Instruction manual

Appendix A Cleaning Optical Connectors
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Appendix A.2 Cleaning Optical Fiber Cables
Follow the procedures below to clean the connector of the optical fiber cable.
[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
A laser beam, which is colorless and invisible, is used. Do not directly look into the optical
transmitter/receiver part.
When the air duster gas is combustible, do not use it near fire. Otherwise, a fire may be
caused.
Use the special air duster for cleaning optical connectors. Otherwise, the ferrule end may be
contaminated.
Do not touch the air duster nozzle or the bottle to the ferrule end. Otherwise, a failure may be
caused.
See the instructions of the air duster before use.