
2 Tighten both dust caps finger tight.
3 This ensures that both dust caps will stay clean when not in use.
6.4
Disconnecting the HMFOC connector
1 Unscrew the drop cable connector coupling nut until the thread of the adapter port is completely free.
2 Grasp the connector and pull it straight out of the adapter. The pull-out force to remove the connector should be
minimum once the coupling nut is fully disengaged.
3 Uncouple the two dust caps.
4 Thread the optical port dust cap into the optical port and tighten until finger tight.
5 Thread the drop cable connector coupling nut into the drop cable dust cap and tighten until finger tight.
6.5
HMFOC connector cleaning
The connectors and adapters are cleaned at the factory, however inadvertent contact and/or dust can still occur during
transport, storage and installation. CommScope recommends all connector interfaces be cleaned prior to every mating.
To clean the connector interface, follow the procedure as described in the installation instruction “cleaning hardened
connectors”.
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