Cleaning Fiber-optic Connectors
5. If the connector is dirty, lightly wipe the ferrule tip in the central portion of the wipe,
using a “figure 8” motion.
Figure 85: Cleaning the End of a Jumper with a Clean-room Tissue
Do not scrub the fiber against the wipe. Doing so could cause scratches
and further contamination.
6. Repeat the “figure 8” wiping action on another clean section of the wipe.
7. Properly dispose of the wipe.
8. Inspect the connector again by using the hand-held fiber scope or video scope.
9. Repeat this process as necessary.
l Eye Safety Guidelines
l Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings
l Best Practices
l Required Tools and Equipment
Wet Cleaning Technique Using Lint-Free Wipes
This cleaning method is for advanced users only.
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