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Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Installation and Operations Guide, R6.0
September 2005
Chapter 13 Maintain the Node
DLP-G262 Clean Fiber Connectors with CLETOP
Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-G262 Clean Fiber Connectors with CLETOP
Step 1 Remove the dust cap from the fiber connector.
Step 2 Press the lever down to open the shutter door. Each time you press the lever, you expose a clean wiping
surface.
Step 3 Insert the connector into the CLETOP cleaning cassette slot, rotate one quarter turn, and gently swipe
downwards.
Step 4 Use an inspection microscope to inspect each fiber connector for dirt, cracks, or scratches. If the
connector is not clean, repeat Steps 1 to 3.
Step 5 Insert the fiber connector into the applicable adapter or attach a dust cap to the fiber connector.
Note If you must replace a dust cap on a connector, first verify that the dust cap is clean. To clean the
dust cap, wipe the outside of the cap using a dry, lint-free wipe and the inside of the dust cap
using a CLETOP stick swab (14100400).
Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-G263 Clean the Fiber Adapters
Step 1 Remove the dust plug from the fiber adapter.
Step 2 Insert a CLETOP stick swab (14100400) into the adapter opening and rotate the swab.
Purpose This task cleans the fiber connectors with CLETOP.
Tools/Equipment Type A Fiber Optic Connector Cleaner (CLETOP reel)
Optical receiver cleaning stick
Prerequisite Procedures None
Required/As Needed Required
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None
Purpose This task cleans the fiber adapters.
Tools/Equipment CLETOP stick swab
Prerequisite Procedures None
Required/As Needed Required
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None