RFS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VERIZON HYBRIFLEX CABLE| Revision 1 | APRIL 2019
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Note:
Wet cleaning is not recommended for bulkheads and receptacles. Damage to equipment can occur.
7. Inspect the connector again.
8. If the contaminate still cannot be removed, repeat the cleaning procedure until the end-face is clean.
Note:
Never use alcohol or wet cleaning without a way to ensure that it does not leave residue on the end-
face. It can cause equipment damage.
Connector Inspection Technique
This inspection technique is done with the use of fiberscopes in order to view the endface.
A fiberscope is a customized microscope used in order to inspect optical fiber components. The fiberscope
should provide 200x-400x total magnification. Specific adapters are needed to properly inspect the endface of
most connector types, for example: 1.25 mm, 2.5 mm
Tools
Clean, re-sealable container for the end-caps
Fiberscope
Bulkhead probe
Cleaning Techniques for Pigtails and Patch Cords
This section describes cleaning techniques for pigtails and patchcords.
Note:
No known cleaning methods are 100% effective; therefore, it is imperative that inspection is included as
part of the cleaning process. Improper cleaning can cause damage to the equipment.
Dry Cleaning Technique: Cartridge and Pocket Style Cleaners
This section describes dry cleaning techniques with the use of cartridge and pocket style cleaners.
Tools
Cartridge Cleaning Tools:
Pocket Style Cleaning Tools:
1.
Make sure that the lasers are turned off before you begin the inspection.
Warning:
Invisible laser radiation might be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments.
2. Remove the protective end-cap and store it in a small re-sealable container.
3. Inspect the connector with a fiberscope.
4. If the connector is dirty, clean it with a cartridge or pocket cleaner.
For cartridge cleaners, press down and hold the thumb lever. The shutter slides back and exposes a
new cleaning area, then go to step 5.
For pocket cleaners, peel back protective film for one cleaning surface, and then go to step 5.
For manual advance cleaners, pull on the cleaning material from the bottom of the device until a new
strip appears in the cleaning window, and then go to step 5.
5. Hold the Ferrule tip lightly against the cleaning area and rotate one quarter turn.
6. Pull the ferrule tip lightly down the exposed cleaning area in the direction of the arrow or from top to
bottom.
