16 August 06 FDM-FSK Preliminary User Guide
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2.
Disconnect the optical connector and put
a clean protective dust cap
over the end.
If you don’t have a dust cap use a clean Ziploc bag or worst case temporary suspend
the connector in free air and make sure it does not touch any other surface.
Do not leave the exposed receptacle without any protection; cap it with a clean dust
cap!
Reconnecting the Optical Connector
1.
Remove the dust cap from the end of the optical connector (if fitted) and store in a
clean Ziploc bag for future use at this site.
Do not touch the ferrules surfaces with your fingers!
2.
Using the Air Duster, use short bursts to clear any dust from the connector,
particularly from the ferrule area.
3.
Remove the Optic Prep Wipe from a sealed sachet and start the cleaning process.
Do not put the wipe down on any surface as this will contaminate it and render
it useless.
Using this clean pad, clean the end face of the ferrule and its
circumference. Do not be afraid to apply pressure when cleaning, use the same
pressure as if you were cleaning eyeglasses.
4.
Using the Air Duster, use a single short burst to clean and dry the ferrule before
starting the re-connecting process.
Do not touch the ferrule again as you might
contaminate it.
5.
Remove the dust cap from the mating receptacle and store in the clean Ziploc bag
for future use.
6.
Hold the connector locking mechanism between thumb and forefinger. Allow the
little finger to
steady the hand
by holding it against the chassis or patch-panel
during the insertion process.
With the little finger in contact with the panel, there
is a reduced chance of the ferrule touching any contaminated non-mating
surfaces.
7.
Insert the ferrule into the receptacle and slowly rotate the connector until the key
aligns itself with the receptacles keyway, then push the connector home and
engage the connectors locking mechanism.
Do not force the connector; it should be a snug fit.
