Model 871A User’s Manual APPENDIX F – FIBER-OPTIC CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
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APPENDIX F – FIBER-OPTIC CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
General Information
Ensure that all fiber-optic connectors are clean and dry. The 871 Laser Wavelength
Meter is shipped with a fiber-optic cleaning kit consisting of a package of connector
cleaning sticks, clean wipes, and fiber-optic splice & connector cleaner spray.
Sticklers CleanWipes
1 Hold wipe in hand.
2 Spray wipe with Sticklers Fiber Optic Splice & Connector Cleaner.
3 Rub fiber against wipe.
4 Discard wipe.
Sticklers CLEANSTIXX Connector Cleaning Sticks
1 Tip can of Sticklers Fiber Optic Splice & Connector Cleaner. Press button to fill
orange cap well.
2 Moisten stick tip in well for one second. Do not saturate stick.
3 To clean fiber-optic input connector, rotate the stick 10 times.
4 Discard stick.