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AXELL MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATER

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL

Wet Cleaning

ATTENTION!

Invisible laser radiation might be emitted from disconnected fibers

or connectors. Do not stare into beams or

view directly with optical

instruments.

1. Lightly moisten a new lint-free wipe with 99% isopropyl alcohol. (Step 1 below).

Tip: Have a dry lint-free swab available for immediately drying after performing the wet-cleaning.

2. Lightly press and turn a clean lint-free swab in the moistened area of the wipe to

moisten the swab. It is important that the swab is not too wet. (Step 2 below).

3. Insert the moistened lint-free swab into the bulkhead adapter. Lightly press and

rotate several times in the same direction (Step 3 below).

Figure 8-1: Wet-Cleaning Technique

4. Immediately use a dry lint-free swab to clear any remaining alcohol residue.

NOTE: Do not re-use any of the wipes and/or swabs. Dispose of them properly.

5. Follow steps 3 to 6 of Dry Cleaning above

6. Re-inspect the Fiber using the Fiberscope. On the PC monitor, verify that there is no

contamination present on the connector end-face.

7. If the Fiber is still dirty, go back to step 1 (Wet Cleaning) and repeat the entire

process.

NOTE: The entire wet/dry cleaning cycle should only be used twice, if the Fiber is still dirty after two

cycles of wet/dry cleaning seek advice from the Axell Wireless Support Desk.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3