Instruction manual

A. Cleaning Optical Connectors
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lint, dirt, or other foreign matter.
Figure A-2 Checking the optical connector cleaner
(1) Optical connector cleaner (stick-type)
(2) Part to check
CAUTION
Before cleaning, make sure that the tip of the optical connector
cleaner is clean and free of defects, such as lint, dirt, or other foreign
substances.
Using a cleaner with a defective tip might damage the ferrule tip.
CAUTION
Always use a dedicated optical connector cleaner. If you use another
type of cleaner, the ferrule tip might become dirty.
Step 3
Use the optical connector cleaner (stick-type) to clean any dirt from the ferrule tip.
Figure A-3 Cleaning the ferrule tip
CAUTION
Do not apply excessive pressure when cleaning. Doing so might
damage the ferrule tip.
CAUTION
Rotate the optical connector cleaner clockwise only. Rotating the
cleaner alternately clockwise and counterclockwise might damage the
ferrule tip.