User's Manual

Table Of Contents
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Page 182 InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual
© 2015 TE Connectivity D-620616-0-20 Rev K TECP-77-044 Issue 9 March 2015
MAINTENANCE
Keep the fiber ports clean and free of dust. No other periodic maintenance of the Fusion
equipment is required.
Cleaning the Fiber Ports
You can clean the Hub’s fiber ports using canned compressed air or isopropyl alcohol and cotton
swabs.
Using Compressed Air
NOTE: If you use compressed air, the air must be free of dust, water, and oil.
1 Remove the connector’s dust cap.
2 Holding th
e can level during use, spray the compressed air away from the unit for a few
seconds to clean out the nozzle, and then blow dust particles out of each fiber port.
Using Isopropyl Alcohol
NOTE: Use only 98% pure or more alcohol.
1 Remove the connector’s dust cap.
2 Dip a 2.5mm lint-free, foam-tippe
d swab in isopropyl alcohol and slowly insert the tip into the
connector.
3 Gently twist t
he swab to clean the connector.
4 Insert a dry swab to dry the connector.
5 (Optional) Use compressed air after the alcohol has compl
etely evaporated.