Instructions

Cleaning Connectors and Adapters
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Cleaning Connectors and Adapters
Always clean and inspect fiber connectors before making
connections. Use fiber optic solvent and optical-grade wipes
or swabs to clean connectors as follows:
Cleaning Bulkhead Connectors (meters, sources
and patch panels)
1 Touch the tip of a fiber optic solvent pen or swab
soaked in solvent to a lint-free dry wipe or fiber
cleaning card.
2 Touch a new, dry swab to the solvent spot on the wipe
or card.
3 Push the swab into the connector, twist it around 3 to 5
times against the end-face, then remove and dispose of
the swab.
4 Dry the connector with a dry swab by twisting it
around in the connector 3 to 5 times.
5 Inspect connectors with a fiber microscope, such as the
Fluke Networks FiberInspector
™
Video Microscope,
before making connections.
Cleaning Fiber Adapters
Periodically clean fiber adapters with a swab and fiber optic
solvent. Dry with a dry swab before use.
Cleaning Connector Ends
1 Touch the tip of a fiber optic solvent pen or swab
soaked in solvent to a lint-free dry wipe or fiber
cleaning card.
2 Wipe the connector end-face across the solvent spot,
then back and forth once across the dry area of the
wipe or card.
Note
Some connector styles, such as VF-45, may require a
dif
ferent cleaning method.
Always cover unused connectors with protective caps. Clean
caps periodically with a swab or wipe and fiber optic
solvent.