3. Inspect the connector. If there are still contaminants, use a small amount of non-isopropyl alcohol solvent on one or
more 2.5mm fiber optic swabs to remove any remaining dust, dirt or contaminants from the ferrule end face and/or
from around the guide pins. Always use a new swab for each connector and always follow-up with a dry clean using the
cleaning tool procedure.
4. Connect the pinned connector to a non-pinned HMFOC or assemble the dust cap back on to the pinned connector
until ready to install.
6.2
Cleaning the non-pinned HMFOC connector
1. Inspect the pinned HMFOC connector with a low-resolution microscope and inspect the complete ferrule surface
including the area around the pins for dirt or guide pin damage. If dust, dirt or contaminants are detected, proceed to
step 2.
2. The following are directions for cleaning an HMFOC pinned connector using US CONEC IBC brand cleaning tool - MT
Series.
Locate the blue adapter on the cleaning tool and place it on the tip of the cleaning tool. Orientate the blue adapter
so that the key on the bottom inside is facing downward. Locate the outside indented key on the non-pinned HFMOC
connector and hold the connector so this indent is also facing downward.
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