Standard Recom m ended Procedure 003-1002-BEN | Issue 4 | January 2019 | Page 26 of 26
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6.6
Connect or Care and Cleaning
WARNING:
Isopropyl alcohol is
ammable w ith a
ashpoint at 54ºF. It can cause irritation to eyes on
contact. In case of contact ,
ush eyes w ith w ater for at least 15 minutes. Inhalation of vapors irritates
the respiratory tract. Exposure to high concentrations has a narcot ic e
ect, producing symptoms of
dizziness, drow siness, headache, staggering, unconsciousness and possibly deat h.
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Alw ays keep dust caps on connectors and adapters w hen not in use.
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Ensure dust caps are clean before reuse.
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Use optical cleaning materials as standardized by your company.
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Clean the connector before every mating, especially for test equipment patch cords (jumpers).
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A minimum level of cleaning is listed below. Local procedures may require more rigorous cleaning
methods.
Step 1:
Remove plugs from the connector adapter.
Step 2:
Wipe the connector ferrule tw ice w ith a lint-free w iping material moistened w ith isopropyl alcohol.
Then w ipe across the end of the ferrule.
Step 3:
Repeat previous step with a dry w ipe.
