RFS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VERIZON HYBRIFLEX CABLE| Revision 1 | APRIL 2019
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Always store unused protective caps in a re-sealable container in order to prevent the possibility of
the transfer of dust to the fiber. Locate the containers near the connectors for easy access.
Always discard used tissues and swabs properly.
Warnings
Never look into a fiber while the system lasers are on.
Never use alcohol or wet cleaning without a way to ensure that it does not leave residue on the end-
face. It can cause damage to the equipment.
Never clean bulkheads or receptacle devices without a way to inspect them.
Never connect a fiber to a fiberscope while the system lasers are on.
Never touch the end face of the fiber connectors.
Never twist or pull forcefully on the fiber cable.
Never reuse any tissue, swab or cleaning cassette reel.
Never touch the clean area of a tissue, swab, or cleaning fabric.
Never touch any portion of a tissue or swab where alcohol was applied.
Never touch the dispensing tip of an alcohol bottle.
Never use alcohol around an open flame or spark; alcohol is very flammable.
Best Practices
Re-sealable containers should be used to store all cleaning tool, and store end caps in a separate
container.
The inside of these containers must be kept very clean and the lid should be kept tightly closed to avoid
contamination of the contents during fiber connection.
Never allow cleaning alcohol to evaporate slowly off the ferrule as it can leave residual material on the
cladding and fiber core. This is extremely difficult to clean off without another wet cleaning and
usually more difficult to remove than the original contaminant. Liquid alcohol can also remain in small
crevices or cavities where it might re-emerge.
General Inspection and Cleaning Procedures
This section describes the connector cleaning process. Additional sections provide more detail on specific
inspection and cleaning techniques.
General Cleaning Process
Complete these steps:
1.
Inspect the fiber connector, component, or bulkhead with a
fiberscope.
2.
If the connector is dirty, clean it with a dry cleaning technique.
Using hand tool such as oneclik cleaner, etc.
3.
Inspect the connector.
4.
If the connector is still dirty, repeat the dry cleaning
technique.
5.
Inspect the connector.
6.
If the connector is still dirty, clean it with a wet cleaning technique
followed immediately with a dry clean in order to ensure no residue
is left on the end-face.
