Installation Instructions

3. Gently wipe the cylindrical and end-face surfaces of both ferrules using a tissue saturated
with optical-grade isopropyl alcohol.
4. Gently wipe the cylindrical and end-face surfaces with a dry tissue.
Important:
Do not let the IPA evaporate; wipe it dry immediately. Alcohols can leave a residue that
is difficult to remove.
5. Blow dry the connector surfaces with canned air.
6. Inspect the connector to ensure it is clean and undamaged.
7. Using care to not touch the clean ferrules, gently push the shroud back onto the connector
until it seats and locks in place.
Cleaning receptacles
Clean connector receptacles or ports so that the optical signal is minimally attenuated by the
connection.
Before you begin
• You need an optical-grade isopropyl alcohol (IPA) (98% or more pure).
• You need cleaning swabs (also called cleaning sticks or wands).
• You need a high-quality canned compressed air with extension tube.
Compressed air must be free of dust, water, and oil, or filmy deposits or scratches on the
surface of the connector can result.
Warning:
Risk of equipment damage
To avoid contamination, only clean optical ports if you see evidence of contamination or
reduced performance exists, or during their initial installation.
To prevent oil contamination of connectors, use only high-quality canned compressed air.
Do not allow the air extension tube to touch the bottom of the optical port.
Procedure
1. Remove dust or debris by blowing canned air into the optical port of the device using the
canned air extension tube.
2. Clean the optical port by inserting a wand moistened with alcohol into the receptacle and
rotating it.
Use each cleaning wand to clean only one optical port.
3. Dry the optical port by inserting a dry wand into the receptacle and rotating it.
Safety and equipment care
16 Installing Transceivers and Optical components on Avaya VSP 4000 February 2015
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