Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
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This appendix provides the following procedures:
“Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner” on page 38
“Using a Swab” on page 40
Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner
Fiber optic cartridge cleaners, shown inFigure 24, are available from
many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners”.
Figure 24. Cartridge Cleaner
Note
Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic
connector.
To clean a fiber optic connector using a cartridge cleaner, perform the
following procedure.
1. With one hand, hold the cartridge cleaner and push the lever on the
cleaning cartridge in the direction of the arrow to expose the cleaning
surface, as shown in Figure 25 on page 39.
TAPE A
Wiping
Direction
PUSH OPENPUSH OPEN
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