Instruction manual
A. Cleaning Optical Connectors
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NOTE
See the instructions of the optical connector cleaner before use.
A.2 Cleaning optical fiber cables
Follow the procedures below to clean the connector of the optical fiber cable.
A laser beam, which is colorless and invisible, is used. Do not directly look into the
optical transmitter/receiver part.
[Step 1]
Use the air duster to remove foreign particles and dust on the tip of the connector.
Figure A-4 Connector and the End of Ferrule
(1) Ferrule end
(2) Connector
When the air duster gas is combustible, do not use it near fire. Otherwise, a fire
may be caused.
CAUTION
Use the special air duster for cleaning optical connectors. Otherwise, the ferrule
end may be contaminated.
CAUTION
Do not touch the air duster nozzle or the bottle to the ferrule end. Otherwise, a
failure may be caused.
NOTE
See the instructions of the air duster before use.