6. Maintenance System Manual
Page 2-110 8/09 76.7300FP11/2, Rev A
Figure 6.16 Fiber Cleaning Method
__ 3.2 Press the connector end face of the ferrule in a
perpendicular manner so that it is flush against the top
of the cleaning tape exposed in the left slot. Twist back
and forth once and drag it down along the entire length
of the slot.
__ 3.3 Repeat substep 3.2, page 2-110 using the right slot for
a second swipe, then release the lever.
__ 4. Inspect the connector with fiber scope and determine whether the dirt
is still present. If it is, continue to step 5, page 2-110. Otherwise,
proceed to step 8, page 2-110.
__ 5. For stubborn dirt, place a new optic prep on a flat and stable surface.
Hold the ferrule end so that it is on top of the optic prep. Clean the end
by moving the connector in a figure-8 pattern.
__ 6. Clean the connector end with the fiber optic cleaner to help dry the
ferrule end. Wipe away any excess solution.
__ 7. Inspect the ferrule end with the fiber scope. If the dirt is still present,
repeat steps 5, page 2-110 through 7, page 2-110.
__ 8. Insert the connector into the adapter.
Cleaning LC Connectors
6.37 Follow these steps to clean LC connectors. Refer to Figure 6.17,
page 2-110.
Figure 6.17 LC Connector
__ 1. Observe Safety Precautions, page 2-104 and Fiber Optic Cleaning
Requirements, page 2-106.
__ 2. Inspect the connector with the fiber scope to determine if there is any
contamination that requires cleaning.
__ 3. Clean the connector end with a dry wipe. Place the dry wipe on a flat
and stable surface. Hold the ferrule end so that it is on top of the dry
wipe. Clean the end by moving the connector in a figure-8 pattern.
__ 4. Inspect the connector with the fiber scope and determine if the dirt is
still present. If it is, continue to step 5, page 2-111.
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