SELENIO™ SEL‐1DEC1/SEL‐1DEC2
Installation and Operation Manual
Inspecting and Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections
© 2014 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential.
Version 7.0 | Page 50
Important Points
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Before you begin cleaning, always inspect the fiber connections.
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Inspect and clean both fiber ends every time you make a connection.
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Keep a protective cap on unplugged fiber connectors.
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Do not touch the end of a fiber.
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Store unused protective caps in a clean resealable container, located nearby for easy access.
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Do not reuse cleaning tissues or swabs.
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Do not allow alcohol or another wet cleaning agent to dry on a fiber end.
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Never touch the dispenser tip of an alcohol bottle or any clean portion of a tissue or swab.
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Use care when handling the fiber; do not twist or pull.
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Keep your cleaning fluids away from open flame or spark.
The illustration describes the acceptable limits of defects in a fiber connection.
Figure 10:
Fiber Optic Cross‐Section
