Adva FSP 3000 - Best Practices

Best Practices
Best Practices
l Use resealable containers to store all cleaning tools. Always store unused protective
caps in a resealable container to avoid transferring dust to the fibers. 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.
l The workspace used for cleaning must be as clean as possible and away from moving
air that may blow contaminants onto the fiber ends.
l Never allow cleaning alcohol to evaporate from 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, which is usually more difficult to remove than the original
contaminant. Liquid alcohol can also remain in small crevices or cavities, where it may
re-emerge. (for advanced user only)
l Always discard used tissues and swabs properly.
l Always inspect the connectors or adapters before you clean them.
l Always inspect and clean the connectors before you make a connection.
l Always use the connector housing to plug or unplug a fiber.
l Always keep a protective cap on unplugged fiber connectors to prevent contamination.
LASERRADIATIONWARNING
l Never look into a fiber while the system lasers are turned on.
l Never use unfiltered hand-held magnifiers or focusing optics to
inspect fiber connectors.
l Never connect a fiber to a hand-held fiber scope while the system
lasers are on.
l Never clean bulkhead connectors or receptacle devices without a
means to inspect them.
l Never touch the end face of the fiber connectors.
l Never twist or pull forcefully on the fiber cable.
l Never reuse any tissue, swab, or cleaning cassette reel.
l Never touch the clean area of a tissue, swab, or cleaning fabric.
l Never touch any portion of a tissue or swab where alcohol was
applied.
l To prevent contamination, never touch the dispensing tip of an
alcohol bottle.
l Never use alcohol for wet cleaning without a way to ensure that it
does not leave residue on the end face. Alcohol residue can
damage the equipment. (for advanced user only).
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