User's Manual

MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
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Date: 14-Feb-16
Rev. 4.3
Cobham Wireless – Coverage
Document number: 00071UM
Wet Cleaning
ATTENTION!
Invisible laser radiation might be emitted from disconnected fibres 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 A 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 B below).
3. Insert the moistened lint-free swab into the bulkhead adapter. Lightly press and rotate several
times in the same direction. (Step C below).
Figure 6-8: 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 Fibre using the Fibrescope. On the PC monitor, verify that there is no
contamination present on the connector end-face.
7. If the Fibre 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 Fibre is still dirty after
two cycles of wet/dry cleaning seek advice from the Cobham Wireless Support Desk.
Step A Step B Step /c