Cleaning Fiber-optic Connectors
6. If the connector is still dirty, repeat cleaning using a dry-cleaning technique.
7. Inspect the connector again.
8. If after several cleaning and inspection cycles, the connector is not clean, use a new
cable.
9. For advanced cleaning:
a. To perform a wet cleaning, gently wipe the ferrules and end-face surfaces of the
connector plugs using a pad saturated with optical-grade Isopropyl alcohol. Make
sure that the pad makes full contact with the end-face surfaces.
b. Dry the connector surfaces with canned, oil-free compressed air or let them air
dry for five seconds.
c. Inspect the connector again. If the contaminant still cannot be removed, repeat
the cleaning procedure using a fresh surface on the pad.
Wet cleaning is not recommended for bulkheads and receptacles.
Damage to the equipment can occur.
Do not touch the connector surfaces after cleaning.
If the end-face surface of the connector remains dirty after repeated
cleaning, replace the plug.
10. Attach the fiber connector plug to the corresponding receptacle. If the cleaned
connectors are not going to be used right away, cover them with dust plugs to
prevent contamination.
Never use alcohol or wet cleaning without a way to ensure that it
does not leave residue on the end face. Alcohol residue can cause
equipment damage.
l Eye Safety Guidelines
l Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings
l Best Practices
l Required Tools and Equipment
Dry Cleaning Technique Using Reel-type Cleaners
1. Verify that you are properly grounded with an anti-static wrist strap or heel strap
connected to the grounded ESD jack.
2. Remove the fiber caps from one or more jumpers and store them in a small,
resealable container.
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